According to a report by Benjamin Mullen in The New York Times, public media firm New York Public
Radio plans to reduce its workforce by 12% due to a “free fall in the advertising market.” The source is a memo to staffers from NYPR CEO LaFontaine Oliver. The story goes on to note that the organization employs about 340 full- and part-time workers at WNYC, classical WQXR, and the Gothamist news site. Read the Times piece here.
Radio stations in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina are working to keep citizens informed as Hurricane Idalia makes landfall. The effects of the Category 3 hurricane are likely to cause widespread power outages that will cut power to millions, leaving them with battery-powered AM/FM radios as the sole source of information. This emergency situation – on the heels of radio’s outstanding performance in Maui – will certainly give timely support and ammunition to those in Congress pushing the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act.
In a move that’s happened at public radio outlets in markets across the country, New England Public Media’s WFCR-FM, Amherst Massachusetts is dropping the classical music that’s aired during middays and is adding news and talk programs including national shows “1A,” “On Point” and “Fresh Air,” in addition to expanded local
news programming. The company is launching a classical network that will air on five signals in the region as well as online. NEPM president Matt Abramovitz says, “These moves position NEPM to better serve western Massachusetts with journalism and conversations that create connections across our wonderfully diverse communities. That investment in local storytelling will also fuel upcoming multi-platform initiatives to reach new, diverse audiences. At the same time, we are bringing a full-time classical service to the region.”
The GBH and PRX produced public radio news show, “The World,” is now airing on a record 376 public radio stations across the United States and in Canada. The two public media organizations say the program is heard
by more than 2 million people nationwide on a weekly basis. “The World” executive producer Dan Lothian says, “We’re delighted to welcome people from Florida, Wisconsin, Nevada, Ohio, Iowa, New York, Michigan, Illinois, and Kansas to the hundreds of communities listening to The World’s global coverage. As we reach this exciting audience milestone, we remain committed to bringing all our listeners nuanced coverage of the most critical global issues of the day, fueling informed conversations about international affairs.”
Nashville Public Radio, which includes WPLN “News 90.3” (and triple A WNXP), appoints Robert Sanchez as its chief operating officer. Nashville Public Radio president/chief executive officer Steve Swenson comments, “Rob brings a wealth of experience and expertise to help us as we continue our rapid growth to expand our public service to Nashville and Middle Tennessee. His extensive background in both news and music programming is unique in our industry.” Sanchez notes, “I’m grateful to Steve Swenson and the board of directors for entrusting me to help lead the many digital and audio services Nashville Public Radio offers. I’m invigorated to join an organization that functions at such a high level of public service and community engagement.” For the past five years, Sanchez was vice president of news for iHeartMedia Boston news -news/talk hybrid WBZ-AM and iHM’s northeast regional news director. He previously was director/news and programming for Washington, DC’s WNEW-FM “All News 99.1”; assistant news director of New York all-news WCBS-AM; and programming/operations manager for Los Angeles’ KBLA “1580 Talk Radio.” Among persons 6+ in Nielsen Audio’s May 2023 survey period, WPLN ranks #14 and is trending 2.8 – 2.9 – 3.3 (March – April – May, 6+).
The first Republican primary debate will take place on August 23 on FOX News Channel with anchors Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum serving as co-moderators. The event takes place live from 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm
from the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. FOX News Media president and executive editor Jay Wallace comments, “We are extremely proud to have Bret and Martha moderating the first debate of the 2024 presidential election season as Americans learn more about the candidates ahead of exercising their constitutional right to vote.”
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention recognized Audacy’s “I’m Listening” program and the company’s continued support of mental health with a Public Education Lifesaver Award during the organization’s annual AFSP Gala in New York City. The event honors those that have gone above and beyond in drawing attention to the cause of suicide prevention, elevating public discourse around mental health and suicide, and successfully creating actual change within our society to end this leading cause of death. Pictured above are Audacy COO Susan Larkin (right) and actor, author, and mental health advocate Ashley Judd (left), who received the Survivor of Suicide Loss Lifesaver Award in honor of her work following her mother Naomi Judd’s suicide.
New England Public Media tells TALKERS that it is hiring Western Massachusetts morning personality Monte Belmonte as host and executive producer of a new radio show and podcast “celebrating life in Western Massachusetts.” Belmonte has been hosting “Mornings with Monte” at Saga Communications’ triple A WRSI, Turners Falls, MA “93.9 The River.” Also joining Belmonte at NEPM is Kaliis Smith, who served as evening personality at WRSI and served as a regular guest on Belmonte’s show. With NEPM, Smith will be the show’s digital producer and will join Belmonte on air.
NEPM president Matt Abramovitz says, “When you listen to Monte Belmonte, you hear not only a great host with a devotion to his craft, but also a person who is committed to building and bolstering his community. Sharing the unique voices and stories of our region and using the airwaves for the common good is what public media is all about. We are excited to have Monte bring his enthusiasm and love of western Massachusetts to NEPM each day.” The programming will launch later this winter. Belmonte comments, “I’ve been a huge fan of New England Public Media since I moved west of Worcester 20 years ago. The station’s trusted reputation and broad reach was a big draw for me, as was the opportunity to work alongside people I’ve known and admired for years. I’m excited to get to work building a new show that’s all about celebrating what’s good about living here, meeting interesting neighbors and being a better community because of it.”
During testimony on Tuesday (4/30) before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Innovation, Data and Commerce titled, “Preserving Americans’ Access to AM Radio,” Midway Broadcasting Corporation chairwoman and CEO Melody Spann-Cooper testified on behalf of the
National Association of Broadcasters. She said, “AM Radio is important to communities across the country not only because it is a cultural, news and sports oasis that educates the public, but also because it is a resilient lifeline during public safety emergencies. To put it as simply as I can, the foremost reason that Congress should care about AM radio is that it is a lifesaver. No other communications medium has the reach or resiliency of AM radio. A single station can be heard as far as 700 miles away. The signal cuts through buildings and mountains. In remote areas where no cell signal or FM station can be found, AM 
is there. When the power goes out, radio stations can still be found on battery or crank radios, or in your car.” She argued that cell phone notifications alone in emergency situations are unreliable as power outages can affect cell service. Read her full statement here. Consumer Technology Association CEO Gary Shapiro testified against the AM radio legislation saying, “The power to determine what entertainment technologies belong in their cars should rest with American consumers, not with radio broadcasters.” He added, “On principle, we do not ask the U.S. or any other government to fund our industry, to mandate our products, or require consumers to spend extra money to buy them. We believe that marketplace competition, not dictates from the federal government, should determine which technologies thrive and grow. Absent a compelling reason for government to interfere in the marketplace, we believe that the appropriate government role is to let consumers decide what products and services they want.” Read Shapiro’s full statement here.
Pennsylvania-based radio and television host John Fredericks – operator of the John Fredericks Radio Network – confirmed he is “strongly considering” a campaign for the Chair of the Pennsylvania delegation to the Republican National Convention. Fredericks says grassroots voters propelled him to a “landslide” victory to become an RNC delegate to nominate former President Donald Trump. Fredericks told The Pennsylvania Daily Star, “I’m only considering a run for delegation chairman due to the outpouring of support I’ve gotten and the number of people that have asked me to run. I am going to the convention for one purpose, and that is to make sure that President Trump’s agenda is executed to precision.”
Salem Media’s New York Christian Teach & Talk radio station WMCA “AM570/FM102.3 The Mission” is partnering with the Christian Cultural Center to host a day honoring the many hardworking pastors and ministry leaders of New York and their service to the citizens of the city. The WMCA Annual Pastors Appreciation Breakfast & Ministry Exhibition will be held on Friday, May 24.
PodcastOne’s “Baby Mamas No Drama” is named the People’s Choice Winner 2024 for Best Lifestyle Podcast in the 28th Annual Webby Awards Internet Celebration. The podcast is hosted by Kail Lowry and Vee Rivera, two hosts who are both part of the cultural phenomenon MTV television show, “Teen Mom.”
The publication Marca reports that former WFAN, New York afternoon drive legend Mike Francesa has a not great prediction about Tom Brady’s probability of success as a FOX Sports NFL color analyst. The seven-time Super Bowl winner will begin his 10-year, $375 million gig with FOX this September, taking
over for Greg Olsen alongside play-by-play announcer Kevin Burkhardt. Francesa is quoted saying that Brady obviously has a deep knowledge of the game but he believes Brady will struggle. “I don’t think his personality is such. I don’t think he’s going to be great at it. I really don’t. I think there’s a unique quality that you have to bring that allows you as an analyst to see the game, see the game quickly, plus bring personality into it. It’s a tricky job for the analyst in football because you’re going to spend a lot of time over replay. You’re going to spend a lot of time breaking down what happens on replay. And you also have to be very personable and glib in how you do it. I don’t see him there.” Read the Marca story here.
According to a story in The Hollywood Reporter, the Writers Guild of America East has filed an unfair labor practice charge against the company’s management alleging that it has intimidated workers and encroached on their rights to discuss their working conditions and share union literature during break periods. iHeartMedia and the iHeart Podcast Union have been in negotiations for two years over the
workers’ first contract. The union says iHeartMedia has “violated Section 8(a)(1) of the National Labor Relations Act ‘by restricting protected Section 7 speech, by engaging in intimidating conduct and by interrogating employees about their support for the union.’” 
The union’s complaint adds, “When we have posted flyers about the union, management has removed these materials within the day, often within minutes… union members have received emails discouraging this activity, pointing out company policies about distributing literature in working areas, without acknowledging our federally protected right to discuss our working conditions or to distribute information about our union to our colleagues. Non-bargaining-unit employees and managers have used common work areas to openly disparage our union literature and efforts to inform unit members.” iHeartMedia has not responded publicly to the grievance. Read THR’s story here.
The Donald Trump “hush money” trial in NYC; the pro-Palestinian protests on several U.S. campuses over the Israel-Hamas war; the presidential race; SCOTUS hears arguments over Oregon city’s ban on sleeping overnight in public spaces; House Speaker Mike Johnson’s job security; Earth Day and climate change; the foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan; the Russia-Ukraine war; and the U.S. migrant crisis were some of the most-talked-about stories in news/talk media yesterday, according to ongoing research from TALKERS magazine.
The forthcoming 27th annual installment of the talk media industry’s longest running and most important national gathering will be meticulously documented on video for posterity. TALKERS publisher Michael Harrison states, “Because the entire agenda of this year’s event will take place on the state of the art television soundstage ‘A’ at Hofstra University’s Lawrence Herbert School of Communication and a special staging area for individual interviews will be set up on the adjacent TV soundstage ‘B,’ the opportunity to create an in-depth video time capsule of this remarkably transitional moment in talk media history will be unprecedented.” Harrison adds, “The number of heavyweight players from all ends of the business gathered in one place for one day on a television soundstage will be of tremendous historical significance. We will grab the opportunity to save everything we can for posterity. This conference will be more than just another industry ‘convention.’ It will be a ‘symposium’ for the ages reflecting and preserving a remarkably colorful and historic era in American media and culture. People all over the world and for years to come will bear witness to this ‘happening.’”
All TALKERS 2024 activities take place in the Lawrence Herbert School of Communication on the campus of Hofstra University
REGISTRATION DESK OPEN
7:30 am to 5:00 pm
Registration Director: Barbara Kurland, Business Manager, TALKERS
Assistant Registration Director: Debbie Bernstein, Associate, TALKERS
EXHIBITION DISPLAYS OPEN
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Backbone Networks
Representatives: George N. Capalbo, CTO; George L. Capalbo, Marketing Communications Director; Richard Cerny, President
Broadcasters General Store
Representatives: David Antoine, CBRE/CBNT, Sales Engineer; Buck Waters, Outside Sales Rep
Comrex
Representative: Chris Crump, CBNE, Senior Director of Sales & Marketing
BREAKFAST
8:00 am to 9:00 am
“Studio A” Television Sound Stage
Master of Ceremonies: Kevin Casey, VP/executive editor, TALKERS
Special Conference Kickoff: “Gaining Traction in a Noisy World”
Speaker: Joe “Pags” Pagliarulo, Host, “The Joe Pags Show”
Presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award
Presenter: Mark Goldman, Co-founder/Media Relations Specialist, Goldman McCormick Public Relations.
Recipient: Howie Carr, Host, Howie Carr Radio Network
Sponsored by Sean Hannity / Premiere Networks
OPENING SESSION
9:00 am to 9:40 am
“Studio A” Television Sound Stage
Singing of the National Anthem
Performed by: Daliah Wachs M.D., Host, “The Dr. Daliah Show”
Welcoming Greetings: “Radio and Beyond”
Speaker: Michael Harrison, Publisher, TALKERS
Presentation of the Woman of the Year Award
Special Remarks: Dave Gorab, VP/GM Talk Programming, SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Presenter: Larry Young, Host, WOLB, Baltimore
Recipient: Sharon “Sherry” Madison, Executive Producer, the Joe Madison Show, SiriusXM Satellite Network
Award Acceptance: TBA
Special Presentation: The Case for AM Radio
Introducer: Alex Fife, VP/Operations, Southeast, iHeartMedia, Total Traffic & Weather Network
Speaker: Bill Brady, Owner/Host, KFNX, Phoenix
Sponsored by the Doctor Asa Show
PANEL DISCUSSION: “GENERATING NEWS/TALK REVENUE IN THE DIGITAL ERA”
9:45 am to 10:25 am
“Studio A” Television Sound Stage
Introducer: Joe Thomas, Owner/PD/Host, WTON, Staunton, VA
Moderator: Steve Lapa, President, Lapcom Communications Corp.
Panelists: Vince Benedetto, CEO, Bold Gold Media Group; John Caracciolo, President/CEO, JVC Broadcasting; Kathy Carr, President, Howie Carr Radio Network; Ron Hartenbaum, Managing Member, Crossover Media; Julie Talbott, President, Premiere Networks
Sponsored by The Martha Zoller Show
FIRESIDE CHAT: “THE STATE OF SPORTS TALK RADIO”
10:30 am to 10:55 am
“Studio A” Television Sound Stage
Host: Michael Harrison, Publisher, TALKERS
Guest: Fred Toucher, Co-host, Morning Show, WBZ-FM (98.5 The Sports Hub), Boston
Sponsored by Backbone Networks
PANEL DISCUSSION: “BRAVE NEW WORLD”
11:00 am to 11:35 am
“Studio A” Television Sound Stage
Moderator: Harry Hurley, Morning Host, WPG, Atlantic City
Panelists: Scot Bertram, GM, WRFH/Radio Free Hillsdale 101.7 FM; Heather Cohen, President, The Weiss Agency; Steven Goldstein, CEO, Amplifi Media; Matthew B. Harrison, Esq., VP, associate publisher TALKERS / Senior Partner, Harrison Media Law; John T. Mullen, GM, WRHU-FM/WRHU.org, Hofstra University.
Sponsored by Premiere Networks
PANEL DISCUSSION: “PROGRAMMING NEWS/TALK RADIO”
11:40 am to 12:20 pm
“Studio A” Television Sound Stage
Introducer: Paul Vandenburgh, Owner/Host, WGDJ (Talk 1300), Albany
Moderator: Mike McVay, President, McVay Media Consulting
Panelists: Grace Blazer, VP, National NTS Brand Coordinator, Director of News and AM Programming Florida Region, iHeartMedia Miami; Phil Boyce, SVP, spoken word format, Salem Media Group; Ops VP, New York region/WMCA/ AM 970 The Answer; Bill Hess, Corporate PD, News/Talk, Cumulus Media / PD WMAL, Washington, DC; Scott Lakefield, APD, WOR, New York; Doug Stephan, CEO/founder, Stephan Multimedia/host “Good Day” morning show; Greg Stocker, Brand Manager, WPHT, Philadelphia.
Sponsored by The Ramsey Show
KEYNOTE ADDRESS: GLENN BECK
12:25 am to 12:55 pm
“Studio A” Television Sound Stage
Speaker: Glenn Beck, Host, “The Glenn Beck Show” / Premiere Networks
Sponsored by Resorts Casino Hotel Atlantic City
LUNCH
1:00 pm to 2:25 pm
“Studio A” Television Sound Stage
Lunch Master of Ceremonies: Michael Harrison, Publisher, TALKERS
Dean’s Message: “Welcome to Hofstra”
Speaker: Mark Lukasiewicz, Dean, Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, Hofstra University
Special Greeting: “In Front of the Camera”
Speaker: Rob Finnerty, host, “Wake Up America,” Newsmax TV
Presentation of the Humanitarian of the Year Award
Recipient: John Curley, Host, KIRO, Seattle
Broadcasters Foundation of America Donation/Spotlight
Presenter: Harry Hurley, Morning Show Host, WPG, Atlantic City
Acceptance: Scott Herman, Chairman, Broadcasters Foundation of America
Sponsored by Newsmax TV
SPECIAL PRESENTATION: “THE GREAT DEBATE”
2:30 pm to 3:00 pm
“Studio A” Television Sound Stage
Debaters: Mike Gallagher, Host, Salem Radio Networks; Thom Hartmann, Host, WYD Media
Moderator: Lee Harris, Director, Integrated Operations, NewsNation / WGN, Chicago
Sponsored by Our American Stories
PANEL DISCUSSION: “BEYOND POLITICS”
3:05 pm to 3:40 pm
“Studio A” Television Sound Stage
Moderator: David Bernstein; GM, Broadcast Operations, TALKERS
Panelists: Asa Andrew, M.D., Host, the Doctor Asa Show; Mike “Bax” Baxendale, Co-host, Morning Show, WAQY (Rock 102), Springfield, MA; Lee Habeeb, CEO/Host/Producer, “Our American Stories”/American Private Radio; Danielle Lin, Producer/Host, “The Art of Living and the Science of Life”; Walter Sabo, consultant, Sabo Media Implementers/Host “Sterling On Sunday”; Daliah Wachs, M.D., Host, “The Dr. Daliah Show.”
Sponsored by Doug Stephan’s “Good Day”
PANEL DISCUSSION: “BEHIND THE MIC”
3:45 pm to 4:20 pm
“Studio A” Television Sound Stage
Moderator: Joe “Pags” Pagliarulo, Host, “The Joe Pags Show”
Panelists: Howie Carr, Host, Howie Carr Radio Network; Dom Giordano, Host, WPHT, Philadelphia; Jeff Katz, host, WRVA, Richmond; Chris Krok, Host, WBAP, Dallas; Frank Morano, Host, WABC, New York/Red Apple Audio Networks; Martha Zoller, Host, WDUN, Gainesville, GA
Sponsored by Radio America
PANEL DISCUSSION: “THE BIG PICTURE”
4:25 pm to 5:05 pm
“Studio A” Television Sound Stage
Moderator: Michael Harrison, Publisher, TALKERS
Panelists: Kraig T. Kitchin, CEO, Sound Mind, LLC; Chad Lopez, President, WABC, New York/Red Apple Audio Network; Chris Oliviero, Market President, Audacy New York; Deborah Parenti, Publisher, Radio Ink / RBR+TVBR; Tavis Smiley, Host / Owner, KBLA, Los Angeles/Smiley AudioMedia; Lisa Wexler, Host, WICC, Bridgeport.
Sponsored by The Michael Berry Show
CLOSING RECEPTION
5:10 pm to 6:15 pm
“Studio A” Television Soundstage
Presentation of Freedom of Speech Award
Closing Reception Master of Ceremonies: Harry Hurley, Host, WPG, Atlantic City
Special Guest Speaker: Brian Kilmeade, Host, FOX News Radio / FOX News Channel
Presenter: Michael Harrison, Publisher, TALKERS
Recipient: John Catsimatidis, CEO/Owner, WABC, New York / Red Apple Audio Network
Sponsored by C. Crane
More TBA
Program agenda subject to change without notice
Attendance at the conference is limited to members of the working media and directly associated industries as well as communication students enrolled in accredited learning institutions. All attendees will be required to register in advance on the phone payable by credit card. Because attendance will be limited and the agenda outstanding, the conference is again expected to be an early sellout. The all-inclusive registration fee covering convention events, exhibits, food, and services for the day is $379. Because space will be limited and a sellout is anticipated, all registrations are non-refundable. To register for TALKERS 2024 or to obtain sponsorship information, call Barbara Kurland at 413-565-5413. The closest hotel to the conference is the nearby Long Island Marriott-Uniondale but it is nearly sold out. For a list of area hotels within a short drive to Hofstra, please click here.
The Buffalo Broadcasters Association (BBA) has announced this year’s Broadcasting Hall of Fame inductees; 
included on the list is syndicated talk show host Stephanie Miller. Buffalo Broadcasters Association president Steve Monaco comments, “Our Hall of Fame classes become more impressive every year. Each inductee has made important contributions to broadcasting in Buffalo.” A standup comedienne and best-selling author, Miller gained her first radio experience doing comedy bits on Sandy Beach’s morning show. She began her talk radio career at Los Angeles’ KFI in 1994. Miller would later host afternoons in Los Angeles at KTZN in 1997, before doing evenings at KABC (1997 – 2000). Her show was heard on progressive news/talk KTLK from 2005 – 2013 and she started the “Stephanie Miller’s Happy Hour” podcast. In a 1995 Los Angeles Times interview, Miller admitted, “I never thought about doing talk radio. To me talk radio was like old gray-haired guys talking about the budget.” Miller’s fellow BBA 2024 inductees will be former WGR sports radio morning host Howard Simon; former WGR-TV news anchor/reporter Sheila Murphy (who was a news reporter/anchor at Buffalo radio outlets WGR-AM and WBEN); network television producer/writer/actor Nick Bakay; former WKBW-TV reporter Mary Travers Murphy; morning radio team Shredd & Ragan; WGRZ-TV videographer J. Dooley O’Rourke; and former director of national sales for Buffalo/Toronto Public Media Jim DiMino. The Buffalo Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame Dinner will be held September 19 at 7:00 pm at Samuel’s Grande Manor in Williamsville.March 2024 PPM Data – Information for the March 2024 survey period (February 29 – March 27) has been released for Austin; Raleigh; Indianapolis; Milwaukee; Nashville; Providence; Norfolk; Jacksonville; West Palm Beach; Greensboro; Memphis; and Hartford.
The only requirement for a spoken-word station to be included here is that they be a Nielsen Audio subscriber – there are no share or rank thresholds.
NBA and NHL team names of corresponding spoken-word flagship(s) are bolded.
DNA – DNA = Did Not Appear – Does Not Appear
Comparisons are February 2024 – March 2024 (6+).
AUSTIN
News/Talk
KLBJ-AM 5.1 – 3.8, #5 – #9
KJCE .3 – .1, #28 – #30
News
None
Sports Talk
KBPA-HD2 .5 – .9, #24 – #21
KVET-AM .9 – .7, #21 – #23
KTAE DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA
Public Radio News/Talk
KUT 7.4 – 8.4, #2 – #2
KUT-HD2 DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA
Note: News/talk KLBJ-AM’s -1.3 (5.1 – 3.8) is Austin’s largest (6+) February 2024 – March 2024 decrease.
RALEIGH
News/Talk
WTKK 8.0 – 7.3, #3 – #4
WPTF .8 – .6, #19 – #23
News
WRAL-HD3 .3 – .5, #24 – #24
Sports Talk
WCMC-FM 2.2 – 3.0, #15 – #13 (Carolina Hurricanes)
WCMC-FM HD2 .2 – DNA, #25 – DNA (Carolina Hurricanes)
Public Radio News/Talk
WUNC 8.5 – 8.7, #2 – #2
INDIANAPOLIS
News/Talk
WIBC 4.9 – 5.1, #10 – #8
News
WOLT-HD2 .2 – DNA, #25 – DNA
Sports Talk
WIBC-HD2 3.0 – 2.6, #16 – #16
WNDE .5 – .5, #21 – #22
WXNT .2 – DNA, #25 – DNA
Public Radio News/Talk
WFYI 4.6 – 5.6, #11 – #6
Sports talk WFNI (DNA – DNA) is the flagship of the Pacers.
MILWAUKEE
News/Talk
WISN 9.0 – 9.0, seventh consecutive month at #1
WAUK DNA – .2, DNA – #22
WLIP .1 – .1, #27 – #26
WTMJ DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA
WGKB DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA
News
None
Sports Talk
WRNW 2.1 – 2.4, #15 – #15
WSSP .2 – .2, #20 – #22
WOKY .1 – .1, #20 – #26
WKTI DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA
Public Radio News/Talk
WUWM 2.6 – 2.9, #13 – #13
WHAD 1.2 – 1.3, #17 – #17
WHAD Stream DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA
NASHVILLE
News/Talk
WWTN 5.7 – 6.5, #5 – #5
WLAC 2.1 – 1.8, #17 – #18
News
WNRQ-HD2 DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA
Sports Talk
WGFX 4.9 – 6.6, #9 – #4
WPRT 1.5 – 2.3, #19 – #17 (Predators)
Public Radio News/Talk
WPLN 4.9 – 4.8, #9 – #9
WPLN-HD3 Stream .2 – .2, #24 – #23
Note: Sports talk WGFX’s +1.7 (4.9 – 6.6) represents the largest (6+) February 2024 – March 2024 increase by any station in these 12 PPM-markets.
PROVIDENCE
News/Talk
WPRO-AM 6.8 – 6.2, #4 – #5
WHJJ 1.1 – 1.3, #13 – #13
News
None
Sports Talk
WVEI 1.7 – 1.5, #11 – #11
WPRV DNA – .1, DNA – #18
WBZ-FM DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA
Public Radio News/Talk
WGBH 2.4 – 2.1, #8 – #8
WNPN 1.4 – 1.4, #12 – #12
WCAI .1 – .1, #18 – #18
NORFOLK
News/Talk
WNIS 2.0 – 2.0, #14 – #14
WGH-FM HD2 .2 – .1, #23 – #23
News
WNOH .3 – .3, #22 – #21
Sports Talk
WVSP 1.4 – 1.3, #16 – #17
WGH-AM .2 – .1, #23 – #23
Public Radio News/Talk
None
JACKSONVILLE
News/Talk
WOKV-FM 8.9 – 8.3, #3 – #3
News
WJBT-HD2 .DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA
Sports Talk
WOKV-AM .2 – .2, #21 – #21
Public Radio News/Talk
WJCT 2.2 – 2.1, #13 – #13
WEST PALM BEACH
News/Talk
WFTL 2.3 – 2.6, #9 – #8
WZZR 1.4 – 1.1 #13 – #13
WJNO 1.1 – 1.1, #14 – #13
News
None
Sports Talk
WMEN .5 – .4, #16 – #17
WBZT .4 – .4, #18 – #17
Public Radio News/Talk
WLRN 2.1 – 2.6, #10 – #8
WLRN-HD2 Stream DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA
GREENSBORO
News/Talk
WPTI 3.2 – 3.5 #10 – #11
News
None
Sports Talk
None
Public Radio News/Talk
WFDD 4.7 – 4.6, #6 – #6
WUNC 2.6 – 2.5, #12 – #12
MEMPHIS
News/Talk
WREC 1.5 – 1.8, #10 – #8
KWAM .4 – .4, #13 – #13
News
None
Sports Talk
WMFS 2.5 – 2.3, #7 – #7 (Grizzlies)
WMFS Stream .2 – .2, #14 – #15 (Grizzlies)
Public Radio News/Talk
WKNO 1.7 – 1.6, #9 – #10
WKNO-HD2 DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA
HARTFORD
News/Talk
WTIC-AM 5.7 – 6.2, #6 – #5
WDRC-AM 1.6 – 1.6, #14 – #16
WTIC-AM Stream .4 – .2, #18 – #20
WPOP DNA – .2, DNA – #20
News
None
Sports Talk
WUCS 1.4 – 2.1, #16 – #13
Public Radio News/Talk
WNPR 5.1 – 5.0, #7 – #7
WFCR .4 – .4, #18 – #18
March 2024 PPM Data – Information for the March 2024 ratings period (February 29 – March 27) has been released for Portland, Charlotte, San Antonio, Sacramento, Pittsburgh, Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, Orlando, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Kansas City, and Columbus.
The only requirement for a spoken-word station to be included here is that they be a Nielsen Audiosubscriber – there are no share or rank thresholds.
NBA and NHL team names of corresponding spoken-word flagship(s) are bolded.
DNA – DNA = Did Not Appear – Does Not Appear
Comparisons are February 2024 – March 2024 (6+).
PORTLAND
News/Talk
KXL 6.9 – 6.5, #2 – #2
KEX 1.5 – 1.8, #21 – #20
KUFO .8 – .8, #24 – #23
KPAM .1 – .2, #34 – #32
News
None
Sports Talk
KFXX 1.6 – 1.5, #20 – #21
KXTG 1.2 – 1.5, #22 – #21
KPOJ .6 – .5, #26 – #26 (Trailblazers)
KMTT .1 – .2, #34 – #32
KFXX Stream DNA – .1, DNA – #36
Public Radio News/Talk
KOPB 5.1 – 5.8, #4 – #3
KOPB Stream 1.0 – .7, #23 – #25
CHARLOTTE
News/Talk
WBT-AM/FM 4.6– 4.0, #8 – #8
News
WRFX-HD2 DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA
Sports Talk
WFNZ-FM 3.4 – 3.9, #14 – #9 (Hornets)
WSOC-HD3 DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA
Public Radio News/Talk
WFAE 4.9 – 4.4, #6 – #6
WNSC .8 – .8, #18 – #20
WFAE-HD3 DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA
SAN ANTONIO
News/Talk
WOAI 2.7– 2.6, #14 – #14 (Spurs)
KTSA 2.3 – 1.9, #16 – #17
News
None
Sports Talk
KTFM .9 – .8, #25 – #24
KTKR .5 – .5, #30 – #29
KZDC .3 – .4, #33 – #32
Public Radio News/Talk
KSTX 2.3 – 2.7, #16 – #13
SACRAMENTO
News/Talk
KFBK-AM 7.3 – 6.5 #3 – #4
KSTE-AM 2.9 – 2.5, #12 – #16
News
None
Sports Talk
KHTK 1.4 – 1.7, #18 – #18 (Kings)
KIFM .9 – .9, #23 – #21
KIFM Stream DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA
Public Radio News/Talk
KXJZ 2.8 – 2.8, #13 – #13
KQEI .3 – .3, #27 – #22
KQED .1 – .1, #29 – #29
KUOP DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA
PITTSBURGH
News/Talk
KDKA-AM 4.5 – 3.8, #9 – #10
KDKA-AM Stream .3 – .2, #23 – #25
News
None
Sports Talk
KDKA-FM 7.6 – 8.4, #3 – #2
KDKA-FM Stream .6 – .4, #19 – #21
WBGG DNA – .1, DNA – #26
Public Radio News/Talk
WESA 5.2 – 5.2, #8 – #8
Note: Sports/talk KDKA-FM’s +.8 (7.6 – 8.4) represents Pittsburgh’s largest (6+) February 2024 – March 2024 increase.
SALT LAKE CITY
News/Talk
KSL-AM/FM 6.4 – 6.7, #3 – #2
KNRS-AM/FM 3.1 – 2.6, #13 – #17
KKAT DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA
News
None
Sports Talk
KALL .8 – .9, #23 – #23
KZNS-FM .7 – .5, #24 – #24 (Utah Jazz)
KZNS-AM .1 – .3, #28 – #26 (Utah Jazz)
KZNS-AM Stream .1 – DNA, #28 – DNA (Utah Jazz)
KZNS-FM Stream DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA (Utah Jazz)
KOVO DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA
Public Radio News/Talk
KUER 2.8 – 3.4, #15 – #13
KBYU-HD2 Stream .3 – .1, #27 – #27
KUMT DNA – .1, DNA – #27
LAS VEGAS
News/Talk
KMXB-HD3 .9 – 1.1, #26 – #26
KXNT .6 – .5, #29 – #30
KMZQ DNA – .1, DNA – #37
KXNT Stream .1 – DNA, #36 – DNA
News
None
Sports Talk
KKGK .3 – .6, #32 – #28 (Golden Knights)
KWWN .6 – .4, #29 – #32
KRLV .2 – .2, #34 – #33
KENO DNA – .1, DNA – #37
Public Radio News/Talk
KNPR 1.6 – 1.7, #22 – #22
ORLANDO
News/Talk
WTKS 5.0 – 5.9, #7 – #5
WDBO 3.1 – 3.5, #13 – #12
WFLF .8 – .7, #19 – #19
WFYY-HD3 .3 – DNA, #24 – DNA
News
None
Sports Talk
WYGM .8 – .8, #19 – #18 (Magic)
WOCL-HD2 DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA
Public Radio News/Talk
WMFE 2.4 – 1.7, #14 – #15
CINCINNATI
News/Talk
WLW 10.2 – 11.3, #2 – #1
WKRC 6.1 – 6.0, #5 – #5
News
None
Sports Talk
WCKY 1.1 – 1.0, #19 – #19
WSAI .6 – .6, #21 – #21
Public Radio News/Talk
WVXU 3.1 – 3.2, #10 – #10
Note: In addition to advancing to #1, news/talk WLW’s +1.1 (10.2 – 11.3) represents Cincinnati’s largest (6+) February 2024 – March 2024 increase.
CLEVELAND
News/Talk
WTAM 5.8 – 5.4, #9 – #9 (Cavaliers)
News
WMMS-HD2 DNA – .1, DNA – #23
Sports Talk
WKRK 3.7 – 4.3, #11 – #10
WKRK Stream .4 – .4, #21 – #21
WARF .2 – .2, #22 – #22
Public Radio News/Talk
WKSU 6.4 – 7.2, #6 – #5
WKSU-HD4 DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA
KANSAS CITY
News/Talk
KMBZ-FM 4.4 – 5.3, #6 – #4
KCMO-AM 2.3 – 2.0, #14 – #16
KMBZ-AM 1.8 – 1.4, #17 – #18
KMBZ-FM Stream .8 – 1.0, #22 – #22
KCMO-AM Stream DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA
KMBZ-FM HD2 DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA
News
None
Sports Talk
KCSP 3.0 – 1.8, #12 – #17
KCSP Stream .3 – .1, #25 – #29
KWOD .1 – .1, #28 – #29
Public Radio News/Talk
KCUR 2.9 – 2.9, #13 – #12
KANU-HD2 DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA
Notes: News/talk KMBZ-FM’s +.9 (4.4 – 5.3) represents Kansas City’s biggest (6+) February 2024 – March 2024 increase.
Conversely, sports/talk KCSP’s -1.2 (3.0 – 1.8) is the market’s largest (6+) February 2024 – March 2024 decrease.
COLUMBUS
News/Talk
WTVN 5.3 – 5.2, #7 – #8
News
WYTS DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA
Sports Talk
WBNS-FM 7.2 – 8.6, #2 – #2 (Blue Jackets)
WBNS-AM .3 – .4, #21 #20 (Blue Jackets)
WMNI .1 – .3, #22 – #22
WBNS-FM HD2 DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA
Public Radio News/Talk
WOSU 5.6 – 5.9, #6 – #6
Note: Sports/talk WBNS-FM’s +1.4 (7.2 – 8.6) represents Columbus’ largest (6+) February 2024 – March 2024 increase.
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