April 2024 PPM Ratings – Part Two
April 2024 PPM Data – Information for the April 2024 ratings period (March 28 – April 24) has been released for: Washington, Boston, Miami, Seattle, Detroit, Phoenix, Minneapolis, San Diego, Tampa, Denver, Baltimore, and St. Louis.
The only requirement for a spoken-word station to be included below is that they be a Nielsen Audio subscriber – there are no share or rank thresholds.
MLB; NBA; and NHL team names of corresponding spoken-word flagship(s) are bolded.
MLB’s 2024 season officially started March 20 when the Dodgers and Padres played two games in South Korea; the other 28 teams played their first game March 28.
Meanwhile, the NBA and NHL playoffs began April 20.
DNA – DNA = Did Not Appear – Does Not Appear
Comparisons are March 2024 – April 2024 (6+).
WASHINGTON, DC
News/Talk
WMAL 4.8 – 4.6, #5 – #6
WFED DNA – .1, DNA – #30 (Nationals, Capitals)
News
WTOP & WTLP 7.9 – 7.8, #2 – #2
Business News WDCH .6 – .5, #22 – #23
WUST DNA – .1, DNA – #30
Business News WDCH Stream DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA
Sports Talk
WJFK-FM 2.4 – 2.5, #17 – #17 (Nationals, Capitals)
WJFK-FM Stream .9 – .8, #21 – #20 (Nationals, Capitals)
WTEM .4 – .2, #25 – #25 (Wizards)
WTEM Stream .2 – .2, #27 – #25 (Wizards)
WSBN .1 – .1, #28 – #30
WJFK-AM DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA (Nationals, Capitals)
Public Radio News/Talk
WAMU 11.0 – 11.3, 30th month in succession at #1
BOSTON
News/Talk
WRKO 3.4 – 3.3, #12 – #12
WXKS-AM .4 – .4, #23 – #24
News
News – Talk WBZ-AM 4.6 – 4.9, #6 – #7
Business news WRCA .3 – .2, #24 – #26
Sports Talk
WBZ-FM 9.7 – 10.1, fourth straight month at #1 (Celtics, Bruins)
WEEI-FM 3.0 – 3.9, #13 – #10 (Red Sox)
WEEI-FM Stream DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA (Red Sox)
WEEI-AM DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA (Red Sox)
Public Radio News/Talk
WBUR 6.4 – 5.8, #3 – #3
WGBH 3.8 – 4.3, #9 – #8
MIAMI
News/Talk
WIOD 1.0 – 1.3, #26 – #23
News
None
Sports Talk
WQAM .9 – 1.0 #27 – #25 (Heat, Florida Panthers)
WINZ .4 – .3, #31 – #31 (Marlins)
WMEN .3 – .3, #32 – #31
WQAM Stream .2 – .2, #34 – #34 (Heat, Florida Panthers)
WSFS-HD2 DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA
WAXY DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA
Public Radio News/Talk
WLRN 5.6 – 5.3, #5 – #5
WLRN-HD2 .1 – DNA, #36 – DNA
SEATTLE
News/Talk
KIRO-FM 3.9 – 3.8, #7 – #10
KTTH 1.5 – 1.4, #23 – #22
KVI 1.0 – 1.3, #24 – #24
KPTR DNA – .1, DNA – #30
News
KNWN-AM & KNWN-FM 2.5 – 2.4, #18 – #18
KHHO DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA
Sports Talk
KIRO-AM 2.7 – 3.8, #17 – #10 (Mariners)
KJR-FM 2.1 – 1.6, #19 – #21 (Kraken)
KJR-AM .7 – .5, #26 – #26
Public Radio News/Talk
KUOW 7.2 – 7.3, #3 – #3
KSWS DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA
Note: Sports talk KIRO-AM’s +1.1 (2.7 – 3.8) represents Seattle’s largest (6+) March 2024 – April 2024 increase.
DETROIT
News/Talk
WJR 2.3 – 1.7, #14 – #17
WFDF .6 – .4, #23 – #25
WJR Stream DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA
News
WWJ 5.3 – 4.6, #9 – #10 (Pistons)
WWJ Stream .4 – .6, #25 – #23 (Pistons)
WDFN .1 – .1, #29 – #27
Sports Talk
WXYT-FM 7.5 – 9.2, #2 – #1 (Tigers, Pistons, Red Wings)
WXYT-FM Stream 1.5 – 1.5, #18 – #18 (Tigers, Pistons, Red Wings)
WXYT-AM .2 – .2, #27 – #26 (Tigers, Pistons, Red Wings)
WXYT-AM Stream DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA (Tigers, Pistons, Red Wings)
Public Radio News/Talk
WDET 1.6 – 1.9, #17 – #16
WUOM 1.2 – 1.3, #19 – #19
Note: Sports talk WXYT-FM’s +1.7 (7.5 – 9.2) is the largest (6+) March 2024 – April 2024 increase by any station in these 12 PPM-markets.
PHOENIX
News/Talk
KFYI 3.0 – 2.9, #10 – #10
KTAR-FM 2.2 – 2.7, #18 – #12 (Suns)
News
None
Sports Talk
KMVP-FM 2.6 – 2.9, #14 – #10 (Arizona Diamondbacks, Suns, Arizona Coyotes)
KTAR-AM .1 – .1, #33 – #33 (Arizona Diamondbacks, Suns, Arizona Coyotes)
KDUS .1 – .1, #33 – #33
KGME .1 – DNA, #33 – DNA
KTAR-AM Stream DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA (Arizona Diamondbacks, Suns, Arizona Coyotes)
KTAR-FM HD2 DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA
Public Radio News/Talk
KJZZ 2.7 – 2.6, #12 – #15
MINNEAPOLIS
News/Talk
WCCO 4.1 – 4.4, #11 – #10 (Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Timberwolves)
KTMY 2.5 – 2.3, #14 – #15
KTLK-AM 2.3 – 2.1, #15 – #16
WCCO Stream .2 – .6, #28 – #26 (Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Timberwolves)
News
KQQL-HD2 .1 – .1, #32 – #30
Sports Talk
KFXN 7.4 – 8.0, #3 – #2 (Minnesota Wild)
KQQL-HD3 .1 – .1, #32 – #30
KSTP-AM .1 – .1, #32 – #30
Public Radio News/Talk
KNOW 7.5 – 6.4, #2 – #6
KNOW Stream .8 – .8, #22 – #22
SAN DIEGO
News/Talk
KOGO 4.8 – 4.3, #5 – #8
KLSD .5 – .5, #24 – #24
News
None
Sports Talk
KWFN 3.4 – 4.0, #14 – #10 (Padres)
KGB-AM .9 – .5, #20 – #24
KWFN Stream DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA (Padres)
Public Radio News/Talk
KPBS 7.1 – 6.6, #2 – #2
TAMPA
News/Talk
WHPT 5.1 – 5.1, #5 – #5 (Lightning)
WFLA 3.0 – 3.8, #14 – #12
News
Business news WHNZ DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA
Sports Talk
WDAE 1.9 – 2.3, #17 – #16 (Rays)
Public Radio News/Talk
WUSF 1.8 – 2.0, #18 – #18
WMNF-HD3 Stream DNA – .1, DNA – #31
WUSF Stream DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA
DENVER
News/Talk
KOA 2.4 – 3.0, #17 – #15 (Colorado Rockies)
KDFD 1.1 – 1.3, #22 – #21
KHOW 1.2 – 1.2, #21 – #22
News
None
Sports Talk
KKFN 3.6 – 3.4, #10 – #13
KKSE-FM 2.4 – 3.0, #17 – #15 (Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche)
KAMP .1 – .1, #34 – #33
KEPN DNA – .1, DNA – #33
KKSE-AM .1 – DNA, #34 – DNA
Public Radio News/Talk
KCFR 2.9 – 2.9, #14 – #17
KUNC .8 – 1.1, #26 – #23
BALTIMORE
News/Talk
WBAL 3.7 – 3.3, #10 – #10 (Orioles)
WCBM 1.9 – 1.4, #14 – #15
News
WTOP & WTLP 1.6 – 1.4, #16 – #15
Business News WDCH .5 – .5, #20 – #21
WQLL DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA
Sports Talk
WJZ-FM 3.3 – 2.9, #11 – #12
WJZ-FM Stream DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA
WJZ-AM DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA
Public Radio News/Talk
WYPR 3.2 – 3.3, #12 – #10
WYPR HD2 Stream .3 – .2, #25 – #26
ST. LOUIS
News/Talk
KMOX 3.0 – 4.5, #14 – #10 (Cardinals)
KFTK 1.6 – 1.5, #17 – #17
KTLK-FM 1.1 – 1.3, #18 – #18
KMOX Stream .3 – .9, #22 – #19 (Cardinals)
KFTK Stream .2 – .2, #25 – #27
News
KATZ-FM HD2 .2 – .2, #25 – #27
Sports Talk
WXOS 5.1 – 3.8, #9 – #12 (Blues)
Public Radio News/Talk
KWMU 5.0 – 5.8, #11 – #6
Note: News/talk KMOX’s +1.5 (3.0 – 4.5) is St. Louis’ largest (6+) March 2024 – April 2024 increase.
Up next: April 2024 overviews for Portland; Charlotte; San Antonio; Sacramento; Pittsburgh; Salt Lake City; Las Vegas; Orlando; Cincinnati; Cleveland; Kansas City; and Columbus.
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April 2024 PPM Data – Information for the April 2024 ratings period (March 28 – April 24) has been released for New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Nassau-Suffolk (Long Island), Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, San Jose, and Middlesex-Somerset-Union (New Jersey).
his radio career in 2010 in Battle Creek, for WBCK-FM and WBXX-FM, former Cumulus stations now owned by Townsquare Media. Cumulus president of operations Bob Walker comments, “Steve has proven himself to be an accomplished leader in the Dallas market the past 10 years and we are thrilled to have him moving back home to Michigan, an area of the country that is important to Steve and his family. We are excited for him to get started and eager to see the impact he will have.” Holm says, “I’m very thankful for the opportunity to come back home. The Grand Rapids and Muskegon teams are a tightly knit group and are determined and ready to win. I’m excited to be joining them and look forward to the challenges and growth ahead.”
-FM, Philadelphia “97.5 The Fanatic.” Egan posted confirmation of his exit on X, saying, “So last night I got laid off from the Fanatic. I figured it was coming when I heard there were cuts, & the writing was on the wall when I got moved to nights.” As Crossing Broad notes, “Egan was one of the longest-tenured employees remaining at the station. He began as an intern in 2011 and then became a street teamer and producer.” 
(5/11) airing from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm ET. Good Karma Brands founder Craig Karmazin comments, “We are so proud of the work Aaron and Emmett have put in to earn the opportunity for a new national show. Fans are familiar with their voices locally in Cleveland and nationally with their fill-in hosting work. They are a great representation of Good Karma Brands and Cleveland, and their contributions will continue to put the city on the national stage.” The program will also air on “ESPN Cleveland,” ESPNCleveland.com, TheLandOnDemand.com, and the ESPN and The Land on Demand apps. 
rock WBCN-FM and then on sports talk WBZ-FM, “98.5 The Sports Hub,” will be back on the Boston airwaves “soon.” Shertenlieb exited WBZ-FM last November after his professional relationship with partner Fred Toucher fell apart and Toucher re-upped with Beasley to continue hosting the “98.5 The Sports Hub” morning show. Now, iHeartMedia cuts ties with the classic rock WZLX-FM, Boston morning team of Pete McKenzie and Heather Ford and installs “The Rich Shertenlieb Show.”
station after retiring from Cumulus Media’s crosstown sports talker KTCK-AM/FM “The Ticket” tells the Observer that he and castmates Julie Dobbs and Jeff Cavanaugh were let go on Friday (4/26). Rhyner says, “I could be standing at the New Mexico border and still see this coming. It’s a feeling that I and plenty of others at the station had been getting for some time now. iHeartRadio is a music company that really doesn’t do that much talk radio, and the talk radio they do is not local or locally originated, and they got caught into something [97.1 The Freak] they didn’t know anything about, and they were kind of overwhelmed by it, and they decided that ‘this is not our bag.’” Whitt’s Athlon story noted that “lagging ratings” and the talent expense [high overhead] had the station in corporate’s fiscal sights. 
sports talk outlet where he’s been an on-air personality for the past 31 years. Currently, Macnow hosts the Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm shows and the Eagles pre-game show. Macnow says his last weekend program (which he co-hosts with Mike Sielski) will be July 13. 
who is returning to Philadelphia as a host at the company’s “SportsRadio 94WIP.” Audacy New York market president Chris Oliviero says, “Ryan knows radio, sports and New York, making him a triple threat to take the reins of WFAN, which continues to be the city’s most influential and dominant sports platform. In addition, with Infinity Sports Network, Ryan will have a major impact on the sports conversation nationwide. All of us at Audacy are excited to welcome him to the team.” Hurley, who joined ESPN New York as an intern in 2004 after graduating from Hofstra University and worked his way up to PD in 2017, says, “I am excited and grateful to have the opportunity to join this legendary station. The term ‘dream job’ can get thrown around a lot, but as someone who grew up listening to ‘The Fan’ religiously, that is exactly what this is. There is an incredible team here led by Chris Oliviero, and I look forward to this journey ahead with them.” Additionally, David Mayurnik has been named assistant brand manager of WFAN and Infinity Sports Network and will report to Hurley.
beginning Monday (4/15). Fifer says, “I’m super excited to be hosting ‘Wisconsin Sports Daily,’ and I can’t wait to talk about our favorite sports teams with our loyal listeners. The opportunity to host great guests to add to our conversations is a plus. Let’s bring some passion back into sports talk radio in Milwaukee!” Fifer serves as assistant program director and on-air host at 1250 AM The Fan. He also hosts a Milwaukee Bucks postgame show and numerous podcasts, including “Curd & Long,” “Green and Growing” and “Spare/Time Bowling Show.” He also helps run Audacy’s BetQL Network in other markets.
the station. The piece notes that LaVicka said co-host Theo Dorsey will remain with the station hosting his own show beginning on Monday (4/8). The Post reports that GKB West Palm Beach general manager Stephanie Price issued the following statement: “LaVicka is still a teammate, and we are working with him on his future. We are always on the lookout for talent who can bring a new perspective to the market. We are putting more resources into both our radio and digital platforms to engage and reach the most fans, as consumption continues to evolve, as well as provide our partners more opportunities to reach those fans.” 
negotiations with iHeart – KJR since the start of January and in the last few weeks we mutually agreed that I would be off the air until we reached a deal… Both sides worked hard to get a deal done and the process was long and time consuming. Late last week I received the offer that I had been looking for and was excited and grateful to get back to work on Monday. However, a day after receiving the offer I learned that my partner Jim Moore was terminated as part of nationwide layoffs within the company. The timing of the move left me angry, sad, confused and conflicted… Many, many sleepless nights has led to my decision to part ways with the station and not seek a new contract. I’m a firm believer in loyalty and the treatment of others. From my perspective I couldn’t in good conscience continue to do the show despite my love to do so… This is not goodbye forever. The process has energized and motivated me to great lengths. Stay tuned because very soon I’ll deliver the same nonsense in a different form.”
important sports moments and “105.7 The Fan” personalities’ favorite memories. Celebratory programming includes two live broadcasts of the “Big Bad Morning Show” hosted by 
February 2024 PPM Data – Information for the February 2024 ratings period (February 1 – February 28) has been released for Portland, Charlotte, San Antonio, Sacramento, Pittsburgh, Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, Orlando, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Kansas City, and Columbus.
Greenville-Spartanburg, South Carolina “The Fan Upstate.” The program takes over for “Offsides with Marc Ryan,” as Ryan moves to the company’s WXYT-FM, Detroit “97.1 The Ticket.” Audacy Greenville-Spartanburg SVP and market manager Steve Sinicropi states, “‘WIRE 2 WIRE’ allows us to elevate Diesel, who has worked alongside Marc for years, and Cole, who has done a great job with every sports assignment we’ve given him. ‘WIRE 2 WIRE’ will be a live, local sports show with knowledgeable, well-known local talent, and I know sports fans will love it.”
February 2024 PPM Data – Information for the February 2024 ratings period (February 1 – February 28) has been released for New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Nassau-Suffolk (Long Island), Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, San Jose, and Middlesex-Somerset-Union (New Jersey).
director of sales with Cox Media Group. Audacy Houston VP of sales Alana Lujan comments, “Judy’s extensive experience in talent development, coupled with her recent involvement in business development, multi-media buying and digital innovation, makes her a powerhouse addition to Audacy’s sales leadership team. With her expertise, Judy is poised to make an immediate and substantial impact. Here’s to an exciting journey with someone who will bring so much to the table!” Lakin states, “I am thrilled to join the exceptional leadership team at Audacy. The Houston market’s wide variety of broadcast and digital products makes me eager for what will come. The local sales team’s incredible skills and high energy is a tremendous plus to this opportunity.”
program currently in development with executive producer Chris Mathis. Lane will take on a new role as host of the signature Rays pre-game show “The Inside Pitch.” He will also continue his seasonal hosting duties with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers radio network. WDAE program director John Mamola says, “We couldn’t be more excited for Ronnie and Tom as they embark on their new opportunities at WDAE. These programs promise fresh content and compelling, engaging experiences for our listeners. We will continue the legacy of high performance the hosts built as a duo and the voice of Tampa Bay sports fanatics everywhere.”
as “Two Pros and a Cup of Joe” and “The Dan Patrick Show,” the station will air “Inside New Orleans with Eric Asher” from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, followed by “All Access with Ken Trahan” from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Cumulus Media New Orleans RVP and market manager Pat Galloway says, “The love and passion of New Orleans’ sports fans is amazing. It starts in the playgrounds and ends up in the Superdome and Smoothie King Center, and now we can talk about it all the time on the all-new ‘106.1 The Ticket.’”
news/talk KOGO-AM, talk KLSD-AM, sports talk KGB-AM, and five music brands. iHeartMedia San Diego market president Noreen Ippolito says, “We are so excited to welcome Taylor into our San Diego cluster. Her knowledge of the audio business and track record speak for themselves. We are eager for Taylor to bring her skill set and big ideas from Miami to an already incredible cluster of stations.”
serving as a full-time KDKA Radio reporter since February 2021 and hosted her own Sunday morning talk show on “93.7 The Fan.” She posted to social media, “While news has offered so many opportunities for growth, my heart has always been in sports journalism and it’s time to fully focus on that path.” Audacy Pittsburgh SVP and market manager Michael Spacciapolli says, “We are so grateful for all of Shelby’s work in the KDKA newsroom. Her time as a host at ‘The Fan’ will forever be a part of the history of that great radio station. We know the future will bring her great things. We are fortunate to be a part of her journey.” 
Rothman) program and as host of “The Fan” pregame show every gameday Saturday in the fall. Hayes says, “‘The Fan’ has been my home for 10 years and I’m very excited to continue working at a station that has been a part of my life for so long.” WBNS station manager Cody Welling comments, “Matt has been working extremely hard developing his broadcast talents. We value his point-of-view on topics, and is the perfect duo for our highly rated midday show, ‘Rothman and Ice.’ I’m happy that Columbus sports fans will be able to access Matt Hayes for years to come each weekday, and on college football gamedays.” 
January 2024 PPM Data – Information for the January 2024 survey period (January 4 – January 31) has been released for Austin, Raleigh, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, Nashville, Providence, Norfolk, Jacksonville, West Palm Beach, Greensboro, Memphis, and Hartford.
January 2024 PPM Data – Information for the January 2024 ratings period (January 4 – January 31) has been released for New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Nassau-Suffolk (Long Island), Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, San Jose, and Middlesex-Somerset-Union (New Jersey).
should keep quarterback Justin Fields or trade him in the upcoming draft for the #1 pick. Parkins and Spiegel will kick off the discussion from Audacy Chicago’s Blue Cross Blue Shield Performance Stage from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Football experts and a live audience will join Parkins and Spiegel to weigh in on the looming decision. “The Score” ran a contest this week for a chance to attend the “QB1 Town Hall.” These winners will make up the crowd that will have the opportunity take part in the debate. WSCR VP of programming Mitch Rosen says, “This decision will determine the entire season’s trajectory and the fans are passionate about their views on it. We’re looking forward to opening up this conversation to our listeners and Bears faithful.” The show is being made available via the Audacy app & website, the station’s Twitch, and YouTube channels. 
. Saga Communications president and CEO Chris Forgy comments, “We regretted missing the opportunity to acquire these stations a number of years ago when the Neuhoff family acquired them. These stations are a great fit for Saga. We see a lot of opportunity with these stations and this market and are pleased that the family has decided to entrust Saga with continuing these station’s long-standing heritage of serving the Greater Lafayette region. Saga intends to continue building its business in radio by identifying and acquiring middle market stations in dynamic communities.” KALIL & CO., INC was the exclusive broker.