December 2023 PPM Ratings – Part One
December 2023 PPM Data – Information for the December 2023 ratings period (November 9 – December 6) 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).
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.
NFL; NBA; and NHL team names of corresponding spoken-word flagship(s) are bolded.
DNA – DNA = Did Not Appear – Does Not Appear
Comparisons are November 2023 – December 2023 (6+).
NEW YORK
News/Talk
WABC 3.0 – 2.8, #11 – #11
WOR 1.3 – 1.1, #22 – #22
WKXW .8 – .9, #25 – #24
WKXW Stream .2 – .2, #38 – #38
News
WINS-FM 4.8 – 4.1, #6 – #10
WCBS-AM 1.9 – 1.7, #19 – #19
Business News WBBR .5 – .4, #31 – #32
WINS-FM Stream .4 – .3, #34 – #36
WCBS-AM Stream .2 – .2, #38 – #38
Sports Talk
WFAN FM & AM 2.8 – 2.5, #12 -#12 (Giants, Brooklyn Nets, New Jersey Devils)
WEPN-FM 1.5 – 1.3 #21 – #21 (Jets, Knicks, Islanders, Rangers)
WFAN FM & AM Stream .9 – .9, #24 -#24 (Giants, Brooklyn Nets, New Jersey Devils)
Public Radio News/Talk
WNYC-FM 4.0 – 4.3, #9 – #8
WNYC-AM 1.1 – 1.0, #23 – #23
Note: News WINS-FM’s -.7 (4.8 – 4.1) represents New York City’s highest (6+) November 2023 – December 2023 decrease.
LOS ANGELES
News/Talk
KFI 5.1 – 5.1, #4 – #2
KRLA .5 – .6, #36 – #34
KEIB .7 – .5, #33 – #35 (Clippers)
News
KNX-FM 3.2 – 2.7, #10 – #11
KNX-FM Stream .1 – .1, #40 – #41
Sports Talk
KLAC .9 – 1.0 #30 – #29 (Chargers, Clippers)
Public Radio News/Talk
KPCC 2.5 – 2.6, #15 – #12
Flagship of the Rams and Lakers is sports talk KSPN, which is unlisted in this sweep.
Kings’ games are heard on the iHeartRadio app, while games of the Anaheim Ducks are heard on the Ducks stream.
CHICAGO
News/Talk
WGN 3.4 – 2.8, #10 – #10 (Blackhawks)
WLS-AM 1.5 – 1.7, #23 – #18
WLIP .2 – .4, #41 – #36
WVON DNA – .1, DNA – #43
WLS-AM Stream DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA
News
WBBM-AM & WCFS 5.4 – 5.2, #3 – #4
WBBM-AM & WCFS Stream .1 – .2, #44 – #41
Sports Talk
WSCR 2.3 – 2.4, #14 – #13 (Bulls)
WMVP 1.7 – 1.4, #19 – #20 (Bears)
WSCR Stream .5 – .9, #33 – #27 (Bulls)
Public Radio News/Talk
WBEZ 3.1 – 2.6, #11 – #12
SAN FRANCISCO
News/Talk
KSFO 1.6 – 1.4, #19 – #22
KSFO Stream .4 – .2, #28 – #31
News
KCBS-AM & KFRC 6.5 – 6.4, #3 – #3
KNEW .3 – .2, #31 – #31
KCBS-AM & KFRC Stream .1 – .1, #37 – #37
KKSF .1 – .DNA, #37 – DNA
Sports Talk
KNBR 3.4 – 3.5, #9 – #10 (49ers)
KGMZ 2.1 – 2.3, #15 – #14 (Golden State Warriors)
KTCT .6 – .5, #26 – #27
KGO .2 – .2, #34 – #31
KGO Stream .2 – .2, #34 – #31
Public Radio News/Talk
KQED 6.7 – 6.6, #2 – #2
KALW .3 – .2, #31 – #31
DALLAS
News/Talk
WBAP 3.5 – 3.4, #11 – #11
KEGL 1.6 – 1.5, #25 – #26 (Mavericks)
KSKY .6 – .5, #32 – #33
KLIF-AM .5 – .3, #33 – #36
KSKY Stream DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA
News
News – Talk KRLD-AM 2.0 – 1.8, #21 – #20 (Cowboys)
News – Talk KRLD-AM Stream .1 – .1, #39 – #40 (Cowboys)
Sports Talk
KTCK 5.6 – 5.2, #1 – #2 (Stars)
KRLD-FM 4.1 – 3.4, #5 – #11 (Cowboys)
KRLD-FM Stream .5 – .2, #33 – #37 (Cowboys)
Public Radio News/Talk
KERA 3.8 – 4.2, #6 – #4
Note: Sports talk KRLD-FM’s -.7 (4.1 – 3.4) is tied for Dallas’ highest (6+) November 2023 – December 2023 decrease.
HOUSTON
News/Talk
KTRH 4.1 – 3.5, #9 – #10 (Rockets)
KPRC .6 – .5, #28 – #26
News
None
Sports Talk
KILT-AM 1.3 – 1.5, #22 – #21 (Texans)
KBME 1.3 – .5, #22 – #26 (Rockets)
KILT-AM Stream .2 – .3, #30 – #29 (Texans)
KFNC .2 – .1, #30 – #33
Public Radio News/Talk
KUHF 2.2 – 2.3, #20 – #20
Note: Adult contemporary KODA’s +5.2 (6.8 – 12.0) represents the largest (6+) November 2023 – December 2023 increase by any station in these 12 PPM-markets.
ATLANTA
News/Talk
WSB-AM & WSBB 8.8 – 8.3, #1 – #1
WFOM .4 – .4, #29 – #29
WGKA .2 – .2, #33 – #31
WAOK .1 – .2, #36 – #31
WAOK Stream .1 – .1, #36 – #33
WSRV-HD3 Stream .2 – DNA, #33 – DNA
News
WBIN DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA
Sports Talk
WZGC 3.4 – 2.8, #11 – #15 (Falcons, Hawks)
WCNN 1.2 – 1.5, #21 – #20
WZGC Stream .4 – .5, #29 – #27 (Falcons, Hawks)
Public Radio News/Talk
WABE 3.2 – 3.9, #13 – #8
WRAS .9 – .6, #24 – #25
PHILADELPHIA
News/Talk
WPHT 2.2 – 1.7, #15 – #19
WKXW 1.0 – .9, #24 – #24
WURD Stream .6 – .7, #26 – #26
WPHT Stream .6 – .6, #26 – #27
WURD .4 – .5, #28 – #28
WDEL-AM .1 – DNA, #31 – DNA
WKXW Stream DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA
News
KYW & WPHI 5.3 – 5.2, #6 – #7
KYW & WPHI Stream .1 – .1, #31 – #31
WTEL DNA – .1, DNA – #31
Sports Talk
WIP 8.5 – 6.6, #2 – #4 (Eagles)
WIP Stream 1.7 – 1.3, #19 – #22 (Eagles)
WPEN-FM 1.3 – 1.2, #22 – #23 (76ers, Flyers)
Public Radio News/Talk
WHYY 2.9 – 2.8, #11 – #11
Note: Sports talk WIP’s -1.9 (8.5 – 6.6) represents the largest (6+) November 2023 – December 2023 decrease by any station in these 12 PPM-markets.
NASSAU-SUFFOLK (LONG ISLAND)
News/Talk
WABC 2.1 – 1.3, #17 – #20
WOR 1.3 – 1.0, #20 – #22
WLIR .2 – .2, #31 – #33
News
WINS-FM 4.1 – 4.4, #7 – #8
WCBS-AM 2.4 – 2.1, #13 – #16
WINS-FM Stream .6 – .7, #25 – #25
Business News WBBR .3 – .3, #30 – #30
WCBS-AM Stream .2 – .1, #31 – #36
Sports Talk
WFAN-FM & AM 3.9 – 3.7, #8 – #10 (Giants, Brooklyn Nets, New Jersey Devils)
WEPN-FM 3.3 – 2.5, #11 – #12 (Jets, Knicks, Islanders, Rangers)
WFAN-FM & AM Stream .9 – 1.1, #22 – #21 (Giants, Brooklyn Nets, New Jersey Devils)
Public Radio News/Talk
WSUF .2 – .2, #31 – #33
RIVERSIDE
News/Talk
None
News
KFOO .1 – .1, #22 – #23
Sports Talk
KPWK .1 – .2, #22 – #21
Public Radio News/Talk
KVCR .4 – .3 #20 – #20
KPCC DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA
SAN JOSE
News/Talk
KSFO 1.4 – 1.3, #21 – #22
KSFO Stream .2 – DNA, #31 – DNA
News
KCBS-AM & KFRC 5.9 – 5.7, #2 – #3
KCBS-AM & KFRC Stream .3 – .2, #28 – #28
KNEW .3 – .2, #28 – #28
Sports Talk
KNBR 4.0 – 4.1, #7 – #6 (49ers)
KGMZ 1.7 – 1.6, #18 – #20 (Golden State Warriors)
KGO Stream .8 – .6, #26 – #26
KTCT .8 – .6, #26 – #26
KGO .3 – .2, #28 – #28
Public Radio News/Talk
None
Sharks’ games are carried on the Sharks Audio Network.
MIDDLESEX-SOMERSET-UNION
News/Talk
WKXW 6.3 – 5.2, #3 – #4
WOR .6 – 1.1, #22 – #20
WKXW Stream .6 – .7, #22 – #22
News
WINS-FM 2.1 – 2.0, #12 – #11
WCBS-AM 1.1 – 1.3, #18 – #17
WINS-FM Stream .3 – .3, #26 – #26
WCBS-AM Stream DNA – DNA, DNA – DNA
Sports Talk
WFAN-FM & AM 3.6 – 2.7, #9 – #9 (Giants, Brooklyn Nets, New Jersey Devils)
WEPN-FM 1.4 – 1.3, #17 – #17 (Jets, Knicks, Islanders, Rangers)
WFAN FM & AM Stream 1.1 – .9, #18 – #21 (Giants, Brooklyn Nets, New Jersey Devils)
Public Radio News/Talk
None
Note: News/talk WKXW’s -1.1 (6.3 – 5.2) represents Middlesex-Somerset-Union’s highest (6+)November 2023 – December 2023 decrease.
Up next: December 2023 overviews for: Washington, DC; Boston; Miami; Seattle; Detroit; Phoenix; Minneapolis; San Diego; Tampa; Denver; Baltimore; and St. Louis.
Republican New York 3rd Congressional District representative George Santos appeared on Frank Morano’s “The Other Side of Midnight” program on Red Apple Media’s WABC, New York. Santos tells Morano that he’s writing a book that will detail everything that’s happened to him during his time in Congress. Morano tells TALKERS Santos “went off on his colleagues, says he’s making a ton of money on Cameo and will one day return to Congress.” 
The first of four rounds of ratings data from Nielsen Audio’s November PPM survey has been released for 12 markets including 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). The November 2023 survey covered October 12 – November 8. Today, TALKERS magazine managing editor Mike Kinosian presents his Ratings Takeaways from this group of markets. In New York, Red Apple Media’s news/talk WABC dips one-tenth for a 3.0 share finish and remains ranked #11, while iHeartMedia’s news/talk WOR adds one-tenth to finish with a 1.3 share and rises to the #22 rank. In Los Angeles, iHeartMedia’s news/talk KFI rises six-tenths to a 5.1 share that lifts it to the #4 rank. In Chicago, Nexstar Media’s news/talk WGN falls two-tenths to a 3.4 share good for the #10 rank, while Cumulus Media’s news/talk WLS-AM is steady at a 1.5 share but rises one notch to the #23 rank. 
November 2023 PPM Data – Information for the November 2023 ratings period (October 12 – November 8) 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).
The first of four rounds of ratings information from Nielsen Audio’s October 2023 PPM survey has been released for 12 markets including: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Nassau-Suffolk (Long Island), and Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario. The October 2023 survey covers the period of September 14 – October 11. Today, TALKERS magazine managing editor Mike Kinosian presents his Ratings Takeaways from this group of markets. In New York, Red Apple Media Group’s news/talk WABC sheds three-tenths for a 3.1 share (weekly, 6+ AHQ share) finish and remains ranked #11, while iHeartMedia’s news/talk WOR is steady with a 1.2 share good for the #23 rank. In Los Angeles, iHeartMedia’s news/talk KFI slips three-tenths to a 4.5 share and the #5 rank, while Audacy’s crosstown all-news KNX-FM falls four-tenths to a 3.3 share good for the #10 rank. In Chicago, Audacy all-news WBBM-AM/WCFS-FM climbs seven-tenths to a 5.6 share but remains ranked #3, while Nexstar Media’s news/talk WGN inches up two-tenths to a 3.6 share and steady at the #8 rank, and Cumulus Media’s news/talk WLS-AM ticks up one-tenth to a 1.5 share but drops back to the #25 rank. It should be noted that, for reasons unexplained, there is no October data for the San Jose and Middlesex-Somerset-Union markets. There is also a noteworthy reduction in data in the Nassau-Suffolk and Riverside markets. 
October 2023 PPM Data – Information for the October 2023 ratings period (September 14 – October 11) has been released for New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Nassau-Suffolk (Long Island), and Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario.
though the stations (WABC-AM and WLIR-FM) were listed as having a 3.9 share in the Long Island (Nassau-Suffolk) market. Now, Nielsen has corrected the 6+ report that is available to the media (versus the more detailed information that is only available to subscribers) and lists WABC as having a 3.4 share good for the #11 rank in the New York City market for the September 2023 survey 
The first of four rounds of ratings date from Nielsen Audio’s September PPM survey has been released for 12 markets including 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). Nielsen’s September 2023 sweep covered August 17 – September 13. Today, TALKERS magazine managing editor Mike Kinosian presents his Ratings Takeaways from this group of markets. In New York, Red Apple Media‘s WABC-AM rises three-tenths to a 3.4 share (weekly, 6+ AQH share) but falls back one spot to the #11 rank, while iHeartMedia’s news/talk WOR sheds two-tenths for a 1.2 share finish but rises to the #19 rank. In Los Angeles, iHeartMedia news/talk KFI is flat with a 4.8 share but regresses one spot to the #4 rank, while Audacy’s all-news KNX-FM jumps eight-tenths for a 3.7 share finish good for the #8 rank in the market. And in Chicago, Nexstar Media Group news/talk WGN-AM adds four-tenths to finish with a 3.4 share that lifts it to the #8 rank, while Audacy all-news WBBM-AM/WCFS-FM rises three-tenths for a 4.9 share finish good for the #3 rank. 
September 2023 PPM Data – Information for the September 2023 ratings period 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).
The gala event being held in New York tomorrow (9/7) will also celebrate 102 years of WABC broadcasting “the best in news and entertainment to millions of listeners across the greater New York City area and now – with streaming, podcasting, and the 77WABC mobile app – to listeners around the world!” John Catsimatidis comments, “I grew up listening to 77WABC and Cousin Brucie. My dream was to return 77WABC to its glory with compelling and entertaining programming and big-name personalities. Plus, I wanted to bring back music on weekends when we all need a break from news, politics, and business. I called Cousin Brucie and got him back where he belongs – on 77WABC.”
August 2023 PPM Data – Information for the August 2023 ratings period 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).
the street along with other protestors in front of the Midland Beach Migrant Shelter on Staten Island. According to a report by Greg Wehner at FOX News, Sliwa was protesting the at the former Midland Beach Senior Citizen Home. It was the second time in a week that Sliwa was arrested. On Wednesday of last week (8/16) he and others protested in front of the Creedmoor Hospital Grounds where a tent shelter for migrants has been built. 
The first of four rounds of ratings information from Nielsen Audio’s July 2023 PPM survey has been released for 12 markets including 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. Nielsen’s July 2023 sweep covered June 22 – July 19. Today, TALKERS magazine managing editor Mike Kinosian presents his Ratings Takeaways from this group of markets. In New York City, Red Apple Media news/talk WABC-AM/WLIR-FM sheds two-tenths to finish with a 3.2 share (weekly, 6+ AQH share) and falls back to the #11 rank, while Audacy’s crosstown all-news WINS-AM/FM rises six-tenths to a 4.9 share and climbs to the #6 rank. In Chicago, Nexstar Media Group news/talk WGN adds two-tenths for a 3.2 share finish that lifts it to the #10 rank, while Audacy’s crosstown all-news WBBM-AM/WCFS-FM tacks on four-tenths to finish the survey with a 5.0 share but falls back to the #4 rank. And in San Francisco, Audacy all-news KCBS-AM/KFRC-FM rises eight-tenths to wrap the survey with a 6.7 share that leaves it ranked #2, while Cumulus Media’s crosstown news/talk KSFO dips one-tenth for a 1.9 share finish good for the #17 rank. 
July 2023 PPM Data – Information for the July 2023 ratings period 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.
Hosting Career.” The session, sponsored by C. Crane, was introduced by managing partner, Goldman McCormick PR and syndicated host, Ryan McCormick (pictured at right) and moderated by WPHT, Philadelphia host, Dom Giordano (pictured above). Panelists (pictured below from left to right) include Heather Cohen, SVP, the Weiss Agency; Martha Zoller, host, WDUN-AM/FM, Gainesville, GA; Frank Morano, host WABC, New York; Rich Valdes, host, Westwood One; and Jeff Katz, host, WRVA, Richmond, VA. 
June 11 with an interview with the former president. Red Apple Media CEO John Catsimatidis says, “Roger’s impressive career has established him as a prominent figure in American politics. His wealth of experience offers an insider’s view into the political landscape, providing listeners with rare behind-the-scenes insights, razor-sharp analysis, unparalleled insights, and dedication to the truth will captivate audiences worldwide,”
The first of four rounds of ratings information from Nielsen Audio’s May PPM survey has been released for 12 markets including 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). Nielsen’s May 2023 sweep covered April 27 – May 24. Today, TALKERS magazine managing editor Mike Kinosian presents his Ratings Takeaways from this group of markets. In New York City, Red Apple Media’s news/talk WABC-AM & WLIR-FM is steady at a 3.7 share (weekly, 6+ AQH share) but slides from the #10 rank to #11, while iHeartMedia’s crosstown news/talk WOR dips two-tenths to a 1.7 share and remains ranked #18. iHeartMedia’s KFI, Los Angeles is flat with a 4.3 share but falls back to the #5 rank in the market. In Chicago, Nexstar Media Group’s news/talk WGN adds one-tenth to finish with a 3.3 share and rises one spot to the #9 rank, while Audacy’s all-news WBBM-AM/WCFS-FM loses two-tenths to finish with a 4.2 share but rises to the #3 rank in the market. 
cable channel while speaking on WABC’s “Sid & Friends in the Morning” program. When asked by the Post about details of a bid for CNN, including how much he’d pay, he said, “It’s up to the investment bankers to come up with the numbers… We could always bring partners in, but I want to run the place. We are capable of putting down a substantial amount of money.” Catsimatidis added, “I’d go run the place tomorrow morning, and all I’d want is $1 per year and a piece of the upside,” saying he could “double the profits” in a brief period of time. 
Last week I had the privilege of moderating a panel at the TALKERS conference. Confession: I listen to speech patterns and tones more than words.
News/Talk Radio in the Digital Era – Part 2.” The session, sponsored by “Our American Stories,” is introduced by Alex Fife, VP operations, Southeast, iHeartMedia – Total Traffic & Weather Network (pictured at right) and moderated by Walter Sabo, CEO, Sabo Media and host (Walter Sterling) of Sterling on Sunday (pictured above). Panelists (pictured below from left to right) include Dan Mandis, program director and host, WTN-FM, Nashville; Ross Kaminsky, host KOA, Denver; Phil Boyce, SVP, spoken word format, Salem Media Group/ops VP, New York region/WMCA/AM 970; Josh Leng, CEO, Talk Media Network; and Matt Meany, program director, WABC, New York/Red Apple Media. 
The first of four rounds of ratings data from Nielsen Audio’s April 2023 PPM survey has been released for 12 markets including 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). Nielsen’s April 2023 sweep covered March 30 – April 26. Today, TALKERS magazine managing editor Mike Kinosian presents his Ratings Takeaways from this group of markets. In New York, Red Apple Media’s news/talk WABC is steady with a 3.7 share (weekly, 6+ AQH share) but falls one spot to the #10 rank, while iHeartMedia’s crosstown news/talk WOR stays put with a 1.9 share and remains ranked #18. iHeartMedia’s news/talk KFI, Los Angeles adds two-tenths for a 4.3 share finish and rises to the #4 rank. In San Francisco, Audacy’s all-news KCBS-AM/KFRC-FM falls seven-tenths to a 7.3 share but remains ranked #1 in the market, while Cumulus Media’s crosstown news/talk KSFO rises half a share to a 1.8 share that lifts it to the #19 rank. Cox Media Group’s news/talk WSB-AM/WSBB-FM, Atlanta tacks on four-tenths for a 7.0 share finish and remains ranked #3 in the market. 
the industry as a number of car manufacturers unveiled controversial intentions to eliminate AM radios from the dashboard of electric and even gas vehicles going forward. In making the announcement about this additional agenda element, TALKERS publisher Michael Harrison stated, “The automobile issue is rocking the industry and John Catsimatidis has been stepping up to the plate in defense of both radio and good sense. He brings his formidable influence into the arena and we are delighted that he will be delivering a major address to that effect on June 2 at the conference. He has become a radio hero, and this will be another key moment in his growing legacy… and hopefully in prolonging the valuable life of both the AM and FM bands.”
contributor to the Red Apple Media station, will host a Sunday talk show, although a firm start date has not been announced. Red Apple CEO John Catsimatidis tells the Post, “She is one smart lady and she is one tough lady and you know how much I appreciate smart tough ladies.” DeRosa says her show will tackle “the major headlines driving national news and New York news. It will be a mix of insiders conversation but also I want it to have broader appeal to everyday New Yorkers.” 