Shown here are my takeaways from all 48 PPM-measured markets, based on Nielsen Audio’s 6+ total week stats from the October 2025 ratings period (Septe
Shown here are my takeaways from all 48 PPM-measured markets, based on Nielsen Audio’s 6+ total week stats from the October 2025 ratings period (September 18 – October 15).
Round One
New York
September 2025 – October 2025 (6+) fluctuations of seven-tenths is the headline here. Off one-tenth in September, after being a combined +1.1 in July and August (7.5 – 8.4 – 8.6, 6+), iHeartMedia-owned Adult Contemporary WLTW drops seven-tenths to 7.4 (6+). That point notwithstanding, “106.7 Lite FM” is #1 the 38th consecutive time; August’s 8.6 was its strongest 6+-share since “Holiday” 2024’s 13.1.
Contrasted to WLTW being down seven-tenths, Spanish Broadcasting System Spanish Tropical WSKQ “La Mega 97.9” (4.5 – 5.2, sixth to fourth, 6+) and Mediaco Holding Rhythmic CHR WQHT “Hot 97” (3.2 – 3.9, #12 to #10, 6+) each improve by that magnitude. “La Mega” had been a collective -1.7 the past three months (6.2 – 5.6 – 4.9 – 4.5, fifth to sixth, 6+). The July through October topline for “Hot 97” is: 3.2 – 3.3 – 3.2 – 3.9 (6+).
Meanwhile, Audacy Hot AC WNEW “NEW 102.7” – like “Lite FM” sputters by … seven-tenths (4.1 – 3.4, #8 to #12, 6+). “NEW 102.7” was locked on 3.8 (6+) in June, July, and August before picking up three-tenths to 4.1 (6+) in September.
Los Angeles
Not only does KRTH tack on a whopping full-share to September’s increase of one-tenth (7.2 – 7.3 – 8.3, 6+), “K-Earth 101” is #1 the sixth successive month. The Audacy Classic Hits outlet logged a 7.1 (6+) in July 2024 – however – this is the first time any Los Angeles station has crossed the eight-share range since iHeartMedia Adult Contemporary KOST “Coast 103.5” notched a 12.4 (6+) in “Holiday” 2024.
Sporting spikes of one-half share each are iHeartMedia Alternative KYSR “Alt 98.7” (3.1 – 3.6, #12 to #8, 6+) and its Sports Talk cluster-mate, KLAC “AM 570 LA Sports” (1.7 – 2.2, 6+), which surfaces on the top twenty at #19. The flagship of the 2025 World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, KLAC is trending: 1.3 – 1.5 – 1.7 – 2.2 (6+).
In three straight increases, KLAC’s Hot AC sibling – KBIG – was a net +1.3 (4.5 – 4.9 – 5.0 – 5.8, 6+). In October though, “104.3 My-FM” forfeits nine-tenths to 4.9 (6+) and segues from second to third.
Chicago
The combination of iHeartMedia Adult Contemporary WLIT “93.9 Lite FM” adding two-tenths (4.7 – 4.9, 6+) and Hubbard Broadcasting-owned Classic Rock WDRV “97.1 The Drive” surrendering eight-tenths (5.0 – 4.2, 6+) results in “Lite” progressing from second to first, while “The Drive” falls from first to fourth. WLIT and WDRV were tied at #1 in July; “The Drive” was on top in June; and “Lite” had a one-tenth lead over “The Drive” in May to grab #1 honors. “Lite” has a very consistent June through October topline of: 4.8 – 4.9 – 4.9 – 4.7 – 4.9 (6+).
In the spoken-word arena, Audacy Sports Talk/Cubs and Bulls flagship WSCR “670 The Score” bumps up six-tenths (3.4 – 4.0, #11 to #5, 6+), while Nexstar Media Group News/Talk and Blackhawks flagship WGN erodes by seven-tenths (4.3 – 3.6, 6+) with “Radio 720” departing the top ten (#5 to #12).
San Francisco
Following three straight months without an increase for a net -2.6 (11.3 – 9.8 – 8.7 – 8.7, 6+), KQED Inc.-owned public News/Talk KQED picks up one-tenth to 8.8 (6+) and is #1 the tenth consecutive sweep. Prior to being flat in September, KQED was: -1.0 (May); +1.7 (June) -1.5 (July); and -1.1 (August).
Adding four-tenths each are: Audacy-owned KCBS-AM & KFRC “All News AM 740 & 106.9” (8.3 – 8.7, 6+), which is in the runner-up slot the tenth time in a row; University of Southern California Classical-formatted KDFC “Classical California” (5.3 – 5.7, fourth to third, 6+); and Audacy Sports Talk/Golden State Warriors and Bay Area Panthers flagship KGMZ-FM “95.7 The Game,” which is trending 1.0 – 1.2 – 1.6 (#19, 6+).
A net -1.7 via four straight declines (6.5 – 6.1 – 5.8 – 5.7 – 4.8, 6+), Bonneville International Adult Contemporary KOIT-FM “96.5 Better Music For A Better Workday” slips from third to fourth.
Dallas
Back in August, iHeartMedia Hot AC KDMX registered a gigantic +2.3 (4.2 – 6.5, 6+) and followed it with September’s one-half share uptick to 7.0 (6+). In October, however, “Mix 102.9” craters by -2.2 to 4.8 (6+), tumbling from first (where it was in August and September) to fourth. Entering the August sweep, “Mix” was steady in the 4.1 – 4.6 range for six straight sweeps (4.4 – 4.4 – 4.6 – 4.1 – 4.5 – 4.2, 6+).
The station “Mix” succeeded at #1 in August – Cumulus Media’s Country-formatted KPLX “99.5 The Wolf” – regains the seven-tenths it lost this time last month (5.4 – 4.7 – 5.4 (6+) and is back on top (fourth to first). At #1 in July and August as well, “The Wolf” had been without a loss three consecutive months for a collective +.6 (4.8 – 5.3 – 5.4 – 5.4, 6+).
Down or flat the past four survey periods for a net loss of four-tenths (4.3 – 4.3 – 4.1 – 3.9 – 3.9, 6+), iHeartMedia Adult Contemporary KDGE answers with a full-share increase to 4.9 (6+). “Star 102.1” vaults from eighth to third with its best 6+- stat (4.9) since February’s 5.2.
Frozen on 1.9 (6+) in July and August, Univision’s KDXX “Latino Mix” relinquishes 70% of September’s +1.0 with an October decline of seven-tenths (1.9 – 2.9 – 2.2, #16 – #20, 6+).
Houston
In addition to piling on nine-tenths to September’s massive +1.7 (6.4 – 8.1 – 9.0, 6+), iHeartMedia Adult Contemporary KODA repeats at #1. Following twelve sweeps in a row setting the pace, “Sunny 99.1” shifted to second in August. Prior to September, “Sunny” hadn’t had an increase four straight months for a net -1.3 (7.7 – 7.6 – 7.3 – 7.2 – 6.4, 6+).
Posting gains of six-tenths are Urban One Country KKBQ “93-Q” (sixth to third, 6+) and Hope Media Group Spanish Contemporary Christian KHVU “Vida Unida 91.7,” which is trending 1.4 – 1.4 – 2.0 (6+) and enters the top twenty at #20. KKBQ’s April through October topline is: 5.1 – 5.3 – 5.2 – 5.2 – 5.5 – 5.1 – 5.7 (6+).
Spanish Broadcasting System Regional Mexican KROI “La Ley 92.1” relinquishes the six-tenths it gained in September and two-tenths more (2.8 – 3.4 – 2.6, #11 to #16, 6+).
Atlanta
Albeit down one-tenth (7.8 – 7.7, 6+), Cox Media Group-owned WSB-AM repeats at #1. At this time last month, “Atlanta’s News & Talk” recorded an increase of nine-tenths (6.9 – 7.8, 6+), which halted three straight modest dips that resulted in a combined -.6 (7.5 – 7.1 – 7.0 – 6.9, 6+).
On one hand, Educational Media Foundation Contemporary Christian WAIA “Air 1” notches a +1.2 (2.5 – 3.7, 6+) to jump from #16 to #10. Conversely, co-owned/similarly formatted WAKL “106.7 K-Love” freefalls by -1.5 and is a net –2.6 via three straight losses (5.8 – 5.2 – 4.7 – 3.2, #7 to #14, 6+).
Whereas Cox Media Group-owned Adult Contemporary WSB-FM “B-98.5” posts a +1.0 (5.8 – 6.8, sixth to third, 6+), Urban One Urban AC WAMJ “The Real Sound Of Atlanta” is -1.2 (7.1 – 5.9, third to fifth, 6+). WSB-FM had been trending: 5.9 – 5.1 – 5.5 – 5.4 – 5.9 – 5.8 (April through September, 6+), while WAMJ was a collective +.8 in three straight gains (6.3 – 6.9 – 7.0 – 7.1, 6+).
Philadelphia
On the heels of September’s +1.4 (7.1 – 8.5, 6+), Phillies and Eagles flagship WIP “Sports Radio 94” adds seven-tenths to 9.2 (6+) and repeats at #1. This (9.2) is the Audacy-owned Sports Talk outlet’s best 6+-showing since January’s 9.8. In three straight gains, WIP’s internet stream is a net +1.2 (2.0 – 2.6 – 2.8 – 3.2, #14 to #13, 6+).
After plummeting by -1.3 in September (6.0 – 4.7, 6+), iHeartMedia Urban AC “105.3 WDAS-FM” regains roughly half that deficit with a +.7 to 5.4 (sixth to fifth, 6+).
A combined -1.0 in September and October (4.8 – 4.4 – 3.8, 6+), University of Pennsylvania Triple A WXPN “88.5 XPN” slips from seventh to ninth.
Nassau-Suffolk (Long Island)
For the second time in the last three months, iHeartMedia CHR WHTZ (6.5 – 7.3, +.8, second to first, 6+) is this market’s #1 station. Prior to September’s loss of four-tenths, “Z-100” had been a net +1.1 via three straight months without a loss (5.8 – 6.2 – 6.2 – 6.9, 6+).
WHTZ succeeds Red Apple Media News/Talk “77 WABC,” which drops six-tenths (6.8 – 6.2, 6+) and shifts to second, after a September-only stay at #1. WABC was a combined -1.5 in July and August (6.7 – 6.4 – 5.2, 6+), but a whopping +1.6 in September. Earning a collective +4.1,WABC’s February – June topline was: 2.6 – 3.9 – 5.2 – 6.5 – 6.7 (6+).
Without a loss the fourth straight month – including October’s +.7 – Audacy Sports Talk WFAN “The Fan” is a net +1.8 (3.8 – 4.5 – 4.5 – 4.9 – 5.6, 6+); the flagship of the Yankees; NY Giants; and Brooklyn Nets remains in fourth-place.
Conversely, as a result of three straight declines, including October’s -.9, Connoisseur Media Hot AC WALK-FM “97.5 Long Island’s Best Variety” is a collective -1.8 (5.2 – 4.8 – 4.3 – 3.4, #7 to #11, 6+).
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario
Over and above being up or flat the fourth straight sweep for a collective +2.2 (9.8 – 11.4 – 11.8 – 11.8 – 12.0, 6+), Entravision Spanish Adult Hits KLYY “Jose” is #1 the tenth consecutive month.
Including October’s whopping +1.5 – catapulting it from #19 to #11 – Meruelo Group Urban-Rhythmic Oldies KDAY “93.5 Hip Hop Back In The Day” has a July through October topline of: .3 – .3 – .4 – 1.9 (6+).
iHeartMedia Rhythmic CHR “99.1 KGGI” (sixth to seventh) continues an alternating down/up pattern that commenced in May: 3.8 – 2.6 – 3.0 – 2.6 – 3.1 – 2.7 (6+).
San Jose
As Univision Spanish Adult Hits KBRG “Amor 100.3” notches a gain of four-tenths (5.3 – 5.7, 6+), Audacy’s KCBS-AM & KFRC-FM “All News AM 740 & FM 106.9” falters by two-tenths (5.7 – 5.5, 6+). Consequently, “Amor” progresses from second to first, trading places with “All News AM 740 & FM 106.9.” Four different stations have held the #1 spot in this Northern California metro during the 2025 calendar year. Bonneville International Adult Contemporary KOIT-FM “Better Music For A Better Workday” did so in January; February; March; June; and was tied at the top in July. “Amor 100.3” was #1 in April; August; and now in October, while co-owned Regional Mexican KSOL “Que Buena” reigned in May. KCBS-AM & KFRC-FM was on top last month and tied KOIT-FM in July.
A gain of eight-tenths enables Univision Spanish CHR KVVF to return to the top twenty (at #15). “Latino Mix” is trending: 1.2 – 1.2 – 2.0 (6+).
Off six-tenths, iHeartMedia Adult Contemporary KISQ “98.1 The Breeze” (flat at #12) records its eighth successive topline stat between 2.2 – 2.8 (2.3 – 2.3 – 2.4 – 2.7 – 2.7 – 2.4 – 2.8 – 2.2, 6+).
Middlesex-Somerset-Union
Despite being a net -2.5 via three consecutive declines (9.8 – 9.5 – 7.4 – 7.3, 6+), iHeartMedia Classic Rock WAXQ is on top the third survey period in succession. In July, “Q-104.3” registered a colossal +3.5 (6.3 – 9.8, 6+).
WAXQ’s Urban Contemporary sibling – WWPR – registers its fourth straight sweep without a loss. Counting October’s full-share spike, “Power 105.1” is a net +1.4 in that period (2.7 – 3.0 – 3.0 – 3.1 – 4.1, tenth to eighth, 6+).
Also in the iHeartMedia cluster, Rhythmic CHR WKTU “103.5 KTU” is off four-tenths and continues an alternating down/up pattern that began in March (2.2 – 2.0 – 2.5 – 2.0 – 2.1 – 1.9 – 2.5 – 2.1, #12 to #14, 6+).
Round Two
Washington, DC
In addition to bouncing back from September’s dismal -2.4 with a gain of four-tenths (13.9 – 11.5 – 11.9, 6+), Hubbard Broadcasting’s all-News WTOP is #1 the fourth straight survey period and is in double-digits (6+) the eleventh time in a row. Entering the September sweep, WTOP posted four consecutive increases for a net +3.4 (10.5 – 10.7 – 11.7 – 13.1 – 13.9, 6+).
Back in August, Audacy Spanish Tropical WLZL basically had its 6+-share carved in half (3.4 – 1.8, -1.6, 6+). In September and October though, “El Zol 107.9” is +1.2 and +.8, respectively, and advances from #11 to #8 (1.8 – 3.0 – 3.8, 6+).
Also progressing by eight-tenths in October is iHeartMedia Alternative WWDC, which is in an alternating down/up pattern that began in June (5.1 – 4.4 – 4.9 – 4.7 – 5.5, unchanged at #4, 6+); “DC-101” has notched a 5.5 (6+) in four of the last nine sweeps.
With a loss of seven-tenths to 2.9 (#9 to #14, 6+), Audacy Rhythmic CHR “WPGC 95.5” surrenders 70% of its combined August and September +1.0 (2.6 – 3.1 – 3.6, 6+).
Boston
The rollercoaster ride continues for WMJX, whose last three (6+) fluctuations have been: +1.2 (August); +1.0 (September; and -1.1 in October (5.4 – 6.6 – 7.6 – 6.5, 6+). Immediately prior to August, “Magic” was a combined -1.8 in four successive losses (7.2 – 5.9 – 5.8 – 5.7 – 5.4, 6+). The Audacy Adult Contemporary facility, which held – or shared – #1 honors five straight months before shifting to third in July, is #1 the third straight month – but – has company in the penthouse. Not only does Beasley Broadcast Group Classic Hits “105.7 WROR” respond to August’s loss of six-tenths (5.3 – 4.7, 6+) with September and October’s combined +1.8 (4.7 – 5.8 – 6.5, 6+), it progresses from second to a first-place tie with “Magic.”
In Beantown’s always-fascinating Sports Talk tussle, WROR cluster-mate, WBZ-FM “98.5 The Sports Hub,” logs its third straight increase – a whopping +1.2 – for a net +2.6 (3.8 – 4.4 – 5.2 – 6.4, 6+). With its best 6+-showing (6.4) since February’s 6.8, the flagship of the Celtics; Bruins; New England Patriots; and New England Revolution inches up from fourth to third. Meanwhile, after posting in the 4.2 – 4.9 range (6+) in each of the last nine sweeps (4.7 – 4.5 – 4.4 – 4.7 – 4.6 – 4.9 – 4.4 – 4.2 – 4.7, 6+), Audacy-owned/Red Sox flagship WEEI-FM busts out a full-share spike, enabling it to cross the five-share mark (5.7, 6+). Furthermore, “93.7 Boston’s Sports Original” jumps from sixth to fourth.
As a result of dropping six-tenths, iHeartMedia’s “Classic Rock 100.7 WZLX” continues its alternating down/up pattern that commenced in May (5.3 – 5.1 – 5.7 – 5.2 – 5.4 – 4.8, third to sixth, 6+).
Miami
Without a loss the fifth straight sweep for a net +1.2 (6.0 – 6.0 – 6.5 – 7.1 – 7.2 – 7.2, second to first, 6+), Cox Media Group Adult Contemporary WFEZ returns to the top spot; “Easy 93.1” was #1 in April and August, as well. Ousted after a September-only stay is its Urban AC cluster-mate – WHQT “Hot 105” (7.4 – 6.6, -.8, 6+) – which trades places with “Easy.” In addition to holding the #1 position in September, “Hot” set the pace in June.
Regaining in full the seven-tenths it squandered this time last month (2.3 – 1.6 – 2.3, 6+), Spanish Broadcasting System Spanish Contemporary WRMA “Ritmo 95.7” returns to the top twenty at #19.
After putting up a combined +.8 in July and August (2.4 – 2.6 – 3.2, 6+), Educational Media Foundation Contemporary Christian WMLV “K-Love” has that 3.2 carved exactly in half (net -1.6) in September and October (3.2 – 2.6 – 1.6, #17 to #20, 6+).
Seattle
Just as an October deadlock at #1 exists in Boston (see above), there’s a #1 stalemate here as well. Owing to six February through August upticks in succession, Bonneville International-owned KIRO-AM “Seattle Sports 710 AM” essentially quadrupled its 6+- stat for a net +4.7 (1.6 – 2.0 – 4.1 – 4.2 – 4.7 – 5.4 – 6.3, 6+). While the flagship of the Mariners and Seahawks lost a modest one-tenth in September, it explodes in October with a +2.9 to 9.1 (6+), progressing from second to first. It’s locked there with “94.9 KUOW,” which is on top the tenth straight survey period. Off one-tenth to 9.1 (6+), the University of Washington-owned News/Talk outlet had been a combined +1.7 in four consecutive gains (7.5 – 7.9 – 8.4 – 9.1 – 9.2, 6+).
After trending 4.1 – 4.2 – 4.1 – 4.2 – 4.5 (May through September, 6+), Bonneville International’s KIRO-FM “News Radio 97.3” notches an increase of seven-tenths to 5.2 (sixth to fifth, 6+). KIRO-FM – along with cluster-mate KIRO-AM – is a co-flagship of the NFL’s Seahawks.
The sixth successive downturn for iHeartMedia-owned KZOK is a -1.2. A collective -3.4 in that stretch, “Seattle’s Classic Rock Station” has seen its 6+-share erode by more than 50% (6.4 – 5.9 – 5.6 – 4.4 – 4.3 – 4.2 – 3.0, #8 to #14, 6+).
Detroit
- In addition to notching its third increase in succession for a collective +2.6 (7.7 – 8.1 – 8.4 – 10.3, 6+), Audacy Sports Talk WXYT-FM “97.1 The Ticket” repeats at #1. The flagship of the Tigers; Lions; Pistons; and Red Wings last reached double-digits (6+) exactly one year ago (11.4, October 2024).
- As iHeartMedia Urban Contemporary “97.9 WJLB” chalks up a gain of seven-tenths (3.0 – 3.7, #14 to #11, 6+), Audacy Country WYCD “99.5 YCD” falters by that same magnitude (5.5 – 4.8, fifth to sixth, 6+). Down nine-tenths in September (3.9 – 3.0, 6+), WJLB was a combined +.6 in July and August (3.3 – 3.5 – 3.9, 6+); WYCD had a June through September topline of: 5.6 – 5.3 – 5.0 – 5.5 (6+).
Phoenix
Albeit down one-tenth (8.8 – 8.7, 6+), Hubbard Broadcasting “Classic Rock 100.7 KSLX” is #1 the sixth straight month. Immediately prior to August’s loss of nine-tenths, KSLX produced a net +3.7 in seven consecutive increases (5.4 – 5.6 – 5.8 – 5.9 – 7.5 – 8.1 – 8.3 – 9.1, 6+).
Eight-tenths behind KSLX – and holding the runner-up spot the third month in a row – iHeartMedia Adult Contemporary KESZ “99.9 KEZ” flaunts a +1.8 (6.1 – 7.9, 6+). KESZ was tied with KSLX at #1 in June and July.
Showing losses of seven-tenths are: iHeartMedia Adult Hits KYOT “95.5 The Mountain” (5.0 – 4.3, third to fourth, 6+); Country cluster-mate “102.5 KNIX” (4.4 – 3.7, fourth to seventh, 6+); co-owned Hot AC KMXP “Mix 96.9” (3.9 – 3.2, #7 to #12, 6+); and Univision Spanish Adult Hits KOMR “Amor 106.3” (3.4 – 2.7, #11 to #16, 6+). “The Mountain” had been a combined +.6 in four straight up or flat sweeps (4.4 – 4.4 – 4.4 – 4.7 – 5.0, 6+).
Minneapolis
An amazing net +3.9 in just three straight upticks (8.1 – 9.2 – 10.1 – 12.0, 6+), iHeartMedia Sports Talk KFXN “100.3 The Fan” is #1 the tenth straight month. With its 12.0 (6+), the flagship of the Minnesota Vikings; Timberwolves; Wild; and Lynx eclipses the 11.9 (6+) it posted in “Holiday” 2024.
Advancing from third to second, University of Northwestern – St. Paul Contemporary Christian “98.5 KTIS-FM” regains in full the nine-tenths it surrendered this time last month (7.9 – 7.0 – 7.9, 6+); KTIS-FM was up seven-tenths in August.
Conversely, Hubbard Broadcasting Hot AC KSTP-FM “KS-95,” which also gained nine-tenths in September, forfeits all of it plus another one-tenth (7.6 – 6.6, -1.0, second to third, 6+).
San Diego
After gaining a modest one-tenth in September (9.5 – 9.6, 6+), KXSN falters by eight-tenths to 8.8 (6+). Nonetheless, “Sunny 98.1” is #1 the tenth successive month. The Audacy Classic Hits outlet had been: +1.0 (June); -1.4 (July); and +.9 (August).
Locked on 5.8 (6+) in July and August, San Diego State University-owned News/Talk KPBS is a combined +1.1 in September and October (5.8 – 6.0 – 6.9, third to second, 6+).
The wild ride continues for Audacy Sports Talk KWFN “97.3 The Fan,” which lost a full-share in July (5.5 – 4.5, 6+); was a stunning +2.4 in August (4.5 – 6.9, 6+); and is now a combined -1.6 in September and October (6.9 – 5.9 – 5.3, 6+). The flagship of the Padres slips from fourth to fifth.
Tampa
This is the fourth straight month that Cox Media Group Adult Contemporary WDUV is #1 and third sweep in a row with a 7.1 (6+). In fact, “Lite Favorites 105.5” has a June through October (6+) topline of: 7.3 – 7.8 – 7.1 – 7.1 – 7.1 and continues its two-tenths advantage over Radio Training Network Contemporary Christian WCIE “88.1 The Joy FM,” which is flat at 6.9 (6+).
After picking up two-tenths in September (2.5 – 2.7, 6+), Beasley Broadcast Group Rhythmic CHR WLLD tacks on a full-share (#16 to #11) and “Wild 94.1” has its best 6+-stat (3.7) since Holiday 2024’s 3.9.
Stuck on 3.9 (6+) in August and September, Cox Media Group News/Talk WHPT “102.5 The Bone” regresses by -1.2 to 2.7 (6+) and fades from the top ten (#9 to #16, 6+). The Tampa Bay Lightning flagship’s May through August trend was: 3.7 – 3.8 – 3.3 – 3.9 – 3.9 (6+).
Denver
The stalemate at #1 between Bonneville International cluster-mates is resolved: Adult Contemporary KOSI “Real Music Variety” is unchanged at 6.6 (6+) to take sole possession of first place, while co-owned Country “98.5 KYGO” regresses nine-tenths (6.6 – 5.7, 6+), slipping to the runner-up slot. This is the eighth consecutive survey period at #1 for KOSI, which is actually an overall -1.1 in four straight down or flat sweeps (7.7 – 7.5 – 7.5 – 6.6 – 6.6, 6+). Off one-half share in August (6.2 – 5.7, 6+), KYGO added nine-tenths (5.7 – 6.6, 6+) in September to catch KOSI at #1.
In the market’s Sports Talk contest, KSE Radio Ventures/Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche flagship KKSE-FM “Altitude Sports 92.5” boasts a +1.4 (1.8 – 3.2, #19 to #15, 6+), while Bonneville International’s KKFN “104.3 The Fan” surrenders one-half share (4.7 – 4.2, seventh to ninth, 6+). “Altitude Sports” is a collective +1.9 in three straight up or flat trends (1.3 – 1.8 – 1.8 – 3.2, 6+). Entering the October sweep, “The Fan” more than doubled (net + 2.4) its 6+-stat via four straight gains (2.3 – 2.4 – 3.1 – 4.6 – 4.7, 6+).
Via three straight losses, Audacy-owned Classic Rock KQMT “99.5 The Mountain” has lost a collective full-share (5.6 – 5.2 – 5.1 – 4.6, third to fifth, 6+).
Baltimore
The five most recent fluctuations for Urban One Urban AC WWIN-FM have been: -1.2 (June); +1.5 (July); -1.0 (August) +.8 (September); and now -.8 (October, 9.4 – 8.6, 6+). Through it all, “Magic 95.9” is #1 the ninth month in a row.
Off a combined six-tenths the past two months (4.6 – 4.4 – 4.0, 6+), Audacy-owned WWMX “Mix 106.5” roars back with a +1.6 to 5.6 (6+) and leaps from ninth to fourth.
After netting a +1.4 – owing to three upticks in succession (3.1 – 3.2 – 3.3 – 4.5, 6+) – Peter & John Radio Fellowship Contemporary Christian WRBS-FM “Bright FM” relinquishes nine-tenths to 3.6 (seventh to ninth, 6+).
St. Louis
Despite being a combined -1.7 in September and October (10.9 – 9.2, 6+), Hubbard Broadcasting’s KSHE is #1 the tenth month in a row. In August, “Real Rock Radio” posted a massive +1.9 (9.0 – 10.9, 6+).
KSHE’s Sports Talk cluster-mate/Blues flagship, WXOS, has gained two full-shares as a result of three straight upticks (3.2 – 3.6 – 4.3 – 5.2, 6+). Advancing from tenth to seventh, “101 ESPN” matches the 5.2 (6+) it recorded in “Holiday” 2024.
After trending 5.4 – 5.3 – 5.2 – 5.7 (June through September, 6+), Urban One Urban AC WFUN “96.3 R&B For The Lou” stumbles by nine-tenths to 4.8 (sixth to tenth, 6+).
Round Three
Portland
In a case where iHeartMedia siblings swap 6+-shares and market rank, Classic Hits KLTH “106.7 The Eagle” gains two-tenths (9.0 – 9.2, 6+) to advance from second to first, while Adult Contemporary cluster-mate KKCW “K-103” drops two-tenths (9.2 – 9.0, 6+), slipping from first to second. Going back & forth at #1 is nothing new for these two: “K-103” succeeded “The Eagle” in September and – in August – “The Eagle” replaced “K-103,” which had been on top the previous ten survey periods. KKCW continues an alternating down-up pattern that commenced in March: 9.0 – 8.8 – 9.3 – 8.9 – 9.8 – 7.7 – 9.2 – 9.0 (6+).
Also resuming an alternating down-up sequence is KINK “101.9 Uniquely Portland.” The one for the Connoisseur Media Triple A, which is steady in third-place, began in February and includes October’s +1.2: 6.1 – 5.5 – 6.2 – 5.7 – 6.3 – 5.6 – 6.3 – 6.1 – 7.3 (6+).
Following four straight gains that netted a full-share (6.0 – 6.5 – 6.8 – 6.9 – 7.0, 6+), iHeartMedia Classic Rock KFBW “105.9 The Brew” is a combined -1.9 in September and October (7.0 – 6.0 – 5.1, fourth to seventh, 6+).
Charlotte
Not only is WOSF “105.3 RnB” a net +3.2 as a result of four upticks in succession (4.7 – 5.4 – 6.9 – 7.5 – 7.9, 6+), the Urban One Urban-Rhythmic Oldies outlet repeats at #1.
Stuck on 7.0 (6+) in August and September, iHeartMedia Adult Hits WLKO “102.9 The Lake” (fifth to fourth) hauls out a +1.1 to 7.1, its best 6+-stat since “Holiday” 2024’s 7.9.
Regressing by -1.1 and -1.3, respectively, are Beasley Broadcast Group Urban AC WBAV “V-101.9” (6.8 – 5.7, fourth to sixth, 6+) and Educational Media Foundation Contemporary Christian WRCM “K-Love 91.9” (3.1 – 1.8, #17 to #18, 6+). Up or flat the past three sweeps for a collective +1.1 (5.7 – 5.7 – 6.5 – 6.8, 6+), “V-101.9” was #1 in December 2024.
San Antonio
Erasing 75% of last month’s loss of four-tenths with a +.3 to 7.5 (6+), Cox Media Group-owned Classic Hits KONO-FM “KONO 101.1” is #1 the third straight month.
In a larger scale of a fluctuation turnaround, KONO-FM’s Country-formatted sibling – KCYY “Y-100” – rebounds from September’s -1.4 (6.6 – 5.2, 6+) with a full-share increase to 6.2 (fourth to second, 6+). Meanwhile, with a whopping +1.3, Univision Spanish Contemporary KMYO “Amor 95.1” continues an alternating up/down pattern that began in April: 1.8 – 1.6 – 2.5 – 1.8 – 2.5 – 2.4 – 3.7 (#18 to #11, 6+).
Educational Media Foundation Contemporary Christian KZLV is in an alternating down/up sequence that – similar to “Amor” – started in April; “K-Love 91.3” craters by -2.2 and fades from #3 to #12 (4.3 – 5.2 – 4.5 – 5.9 – 5.1 – 5.7 – 3.5, 6+).
Sacramento
A collective +1.7 via three straight increases (8.6 – 8.9 – 9.7 – 10.3, 6+), iHeartMedia’s KFBK “News 93.1”is #1 the seventh month in a row and is in double-digits (10.3, 6+) for the first time since November 2024’s 10.2.
An impressive +1.3 by KYMX “Mix 96” elevates the Bonneville International Adult Contemporary facility to the seven-share range (5.9 – 7.2, 6+) for the first time since May (7.9). Right behind “Mix” is iHeartMedia’s similarly-formatted KBEB “92.5 The Breeze,” which nets two full-shares owing to five upticks in a row (4.0 – 4.2 – 4.6 – 5.3 – 5.5 – 6.0, 6+). “Mix 96” and “The Breeze” carry on at #3 and #4, respectively.
Immediately after logging a +1.3 (3.6 – 4.9, 6+), Audacy CHR KUDL “106.5 The End” surrenders eight-tenths to 4.1 (fifth to eighth, 6+). Entering the September sweep, “The End” was a collective -1.1 as a result of four straight down or flat trends (4.7 – 4.2 – 4.2 – 3.9 – 3.6, 6+).
Pittsburgh
A gain of three-tenths (10.2 – 10.5, 6+) is sufficient to accelerate iHeartMedia Classic Hits WWSW “94.5 3WS” from second to first, where it displaces Frischling Family Adult Hits WRRK “96.9 Bob FM” (10.5 – 9.5, -1.0, first to third, 6+). The two stations traded places at #1 this time last month. The reverse was true in August; “3WS” and “Bob” were tied at #1 in January; WWSW was #1 (solo) the next five months; and WRRK returned to the top in July.
Four-tenths behind “3WS” In the runner-up slot is cluster-mate “102.5 WDVE Rocks,” which adds a +1.1 to September’s half-share increase (8.5 – 9.0 – 10.1, 6+) and matches the 10.1 (6+) it logged in March.
Slipping by four-tenths each are Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting Corporation-owned WESA “Pittsburgh’s NPR News Station,” which is trending 2.7 – 2.4 – 2.7 – 2.3 (#11 to #13, 6+) and the internet stream of Audacy Sports Talk KDKA-FM “93.7 The Fan” (1.9 – 1.5, #16 to #18, 6+).
Salt Lake City
Flaunting the most substantial September 2025 – October 2025 (6+) increase by any station in the first three rounds of PPM-data (5.8 – 9.4, +3.6, 6+), Bonneville International’s KSL “News Radio 102.7 FM” progresses from fourth to first. By way of context, KSL’s May through September topline was: 5.6 – 5.2 – 5.8 – 5.9 – 5.8 (6+); one year ago, it recorded an 8.3 (October 2024, 6+). Departing the top spot after a September-only residence is Capital Broadcasting Hot AC KBZN (7.6 – 5.9, -1.7, 6+), which tumbles to fourth. “Now 97.9” had been a net +1.6 through three straight improvements (6.0 – 6.2 – 6.9 – 7.6, 6+).
In the Adult Contemporary skirmish, Cumulus Media’s KBEE breaks out a whopping +1.7 to 5.3 (6+) and enters the top ten (#11 to #7, 6+). “B-98.7” more than doubles (net +2.8) its 6+-stat in five straight gains (2.5 – 2.7 – 3.2 – 3.5 – 3.6 – 5.3, 6+). Furthermore, “B-98.7” is within one-share of Bonneville International’s similarly-formatted KSFI “FM 100.3” (7.3 – 6.3, -1.0, second to third, 6+), which was #1 in August; May; and April.
The wild ride continues for Broadway Media CHR KUDD “Mix 105.1,” which was a combined -1.2 in July and August; +1.5 in September; and now -1.3 in October (5.2 – 3.9, seventh to tenth, 6+).
Las Vegas
Despite being a combined -1.9 in September and October (8.2 – 6.9 – 6.3, 6+), iHeartMedia Adult Contemporary KSNE is #1 the thirteenth survey period in succession; “Sunny 106.5” was up seven-tenths in August.
After trending 2.2 – 2.2 – 2.1 – 2.3 (June through September, 6+), Kemp Broadcasting Rhythmic CHR KVEG not only explodes with a +1.9 to 4.3 (6+), “Hot 97.5” vaults from #15 all the way to #3.
Slipping by one-half share each are Audacy Hot AC KMXB “Mix 94.1” (4.2 – 3.7, third to seventh, 6+) and Nevada Public Radio-owned KNPR “News 88.9” (2.1 – 1.6, #16 to #20, 6+). In four straight gains, “Mix” was a collective +1.3 (2.9 – 3.0 – 3.2 – 4.1 – 4.2, 6+). KNPR’s incredibly-consistent January through September topline was: 2.1 – 2.1 – 2.1 – 2.0- 2.0 – 2.2 – 2.0 – 2.0 – 2.1 (6+).
Orlando
By gaining a combined two full-shares in September and October (6.3 – 7.7 – 8.3, 6+), Cox Media Group-owned Classic Rock “98.9 WMMO” advances from second to first. Its June – July – August (6+) topline was a steady 6.4 – 6.5 – 6.3 (6+). WMMO trades places with co-owned Urban AC WCFB “Star 94.5,” which had been on top the past five months. After posting a +1.3 in August (8.5 – 9.8, 6+), “Star” is a combined -1.6 in September and October (9.8 – 8.9 – 8.2, 6+).
Spanish Broadcasting System Spanish Contemporary WPYO improves by six-tenths (#12 to #11), as “El Zol 95.3” has nearly doubled (net +1.7) its 6+-topline via four straight sweeps without a loss (2.0 – 2.6 – 2.6 – 3.1 – 3.7, 6+).
Immediately after adding a combined eight-tenths in August and September (5.8 – 6.5 – 6.6, 6+), Cox Media Group Country WWKA “K-92.3” falters by -1.1 (6.6 – 5.5, 6+) and is flat in fifth-place.
Cincinnati
Registering an October gain of nine-tenths – and displaying a July through October topline of 10.3 – 10.4 – 10.0 – 10.9 – iHeartMedia-owned WLW “News Radio 700” repeats at #1. Entering the September sweep, the Reds and Bengals flagship – which also set the pace in June and July – was a net +3.1 in six consecutive improvements (7.3 – 7.8 – 8.8 – 9.4 – 9.7 – 10.3 – 10.4, 6+).
The station WLW replaced at #1 in September – Cumulus Media Classic Hits “103.5 WGRR” – mirrors WLW by adding nine-tenths in October (9.5 – 10.4, 6+) and continues in the runner-up slot; WGRR notched a +1.4 in August.
A collective -1.9 owing to three straight losses (4.9 – 4.5 – 3.4 – 3.0, 6+), iHeartMedia Rock-formatted “102.7 WEBN” rebounded in September with a +1.8 to 4.8 (6+), but now suffers a -1.7 to 3.1 (#8 to #12, 6+).
Cleveland
Notwithstanding that it returns September’s modest one-tenth increase (9.6 – 9.7 – 9.6, 6+), WMJI “Majic 105.7” is #1 the third straight time. The iHeartMedia Classic Hits outlet set the pace in fifteen sweeps in a row before shifting to the runner-up slot in July.
Including October’s +1.5, WMJI cluster-mate – WTAM “News Radio 100” – is a collective +2.1 through four survey periods without a loss (6.6 – 6.6 – 7.1 – 7.2 – 8.7, 6+); the flagship of the Guardians and Cavaliers progresses from fifth to second.
Off one full-share and slipping from second to fifth, Audacy-owned WNCX “98.5 Cleveland’s Classic Rock” remains in an up/down pattern that began in June (7.2 – 8.2 – 7.6 – 7.7- 6.7, 6+).
Kansas City
On the heels of September’s loss of four-tenths, KCMO-FM roars back with an increase four-times that magnitude (13.4 – 15.0, +1.6, 6+). Moreover, “94.9 Kansas City’s Greatest Hits” is #1 the 18th sweep in succession. Not only is KCMO-FM in double-digits the ninth straight time, October 2025’s 15.0 is the highest 6+-stat by any Kansas City station in the PPM-era. The Cumulus Media-owned outlet was a combined +2.9 in July and August (10.9 – 13.4 – 13.8, 6+).
After trending 3.6 – 3.3 – 3.5 – 3.4 (June through September, 6+), Audacy-owned Country WDAF “106.5 The Wolf” improves by seven-tenths to 4.1 (6+) and advances from tenth to seventh.
Five consecutive upticks by Cumulus Media Classic Rock KCFX generated a net +2.1 (7.1 – 7.4 – 7.8 – 8.6 – 8.7 – 9.2, 6+). Although forfeiting roughly three-quarters of that gain with a -1.6 to 7.6 (6+), “101 The Fox” remains in the runner-up slot.
Columbus
Not only has Tegna Sports Talk WBNS-FM nearly doubled (a whopping net +4.9) its 6+-topline in four straight improvements (5.4 – 6.8 – 9.7 – 10.3, 6+), “97.1 The Fan” repeats at #1. October’s 10.3 (6+) by the flagship of the NHL’s Blue Jackets eclipses its 10.2 in January.
Frozen on 5.3 (6+) in August and September, Urban One Urban AC WXMG dials up a +1.4 to 6.7 (ninth to fifth, 6+) as “Magic 95.5” reaches the six-share level for the first time since February’s 6.5. Meanwhile, via five straight sweeps without a loss, including October’s +1.3, iHeartMedia’s WXZX “Columbus Alternative 105.7” roughly doubles (net +1.7) its 6+-stat (1.8 – 2.0 – 2.1 – 2.2 – 2.2 – 3.5, 6+) to jump from #16 to #10.
This time last month, Saga Communications-owned Classic Rock WLVQ registered a gigantic +2.1, its third straight gain for a net +2.9 (5.6 – 6.0 – 6.4 – 8.5, 6+). In October though, “Q-FM 96” sheds nine-tenths (8.5 – 7.6, 6+) to slip from second to third.
Round Four
Austin
Extending its consecutive streak of sweeps without a loss to six, University of Texas at Austin-owned News/Talk “KUT 90.5” is a collective +2.2 in that stretch (8.7 – 8.9 – 8.9 – 9.6 – 9.6 – 10.7 – 10.9, 6+) and is #1 the third straight month.
Adding a +1.1 to September’s gain of three-tenths (3.9 – 4.2 – 5.3, 6+), “KASE 100.7” notches its best 6+-stat (5.3) since March’s 5.2, as the iHeartMedia Country outlet climbs from seventh to fourth.
With October’s full-share loss, Audacy Hot AC KAMX “Mix 94.7” forfeits all but two-tenths of its combined +1.2 in August and September (3.8 – 4.3 – 5.0 – 4.0, 6+) and slips from third to sixth.
Raleigh
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill News/Talk WUNC answers September’s massive -2.2 (10.8 – 8.6, 6+) with a half-share spike to 9.1 (6+). In addition, “North Carolina Public Radio” is on top the sixth sweep in succession. Entering the September survey period, WUNC recorded six straight up or flat trends which accounted for a net gain of four full-shares (6.8 – 6.8 – 7.4 – 8.1 – 9.5 – 10.0 – 10.8, 6+).
The three most recent (6+) fluctuations for Curtis Media Group Adult Hits WBBB are: +2.1 (4.9 – 7.1, August); -1.1 (7.0 – 5.9, September); and +1.2 in October (5.9 – 7.1, 6+); “96.1 BBB” advances from sixth to third.
Regressing by one full-share and -1.3, respectively, are WBBB’s Country cluster-mate WQDR-FM “94.7 QDR” (9.1 – 7.1, flat at #3, 6+) and co-owned Classic Hits WKIX-FM “Kix 102” (7.1 – 5.8, fourth to sixth, 6+). WQDR-FM is in an alternating up/down pattern that began in June (6.9 – 8.4 – 7.5 – 8.1 – 7.1, 6+); WKIX-FM is a combined -2.2 in September and October (8.0 – 7.1 – 5.8, 6+).
Indianapolis
Up a modest two-tenths in September (6.9 – 7.1, 6+), Urban One Adult Contemporary WYXB erupts with a gigantic +2.2 to 9.7 (6+) to leap from fourth to first. This (9.7) represents its best 6+-showing since February’s 9.8; “B-105.7” was also #1 in April. Departing the #1 spot after three straight months is WYXB’s Urban AC cluster-mate, WTLC-FM, which has lost a combined two full-shares the past two sweeps (9.6 – 8.7 – 7.6, first to second). “Indy’s R&B Leader” had been a collective +2.2 in four straight improvements (7.4 – 8.2 – 8.5 – 8.8 – 9.6, 6+).
Adding seven-tenths to September’s one-tenth gain (5.1 – 5.2 – 5.9, 6+), iHeartMedia Classic Rock WFBQ “Q-95” inches up from seventh to sixth with its best 6+-topline (5.9) since January’s 6.1.
Sputtering by -1.6 (8.3 – 6.7, 6+), Cumulus Media-owned “Classic Hits 104.5 WJJK” slips from second to fourth.
Milwaukee
Setting the pace the 27th time in a row, iHeartMedia-owned WISN does so emphatically with a +1.2 to 9.9 (6+). When “News/Talk 1130” picked up one-tenth this time last month, it halted four straight downward moves that resulted in a collective -3.1 (11.7 – 10.4 – 10.3 – 10.2 – 8.6, 6+). Prior to August, WISN was in double-digits (6+) for 17 consecutive survey periods.
An overall -2.1 via three losses in succession (6.0 – 5.4 – 5.1 – 3.9, 6+), Milwaukee Radio Alliance Adult Contemporary WLDB “B-93.3” knocks out all but four-tenths of that deficit with a whopping +1.7 to 5.6 (ninth to fifth, 6+).
Up or flat the past four months for a collective +1.2 (5.1 – 5.5 – 5.5 – 6.0 – 6.3, 6+), Saga Communications’ WHQG “Everything That Rocks – 102.9 The Hog” surrenders one-half share to 5.8 (third to fourth, 6+).
Nashville
After being an overall -3.5 in three straight losses (12.0 – 9.3 – 8.7 – 8.5, 6+), Midwest Communications Adult Contemporary WJXA posts a gain of six-tenths to 9.1 (6+), facilitating “Mix 92.9” to return to #1. It was this time last month when “Mix” exited the top spot after ten successive months there.
The station that dislodged WJXA – Cumulus Media Sports Talk/Tennessee Titans flagship WGFX – is off four-tenths and has a September-only stay at #1 (8.8 – 8.4, first to second, 6+). In four straight gains, including September’s huge +2.1, “104.5 The Zone” was a net +3.7 (5.1 – 5.3 – 5.4 – 6.7 – 8.8, 6+).
In the Contemporary Christian arena, with a full-share augmentation to 4.4 (#14 to #10, 6+), WAY Media-owned WAYM “Way FM” fully erases the one-share it lost in three straight down or flat trends (4.4 – 3.7 – 3.4 – 3.4, 6+). At the same time, Educational Media Foundation-owned/similarly-formatted WLVU “97.1 K-Love” regresses by a combined two full-shares in September and October (6.1 – 5.3 – 4.1, 6+) and fades from #7 to #12; WLVU was up six-tenths in August.
Providence
Despite being a combined -1.4 in September and October (11.4 – 10.4 – 10.0, 6+), Hall Communications’ WCTK is #1 the fifth straight month. Entering the September sweep, “Cat Country 981” had three increases in a row that generated a net +2.3 (9.1 – 9.2 – 9.8 – 11.4, 6+).
Up nine-tenths to 9.3 (6+), Cumulus Media Adult Contemporary WWLI carries on in the runner-up slot; “Lite 105” was a -1.4 the past two sweeps (9.8 – 8.4 – 8.4, 6+).
Faltering by -1.3 and -1.2, respectively, are iHeartMedia Rock WHJY “94 HJY” (7.8 – 6.5, third to fourth, 6+) and co-owned Classic Hits WWBB “B-101” (7.3 – 6.1, fourth to fifth, 6+). WHJY’s July through September trend was: 7.5 – 7.6 – 7.8 (6+); “B-101” was a combined +1.1 in that same period (6.2 – 6.8 – 7.3, 6+).
Norfolk
Down a combined eight-tenths in September and October (10.9 – 10.6 – 10.1, 6+), Audacy Urban AC WVKL is nonetheless #1 the ninth successive survey period. Immediate prior to September, “95-7 R&B” was a collective +2.1 in three straight gains (8.8 -10.0 – 10.5 – 10.9, 6+) and registered its best 6+-stat (10.9) since February 2024’s 11.2.
Racking up increases of +1.2 and +1.1, respectively, are Saga Communications Rock WNOR “FM 99,” which is a combined +1.8 in September and October (6.1 – 6.7 – 7.9, steady in second-place, 6+) and Sinclair Telecable Country WUSH “US-106.1,” which expunges its July through September -1.1 (5.3 – 5.1 – 4.2 – 5.3, tenth to fourth, 6+).
With October’s -1.0 to 3.6 (eighth to tenth, 6+). Educational Media Foundation Contemporary Cristian WZLV “K-Love 90.7” relinquishes exactly half the combined two full-shares it gained in August and September (2.6 – 4.0 – 4.6, 6+).
Jacksonville
Three modest slips in succession by Cox Media Group Classic Hits WJGL resulted in a net loss of seven tenths (10.1 – 9.8 – 9.5 – 9.4, 6+). In October though, “96.9 The Eagle” not only posts a full-share gain, it progresses from second to first with its best 6+-stat (10.4) since April’s 11.2. After three straight months at #1, Renda Media Adult Contemporary WEJZ, now a combined -3.3 in three straight losses (11.8 – 9.9 – 8.5, 6+), trades places with “The Eagle.” Including August’s +1.3, WEJZ was a net +3.5 in three straight gains (8.3 – 8.8 – 10.5 – 11.8, 6+), with 11.8 its highest 6+-stat since “Holiday” 2024’s 16.8.
Counting October’s +1.3, iHeartMedia Rock WPLA “107.3 Planet Radio” has a July through October topline of: 2.9 – 3.0 – 2.4 – 3.7 (#15 to #11, 6+).
Conversely, WPLA’s Urban AC cluster-mate, Urban AC WSOL-FM, forfeits nine-tenths to 6.2 (6+) and slides from third to fourth; “V-101.5” was a combined +1.1 the past two sweeps (6.0 – 6.6 – 7.1, 6+).
West Palm Beach
As unrealistic as it might have been to think Hubbard Broadcasting Classic Hits WEAT would surpass September’s mighty +2.2, that’s exactly what happens as “Sunny 107.9” boasts an October +2.8. Not only does “Sunny” record its fourth straight gain for a staggering net +6.7 (4.9 – 5.3 – 6.6 – 8.8 – 11.6, 6+), it returns to #1. In August, “Sunny” was tied for the lead with iHeartMedia Adult Contemporary WOLL “Kool 105.5,” which sees its September eye-popping +2.5 (6.5 – 9.0, 6+) essentially sliced in half (7.8 – 1.2, first to second, 6+). Prior to September, the closest “Kool” came to a nine-share in recent memory was its 8.7 (6+) in June and July 2023.
Down one-tenth in September (3.7 – 3.6, 6+), Miami Dade Public Schools-owned News/Talk “WLRN Radio” answers with a resounding +1.4 to 5.0 (seventh to sixth, 6+).
As a result of back-to-back increases, Educational Media Foundation Contemporary Christian WFLV “K-Love” improved its 6+-stat eightfold (.3 – 1.8 – 2.4, 6+); however, in October, its 2.4 topline is carved exactly in half to 1.2 (#8 to #12, 6+).
Greensboro
Notwithstanding being a combined -1.8 in September and October (13.0 – 12.3 – 11.2, 6+), Audacy Urban AC WQMG “97.1 QMG” is #1 the tenth straight month and is in double-digits (6+) the 57th time in a row.
Improving by six-tenths in October and entering the top ten (#11 to #10), Curtis Media Group Regional Mexican WYMY “La Ley 101.1” has a consistent May through October topline of: 2.2 – 2.0 – 2.2 – 2.4 – 2.2 – 2.8 (6+).
Educational Media Foundation Contemporary Christian WWLV craters by -2.1 and slips from third to fourth. From February through October, “K-Love 94.1” has an alternating up/down pattern of: 7.2 – 8.6 – 5.6 – 9.8 – 9.6 – 9.9 – 8.4 – 9.2 – 7.1 (6+).
Memphis
In addition to being a net +2.2 via three straight upticks (13.6 – 15.0 – 15.5 – 15.8, 6+), iHeartMedia Urban AC KJMS “V-101” is #1 the 23rd time in a row. Entering the August sweep, KJMS lost three full-shares through three straight downward moves (16.6 – 15.6 – 14.5 – 13.6, 6+).
in back-to-back sweeps, KJMS’ Urban-Rhythmic Oldies sibling – “AM 1070 WDIA” – gains a combined full-share (3.3 – 3.5 – 4.3, seventh to sixth, 6+).
Four straight sweeps without an increase (including October’s -1.5) by Educational Media Foundation Contemporary Christian WKVF “K-Love 107.3” results in its 6+-share sliced exactly in half (6.6 – 6.6 – 5.7 – 4.8 – 3.3, fifth to seventh, 6+).
Hartford
Even though it returns in total the full-share it notched in September (10.4 – 11.4 – 10.4, 6+), Audacy Adult Contemporary WRCH is #1 the 16thconsecutive time. Three straight downward moves by “Lite 100.5” accounted for a net -3.1 (13.5 – 12.5 – 12.0 – 10.4, 6+).
More than doubling (net +2.8) its 6+-topline in three bumps in a row (2.0 – 2.9 – 3.2 – 4.8, 6+), Red Wolf Broadcasting Corporation Alternative WMRQ “Radio 104.1” advances from tenth to ninth.
Including October’s loss of nine-tenths, iHeartMedia-owned WWYZ “Country 92.5” is now a collective -1.4 via three straight flat or downward moves (10.0 – 10.0 – 9.5 – 8.6, second to third, 6+).
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