Mike Kinosian – Radio Analyst, Journalist & Industry Veteran

With a career that spans music radio and spoken-word formats, Mike Kinosian is known for his clarity, depth, and data-driven storytelling. His “Ratings Scorecard” reports; weekly music charts; and “Personality Profiles” have become essential reading for programmers; station managers; talent agents; and media buyers seeking to understand the ever-evolving audio landscape.

A respected journalist and analyst specializing in radio broadcasting, ratings trends, and media insight, Kinosian had a 16-year tenure as Adult Contemporary & Hot AC Editor at Radio & Records (R&R) and was Inside Radio’s Special Features Editor.

His background also includes Managing Editor of Talkers & Radio Info; News Editor at Radio Ink; Director/Programming & Operations of Bluegrass Broadcasting/Orlando; Operations & Program Director of WKNR-AM/Dearborn-Detroit & WKFR-FM/Battle Creek-Kalamazoo; Program Director of KCFI/Waterloo-Cedar Falls, Iowa; staff announcer at NPR affiliate WNMR-FM/Marquette, Michigan; and General Manager of Northern Michigan University student-run WBKX/Marquette.

He has spent decades dissecting the pulse of America’s radio industry, delivering deep dives into ratings, market shifts, and talent-driven success stories. Having built a reputation for accurate reporting and insightful commentary beyond numbers, Kinosian is known for capturing the human stories behind the microphones — highlighting both established icons and rising stars in radio.

Whether analyzing resurgence of various formats or tracking the impact of major news events on talk radio ratings, Mike Kinosian remains one of the most trusted voices in broadcast journalism.

USA Radio Museum is thrilled that  Mike will be a regular contributor and provide his regular Nielsen Ratings Reports on radio stations across the USA, as well as insights into some industry greats.