Shown here are my takeaways from all 48 PPM-measured markets, based on Nielsen Audio’s 6+ total week stats from the February 2026 ratings period. Rou
Shown here are my takeaways from all 48 PPM-measured markets, based on Nielsen Audio’s 6+ total week stats from the February 2026 ratings period.
Round One
New York
Tacking on three-tenths to January’s +1.3 (6.2 – 7.5 – 7.8, 6+), Audacy all-News WINS-FM repeats at #1. The October – “Holiday” 2025 trend for “1010 WINS at 92.3 FM” was 6.4 – 6.8 – 6.5 – 6.2 (6+). Prior to the January 2026 sweep, iHeartMedia-owned Adult Contemporary WLTW held the lead for 41 survey periods in succession. Up four-tenths from January, “106.7 Lite FM” logs a 7.4 (6+) for the third time in the last six ratings periods (7.4 – 7.4 – 9.9 – 12.5 – 7.0 – 7.4, 6+) and continues in the runner-up slot.
Down a combined half-share the past two sweeps (2.1 – 2.0 – 1.6, 6+), Educational Media Foundation Contemporary Christian WPLJ “K-Love 95.5” wipes out the deficit in its entirety with February’s half-share gain (back) to 2.1 (#18 to #16, 6+).
Immediately after posting a +1.2 to 3.9 (6+), Audacy Sports Talk WFAN-FM “101.9 The Fan” forfeits half that increase (3.9 – 3.3, -.6, #11 to #12, 6+). The flagship of the Brooklyn Nets; Giants; and Yankees entered the January sweep down or flat three straight times for a net loss of eight-tenths (3.5 – 3.0 – 2.7 – 2.7, 6+).
Los Angeles
Albeit a combined -7.1 in January and February (13.3 – 6.3 – 6.2, 6+), iHeartMedia Adult Contemporary KOST nevertheless is #1 the fourth successive sweep. From September through “Holiday” 2025, “Coast 103.5” more than doubled (net +7.8) its 6+-topline (5.5 – 5.7 – 6.5 – 11.2 – 13.3, 6+)
Owing to February’s +.4 to 3.3 (6+), KOST’s News/Talk sibling – KFI “AM 640” – recaptures the combined four-tenths it lost the past two survey periods (3.3 – 3.1 – 2.9, 6+) and vaults from #16 to #10.
Down one-half share and tied in tenth-place with KFI is Alternative cluster-mate KYSR “Alt 98.7,” which has a September 2025 through February 2026 topline of: 3.1 – 3.6 – 3.5 – 3.3 – 3.1 – 3.8 – 3.3 (flat at #10, 6+).
With their 6+ January 2026 rank in parentheses, these Univision-owned Los Angeles stations did not subscribe to the February 2026 sweep and are thus unlisted: Regional Mexican KSCA (ninth) and Spanish Contemporary KLVE (#14).
Chicago
Up or flat the third time in a row for a collective +1.1 (4.8 – 5.1 – 5.9 – 5.9, 6+), Audacy-owned WBBM-AM & WCFS “News Radio 780 & 105.9” repeats at #1.
Improving by eight-tenths each are Audacy’s Country-formatted WUSN “US-99” (4.0 – 4.8, seventh to fifth, 6+) and iHeartMedia Urban AC WVAZ “V-103” (3.2 – 4.0, ninth to seventh, 6+). “US-99” is now a net +1.5 (3.3 – 4.0 – 4.8, 6+), directly after being a combined -1.5 (4.8 – 3.6 – 3.3, 6+). “V-103” hadn’t had an increase the past five sweeps for an overall loss of nine-tenths (4.1 – 3.8 – 3.4 – 3.3 – 3.3 – 3.2, 6+).
A combined +.6 the past two sweeps (4.2 – 4.6 – 4.8, 6+), Nexstar Media Group News/Talk and Blackhawks flagship WGN “Radio 720” falters by nearly twice that magnitude to 3.7 (-1.1, fifth to eighth, 6+).
With their 6+ January 2026 rank in parentheses, these Univision-owned Chicago stations did not subscribe to the February 2026 sweep and are thus unlisted: Regional Mexican WOJO (#11) and Spanish Contemporary WPPN (#16).
San Francisco
In addition to being a net +.8 via three straight gains (9.1 – 9.2 – 9.8 – 9.9, 6+), KQED Inc.-owned public News/Talk KQED repeats at #1. Prior to giving way to Bonneville International Adult Contemporary KOIT in “Holiday” 2025, KQED was the frontrunner for 12 consecutive sweeps.
In the iHeartMedia cluster, Hot AC KIOI “Star 101.3” (3.7 – 4.7, sixth to fourth, 6+) and co-owned KOSF “Classic Hits 103.7” (2.1 – 3.2, #14 to #9, 6+) are +1.0 and +1.1, respectively. Before posting January’s full-share increase, “Star” was an overall -.8 in five straight setbacks (3.5 – 3.4 – 3.1 – 3.0 – 2.8 – 2.7, 6+). The October 2025 through January 2026 topline for “Classic Hits 103.7” was: 2.5 – 2.6 – 2.6 – 2.0 – 2.1 (6+).
As a result of five straight sweeps without an increase, University of Southern California-owned KUSC “Classical California” is a collective -1.4 (5.7 – 5.1 – 5.0 – 5.0 – 4.9 – 4.3, third to sixth, 6+).
With their 6+ January 2026 rank in parentheses, these Univision-owned San Francisco stations did not subscribe to the February 2026 sweep and are thus unlisted: Spanish Adult Hits KBRG (#11) and Regional Mexican KSOL (#20).
Dallas
After logging a highly-consistent October 2025 – January 2026 topline of 4.8 – 4.4 – 4.5 – 4.4 – 4.5 (6+), iHeartMedia Hot AC KDMX “Mix 102.9” improves by seven-tenths to 5.2 (6+) and repeats at #1.
Off four-tenths this time last month (4.0 – 3.6, 6+), Educational Media Foundation Contemporary Christian KLTY “K-Love 94.9” bounces back with a spike twice that margin (+.8 to 4.4, 6+) and zooms from seventh to second.
Slipping by four-tenths each are Audacy Alternative KVIL “Alt 103.7” (3.9 – 3.5, fourth to seventh, 6+) and iHeartMedia-owned Classic Rock KZPS “Lone Star 92.5” (3.1 – 2.7, #11 to #13, 6+), which was locked on 3.1 (6+) in “Holiday” 2025 and January 2026.
With their 6+ January 2026 rank in parentheses, these Univision-owned Dallas stations did not subscribe to the February 2026 sweep and are thus unlisted: Regional Mexican KLNO (sixth) and Spanish Contemporary KDXX (#18).
Houston
Notwithstanding it is a net -7.4 the past three ratings periods (16.4 – 13.3 – 9.7 – 9.0, 6+), iHeartMedia Adult Contemporary KODA “Sunny 99.1” is nevertheless #1 the seventh straight time.
In the market’s Country battle, Urban One-owned KKBQ “93-Q” gains eight-tenths and remains in third-place, while Audacy’s similarly-formatted KILT-FM “100.3 The Bull” regresses by that same magnitude, dropping from #9 to #12. “93-Q” is now a combined +1.3 in back-to-back sweeps (5.3 – 5.8 – 6.6, 6+), while “The Bull” is an overall -1.5 in the same timeframe (4.8 – 4.1 – 3.3, 6+).
Univision/Houston Spanish Adult Hits KOVE (#13 in January 2026) did not subscribe to the February 2026 sweep and is thus unlisted.
Atlanta
Over and above being a net +1.3 via three straight upticks (5.9 – 6.0 – 6.2 – 7.2, 6+), Urban One-owned Urban AC WAMJ “Majic” progresses from fourth to first, reaching a seven-share (6+) for the first time since September’s 7.1. Displaced from the top spot after six successive times there and dropping to third is Cox Media Group-owned WSB-AM (7.8 – 6.6, -1.2, 6+). A combined -1.8 in December and “Holiday” 2025 (8.5 – 7.4 – 6.7, 6+), “Atlanta’s News & Talk” was +1.1 in January.
Including February’s half-share gain, Educational Media Foundation Contemporary Christian WAIA “Air 1” (#12 to #11) continues an alternating up/down sequence that began in September: 3.7 – 4.2 – 4.0 – 4.5 – 2.8 – 3.3 (6+).
Contrasted to WAMJ gaining a full-share, Cox Media Group’s similarly-formatted WALR regresses by that margin to 5.7 (-1.0, second to sixth, 6+). Entering the February sweep, “Kiss 104.1” was a combined +.7 (6.0 – 6.4 – 6.7, 6+).
Philadelphia
Tied for the lead are Beasley Broadcast Group’s “93.3 WMMR Rocks,” a combined +1.2 (5.9 – 7.1 – 7.1, second to first, 6+) and co-owned Classic Rock WMGK “102.9 MGK,” which is an overall +1.6 via three straight gains (5.5 – 5.9 – 6.6 – 7.1, third to first, 6+).
On the heels of suffering the largest (6+) “Holiday” 2025 – January 2026 attrition by any station in all 48 PPM markets (17.0 – 5.4, -11.6, 6+), Audacy Adult Contemporary WBEB answers with a +1.1 to 6.5, jumping from sixth to third. On top in December and “Holiday” 2025, “Philly’s B-101” more than tripled (net +12.0) its 6+-stat (5.0 – 10.1 – 17.0, 6+).
On the flipside, Audacy-owned/Eagles flagship “Sports Radio 94 WIP” plunges by two full-shares (8.5 – 6.5, 6+) and slides from first to third. This erosion though was directly preceded by a monumental increase of three full-shares (5.5 – 8.5, 6+).
Nassau-Suffolk (Long Island)
Not only has Audacy-owned all-News WINS netted a whopping four full-shares through three straight surges to reach double-digits (6.6 – 7.0 – 9.2 – 10.6, 6+), “1010 WINS at 92.3 FM” repeats at #1.
Also in the spoken-word arena, iHeartMedia News/Talk WOR “710 The Voice of New York” is a combined +1.3 the past two sweeps (1.7 – 2.2 – 3.0, unchanged at #13, 6+).
Immediately after posting a +1.4 in January (4.3 – 5.7, 6+), Cox Media Group CHR WBLI “106.1 BLI” squanders nine-tenths to 4.8 (fourth to fifth, 6+).
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario
Adding eight-tenths to January’s +1.8 (7.6 – 9.4 – 10.2, 6+), Entravision Spanish Adult Hits KLYY is #1 the 15th time in a row. Prior to the January sweep, “Jose” had been an overall -4.4 (12.0 – 11.4 – 9.1 – 7.6).
Recording increases of +1.7 and one full-share, respectively, are Estrella Media Regional Mexican KRQB “Que Buena 96.1” (3.2 – 4.9, fourth to third, 6+) and Meruelo Media-owned Rock “95.5 KLOS” (2.8 – 3.8, sixth to fourth, 6+). “Que Buena” had been off a collective six-tenths in three straight down or flat trends (3.8 – 3.4 – 3.2 – 3.2, 6+). KLOS was in the two-share range the past eight sweeps: 2.4 – 2.2 – 2.2 – 2.4 – 2.4 – 2.9 – 2.7 – 2.8 (6+).
Although locked in the runner-up slot, Anaheim Broadcasting Classic Hits “KOLA 99.9” sputters by -1.1 (6.5 – 5.4, 6+), immediately after gaining nine-tenths this time last month (5.6 – 6.5, 6+).
With their 6+ January 2026 rank in parentheses, these Univision-owned stations typically appearing in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario (Inland Empire) report did not subscribe to the February 2026 sweep and are thus unlisted: Spanish Contemporary KLVE (third); Regional Mexican KSCA (ninth); and Spanish Adult Hits KRCD (#12).
San Jose
Despite dropping three tenths (5.7 – 5.4, 6+), Audacy-owned KCBS-AM advances from second to first. “All News AM 740,” which logged a +1.6 in January (4.1 – 5.7, 6+), succeeds Univision Spanish Adult Hits KBRG “Amor 100.3” (see below).
In two-share range (6+) the past fourteen (14) sweeps, iHeartMedia’s KOSF “Classic Hits 103.7” erupts with a full-share increase to 3.2 (6+) and rockets from #14 to #9.
Dipping by three-tenths each are: Audacy Alternative KITS “Live 105” (2.9 – 2.6, #11 to #10, 6+); iHeartMedia Adult Contemporary KISQ “98.1 The Breeze” (2.6 – 2.3, #12 to #11, 6+); and Educational Media Foundation Contemporary Christian KWAI “Air 1” (.9 – .6, #19, 6+).
With their 6+ January 2026 rank in parentheses, these Univision-owned San Jose stations did not subscribe to the February 2026 sweep and are thus unlisted: Spanish Adult Hits KBRG (first); Regional Mexican KSOL (ninth); and Spanish CHR KVVF (#18).
Middlesex-Somerset-Union
This marks the third straight uptick by iHeartMedia Classic Rock WAXQ for a collective +1.6 (7.0 – 7.5 – 7.7 – 8.6, 6+) as “Q-104.3” repeats at #1.
Also recording its third successive increase and pushing up from #11 to #6, Audacy Urban Contemporary WXBK “94.7 The Block” has more than doubled (net +2.6) its 6+-topline in that stretch (1.8 – 2.2 – 3.6 – 4.4, 6+).
Conversely, as “The Block” adds eight-tenths in February, co-owned WCBS-FM falters by that margin (6.7 – 5.9, second to third, 6+). Locked on 5.4 (6+) in December and “Holiday” 2025, “New York’s Greatest Hits” was +1.3 in January.
Round Two
Washington, DC
Positive streaks continue for Hubbard Broadcasting-owned WTOP as the all-News facility is #1 the ninth straight time; in double-digits (6+) the 16thconsecutive survey period; has its highest 6+-stat (16.5); and is a whopping net +3.9 in the past two sweeps (11.3 – 13.5 – 15.2, 6+).
Up nine-tenths from January, Urban One’s Spanish Contemporary WLNO “Latino 104.1” is trending .1 – .3 – 1.2 (6+) and debuts in the top twenty at #18.
A robust combined +1.9 in back-to-back survey periods (3.5 – 4.5 – 5.4, 6+), Atlantic Gateway Communications-owned Contemporary Christian “WGTS 91.9” plummets by -1.2 in February to 4.3 (fourth to sixth, 6+).
Boston
Albeit flat and a combined -7.3 since “Holiday” 2025 (13.5 – 6.2 – 6.2, 6+), Audacy Adult Contemporary WMJX “Magic 106.7” nonetheless progresses from second to what has become its accustomed spot at #1. “Magic” held – or shared – #1 honors five straight months before shifting to third in July 2025, and was then #1 last August; September; October; December; and “Holiday” 2025.
Locked on 2.0 (6+) in “Holiday” 2025 and January 2026, following December’s 2.9 (6+), iHeartMedia Rhythmic CHR WJMN “Jam’n 94.5” picks up a full-share to 3.0 (#17 to #16, 6+).
The market’s two powerhouse Sports Talk outlets are a net -3.6 from January. Specifically, dropping from first to third, Beasley Broadcast Group’s WBZ-FM “98.5 The Sports Hub” (flagship of the Celtics, Bruins, and New England Patriots) is -2.3 (7.6 – 5.3, 6+), while Audacy-owned/Red Sox flagship WEEI-FM “Boston’s Sports Original” is -1.3 (4.8 – 3.5, 6+) and fades from #6 to #13. In January, “The Sports Hub” posted a +1.3 to 7.6, its strongest topline in exactly one year (9.0, January 2025, 6+). WEEI-FM’s November 2025 through January 2026 topline was an extremely consistent 4.4 – 4.6 – 4.7 – 4.8 (6+).
Miami
Not only has Cox Media Group Urban AC WHQT gained a combined six-tenths in three straight up or flat trends (6.6 – 6.6 – 6.7 – 7.2, 6+), “Hot 105” advances from second to first and reaches a seven-share (6+) for the first time since September 2025’s 7.4. Co-owned Adult Contemporary WFEZ is bumped from the top spot and segues to second-place. “Easy 93.1” – which set the pace the past three survey periods – is trending: 7.1 – 7.2 – 7.2 – 6.6 – 7.3 – 7.4 – 7.5 – 7.0 (6+).
The three most recent fluctuations for Audacy Adult Contemporary WLYF “101.5 Lite FM” have been: +.5 (5.1 – 5.6, “Holiday” 2025, 6+); -.7 (5.6 – 4.9, January 2026, 6+); and now +1.4 (4.9 – 6.3, February, sixth to third, 6+).
Frozen on 2.6 (6+) in December and “Holiday” 2025, Actualidad Media Group Spanish News/Talk WURN-AM picked up eight-tenths to 3.4 (6+) in January, but forfeits one-half share (2.9, #12 to #15, 6+).
Univision/Miami Spanish Contemporary WAMR “Amor 107.5” (third in January 2026) did not subscribe to the February 2026 sweep and is thus unlisted.
Seattle
Despite slipping by two-tenths (9.7 – 9.5, 6+), “94.9 KUOW” repeats at #1. The University of Washington-owned News/Talk outlet has a steady August 2025 through February 2026 topline of: 9.1 – 9.2 – 9.1 – 9.4 – 9.8 – 9.4 – 9.7 – 9.5 (6+).
While KUOW has been in nine-share range (6+) eight sweeps in a row, Lotus Communications-owned Country KPLZ “101.5 Hank FM” notched six straight toplines between 2.5 – 2.9 (2.8 – 2.8 – 2.9 – 2.9 – 2.5 – 2.7, 6+), before February’s +.7 to 3.4 (#16 to #13, 6+).
Bonneville International-owned KIRO-AM “Seattle Sports 710 AM” spirals by -1.3 (5.1 – 3.8, 6+) and tumbles from fifth to tenth. It’s been quite a wild ride for the Seahawks flagship which has been: +2.9 (October 2025); -3.9 (November 2025); -2.0 (December 2025); +.6 (“Holiday” 2025); +1.3 (January 2026); and now -1.3 (February 2026). The Seahawks were victorious (over the Patriots) in this year’s Super Bowl (2-8-2026).
Detroit
In an alternating up/down sequence that began in September 2025 and includes February 2026’s -.3, Audacy Sports Talk WXYT-FM “97.1 The Ticket” has a topline of: 8.4 – 10.3 – 7.4 – 7.8 – 7.6 – 8.9 – 8.6 (6+). The flagship of the Pistons, Red Wings, and Lions repeats at #1.
Over the last ten survey periods, “97.9 WJLB” has logged a 6+-stat between 3.0 – 3.9 (6+); however, the iHeartMedia Urban Contemporary outlet explodes with a +.9 to 4.4 (tenth to ninth, 6+). The last time WJLB reached a four-share (6+) was April 2025 (4.0).
Off by six-tenths each and finishing back-to-back at #16 and #17, respectively, are University of Michigan-owned News/Talk WUOM “Michigan Public” (2.9 – 2.3, 6+) and iHeartMedia Classic Rock WLLZ “106.7 Detroit’s Wheels” (2.8 – 2.2, 6+)
Phoenix
On the heels of a -9.3 nosedive (16.8 – 7.5, 6+), iHeartMedia Adult Contemporary KESZ “99.9 KEZ” answers with a half-share gain to 8.0 (6+) and is #1 the fifth successive sweep. Entering the January sweep, KESZ had been a net +10.7 in four consecutive spikes (6.1 – 7.9 – 8.3 – 14.0 – 16.8, 6+).
With an improvement of eight-tenths, Sierra H Broadcasting Rhythmic Hot AC KZCE “101.1 The Bounce” continues an alternating down/up pattern that commenced last September: 2.2 – 2.1 – 2.4 – 1.8 – 2.0 – 1.7 – 2.5 (#17, 6+).
Two iHeartMedia outlets regress by seven-tenths each: Adult Hits KYOT “95.5 The Mountain” (5.2 – 4.5, third to fourth, 6+) and CHR KZZP “104.7 Kiss FM” (4.0 – 3.3, ninth to eighth, 6+). In January, “The Mountain” was +1.6 (3.6 – 5.2, 6+), while “Kiss” improved by nine-tenths (3.1 – 4.0, 6+).
Univision/Phoenix Regional Mexican KHOT (eighth in January 2026) did not subscribe to the February 2026 sweep and is thus unlisted.
Minneapolis
Even though it follows January’s whopping +1.7 with a February loss of nine-tenths, Minnesota Public Radio-owned KNOW “91.1 MPR News” propels from second to first. It thus proves to be a January-only stay at #1 for iHeartMedia Sports Talk KFXN “100.3 The Fan” (8.9 – 7.3, -1.6, 6+), which slips to second. Prior to January’s +.4, (8.5 – 8.9, 6+) the flagship of the Minnesota Vikings; Minnesota Timberwolves; Minnesota Wild; and the WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx was an overall -3.5 the previous three survey periods (12.0 – 11.0 – 10.3 – 8.5, 6+).
KFXN’s Classic Hits cluster-mate, KQQL “Kool 108,” garners a full-share (6.2 – 7.2, fourth to third, 6+). Prior to spiraling by -6.9 in January (13.1 – 6.2, 6+), “Kool” was a combined +7.6 in December and “Holiday” 2025 (5.5 – 10.8 – 13.1, 6+) and was #1 those two survey periods.
A combined +1.3 via three straight up or flat trends (4.3 – 5.4 – 5.6 – 5.6, 6+), Minnesota Public Radio-owned Triple A KCMP “89.3 The Current” falters by eight-tenths to 4.8 (6+), but continues in eighth-place.
Note: Survey period for Nielsen Audio’s January 2026 report was January 8 – February 4; the February 2026 sweep covered February 5 – March 4. In Minneapolis, ICE agents shot and killed Renee Nicole Good January 7thand Alex Pretti 17 days later (1-24-2026).
San Diego
Over and above being a combined +2.2 the past two sweeps and reaching an eight-share (5.9 – 7.6 – 8.1, 6+) San Diego State University-owned News/Talk KPBS progresses from second to first. In “Holiday” 2025, KPBS was -1.6. Meanwhile, Audacy Classic Hits KXSN repeats January’s 7.7 (6+), but slips from first to second. Up until December 2025, “Sunny 98.1” held the top spot 12 straight months and regained the lead this time last month.
After trending 3.4 – 3.3 – 3.4 (December 2025 – January 2026, 6+), iHeartMedia CHR KHTS “Channel 93.3” busts out a +1.5 to 4.9 (6+), catapulting from #11 to #5.
The three latest 6+-fluctuations by Audacy Country “103.7 KSON” have been: -1.7 (4.9 – 3.2, “Holiday” 2025); +1.7 (3.2 – 4.9, January 2026); and -1.3 (4.9 – 3.6, February, sixth to ninth, 6+).
With their 6+ January 2026 rank in parentheses, these Univision-owned San Diego stations did not subscribe to the February 2026 sweep and are thus unlisted: Regional Mexican KLNV (eighth) and Spanish Adult Hits KLQV (#19).
Tampa
The battle for #1 honors continues between Cox Media Group Adult Contemporary WDUV “Lite Favorites 105.5” and Radio Training Network Contemporary Christian WCIE “The Joy FM.” In February, “Lite Favorites” (8.4 – 8.6, +.2, second to first, 6+) takes its turn at the top, while “The Joy FM” (8.8 – 7.3, -1.5, 6+) slips from first to second. WDUV had back-to-back stays at #1 before being succeeded by WCIE in January.
Notching February surges of +1.2 and +1.1, respectively, are Cox Media Group Classic Hits WXGL “107.3 The Eagle” (5.3 – 6.5, fifth to third, 6+) and iHeartMedia CHR WFLZ “93.3 FLZ” (4.0 – 5.1, tenth to sixth, 6+). “The Eagle” pulls the plug on three straight dips that resulted in a -1.7 (7.0 – 6.7 – 5.6 – 5.3, 6+); WFLZ was down one-tenth in January (4.1 – 4.0, 6+).
A combined -2.6 in back-to-back sweeps (7.6 – 5.9 – 5.0, 6+), iHeartMedia Hot AC WMTX “Mix 100.7” drifts from third to seventh.
Denver
After posting a November 2025 – January 2026 topline of: 5.5 – 5.9 – 5.6 – 5.7 (6+), Audacy Classic Rock KQMT “99.5 The Mountain” balloons by +1.3 to 7.0 (6+), progressing from second to first. Dislodged after 12 survey periods in succession at #1 is Bonneville International Adult Contemporary KOSI, a net -5.4 in consecutive sweeps (12.1 – 7.0 – 6.7, first to second, 6+). “Real Music Variety” had been an overall +5.6 via three straight improvements (6.6 – 6.9 – 10.9 – 12.1, 6+), directly after a collective -1.1 in four straight down or flat sweeps (7.7 – 7.5 – 7.5 – 6.6 – 6.6, 6+).
Nearly doubling (net +1.2) its 6+-stat, owing to five straight sweeps without a loss (1.4 – 1.5 – 1.9 – 1.9 – 2.6, 6+), Colorado Public Radio-owned KVOD “CPR Classical” resurfaces at #17 with its best 6+-share (2.6) since May 2025’s 2.7.
Regressing to two-share range for the first time since June 2025’s 2.4 (6+), Bonneville International Sports Talk KKFN “104.3 The Fan” craters by more than two full-shares (5.0 – 2.9, -2.1, 6+) and freefalls from #5 to #13. Also in the spoken-word arena, iHeartMedia-owned/Broncos flagship KOA “News Radio 850 AM” wavers by one full-share to 2.5 (#13 to #18, 6+).
Baltimore
Up two-tenths after January’s half-share dip (9.2 – 8.7 – 8.9, 6+), Urban One-owned Urban AC WWIN-FM “Magic 95.9” repeats at #1.
As a result of a mammoth +1.7 (3.7 – 5.4, 6+), Audacy’s WWMX “Mix 106.5” reaches the five-share range for the first time since October 2025’s 5.6 (6+) and rockets from ninth to second.
Sputtering by -1.2 and -1.1, respectively, are Audacy Sports Talk WJZ-FM “105.7 The Fan” (4.6 – 3.4, fifth to ninth, 6+) and Shamrock Communications-owned Classic Rock WZBA “100.7 The Bay” (3.5 – 2.4, #10 to #13, 6+). In the past two sweeps, “The Fan” was a combined +.9 (3.7 – 4.2 – 4.6, 6+), while “The Bay” was a net +1.4 in the same timeframe (2.1 – 2.7 – 3.5, 6+).
St. Louis
Off a modest one-tenth (8.5 – 8.4, 6+), Hubbard Broadcasting’s KSHE repeats at #1. Prior to gaining a full-share this time last month, “Real Rock Radio” was stymied at 7.5 (6+) in December and “Holiday” 2025.
Registering February increases of eight-tenths each are Gateway Creative Broadcasting-owned Contemporary Christian KLJY “99.1 Joy FM” (7.3 – 8.1, steady in the runner-up slot, 6+) and Hubbard Broadcasting Country “92.3 WIL” (3.6 – 4.5, #14 to #11, 6+). “Joy FM” is now a net +2.4 through three straight spikes (5.7 – 6.7 – 7.3 – 8.1, 6+); WIL was locked on 3.7 (6+) in “Holiday” 2025 and January 2026.
Immediately after gaining eight-tenths this time last month (3.9 – 4.7, 6+), Hubbard Broadcasting Sports Talk/Blues flagship WXOS “101 ESPN” surrenders nine-tenths to 3.8 (#11 to #14, 6+).
Round Three
Portland
Simultaneous with iHeartMedia Adult Contemporary KKCW “K-103” eroding by -1.7, co-owned Classic Hits KLTH “106.7 The Eagle” posts a +1.4 (8.4 – 9.8, 6+). Consequently, “K-103” departs the top spot after three straight sweeps and trades places in the runner-up slot with “The Eagle.” KKCW has now lost nearly half (net -7.4) its 6+-share in back-to-back sweeps (15.0 – 9.5 – 7.8, 6+). Entering the February survey period, “The Eagle” was a combined -1.6 in “Holiday” 2025 and January 2026 (10.0 – 8.6 – 8.4, 6+).
Owing to a +.7 to 2.0 (#19 to #17, 6+), Audacy-owned Country KWJJ “99.5 The Wolf” curtails eight straight down or flat trends that resulted in an overall loss of three full-shares (4.3 – 3.5 – 3.2 – 2.9 – 2.5 – 1.9 – 1.7 – 1.7 – 1.3, 6+).
On the heels of flaunting a two-share gain (5.5 – 7.5, 6+), Connoisseur Media Triple A KINK “True To The Music” relinquishes exactly half of it (6.5, -1.0, third to fifth, 6+).
Charlotte
An increase of four-tenths by Beasley Broadcast Group Adult Contemporary WKQC (7.4 – 7.8, 6+) is sufficient to advance “K-104.7” from second back to first, where it ranked in December and “Holiday” 2025. Exiting after a January-only stay at #1, Urban One-owned WOSF “105.3 RnB” (7.7 – 6.1, -1.6, 6+) drops to fourth-place. Prior to the February sweep, WKQC’s five previous (6+) fluctuations were: +.8 (October); -1.5 (November); +3.4 (December); +5.3 (“Holiday” 2025); and -7.5 (January).
Notching spikes of +1.3 and +1.1, respectively, are Beasley Broadcast Group Urban Contemporary WPEG “Power 98” (sixth to second, 6+) and Pacific Broadcasting Group Classic Hits WXRC “95.7 The Ride” (3.2 – 4.3, #16 to #11, 6+). “Power 98” essentially doubles (net +3.2) its 6+-topline in four straight gains (3.1 – 3.9 – 4.5 – 5.0 – 6.3, 6+). The December – “Holiday” 2025 – January 2026 trend for “The Ride” was: 3.7 – 3.1 – 3.2 (6+).
Four improvements in succession by Urban One’s WBT-FM yielded a +1.6 (2.6 – 3.3 – 3.5 – 3.6 – 4.2, 6+); however, “News Talk 107.9” falters by seven-tenths in February to 3.5 (#11 to #14, 6+).
San Antonio
This time last month, Cox Media Group siblings (Classic Rock) KTKX “106.7 The Eagle” and Classic Hits KONO-FM “KONO 101.1” were tied at #1. Owing to a gain of two tenths by “The Eagle” (7.1 – 7.3, 6+) and KONO-FM’s loss of four-tenths (7.1 – 6.7, 6+), “The Eagle” assumes sole possession of the top spot, while KONO-FM segues to #2. In January, both facilities were down by at least a full-share: KONO-FM was -1.0 (8.1 – 7.1, 6+); “The Eagle” was -1.2 (8.3 – 7.1, 6+). In addition to January 2026’s tie, KONO-FM had been on top from August through November.
After logging a 4.1 (6+) in three of the last four sweeps (4.1 – 3.5 – 4.1 – 4.1, 6+), KZLV breaks out a +1.1 to 5.2 (eighth to sixth, 6+) as the Educational Media Foundation Contemporary Christian outlet reaches a five-share (6+) for the first time since September 2025’s 5.7.
iHeartMedia-owned/Country-formatted KAJA “KJ-97” relinquishes all but one-tenth of January’s +1.1 (6.7 – 5.7, -1.0, 6+) and slips from third to fifth.
With their 6+ January 2026 rank in parentheses, these Univision-owned San Antonio stations did not subscribe to the February 2026 sweep and are thus unlisted: Regional Mexican KROM (tenth); Rhythmic Hot AC KVBH (#11); Spanish Contemporary KMYO (#14); and Rhythmic CHR KBBT (#16).
Sacramento
While January’s tie at #1 in San Antonio has been resolved (see above), there’s a February deadlock for #1 bragging rights in California’s Capital city. Specifically, iHeartMedia-owned KFBK “News 93.1” spirals by two full-shares (10.3 – 8.3, 6+) at the same time as Bonneville International Adult Contemporary KYMX boasts a +1.1 (7.2 – 8.3, 6+), enabling “Mix 96” to progress from third to a first-place tie. “News 93.1” was +1.6 in January and – albeit as a tie – repeats at #1. Prior to faltering by -3.4 in January, “Mix 96” was a collective +4.7 in four straight surveys without a loss (5.9 – 7.2 – 7.2 – 9.4 – 10.6, 6+), setting the pace in December and “Holiday” 2025.
Locked on 1.3 (6+) in “Holiday” 2025 and January 2026, Educational Media Foundation Contemporary Christian KLVB “K-Love 103.9” rolls out a gain of eight-tenths to 2.1 (#17, 6+).
Regressing by seven-tenths (2.2 – 1.5, 6+), Bonneville International Sports Talk/Kings flagship KHTK “Sactown Sports 1140” fades from #17 to #20.
Pittsburgh
Netting four full-shares through four straight up or flat trends (7.7 – 7.7 – 8.0 – 8.2 – 11.7, 6+), Audacy Sports Talk KDKA-FM “93.7 The Fan” plunges by -2.7 to 9.0 (6+) and falls from a January-only stay at #1 to #3. “The Fan” trades places with iHeartMedia Classic Hits WWSW “94.5 3WS” (10.5 – 11.4, +.9, third to first, 6+), which is in double-digits (6+) the eighth consecutive time and tenth time in the last eleven sweeps. After four straight months at #1, WWSW shifted to third in January.
With a December – January trend of 1.9 – 1.6 – 1.7 (6+), Educational Media Foundation Contemporary Christian WPKV “K-Love 98.3” logs a +.7 to 2.4 (#15 to #14, 6+).
After logging hefty back-to-back fluctuations of -1.1 (9.7 – 8.6, “Holiday” 2025, 6+) and +2.2 (8.6 – 10.8, January 2026, 6+), Steel City Media Adult Hits WRRK follows with a modest loss of four-tenths to 10.4 (6+); “96.9 Bob FM” carries on in the runner-up slot.
Salt Lake City
Despite dropping three-tenths to 7.5 (6+), Bonneville International’s KRSP repeats at #1. Entering the February sweep, “103.5 The Arrow” was a combined +2.4 in “Holiday” 2025 and January 2026 (5.4 – 5.5 – 7.8, 6+).
After losing exactly half its 6+-share (net -3.6) in three declines in succession (7.2 – 6.4 – 4.4 – 3.6, 6+), independent Country KSOP-FM “Z-104” is a whopping combined +2.9 these past two sweeps (3.6 – 5.2 – 6.5, 6+) and continues in fourth-place. Meanwhile, Broadway Media Alternative KXRK “X-96” duplicates January’s +1.1 (3.0 – 4.1 – 5.2, 6+) and elevates from ninth to sixth.
KXRK’s Adult Hits sibling, KYMV “Bob,” however, drops nine-tenths after January’s +1.3 and departs the top ten (2.7 – 4.0 – 3.1, #10 to #12, 6+) .
Las Vegas
There’s yet another February 2026 change at the top. In this case, iHeartMedia Adult Contemporary KSNE, which had threepeated at #1, falls to second. “Sunny 106.5” is succeeded by Beasley Broadcast Group Classic Hits “96.3 KKLZ,” which is trending 5.3 – 5.2 – 5.8 – 5.6 (second to first, 6+). A collective -4.8 since “Holiday” 2025 (10.2 – 6.3 – 5.4, 6+), “Sunny” held the lead 13 straight sweeps before slipping to second in November.
Lotus Broadcasting-owned/Rock-formatted “KOMP 92.3” follows January’s modest gain of two-tenths (2.6 – 2.8, 6+) with a +1.1 to 3.9 (6+) and zooms from #13 to #6.
Including February 2026’s decrease of one full-share (after January’s -1.1), Beasley Broadcast Group-owned KCYE “102.7 Coyote Country” is in an alternating down/up pattern that began in October 2025: 2.0 – 1.9 – 2.7 – 2.0 – 3.1 – 2.1 (#10 to #16, 6+).
Orlando
Stabilizing itself after January’s massive -10.2 to 10.8 (6+), iHeartMedia Adult Contemporary WMGF picks up two-tenths to 11.0 (6+), as “Magic 107.7” is #1 the fourth straight time. Prior to January, “Magic” more than tripled its 6+-topline (net +14.1) in four straight surges (6.8 – 6.9 – 8.1 – 14.5 – 21.0, 6+).
As a result of three losses in a row, “98.9 WMMO” was an overall -2.9 (8.3 – 6.9 – 6.6 – 5.4, 6+). The Cox Media Group Classic Rock outlet, however, roars back in gigantic fashion by netting a stunning net +4.4 in January and February (5.4 – 7.8 – 9.8, third to second, 6+). Also in the Cox Media Group cluster, Spanish Contemporary WOEX “Hits 96.5” is +1.5 (4.2 – 5.7, eighth to fifth, 6+) and Country WWKA “K-92.3” is up a full-share (4.1 – 5.1, ninth to seventh, 6+). This is the third uptick in a row for “Hits 96.5” for an overall +2.6 (3.1 – 3.8 – 4.2 – 5.7, 6+).
Faltering by eight-tenths each are iHeartMedia CHR WXXL “XL-106.7” (5.7 – 4.9, fifth to eighth, 6+) and Spanish Broadcasting System Spanish Cotemporary WPYO “El Zol 95.3” (3.3 – 2.5, #12 to #14, 6+). “XL 106.7” had been in five-share range in each of the last seven sweeps (5.4 – 5.9 – 5.1 – 5.6 – 5.5 – 5.0 – 5.7, 6+).
Cincinnati
Even though it’s locked at 9.0 (6+) in January and February, iHeartMedia News/Talk “700 WLW” progresses from second to first. The flagship of the Bengals and Reds overtakes Hubbard Broadcasting’s WUBE (9.7 – 8.3, -1.4, 6+), which has a January-only residence at #1 and trades places with WLW. Country-formatted WUBE was a combined +4.4 in “Holiday” 2025 and January 2026 (5.3 – 6.2 – 9.7, 6+), registering its best 6+-stat (9.7) since May 2025’s 10.2.
Meanwhile, WUBE’s similarly-formatted cluster-mate – WYGY “97.3 The Wolf” – racks up its fifth straight gain (a +.9) for an overall +1.5 and enters the top ten (1.9 – 2.0 – 2.2 – 2.3 – 2.5 – 3.4, #11 to #9, 6+).
After trending 4.2 – 4.5 – 4.3 – 4.6 (November 2025 through January 2026, 6+), Cincinnati Public Radio-owned WGUC “Classical 90.9” surrenders nine-tenths to 3.7 (fifth to seventh, 6+).
Cleveland
Notwithstanding a net loss of 10.5 shares in just two sweeps (19.8 – 9.9 – 9.3, 6+), iHeartMedia Classic Hits WMJI “Majic 105.7” is #1 the eighth time in a row. On the flipside, “Majic” was +10.2 in three straight bumps (9.6 – 9.9 – 14.9 – 19.8, 6+).
Stacking a gain of seven-tenths onto January’s half-share increase (4.9 – 5.4 – 6.1, 6+), WMJI’s Country sibling – “99.5 WGAR” – inches up from eighth to seventh.
Immediately after exploding with a +1.9 this time last month to 7.3 (6+), Audacy Sports Talk/Browns flagship WKRK “92.3 The Fan” forfeits six-tenths to 6.7 (fourth to sixth, 6+). Dropping six-tenths as well is iHeartMedia Adult Hits WHLK “106.5 The Lake,” which is trending 5.1 – 5.7 – 5.4 – 5.6 – 5.0 (#7 to #11, 6+).
Kansas City
Not only is Steel City Media CHR KMXV an overall +1.2 via four straight up or flat trends (4.8 – 5.0 – 5.0 – 5.9 – 6.0, 6+), “Mix 93.3” advances from second to first. It succeeds Northwestern Media-owned Contemporary Christian KJNW “Life 88.5” (6.5 – 5.9, -.6, 6+), which has a January-only stay at #1 and trades places with “Mix” in the runner-up slot.
Following losses of nine-tenths (“Holiday” 2025) and seven-tenths (January 2026), Audacy Hot AC KZPT “99.7 The Point” responds with a February spike of nine-tenths (2.8 – 3.7, #12 to #7, 6+).
January’s stunning +2.6 by “98.1 KMBZ-FM” essentially doubled its 6+-stat (2.7 – 5.3, 6+); however, the Audacy News/Talk operation forfeits roughly half that increase (5.3 – 4.1, -1.2, third to fifth, 6+). January’s 5.3 was its best 6+-showing since June 2025’s 5.4.
Columbus
Including February’s half-share loss, iHeartMedia Country-formatted “92.3 WCOL” continues an alternating up/down pattern that started last September: 6.3 – 7.0 – 6.8 – 7.4 – 5.8 – 8.2 – 7.7 (6+); nonetheless, WCOL repeats at #1. January’s 8.2 was its best 6+-stat since July 2025’s 8.6.
In the last two survey periods, WCOL’s Urban Contemporary sibling – WZCB “106.7 The Beat” – has more than doubled (+1.8) its 6+-topline: 1.4 – 1.9 – 3.2 (#16 to #12, 6+).
Backsliding by -1.2 each are iHeartMedia CHR WNCI “97.9 Columbus’ Hit Music” (7.7 – 6.5, flat in third-place, 6+) and Tegna Sports Talk/Blue Jackets flagship WBNS-FM “97.1 The Fan” (7.0 – 5.8, fourth to sixth, 6+). When WNCI logged a +1.9 in January, it ended five straight down or flat sweeps that resulted in a net -2.2 (8.0 – 8.0 – 7.7 – 6.9 – 6.1 – 5.8, 6+). This is the fourth waver in succession by “The Fan” for a net loss of more than five full-shares (11.0 – 10.1 – 7.7 – 7.0 – 5.8, 6+). Although it’s a combined -6.2 these past two sweeps (13.2 – 8.0 – 7.0, 6+), iHeartMedia Adult Hits WODC “93.3 The Bus” continues in the runner-up slot. “The Bus” – which was #1 in December and “Holiday” 2025 – posted three straight spikes for a net +7.3 (5.9- 6.5 – 11.9 – 13.2, 6+).
Round Four
Austin
When factoring in February’s full-share increase, Waterloo Media Group Adult Hits KBPA “103.5 Bob FM ” is up an overall three full-shares through four consecutive spikes (7.8 – 8.1, 8.7 – 9.8 – 10.8, 6+). Moreover, “Bob” advances from second to first and is in double-digits (10.8, 6+) for the first time in over a year (10.2, January 2025). Trading places with “Bob” and off seven-tenths is University of Texas at Austin-owned News/Talk “KUT 90.5” (10.8 – 10.1, first to second, 6+). Prior to being dislodged in “Holiday” 2025, KUT spent five straight sweeps at #1. Before cratering by two full-shares in December, KUT was an overall +2.6 in seven consecutive up or flat months (8.7 – 8.9 – 8.9 – 9.6 – 9.6 – 10.7 – 10.9 – 11.3, 6+).
Albeit unchanged in third-place, iHeartMedia’s Country-formatted “KASE 100.7” is a collective +2.4 via three straight increases (3.8 – 5.1 – 5.1 – 6.2, 6+).
Following a November 2025 through January 2026 topline of 2.6 – 1.8 – 1.6 – 2.0 (6+), Township Media Adult Hits KJFK “96.3 Jack FM” surrenders seven-tenths to 1.3 (flat at #19, 6+).
With their 6+ January 2026 rank in parentheses, these Univision-owned Austin stations did not subscribe to the February 2026 sweep and are thus unlisted: Regional Mexican KLQB (#11) and Spanish Adult Hits KLJA (#20).
Raleigh
Despite forfeiting nine-tenths, North Carolina at Chapel Hill News/Talk WUNC is #1 the 11th consecutive time and in double-digits (6+) the fourth time in the last five survey periods (10.2 – 10.3 – 9.6 – 11.4 – 10.5, 6+). “North Carolina Public Radio” posted a +1.8 in January.
Significant vacillations continue for Curtis Media Group Adult Hits WBBB, which manages to fully eradicate a combined -3.0 in “Holiday” 2025 and January 2026 (7.7 – 6.7 – 4.7, 6+) with a colossal February +3.2 to 7.9 (6+). In doing so, “96.1 BBB” soars from tenth to second. Entering the “Holiday” 2025 sweep, WBBB was a collective +1.8 via three consecutive increases (5.9 – 7.1 – 7.6 – 7.7, 6+).
As humongous as WBBB’s February uptick is, Capitol Broadcasting Adult Contemporary WRAL “Mix 101.5” spirals by virtually the same magnitude (9.7 – 6.6, -3.1, second to fourth, 6+) and dips below a seven-share (6.6, 6+) for the first time since October 2025’s 6.8. Meanwhile, owing to February’s -1.3 to 4.0 (eighth to tenth, 6+), Curtis Media Group Regional Mexican WYMY “La Ley 101.1” returns in total it’s combined “Holiday” 2025 and January 2026 +1.3 (4.0 – 5.1 – 5.3, 6+).
Indianapolis
January’s deadlock at #1 is settled: iHeartMedia Classic Rock WFBQ “Q-95” gains one-tenth (7.7 – 7.8, 6+) to take sole possession of the lead, while Urban One-owned WIBC “93.1 Indy’s News Center” slips by two-tenths (7.7 – 7.5, 6+) and segues to the runner-up slot. In three straight gains, “Q-95” is a combined +2.7 (5.1 – 6.7 – 7.7 – 7.8, 6+). After securing a +1.7 through three consecutive surges (5.1 – 5.2 – 5.9 – 6.8, 6+), “Q-95” eroded in December by -1.7 to 5.1 (6+). As a result of January’s +1.9 to 7.7 (6+), WIBC recaptured approximately three-quarters of its combined -2.5 the two previous survey periods (8.3 – 8.0 – 5.8, 6+).
Bouncing back from January’s enormous loss of nearly eight shares (13.7 – 5.7, -7.9, 6+), WIBC’s Adult Contemporary sibling – WYXB – dials up a full-share increase to 6.8 (6+) and advances from fourth to third. “B-105.7” was a net +3.9 via three straight upticks (6.9 – 7.1 – 9.7 – 10.8, 6+) and spent four straight sweeps at #1 (October 2025 through “Holiday” 2025).
Also in the Urban One cluster, Urban AC WTLC-FM “106.7 TLC” forfeits seven-tenths (third to fourth) and has a December 2025 through February 2026 topline of: 6.5 – 6.4 – 7.2 – 6.5 (6+).
Milwaukee
WISN repeats both its 10.1 topline and #1 market rank. Prior to shifting to the runner-up slot in “Holiday” 2025, “News/Talk 1130” was on top 29 times in succession. The iHeartMedia-owned property was a combined -2.2 in December and “Holiday” 2025 (9.8 – 8.4 – 7.6, 6+), but emphatically answered with a +2.5 in January 2026 (7.6 – 10.1, 6+).
In three-share range (6+) ten of the last eleven survey periods (“Holiday” 2025 being the exception at 4.0), Audacy CHR WXSS “103.7 Kiss FM” records a +1.3 to 4.6 (6+) and leaps into the top ten (#12 to #8).
Directly following January’s +1.6 (4.7 – 6.3, 6+), iHeartMedia-owned WMIL squanders nine-tenths to 5.4 (fifth to sixth, 6+). Entering the January sweep, “FM 106.1 Milwaukee’s Best Country” was a collective -1.5 via three consecutive setbacks (6.2 – 5.8 – 5.2 – 4.7, 6+).
Nashville
Plummeting in January by -5.4 to 11.4 (6+), Midwest Communications Adult Contemporary WJXA essentially stabilizes with a modest one-tenth drop to 11.3 (6+); “Mix 92.9” is #1 the sixth straight time. “Mix” – which spent ten straight months at #1 before slipping to second in September – nearly doubled (net +8.3) its 6+-topline in four consecutive sweeps (8.5 – 9.1 – 9.3 – 12.4 – 16.8, 6+).
Off eight-tenths this time last month (5.1 – 4.3, 6+), iHeartMedia’s WNRQ “105.9 The Rock” roars back with an increase more than twice that magnitude (4.3 – 6.0, +1.7, seventh to fourth, 6+).
The last three fluctuations by Nashville Public Radio-owned News/Talk WPLN have been: -1.0 (5.0 – 4.0, “Holiday” 2025, 6+); +2.9 (4.0 – 6.9, January 2026, 6+); and now -.9 (6.9 – 6.0, February 2026, third to fourth, 6+). Dropping nine-tenths as well this sweep, WAY Media Contemporary Christian WAYM “Way-FM” is a combined – 2.4 in January and February (5.6 – 4.1 – 3.2, eighth to tenth, 6+).
Providence
In addition to being a net +2.5 the past two sweeps (6.6 – 7.5 – 9.1, 6+), Hall Communications-owned WCTK “Cat Country 98.1” saunters from second to first, reaching a nine-share (9.1, 6+) for the first time since November 2025’s 9.2. It’s thus a January-only stay at #1 for iHeartMedia Classic Hits WWBB “B-101” (-.2, first to second, 6+), which continues an alternating up/down pattern that began last November (6.3 – 7.4 – 7.0 – 7.9 – 7.7, 6+).
After posting a December 2025 through January 2026 topline of .9 – .8 – .9, iHeartMedia-owned WHJJ “News Radio 920 AM” dials up a +.7 to 1.6 (6+) and carries on in ninth-place.
Also in the spoken-word arena, Audacy Sports Talk WVEI “103.7 WEEI” follows January’s increase of eight-tenths (2.9 – 3.7, 6+) with a February decline of -1.1 to 2.6 (fifth to seventh, 6+).
Norfolk
Despite forfeiting one-half share (13.3 – 12.8, 6+), Audacy Urban AC WVKL “95-7 R&B” is #1 the 14th successive ratings period. Its December 2025 gain of four-tenths curtailed a string of three straight dips which accounted for a net loss of one full-share (10.9 – 10.6 – 10.1 – 9.9, 6+).
In “Holiday” 2025, “95-7 R&B” tied for first with co-owned Adult Contemporary WWDE; however, “101.3 2WD” regressed by -6.3 in January (11.6 – 5.3, third, 6+) and slipped to third. Although remaining there, 2WD” posts a February increase of eight-tenths to 6.1 (6+). Entering the January sweep, WWDE was an overall +6.8 in four consecutive sweeps without a loss (4.8 – 5.1 – 5.1 – 7.9 – 11.6, 6+).
On the heels of its January +1.5 (3.2 – 4.7, 6+), Sinclair’s WNIS “News Talk 790” relinquishes one-third of that gain (4.7 – 4.2, -.5, 6+), tumbling from fourth to eighth.
Jacksonville
Not only does Cox Media Group Classic Hits WJGL improve by one full-share, “96.9 The Eagle” progresses from second to first and is in double-digits the fifth time in the last six sweeps (10.4 – 11.0 – 9.8 – 10.1 – 10.0 – 11.0, 6+). After threepeating at #1, Renda Media Adult Contemporary “96.1 WEJZ” (10.2 – 10.0, -.2, 6+) trades places with “The Eagle” in the runner-up slot. In advance of surrendering a -3.7 in January, WEJZ was an overall combined +5.8 the two previous survey periods (8.1 – 10.9 – 13.9, 6+).
Notching February spikes of +1.5 and +1.1, respectively, are iHeartMedia Country “WQIK 99.1” (4.9 – 6.4, eighth to fourth, 6+) and Cox Media Group Urban AC WHJX “Hot 106.5,” which doubles its 6+-topline (1.1 – 2.2, #17 to #14, 6+). WQIK lost a collective two shares via three straight down or flat trends (6.9 – 5.6 – 5.6 – 4.9, 6+).
A combined +2.3 in “Holiday” 2025 and January 2026 (5.1 – 6.1 – 7.4, 6+), Educational Media Foundation Contemporary Christian WJKV “K-Love 90.9” returns one full-share to 6.4 (6+), but repeats in fourth-place.
West Palm Beach
On the strength of February’s bump of three full-shares, Hubbard Broadcasting-owned WEAT expunges nearly half of January’s gigantic -6.3. This marks the sixth straight sweep that “Sunny 107.9” ranks #1 – and – sixth time in succession it’s in double-digits (11.6 – 13.3 – 14.5 – 19.2 – 12.9 – 15.9, 6+). January’s -6.3 ended WEAT’s string of seven successive increases that netted an astonishing +14.3 (4.9 – 5.3 – 6.6 – 8.8 – 11.6 – 13.3 – 14.5 – 19.2, 6+). The Classic Hits outlet’s “Holiday” 2025 19.2 is the market’s loftiest 6+-stat in the PPM-era.
Posting gains of +1.5 each are Hubbard Broadcasting Hot AC “97.9 WRMF” (7.4 – 8.9, third to second, 6+) and Educational Media Foundation Contemporary Christian WFLV “K-Love 90.7,” which essentially doubles its 6+-stat (1.6 – 3.1, tenth to eighth, 6+). WRMF was up nine-tenths in January (6.5 – 7.4, 6+).
After nearly doubling (net +4.5) its 6+-topline in five consecutive up or flat trends (4.8 – 5.6 – 6.4 – 7.0 – 7.0 – 9.3, 6+), Hubbard Broadcasting Urban AC WMBX “X-102.3” slumps by -1.2 to 8.1 (second to third, 6+). Co-owned WIRK “New Country 103.1,” a combined +2.1 in “Holiday” 2025 and January 2026 (3.2 – 4.6 – 5.3, 6+), returns roughly half that gain with February’s full-share decline to 4.3 (fourth to fifth, 6+). Factoring in February’s substantial -1.8, iHeartMedia Adult Contemporary WOLL “Kool 105.5” continues an alternating down/up pattern that commenced last October: 7.8 – 7.6 – 8.8 – 4.9 – 5.3 – 3.5 (fourth to seventh, 6+).
Greensboro
Notwithstanding it falters by -1.5, Audacy Urban AC WQMG repeats at #1 and is in double-digits an eyepopping 62nd straight time (12.1 – 10.6, 6+). Prior to shifting to the runner-up slot in December, “97.1 QMG” set the pace 11 straight months and is now trending: 11.8 – 11.0 – 12.1 – 10.6 (6+).
After posting a December 2025 – January 2026 topline of: 2.4 – 2.2 – 2.3 (6+), iHeartMedia’s WVBZ “Real Rock 105.7” rolls out a +1.2 to match November’s 3.5 (6+) and enters the top ten (#11 to #9). Curtis Media Group Regional Mexican WYMY “La Ley 101.1” tacks on a +1.1 to January’s half-share increase (1.7 – 2.2 – 3.3, #11 to #10, 6+).
Dropping from second to third, iHeartMedia Adult Contemporary WMAG is now a whopping overall -11.6 since “Holiday” 2025 (21.5 – 10.7 – 9.9, 6+). “Mix 99.5,” however, was on top in December and “Holiday” 2025, racking up a staggering net +16.0 via five consecutive spikes (5.5 – 6.7 – 7.2 – 8.3 – 18.4 – 21.5, 6+). Moreover, “Mix” boasted the highest 6+ topline by any PPM-market station in December 2025 (18.4) and “Holiday” 2025 (21.5).
Memphis
Following fluctuations of -1.2 (November); +.5 (December); -1.0 (“Holiday” 2025); and -1.8 (14.1 – 12.3, January 2026, 6+), iHeartMedia Urban AC KJMS “V-101” is up four-tenths to 12.7 (6+) and #1 the 28th time in a row.
Whittling away its combined -2.4 in “Holiday” 2025 and January 2026 (9.5 – 7.9 – 7.1, 6+) with a full-share February increase to 8.1 (6+), iHeartMedia Gospel WHAL “Hallelujah 95.7” rises from fifth to fourth.
February’s gigantic -2.3 to 6.0 (6+) drops Audacy-owned/Country-formatted WLFP from fourth to fifth. Conversely, “99.7 The Wolf” was a substantial combined +4.5 in “Holiday” 2025 and January 2026 (3.8 – 6.6 – 8.3, 6+).
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Audacy Adult Contemporary WRCH “Lite 100.5” answers January’s -.7.9 (19.4 – 11.5, 6+) with a modest increase of three-tenths to 11.8 (6+) and is on top the 21st straight time. Immediately prior to January, “Lite” netted nine full-shares, owing to three straight improvements (10.4 – 10.7 – 15.1 – 19.4, 6+).
A hefty +1.8 to 8.6 (6+) enables Red Wolf Broadcasting Classic Rock WDRC-FM “102.9 The Whale” to elevate from third to second with its best 6+stat (8.6) since October 2025’s 9.2.
Forfeiting all but two-tenths of January’s +1.2, iHeartMedia’s WWYZ “Country 92.5” slips from second to third (9.4 – 8.4, -1.0, 6+).
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