Shown here are my takeaways from all 48 PPM-measured markets, based on Nielsen Audio’s 6+ total week stats from the March 2026 ratings period. Round
Shown here are my takeaways from all 48 PPM-measured markets, based on Nielsen Audio’s 6+ total week stats from the March 2026 ratings period.
Round One
New York
Unseated from the top spot in January following a remarkable string of 41 straight #1 showings, iHeartMedia-owned Adult Contemporary WLTW “106.7 Lite FM” returns to the penthouse and repeats February’s 7.4 (second to first, 6+). After back-to-back stays at #1, Audacy all-News WINS-FM “1010 WINS at 92.3 FM” (7.8 – 7.2, -.6, 6+) shifts to the runner-up slot. In January and February, WINS-FM was a combined +1.6 (6.2 – 7.5 – 7.8, 6+).
Including March’s increase of eight-tenths, Audacy Hot AC WNEW “NEW 102.7” is an overall +1.2 via three straight upticks (3.4 – 3.7 – 3.8 – 4.6, tenth to seventh, 6+). This (4.6) is WNEW-FM’s best 6+-showing in over a year (4.7, 6+, January 2025).
Conversely, Spanish Broadcasting System Spanish Tropical WSKQ “La Mega 97.9” falters by eight-tenths and is a collective -1.4 in three consecutive decreases (5.6 – 5.4 – 5.0 – 4.2, fourth to ninth, 6+).
Los Angeles
A combined -7.1 in January and February (13.3 – 6.3 – 6.2, 6+), iHeartMedia Adult Contemporary KOST rebounds with an uptick of three-tenths in March to 6.5 (6+) and is #1 the fifth time in a row. 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+).
It’s an Adult Contemporary – Hot AC one/two finish, as KOST’s Hot AC cluster-mate, KBIG “104.3 My FM,” registers its sixth consecutive sweep without a loss for a net gain of one full-share (4.9 – 4.9 – 4.9 – 5.1 – 5.3 – 5.3 – 5.9, third to second, 6+).
Although off eight-tenths and slipping from second to third, Audacy Classic Hits KRTH “K-Earth 101” nonetheless has a relatively steady December 2025 through March 2026 topline of: 5.8 – 5.6 – 5.7 – 5.8 – 5.0 (6+).
After a one-month hiatus as non-subscribers, Univision Regional Mexican KSCA and co-owned Spanish Contemporary KLVE return at #9 and #14, respectively.
Chicago
Despite being up or flat the fourth time in a row for a collective +1.2 and reaching a six-share (4.8 – 5.1 – 5.9 – 5.9 – 6.0, 6+), Audacy-owned WBBM-AM & WCFS segues from first to second. “News Radio 780 & 105.9” had been on top the past two months, but is displaced by Triple A sibling WXRT “93 XRT,” which is a collective +1.6 owing to three straight improvements (4.5 – 5.4 – 5.6 – 6.1, second to first, 6+).
Leaping from #18 to #12, Audacy Sports Talk WSCR “104.3 The Score” picks up one-half share to 2.5 (6+). The flagship of the Bulls and Cubs thus halts three successive dips that accounted for a loss of nine-tenths (2.9 – 2.6 – 2.3 – 2.0, 6+).
Down seven-tenths and dropping from eighth to tenth, Chicago Public Media News/Talk WBEZ records a September 2025 through March 2026 topline of: 3.1 – 3.5 – 3.4 – 3.1 – 3.3 – 3.8 – 3.7 – 3.0 (6+).
After a one-month hiatus as a non-subscriber, Univision-owned Regional Mexican WOJO returns at #12.
San Francisco
Notwithstanding that KQED Inc.-owned public News/Talk KQED erodes by -1.3 (9.9 – 8.6, 6+), it is #1 the third time in succession; KQED had been a net +.8 via three straight gains (9.1 – 9.2 – 9.8 – 9.9, 6+). In March though, KQED has company at the top: Despite being down two-tenths (8.8 – 8.6, 6+), Audacy’s KCBS-AM & KFRC “All News 740 & 106.9” advances from second to a first-place tie.
Three straight modest decreases by Spanish Broadcasting System Regional Mexican KRZZ led to a collective dip of one-half share (2.5 – 2.3 – 2.2 – 2.0, 6+); however, “La Raza 93.3” answers by nearly doubling that magnitude with a +.9 to 2.9 (#14 to #10, 6+).
Owing to six straight sweeps without an increase – including March’s loss of one full-share – University of Southern California’s KDFC “Classical California” is a collective -2.4 (5.7 – 5.1 – 5.0 – 5.0 – 4.9 – 4.3 – 3.3, sixth to eighth, 6+).
After a one-month hiatus as non-subscribers, Univision Spanish Adult Hits KBRG and co-owned Regional Mexican KSOL return at #10 and #20, respectively.
Dallas
Similar to the situation in San Francisco (see above), there’s a deadlock at the top in this Texas market. Specifically, iHeartMedia Hot AC KDMX returns in total the seven-tenths it accrued this time last month (4.5 – 5.2 – 4.5, 6+); nonetheless, “Mix 102.9” is #1 the third time in a row. Down four-tenths in January (4.0 – 3.6, 6+), Educational Media Foundation Contemporary Christian KLTY “K-Love 94.9” responds with a combined +.9 in February and March (3.6 – 4.4 – 4.5, 6+), progressing from second to a first-place tie with “Mix.”
After a one-month hiatus as a non-subscriber, Univision Regional Mexican KLNO “Que Buena 94.1” picks up six-tenths to 4.2, its best 6+-stat since November 2025’s 4.4, and returns in fourth-place.
Including March’s loss of six-tenths, Audacy Regional Mexican KMVK “La Grande 107.5” is in an alternating down/up pattern that began last November: 3.4 – 2.9 – 3.3 – 3.2 – 3.3 – 2.7 (#9 to #14, 6+).
Houston
Down or flat the fourth time in a row for a net -7.4 (16.4 – 13.3 – 9.7 – 9.0 – 9.0, 6+), iHeartMedia Adult Contemporary KODA “Sunny 99.1” is nevertheless #1 the eighth consecutive time.
Locked on 5.0 (6+) in “Holiday” 2025 and January 2026, Urban One Classic Rock KGLK “The Eagle” dropped three-tenths in February to 4.7 (6+), but bounces back with a +.7 to 5.4 (sixth to fourth, 6+).
Factoring in March’s whopping -1.4, Hope Media Group Contemporary Christian “89.3 KSBJ God Listens” is in an alternating up/down sequence that started last December: 4.7 – 5.6 – 5.3 – 6.0 – 4.6 (fourth to sixth, 6+). An unlisted nonsubscriber in February, Univision Spanish Adult Hits KOVE “Amor 106.5” is -1.1 to 2.4 (6+) and reappears at #15.
Atlanta
After six successive sweeps at #1, Cox Media Group-owned WSB-AM fell to third this time last month. Owing to a massive March +1.9 (6.6 – 8.5, 6+), however, “Atlanta’s News & Talk” is back on top. It’s therefore a February-only stay at #1 for Urban One-owned Urban AC WAMJ (7.2 – 6.9, -.3, 6+), which trades places with WSB-AM in third-place. “Majic” had been a net +1.3 in three straight gains (5.9 – 6.0 – 6.2 – 7.2, 6+). In February, it reached a seven-share (6+) for the first time since September’s 7.1.
Improving by seven-tenths each are Audacy Urban Contemporary WVEE “V-103” (steady in fourth-place, 6+) and Cox Media Group Urban AC WALR “Kiss 104.1” (5.7 – 6.4, sixth to fifth). “V-103” is trending 6.1 – 6.2 – 6.0 – 6.7 (“Holiday” 2025 – March 2026, 6+). “Kiss” entered the February sweep a combined +.7 (6.0 – 6.4 – 6.7, 6+), but dropped a full-share to 5.7 (6+).
Including March’s loss of nine-tenths, Educational Media Foundation Contemporary Christian WAIA “Air 1” (#11 to #13) continues an alternating up/down sequence that began in September: 3.7 – 4.2 – 4.0 – 4.5 – 2.8 – 3.3 – 2.4 (6+).
Philadelphia
Last month’s #1 tie between two Beasley Broadcast Group cluster-mates is resolved, as Classic Rock WMGK “102.9 MGK” repeats in first-place and is an overall +1.6 via four straight sweeps without a loss (5.5 – 5.9 – 6.6 – 7.1 – 7.1, 6+). Meanwhile, co-owned “93.3 WMMR Rocks” sputters by -1.3 (7.1 – 5.8, 6+) and tumbles from a first-place tie with WMGK to fifth-place. WMMR had been a combined +1.2 (5.9 – 7.1 – 7.1, 6+) and spent a February-only stay with WMGK at #1.
Meanwhile in the Urban One cluster, Urban Rhythmic Oldies WPPZ “Classix 107.9” (2.7 – 3.5, #14 to #13, 6+) and Urban AC sibling WRNB “100.3 RNB” (2,4 – 3.2, #17 to #15, 6+) each notch spikes of eight-tenths. WPPZ had been trending: 2.9 – 2.4 – 2.5 – 2.7 (November 2025 – February 2026, 6+), while WRNB had been within 2.0 – 2.9 range (6+) the past 13 survey periods.
Back in January, Audacy’s exploded by three full-shares (3.6 – 6.6, 6+), but “KYW News Radio” is now a combined -1.2 in February and March (6.6 – 6.3 – 5.4, fifth to sixth, 6+).
Nassau-Suffolk (Long Island)
Up a whopping four full-shares through three straight upticks and reaching double-digits (6.6 – 7.0 – 9.2 – 10.6, 6+), Audacy-owned all-News WINS now forfeits nearly half that gain with a -1.7 to 8.9 (6+). Nonetheless, “1010 WINS at 92.3 FM” is #1 the third straight month.
Posting March escalations of +1.4 and +1.1, respectively, are iHeartMedia CHR WHTZ “Z-100” (5.5 – 6.9, fourth to second, 6+) and Audacy Sports Talk WFAN “The Fan” (4.5 – 5.6 (sixth to fourth, 6+). The December 2025 through February 2026 topline for “Z-100” was: 5.6 – 5.6 – 5.8 – 5.5 (6+); “The Fan” (flagship of the Brooklyn Nets and Yankees) matches the 5.6 (6+) it recorded in October 2025.
In four-share range in each of the last thirteen (13) survey periods, Audacy Classic Hits WCBS-FM “101.1 New York’s Greatest Hits” plunges by -1.1 to 3.4 (#7 to #11, 6+).
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario
A combined +2.6 in January and February (7.6 – 9.4 – 10.2, 6+), Entravision Spanish Adult Hits KLYY surrenders one full-share to 9.2 (6+), but is #1 the 16th time in succession. Prior to the January sweep, “Jose” had been an overall -4.4 (12.0 – 11.4 – 9.1 – 7.6).
Posting surges of +1.1 and +1.4, respectively, are Univision Spanish Contemporary KLVE “K-Love 107.5” (5.8, second, 6+) and Lazer Media-owned Spanish Adult Hits KAEH “La Mejor 100.9.” KLVE was an unlisted nonsubscriber in February. “La Mejor” surfaced in January with a 1.0 (6+) and has followed with a 1.3 and 2.7 (February and March, #11 to #8, 6+).
On the heels of an impressive +1.7 (3.2 – 4.9, 6+), Estrella Media Regional Mexican KRQB “Que Buena 96.1” relinquishes all but a half-share to 3.7 (third to fifth, 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+).
In addition to KLVE, after a one-month hiatus as non-subscribers, Univision Regional Mexican KSCA and co-owned Spanish Adult Hits KRCD return at #11 and #14, respectively.
San Jose
It with the utmost respect and nostalgia that I resurrect/modify a trusted Radio & Records “Street Talk” standby by stating Univision Spanish Adult Hits KBRG makes the “leap of the month” by going from unlisted February nonsubscriber status all the way to #1 (7.3, 6+). “Amor 100.3” actually reclaims that position as it was #1 in January. Trending 5.7 – 5.4 – 5.6 (January – February – March, 6+), Audacy-owned KCBS-AM has a February-only residency at the top and segues to the runner-up spot. “All News AM 740” logged a +1.6 in January (4.1 – 5.7, 6+).
In a somewhat similar situation (although less dramatic) as KBRG is its Regional Mexican cluster-mate, KSOL. “Que Buena” was unlisted in February, but on the strength of a +1.1 to 3.7 (6+), resurfaces in eighth-place.
Squandering one-half share each are: Bonneville Classic Rock KUFX “98.5 K-Fox” (4.7 – 4.2, fifth to sixth, 6+); Audacy Alternative KITS “Live 105” (2.6 – 2.1, #10 to #13, 6+); Audacy Sports Talk/Golden State Warriors flagship KGMZ-FM “95.7 The Game” (2.0 – 1.5, #13 to #15, 6+); and Audacy Rhythmic Hot AC KRBQ “102.1 Jams” with an identical profile as KGMZ-FM (2.0 – 1.5, #13 to #15, 6+).
In addition to KRBQ and KSOL, after a one-month hiatus as a non-subscriber, Univision Spanish CHR KVVF returns at #17.
Middlesex-Somerset-Union
An overall +1.6 via three successive additions (7.0 – 7.5 – 7.7 – 8.6, 6+), iHeartMedia Classic Rock WAXQ “Q-104.3” slips by six-tenths to 8.0 (6+), but remains at #1 the third straight month.
Tacking on a full-share to February’s modest gain of one-tenth (1.9 – 2.0 – 3.0, 6+), Spanish Broadcasting System Spanish Contemporary WPAT “Amor 93.1” inches up from #15 to #13.
In three successive increases, Audacy Urban Contemporary WXBK more than doubled (net +2.6) its 6+-topline (1.8 – 2.2 – 3.6 – 4.4, 6+). In March, however, “94.7 The Block” relinquishes exactly half that gain with a -1.3 to 3.1 (#6 to #11, 6+).
Round Two
Washington, DC
A massive net +3.9 in just the past two sweeps (11.3 – 13.5 – 15.2, 6+), Hubbard Broadcasting-owned WTOP relinquishes nine-tenths to 14.3 (6+). Nonetheless, the all-News facility is #1 the tenth straight time and in double-digits (6+) the 17th survey period in a row. February’s 15.2 represents WTOP’s highest-ever 6+-stat in the PPM-era.
Locked on 1.4 (6+) in January and February, Audacy Spanish Tropical WLZL “El Zol 107.9” rolls out a +.8 to 2.2 (6+) and climbs from #17 to #14.
Logging losses of one full-share and -1.2, respectively, are American University-owned News/Talk WAMU “88.5 American University Radio,” which is trending 11.0 – 11.8 – 10.8 (January – February – March, unchanged in the runner-up slot, 6+) and Howard University Urban AC “96.3 WHUR” (7.0 – 5.8, flat in third-place, 6+).
Boston
Frozen on 6.2 (6+) all three 2026 survey periods, Audacy Adult Contemporary WMJX “Magic 106.7” nonetheless repeats 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.
After trending a very consistent 3.0 – 3.1 – 3.6 – 3.0 – 3.5 – 3.3 – 3.6 (September 2025 – February 2026, 6+), WGBH Educational Foundation-owned WCRB “Classical 99.5” explodes with a +1.3 to 4.9 (6+) and rockets from #12 to #6.
As a result of forfeiting 75% of February’s increase of eight-tenths (4.5 – 5.3 – 4.7, -.6, 6+), Audacy Hot AC WBMX “Mix 104.1” tumbles from third to seventh.
Miami
A net +.6 in three straight up or flat trends (6.6 – 6.6 – 6.7 – 7.2, 6+), Cox Media Group Urban AC WHQT “Hot 105” regresses by a half-share to 6.7 (6+), but repeats at #1. In February, “Hot” reached a seven-share (7.2, 6+) for the first time since September 2025’s 7.4.
WHQT’s Rhythmic Hot AC cluster-mate WFLC “Hits 97.3” (unchanged at #8, 6+) and iHeartMedia Hot AC WMIA “Magic 93.9” (sixth to seventh, 6+) each gain six-tenths. This is the third straight spike by “Hits” for a collective +.9 (3.6 – 3.7 – 3.9 – 4.5, 6+). “Magic” is trending 4.8 – 4.2 – 4.3 – 4.9 (6+).
With an August 2025 – February 2026 topline of: 7.1 – 7.2 – 7.2 – 6.6 – 7.3 – 7.4 – 7.5 – 7.0 (6+), Cox Media Group Adult Contemporary WFEZ sputters by seven-tenths to 6.3 (6+), but repeats in the runner-up slot. “Easy 93.1” set the pace in December 2025; “Holiday” 2025; and January 2026.
Following a one-month hiatus as a non-subscriber, Univision Spanish Contemporary WAMR “Amor 107.5” reappears in fourth-place.
Seattle
A combined -1.3 in February and March (9.7 – 9.5 – 8.4, 6+), “94.9 KUOW” is nonetheless #1 the third straight month. The University of Washington-owned News/Talk outlet had 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+).
Not only is Friends of KEXP-owned KEXP a net +3.9 (including March’s +1.6) via four upticks in a row (2.4 – 3.2 – 4.3 – 4.7 – 6.3, 6+), the Alternative outlet zooms from fifth to second.
Bonneville’s KIRO-FM “News Radio 97.3” is down a combined full-share in February and March (4.8 – 4.4 – 3.8, 6+) and departs the top ten (#8 to #11).
Detroit
In an alternating up/down sequence that began in September 2025 and includes March 2026’s +.4, 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 – 9.0 (6+). The flagship of the Pistons, Red Wings, and Tigers is #1 the third month in succession.
Without a loss the fourth straight sweep for a collective +1.6 (4.7 – 4.7 – 5.4 – 5.5 – 6.3, 6+), Audacy’s WYCD “New Country 99.5 YCD” progresses from fifth to fourth.
Slipping from eighth to ninth, Beasley Broadcast Group’s Rock-formatted “101 WRIF” is down a combined seven-tenths in February and March (4.8 – 4.7 – 4.1, 6+).
Phoenix
On top the sixth straight sweep, iHeartMedia Adult Contemporary KESZ “99.9 KEZ” continues an alternating up/down pattern that commenced in December 2025 and includes March’s -1.3: 14.0 – 16.8 – 7.5 – 8.0 – 6.7 (6+). 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+).
In each of the last thirteen (13) ratings periods, Audacy Classic Hits KOOL registered a 6+-stat between 4.0 – 4.9. In March, however, “Big 94.5” erupts with a +1.4 to 5.9 (6+) and carries on in third-place.
While it repeats at #9, Maricopa County Community College District and Arizona State University’s Classical-formatted KBAQ “K-Bach” is an overall -1.9 via three downturns in succession (5.6 – 4.9 – 4.5 – 3.7, 6+).
Following a one-month hiatus as a non-subscriber, Univision Regional Mexican KHOT reappears in eighth-place.
Minneapolis
Notwithstanding that it’s frozen on 7.3 (6+), iHeartMedia Sports Talk KFXN “100.3 The Fan” advances from second to first, which is where it was in January. The flagship of the Minnesota Vikings; Minnesota Timberwolves; Minnesota Wild; and the WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx was an overall -3.5 (12.0 – 11.0 – 10.3 – 8.5, October – “Holiday” 2025, 6+). It is a February-only residence at #1 for Minnesota Public Radio-owned KNOW, which is a combined -1.4 in February and March (8.6 – 7.7 – 7.2, 6+); “91.1 MPR News” trades places with “The Fan” at #2.
This (+.8) is the third consecutive up or flat trend for Center For Communication & Development-owned Urban AC “89.9 KMOJ” for a collective +.9 (.6 – .7 – .7 – 1.5, #20 to #17, 6+).
Faltering by one-half share each are: Hubbard Broadcasting Hot AC KSTP-FM “KS-95” (7.1 – 6.6, unchanged in fourth-place, 6+); Audacy Adult Hits KZJK “1041 Jack FM” (5.4 – 4.9, seventh to eighth, 6+); and Minnesota Public Radio-owned KSJN “Your Classical NPR” (4.0, flat in tenth-place, 6+), which was a collective +1.8 in six straight sweeps without a loss (2.7 – 3.4 – 3.6 – 3.7 – 3.9 – 3.9 – 4.5, 6+).
San Diego
The November 2025 through February 2026 topline for Local Media San Diego-programmed Rhythmic Hot AC XHRM was a steady 6.2 – 6.2 – 6.4 – 6.8 – 6.7 (6+). In March, however, “Magic 92.5” surges by +1.2 to 7.9 (6+) and advances from third to first. “Magic” succeeds San Diego State University-owned News/Talk KPBS (8.1 – 7.6, -.5, 6+), which has a February-only stay at the top and segues to the runner-up slot. KPBS was a combined +2.2 in January and February (5.9 – 7.6 – 8.1, 6+).
Educational Media Foundation Contemporary Christian KARJ “Air 1” adds a half-share to February’s modest gain of two-tenths (.3 – 5. – 1.0, #20, 6+).
On the heels of February’s +1.5 to 4.9 (6+), iHeartMedia CHR KHTS forfeits roughly half that gain with a -.8 to 4.1 (fifth to seventh, 6+). “Channel 93.3” had trended 3.4 – 3.3 – 3.4 (December 2025 – January 2026, 6+).
After a one-month hiatus as non-subscribers, Univision Regional Mexican KLNV and Spanish Adult Hits KLQV reappear at #12 and #19, respectively.
Tampa
Tacking on a +1.2 to February’s addition of two-tenths (8.4 – 8.6 – 9.8, 6+), Cox Media Group Adult Contemporary WDUV “Lite Favorites 105.5” repeats at #1.
Off four-tenths in February (5.3 – 4.9, 6+), iHeartMedia-owned WXTB “98 Rock” answers with a March improvement twice that magnitude (4.9 – 5.7, +.8, 6+) and advances from eighth to fifth.
Also in the iHeartMedia cluster, Country WFUS “US-103.5” (4.6 – 4.2, ninth to tenth, 6+) and co-owned “News Radio WFLA” (2.9 – 2.5, #14 to #16, 6+) each dip by four-tenths.
Denver
In addition to recording its third straight improvement for a net +1.5 (5.6 – 5.7 – 7.0 – 7.1, 6+), Audacy Classic Rock KQMT “99.5 The Mountain” repeats at #1.
The October 2025 through January 2026 topline for KSE Radio Ventures Sports Talk/Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche flagship KKSE-FM was a steady 3.2 – 3.4 – 3.6 – 3.4 – 3.5 (6+). Things changed dramatically though the next two sweeps: “Altitude Sports 92.5” plummeted in February by -1.4 to 3.5 (6+) and fell of the top twenty, only to rebound in March with a +1.3 to 3.4 (#12, 6+).
Conversely, KKSE-FM’s Hot AC cluster-mate, KIMN “Mix 100,” which was trending 3.6 – 3.5 – 3.2 – 3.5 – 3.3 – 3.1 – 3.5 (September 2025 through February 2026, 6+), sheds one full-share to 2.5 (6+) and spirals from #10 to #18.
Baltimore
Factoring in March’s dip of one-half share, Urban One-owned Urban AC WWIN-FM “Magic 95.9” – #1 the third month in a row – continues an alternating up/down pattern that started in last December: 9.1 – 9.2 – 8.7 – 8.9 – 8.4 (6+).
Back in January, Audacy Adult Contemporary WLIF eroded by a massive -7.5 (11.6 – 4.1, 6+) and slumped from first to seventh. A combined +1.9 in February and March (4.1 – 4.7 – 6.0, 6+), “Today’s 101.9” jumps from fourth to the runner-up slot.
Returning in total the combined six-tenths it picked up in January and February (4.6 – 5.0 – 5.2 – 4.6, 6+), Hearst Communications-owned WIYY “98 Rock” slips from fourth to sixth.
St. Louis
Frozen on 7.5 (6+) in December and “Holiday” 2025, Hubbard Broadcasting’s KSHE is now locked on 8.4 (6+) in February and March. “Real Rock Radio” is #1 the third month in a row.
Posting gains of eight-tenths each are iHeartMedia Classic Hits “103.3 KLOU” (third to second, 6+) and Audacy News/Talk and Cardinals flagship KMOX-FM “104.1 The Voice of St. Louis” (#13 to #10, 6+). This represents KLOU’s third straight increase for a collective +1.7 (6.6 – 7.3 – 7.5 – 8.3, 6+). Trending 2.3 – 4.4 – 3.9 – 4.7 (“Holiday” 2025 – March 2026, 6+), KMOX-FM matches the 4.7 (6+) it recorded in June 2025.
Speaking of upticks of eight-tenths, Gateway Creative Broadcasting-owned Contemporary Christian KLJY did that in February (7.3 – 8.1, 6+). In March though, “99.1 Joy FM” sputters with a decrease twice that magnitude (8.1 – 6.5, -1.6, second to fourth, 6+).
Round Three
Portland
Immediately after logging a +1.4 (8.4 – 9.8, 6+), iHeartMedia-owned Classic Hits KLTH “106.7 The Eagle” forfeits one full-share to 8.8 (6+), but repeats at #1. “The Eagle” entered the February survey period a combined -1.6 in “Holiday” 2025 and January 2026 (10.0 – 8.6 – 8.4, 6+).
Audacy Adult Hits KYCH “97.1 Charlie FM” boasts the loftiest (6+) February 2026 – March 2026 increase thus far, a whopping two full-shares (3.2 – 5.2, 6+), rocketing from #11 to #6. The November 2025 through February 2026 topline for “Charlie” was a steady 3.8 – 3.7 – 3.5 – 3.2 – 3.2 (6+). Meanwhile, frozen on 7.5 (6+) in January and February, Oregon Public Broadcasting News/Talk KOPB “OPB Radio” improves by one full-share to 8.5 (third to second, 6+).
As a result of three straight hefty losses, iHeartMedia Adult Contemporary KKCW “K-103” is a net -8.3 (15.0 – 9.5 – 7.8 – 6.7, 6+) and slips from second to fourth. “K-103” held the top spot three straight sweeps, before shifting to second-place in February.
Charlotte
Adding three-tenths to February’s gain of four-tenths (7.4 – 7.8 – 8.1, 6+), Beasley Broadcast Group Adult Contemporary WKQC repeats at #1; “K-104.7” also finished first in December and “Holiday” 2025. 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).
Up a modest one-tenth in February (6.2 – 6.3, 6+), iHeartMedia Adult Hits WLKO “102.9 The Lake” erupts with a +1.6 to 7.9 (6+) and carries on in the runner-up slot. More than doubling (net +4.3) its 6+-topline in five straight surges (3.1 – 3.9 – 4.5 – 5.0 – 6.3 – 7.4, 6+), Beasley Broadcast Group Urban Contemporary WPEG “Power 98” reaches seven-share range (7.4, 6+), but actually downshifts from second to third. Bouncing back from February’s loss of seven-tenths with a March uptick of one full-share (4.2 – 3.5 – 4.5, 6+), Urban One’s WBT-FM zooms from #14 to #8. Four improvements in a row by “News Talk 107.9” generated a +1.6 (2.6 – 3.3 – 3.5 – 3.6 – 4.2, 6+).
Just as Audacy/Charlotte Adult Hits KYCH “97.1 Charlie FM” claims the largest (6+) February 2026 – March 2026 increase thus far (see above), Urban One-owned WOSF “105.3 RnB” suffers the most substantial decrease to this point (6.1 – 3.9, -2.2, 6+) and spirals from #4 to #12. When it reached 7.7 (6+), WOSF had a January-only stay at #1. In the Beasley Broadcast Group cluster, WSOC “Country 103.7” (5.7 – 4.7, flat at #6, 6+) and Urban AC sibling WBAV “V-101.9” (5.2 – 4.1, #8 to #11, 6+) are -1.0 and -1.1, respectively.
San Antonio
Trending 7.1 – 7.3 – 7.7 (6+), Cox Media Group Classic Rock KTKX “106.7 The Eagle” records its third straight month at #1. In “Holiday” 2025, “The Eagle” notched an 8.3 (6+).
Powered by March’s +1.1, iHeartMedia Spanish Contemporary KZEP “Latino Hits 104.5” has more than doubled (net +1.8) its 6+-stat the past two sweeps (1.6 – 2.3 – 3.4, #15 to #12, 6+).
Conversely, co-owned/Country-formatted KAJA is a combined -2.3 in February and March (6.7 – 5.7 – 4.4, 6+) and falls from fifth to sixth. “KJ-97” was +1.1 in January (5.6 – 6.7, 6+).
After a one-month hiatus as non-subscribers, Univision Regional Mexican KROM; Rhythmic Hot AC KVBH; and Spanish Contemporary KMYO reappear at #10, #11, and #13, respectively.
Sacramento
The January – February – March topline for Audacy Classic Rock KSEG is: 8.0 – 8.1 – 8.4 (6+). In addition to hitting its best 6+-stat (8.4) since August 2025’s 8.7, “96.9 The Eagle” elevates from third to first.
Furthermore, “The Eagle” resolves February’s tie between iHeartMedia-owned KFBK “News 93.1” (8.3 – 6.6, -1.7, first to second, 6+) and Bonneville International Adult Contemporary KYMX “Mix 96” (8.3 – 6.5, -1.8, first to third, 6+). After January’s +1.6, “News 93.1” is a combined -3.7 in February and March (10.3 – 8.3 – 6.6, 6+). “Mix 96” posted a +1.1 in February (7.2 – 8.3, 6+). Before regressing by -3.4 in January, KYMX 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.
Down six-tenths in February (4.0 – 3.4, 6+), Audacy Alternative KKDO “Alt 94.7” answers in March with a +.8 to 4.2 (6+) and enters the top ten (#13 to #8).
Pittsburgh
Albeit off by one full-share to 10.4 (6+), iHeartMedia Classic Hits WWSW “94.5 3WS” repeats at #1 and is in double-digits (6+) the ninth consecutive time (11th in the last 12 sweeps). After four straight months at #1, WWSW shifted to third in January.
Registering gains of one-half share each are iHeartMedia Alternative WXDX “105.9 The X,” a collective +1.1 in three straight up or flat trends (3.2 – 3.8 – 3.8 – 4.3, ninth to eighth, 6+) and Steel City Media Hot AC WLTJ “Q-92.9,” which has a December 2025 through March 2026 topline of 3.3 – 3.0 – 3.4 – 3.3 – 3.8 (#11 to #10, 6+).
A combined -1.3 in February and March (10.8 – 10.4 – 9.5, 6+), Steel City Media Adult Hits WRRK “96.9 Bob FM” continues in the runner-up slot. Pittsburgh’s “Bob” was -1.1 in “Holiday” 2025 (9.7 – 8.6, 6+) and +2.2 in January 2026 (8.6 – 10.8, 6+).
Salt Lake City
Not only does Bonneville International’s KRSP hang out a +1.1 (7.5 – 8.6, 6+), “103.5 The Arrow” is #1 the third month in succession.
Entering the February sweep, “The Arrow” was a combined +2.4 in “Holiday” 2025 and January 2026 (5.4 – 5.5 – 7.8, 6+).
This (+.8) is the third successive uptick for Capital Broadcasting Hot AC KBZN “Now 97.9” for an overall +2.1 (5.5 – 6.2 – 6.8 – 7.6, third to second, 6+).
Conversely, Educational Media Foundation Contemporary Christian KKLV “K-Love 107.5” (-.9 in March) is a net -1.7 in three straight setbacks (4.1 – 4.0 – 3.3 – 2.4, 6+) and departs the top ten (#10 to #14).
Las Vegas
After trending 5.3 – 5.2 – 5.8 – 5.6 (December 2025 – February 2026, 6+), “96.3 KKLZ” adds six-tenths to 6.2 (6+). The Beasley Broadcast Group Classic Hits outlet repeats at #1 and matches its July 2025 6.2 (6+).
In three consecutive improvements, Latino Media Network-owned Spanish Contemporary KRGT has more than doubled (net +2.0) its 6+-share (1.4 – 2.0 – 2.4 – 3.4, 6+) as “Latino Beats 99.3” propels from #14 to #8.
Relinquishing the combined seven-tenths it garnered in January and February (1.8 – 2.2 – 2.5 – 1.8, 6+), Nevada Public Radio-owned KNPR “News 88.9” fades from #13 to #18.
Orlando
Leading the way the fifth sweep in a row, iHeartMedia Adult Contemporary WMGF “Magic 107.7” has a January – February – March topline of 10.8 – 11.0 – 11.0 (6+). Prior to January, “Magic” more than tripled its 6+-stat (net +14.1) in four straight upticks (6.8 – 6.9 – 8.1 – 14.5 – 21.0, 6+).
When factoring in March’s +1.4, Cox Media Group Urban AC WCFB “Star 94.5” continues the alternating up/down pattern that began in November 2025 (6.6 – 6.7 – 4.4 – 6.5 – 5.8 – 7.2, unchanged in fourth-place, 6+). Down a combined eight-tenths in January and February (4.7 – 4.1 – 3.9, 6+), iHeartMedia Spanish Tropical WRUM “Rumba 100.3” eradicates the deficit with a full-share gain to 4.9 (tenth to sixth, 6+).
Without a loss the past three survey periods for an overall +1.6 (3.9 – 4.0 – 5.5 – 5.5, 6+), iHeartMedia News/Talk WTKS “Real Radio 104.1” forfeits 75% of the increase (4.3, -1.2, sixth to ninth, 6+).
Cincinnati
Over and above notching its third straight sweep without a loss for a collective +1.4 (8.2 – 9.0 – 9.0 – 9.6, 6+), iHeartMedia News/Talk and Reds flagship “700 WLW” repeats at #1.
Answering February’s -1.4 (9.7 – 8.3, 6+) with a March increase of +1.2 to 9.5 (6+), Hubbard Broadcasting’s Country-formatted WUBE carries on in the runner-up slot. WUBE – which had a January-only residence at #1 – was a combined +4.4 in “Holiday” 2025 and January 2026 (5.3 – 6.2 – 9.7, 6+).
Following five gains in succession for an overall +1.5 (1.9 – 2.0 – 2.2 – 2.3 – 2.5 – 3.4, 6+), WUBE’s similarly-formatted cluster-mate – WYGY “97.3 The Wolf” – regresses by eight-tenths to 2.6 (ninth to tenth, 6+).
Cleveland
Albeit an overall -10.5 since “Holiday” 2025 (19.8 – 9.9 – 9.3 – 9.3, 6+), iHeartMedia Classic Hits WMJI “Majic 105.7” is #1 the ninth time in succession. Leading up to the “Holiday” 2025 sweep, “Majic” was +10.2 in three straight bumps (9.6 – 9.9 – 14.9 – 19.8, 6+).
Owing to three consecutive spikes (including March’s +1.5), Audacy Hot AC WQAL “Q-104” nearly doubles (net +3.1) its 6+-stat (3.5 – 4.9 – 5.1 – 6.6, 6+) and soars from tenth to fifth.
Meanwhile, WQAL’s Sports Talk cluster-mate – WKRK “92.3 The Fan” – is a combined -1.9 in February and March (7.3 – 6.7 – 5.4, sixth to tenth, 6+). In January, “The Fan” was +1.9 (5.4 – 7.3, 6+).
Kansas City
An overall +1.9 via five straight sweeps without a loss (4.8 – 5.0 – 5.0 – 5.9 – 6.0 – 6.7, 6+), Steel City Media CHR KMXV “Mix 93.3” repeats at #1 with its strongest 6+-stat (6+) since January 2025’s 7.0.
Having posted a “Holiday” 2025 through February 2026 topline of 2.5 – 2.8 – 2.4 (6+), Audacy Sports Talk/Royals flagship KFNZ “96.5 The Fan” dials up an increase of eight-tenths to 3.2 (6+) and continues in tenth-place.
Including March’s loss of eight-tenths, University of Missouri at Kansas City News/Talk “KCUR 89.3” continues an alternating down/up pattern that surfaced last December: 3.0 – 2.7 – 3.7 – 3.5 – 2.7 (flat at #14, 6+).
Columbus
Even though it follows February’s half-share loss with a modest -.2 (8.2 – 7.7 – 7.5, 6+), iHeartMedia Country-formatted “92.3 WCOL” is #1 the third month in a row. January’s 8.2 was its best 6+-stat since July 2025’s 8.6.
As a result of four slumps in a row, Tegna Sports Talk WBNS-FM “97.1 The Fan” recorded a net loss of more than five full-shares (11.0 – 10.1 – 7.7 – 7.0 – 5.8, 6+). In March, however, the Blue Jackets flagship answers with a half-share increase to 6.3 (6+) and progresses from sixth to second.
A whopping overall -7.5 since “Holiday” 2025 (13.2 – 8.0 – 7.0 – 5.7, 6+), iHeartMedia Adult Hits WODC “93.3 The Bus” fades from second to sixth. “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
Four consecutive November 2025 – February 2026 surges by Waterloo Media Group Adult Hits KBPA resulted in an overall gain of three full-shares (7.8 – 8.1, 8.7 – 9.8 – 10.8, 6+). In March, however, “103.5 Bob FM ” forfeits an astounding -2.2 to 8.6 (6+); after a February-only residence at #1, it takes over in second-place. Meanwhile, albeit a combined -.8 in February and March (10.8 – 10.1 – 10.0, 6+), University of Texas at Austin-owned News/Talk “KUT 90.5” (#1 in January) again trades places with “Bob.” Prior to being dislodged in “Holiday” 2025, KUT spent five straight sweeps at the top.
Catapulting from eighth to third, University of Texas at Austin Triple A “KUTX 98.9” more than quadruples February’s increase of four-tenths with a gigantic +1.7 (3.8 – 4.2 – 5.9, 6+).
At the same time Genuine Austin Radio Regional Mexican KTXX “La Raza” balloons by +1.1 (2.3 – 3.4, #15 to #8, 6+), Univision owned/similarly-formatted KLQB “Que Buena 104.3” wavers by that same magnitude (4.5 – 3.4, 6+) and is tied with “La Raza” in eighth-place. “La Raza” was locked on 2.3 (6+) in January and February. “Que Buena” and co-owned Spanish Adult Hits KLJA were unlisted last month; KLJA reappears at #18.
Raleigh
Including March’s addition of six-tenths, North Carolina at Chapel Hill-owned WUNC continues an alternating up/down pattern that began last November (10.2 – 10.3 – 9.6 – 11.4 – 10.5 – 11.1, 6+). “North Carolina Public Radio” is #1 the 12th consecutive time and in double-digits (6+) the fifth time in the last six sweeps.
Notching increases of seven-tenths each are: Curtis Media Group Adult Hits WBBB “96.1 BBB” (7.9 – 8.6, steady in second-place); Capitol Broadcasting Adult Contemporary WRAL “Mix 101.5” (6.6 – 7.3, fourth to third, 6+); and iHeartMedia’s “Everything Rock and Alternative 100.7 WRDU” (2.2 – 2.9, #15 to #14, 6+). In February, WBBB fully removed a combined -3.0 in “Holiday” 2025 and January 2026 with a colossal +3.2 to 7.9 (6+). This time last month, “Mix” eroded by -3.1 (9.7 – 6.6, -3.1, 6+), dipping below a seven-share (6.6, 6+) for the first time since October 2025’s 6.8. Meanwhile, WRDU is trending 2.8 – 2.6 – 2.1 – 2.2 – 2.9 (December 2025 – March 2026).
After being a net +1.3 in “Holiday” 2025 and January 2026 (4.0 – 5.1 – 5.3, 6+), Curtis Media Group Regional Mexican WYMY “La Ley 101.1” is now a combined -2.2 in February and March (5.3 – 4.0 – 3.1, #10 to #11, 6+).
Indianapolis
Here’s something we don’t see very often in the PPM-era: A THREE-WAY tie at #1. Principals involved in the stalemate at the top are: iHeartMedia Classic Rock WFBQ “Q-95” (7.8 – 7.4, -.4, third straight month at #1); Urban One-owned WIBC “93.1 Indy’s News Center” (7.5 – 7.4, -.1, second to a first-place tie, 6+); and WIBC’s Adult Contemporary sibling WYXB “B-105.7” (6.8 – 7.4, +.6, third to a first-place tie). In three straight gains, “Q-95” had been a combined +2.7 (5.1 – 6.7 – 7.7 – 7.8, 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+). Answering January’s massive -7.9 (13.7 – 5.7, 6+), WYXB nets a +1.6 in February and March (5.8 – 6.8 – 7.4, 6+). “B-105.7” spent four straight sweeps at #1 (October 2025 through “Holiday” 2025). There was a more conventional two-way tie for the lead in January when WFBQ and WIBC were deadlocked.
Advancing by a +1.2, Sarkes Tarzian-owned Triple A WTTS “92.3 Experience The Music” is trending: 2.8 – 3.0 – 2.8 – 4.0 (“Holiday” 2025 – March 2026, tenth to eighth, 6+).
Four straight upticks by Urban One Urban Contemporary WHHH generated a combined +1.9 (3.0 – 3.3 – 3.6 – 4.3 – 4.9, 6+); in March, however, “Hot 100.9” falters by eight-tenths to 4.1 (sixth to seventh, 6+).
Milwaukee
Not only is iHeartMedia-owned WISN #1 the third month in a row, “News/Talk 1130” has posted a 10.1 (6+) all three times. Prior to shifting to the runner-up slot in “Holiday” 2025, WISN was on top a stunning 29 times in succession. “News Talk 1130” 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+).
Up seven-tenths and in seventh-place, Saga Communications Urban AC WJMR “Jammin’ 98.3” records a topline between 4.1 – 4.9 for the tenth (10th) straight time (4.8 – 4.7 – 4.9 – 4.5 – 4.9 – 4.4 – 4.3 – 4.2 – 4.1 – 4.8, 6+).
Conversely, iHeartMedia Urban Contemporary WKKV “V-100.7” falters by seven-tenths to 4.8 (6+) and ties “Jammin” in seventh-place; WKKV had been an overall +.6 in three straight sweeps without a loss (4.9 – 5.0 – 5.5 – 5.5, 6+).
Nashville
Setting the pace the seventh sweep in succession, Midwest Communications Adult Contemporary WJXA “Mix 92.9” registers a whopping +1.7 and is in double digits the fifth straight time (12.4 – 16.8 – 11.4 – 11.3 – 13.0, 6+). “Mix” spent ten consecutive months at #1 before slipping to second in September; it nearly doubled (net +8.3) its 6+-topline in four consecutive sweeps (8.5 – 9.1 – 9.3 – 12.4 – 16.8, 6+).
Factoring in March’s gain of eight-tenths, Educational Media Foundation Contemporary Christian WLVU “K-Love 97.1” is an overall +2.8 in three successive spikes (3.8 – 5.4 – 5.8 – 6.6, sixth to third, 6+).
Off six-tenths, iHeartMedia Urban Contemporary WUBT “101.1 The Beat” has a “Holiday” 2025 – March 2026 topline of: 4.0 – 4.7 – 4.6 – 4.0 (seventh to eighth, 6+).
Providence
A net +2.8 since “Holiday” 2025 (6.6 – 7.5 – 9.1 – 9.4, 6+), Hall Communications-owned WCTK “Cat Country 98.1” repeats at #1. February’s 9.1 (6+) marked the first time “Cat Country” reached a nine-share since November 2025’s 9.2.
There are no wildly outrageous (6+) February 2026 – March 2026 fluctuations: Educational Media Foundation Contemporary Christian WLVO “K-Love 95.5” gains one-half share to 3.6 (6+) and is steady in sixth-place. “K-Love” was up three-tenths in February (2.8 – 3.1, 6+).
Meanwhile, iHeartMedia Hot AC WSNE “Now 93.3” has a modest dip of three-tenths (5.4 – 5.1, 6+), continuing in fourth-place. “Now” is a combined -1.2 in February and March (6.3 – 5.4 – 5.1, 6+).
Norfolk
Notwithstanding that it is a combined -1.4 in February and March (13.3 – 12.8 – 11.9, 6+), Audacy Urban AC WVKL “95-7 R&B” is #1 the 15thsuccessive sweep and in double-digits (6+) the fifth straight time. Its December 2025 gain of four-tenths halted three consecutive decreases that accounted for a net loss of one full-share (10.9 – 10.6 – 10.1 – 9.9, 6+).
A +1.4 to 5.6 (eighth to fourth, 6+) by Saga Communications Classic Rock WAFX “106.9 The Fox” more than offsets its combined -.9 in January and February (5.1 – 4.4 – 4.2, 6+).
In 2.0 – 2.9 range (6+) in each of the last eleven (11) survey periods, Sinclair Telecable Alternative WROX “96-X” regresses by seven-tenths to 1.5 (#14 to #17, 6+).
Jacksonville
Turnaround proves to be fair play: With a hefty +1.6 (10.0 – 11.6, 6+) – Renda Media Adult Contemporary “96.1 WEJZ” progresses from second to first, replacing Cox Media Group Classic Hits WJGL “96.9 The Eagle” (11.0 – 9.2, -1.8, 6+). This time last month, “The Eagle” ousted WEJZ from the penthouse. After threepeating at #1, WEJZ” segued to the runner-up slot. “The Eagle” improved by one full-share in February (10.0 – 11.0, 6+) and had been in double-digits five of the last six sweeps (10.4 – 11.0 – 9.8 – 10.1 – 10.0 – 11.0, 6+).
Without an increase the past four survey periods for an overall -1.5 (5.1 – 5.1 – 4.5 – 3.7 – 3.6, 6+), Renda Media-owned WGNE “99.9 Gator Country” erases all but two-tenths of that deficit with a +1.3 to 4.9 (tenth to ninth, 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 exactly all that windfall in February and March (7.4 – 6.4 – 5.1, -2.3, fourth to eighth, 6+)
West Palm Beach
Although off four-tenths, Hubbard Broadcasting-owned Classic Hits WEAT “Sunny 107.9” is both #1 the seventh time in a row and in double-digits the seventh straight time (11.6 – 13.3 – 14.5 – 19.2 – 12.9 – 15.9 – 15.5, 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+).
Within 2.0 – 2.8 range the past six sweeps (2.8 – 2.1 – 2.0 – 2.6 – 2.4 – 2.3, 6+), WAY Media Contemporary Christian WAYF “Way FM” breaks out a +1.1 to 3.4 (ninth to seventh, 6+), nearly equaling 2025’s 3.5 (6+).
Albeit that it continues in third-place, Hubbard Broadcasting Urban AC WMBX is a combined -2.7 in February and March (9.3 – 8.1 – 6.6, 6+). Entering the February sweep, “X-102.3” nearly doubled (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+).
Greensboro
Stellar accolades continue for Audacy Urban AC WQMG, which gains an amazing two full-shares in March (10-.6 – 12.6, 6+); is #1 the third time in a row; and is in double-digits a staggering 63rd straight time. Prior to shifting to the runner-up slot in December, “97.1 QMG” set the pace eleven straight months.
Three-tenths behind WQMQ is its Adult Hits cluster-mate WSMW “98.7 Simon,” which improves by +1.9 and is a net +4.3 via three successive surges (8.0 – 9.5 – 10.4 – 12.3, steady in second-place, 6+). The last time “Simon” registered a twelve-share (6+) was in August 2025 (12.5). Meanwhile, Educational Media Foundation Contemporary Christian WWLV “K-Love 94.1” doubles February gain of seven-tenths with a +1.4 (8.1 – 8.8 – 10.2, fourth to third, 6+).
While iHeartMedia Adult Contemporary WMAG, boasted the highest 6+ topline by any PPM-market station in December 2025 (18.4) and “Holiday” 2025 (21.5), “Mix 99.5” has cratered an overall -12.6 since “Holiday” 2025 (21.5 – 10.7 – 9.9 – 8.9, third to fourth, 6+). “Mix” was on top in December and “Holiday” 2025, racking up a net +16.0 via five consecutive spikes (5.5 – 6.7 – 7.2 – 8.3 – 18.4 – 21.5, 6+).
Memphis
A combined +1.2 in February and March (12.3 – 12.7 – 13.5, 6+), iHeartMedia Urban AC KJMS “V-101” is #1 the 29th time in succession.
Co-owned Gospel WHAL tacks on seven-tenths to February’s full-share gain (7.1 – 8.1 – 8.8, 6+) and progresses from fourth to second; “Hallelujah 95.7” was a combined -2.4 in “Holiday” 2025 and January 2026 (9.5 – 7.9 – 7.1, 6+).
Faltering by -1.5 and -1.1, respectively, are iHeartMedia Urban Contemporary WHRK “K-97” (9.4 – 7.9, second to fourth, 6+) and Educational Media Foundation Contemporary Christian WKVF “K-Love” (5.2 – 4.1, flat in sixth-place, 6+).
Hartford
After January and February toplines of 11.5 and 11.8 (6+), Audacy Adult Contemporary WRCH regresses by -1.1 to 10.7 (6+), but “Lite 100.5” is #1 the 22nd straight sweep. Immediately prior to January, “Lite” netted nine full-shares, owing to three straight improvements (10.4 – 10.7 – 15.1 – 19.4, 6+).
Including March’s +1.3, iHeartMedia’s WWYZ “Country 92.5” continues an alternating up/down sequence that commenced last November:
(8.4 – 8.5 – 8.2 – 9.4 – 8.4 – 9.7, third to second, 6+). Meanwhile, iHeartMedia Classic Hits WHCN had a “Holiday” 2025 – January 2026 – February 2026 topline of: 5.2 – 5.8 – 5.5 (6+). In March, “The River 105.9” escalates by one full-share to 6.5 (eighth to seven, 6+).
On the heels of a combined +1.1 since “Holiday” 2025 (6.2 – 6.6 – 7.3, 6+), Audacy Rhythmic CHR WZMX “Hot 93.7” surrenders six-tenths to 6.7 (fourth to sixth, 6+).
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