The latest Nielsen Audio PPM ratings reveal a dynamic landscape in radio broadcasting, with stations across various markets experiencing shifts in listener preferences. WBUR in Boston has surged to a new high, while WBZ has seen a decline. The ongoing legal battle between Cumulus Media and Nielsen has impacted the availability of ratings data for Cumulus stations.
In Washington DC, WAMU and WTOP have seen fluctuations, with WAMU down 12.5% and WTOP rebounding 9.8%. WASH and WWDC, both from iHeartMedia, have tied for fifth place. WIHT has seen a rise, while WLNO and WDCN-LD have also experienced growth.
Boston's WBUR has achieved a record-breaking 6.8 rating, surpassing its previous high. WMJX and WXKS-FM have seen declines, while WROR and WBMX have held steady. WXRV and WKLB have seen increases, but 92.5 The River has fallen from its record high.
Miami/Fort Lauderdale's AC and CHR stations have seen various movements. WLYF has taken the top spot, while WFEZ and WMXJ have seen increases. WHQT and WMIA-FM have dipped, and K-Love has achieved a new all-time high.
Seattle/Tacoma's KUOW-FM has risen, while KIRO has seen a decline. KISW and KZOK have seen increases, but KJEB and KQMV have fallen. KNHC, a newly rebranded station, has seen growth.
Phoenix's KSLX and KESZ have tied for the top spot, while KFYI has seen a decline. KJZZ-FM and KYOT have seen increases, but KNIX and KMLE have fallen. KBAQ and KMXP have seen rises, while KALV-FM and KZZP have dipped.
Detroit's WXYT-FM continues to lead, while WOMC and WYCD have seen declines. WNIC and WMXD have seen increases, but WJLB and WMGC-FM have fallen. WDKL has seen a drop, but WRIF has continued to rise.
Minneapolis/St. Paul's KFXN-FM, KQQL, and KEEY remain on top, but KNOW-FM has seen a decline. KTIS-FM has seen an increase, while KZJK and KMNB have fallen. KSJN and KLDV have seen declines.
Tampa/St. Petersburg's WDUV has maintained its lead, while WXGL and WCIE have seen increases. WMTX and WRBQ have fallen, but WTBV-FM and WFUS have seen rebounds. WUSF and WSUN-FM have seen rises, while WKVZ has increased.
Denver's KOSI has held its lead, while KYGO has seen an increase. KALC, KQMT, and KTCL have seen declines, but KBCO and KWBL have risen. KCFR-FM and KLDV have seen increases, while KXPK has achieved its best share since May 2015.
San Diego's KXSN has expanded its lead, while KPBS-FM has fallen. XHLTN-FM and KYXY have seen increases, but KMYI has held steady. KSON and KIOZ have seen declines, while KHTS-FM, KGB-FM, and KSSX have fallen. XETRA-FM and KBZT have seen increases.
Baltimore's WWIN-FM has extended its lead, while WLIF and WWMX have seen declines. WPOC has held steady, but WYPR has seen an increase. WRBS-FM has fallen, but WQSR has rebounded. WTMD and WJZ-FM have seen declines.
St. Louis's KSHE 95 has dipped, while KLOU has seen an increase. KMOX and KMOX-FM have seen rises, but KLJY and KEZK have fallen. KPNT and WARH have seen increases, but KSD-FM and WIL have declined. WFUN-FM and KSLZ have seen rises, while KXBS has increased.
