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September 2021 (8/19 - 9/15) Nielsen Audio PPM Ratings Day 2: Sports Hub
Shatters Station Records
Posted: 05 Oct 2021 02:00 PM PDT
https://radioinsight.com/headlines/213705/september-2021-8-19-9-15-nielsen-audio-ppm-ratings-day-2-sports-hub-shatters-station-records/
Nielsen Audio has released Day 2 of its monthly four day sweep of ratings
in PPM markets.
Todays releases include Washington DC, Boston, Miami, Seattle, Detroit,
Phoenix, Minneapolis, San Diego, Tampa/St. Petersburg, Denver, Baltimore,
and St. Louis.
All the numbers can be found at RadioInsight.com/Ratings.
Radio One Adult RB Majic 102.3/92.7 WMMJ/WDCJ claims the top spot in
Washington DC as it moves 8.9 to 8.8. Hubbard News 103.5 WTOP falls 9.2 to
8.5. Public News/Talk 88.5 WAMU rises 6.6 to 7.4. Howard University Adult
RB 96.3 WHUR falls to fourth 8.0 to 6.7. iHeartMedia AC 97.1 WASH rises 5.5
to 6.1.
Audacy Classic Hits 94.7 The Drive WIAD rises 3.9 to 4.7 for what Ratings
Expert Chris Huff notes is its highest share since Summer 1984 as AC WLTT.
Audacys 95.5 WPGC (2.7 2.9 3.6) and Radio Ones 93.9 WKYS (2.4 to 3.0)
continue the trend of rising Hip Hop stations this month. Classical 90.9
WETA-FM trends up 3.9 4.7 -5.0.
Beasleys 98.5 The Sports Hub WBZ-FM Boston surges up 5.8 to 7.4. Ratings
expert Chris Huff notes that not only is this WBZ-FMs first time atop the
Boston market, but it is also the largest share ever for the 98.5
frequency. Beasley Classic Hits 105.7 WROR falls to second 7.5 to 7.2.
iHeartMedia News/Talk 1030 WBZ places third up 6.2 to 6.6. iHeartMedia CHR
Kiss 108 WXKS-FM falls 6.8 to 5.8 to place in a fourth place tie with
Beasley Country 102.5 WKLB (6.0 to 5.8).
Audacy Sports 93.7 WEEI-FM also trends up 2.9 3.4 3.9. iHeartMedia Hip
Hop Jamn 94.5 WJMN jumps up 2.4 to 3.1.
Cox Adult RB Hot 105 WHQT reclaims the Miami market lead jumping up 7.7 to
8.7, while sister Soft AC Easy 93.1 WFEZ falls 8.6 to 7.6. Audacy AC 101.5
Lite-FM WLYF holds in third down 6.8 to 6.4. SBS Spanish Oldies Z92.3 WCMQ
is up 5.2 to 5.8. Univision Spanish AC Amor 107.5 WAMR is fifth up 5.1 to
5.4.
In its final monthly as a CHR, Cox CHR Hits 97.3 WFLC trends up 1.9 2.6
3.1. iHeartMedias competing CHR Y100 WHYI dips 3.8 to 3.7, while Audacys
Power 96 WPOW-FM is up 2.0 to 2.3. Cox Hip Hop 99 Jamz WEDR rises 2.7 to
3.4.
The top three in Seattle are all trending downwards. Bonneville News/Talk
97.3 KIRO-FM slips 7.8 7.3 7.1. iHeartMedia Classic Rock 102.5 KZOK
trends down 6.8 5.8 5.4, while Sinclair News 1000 KOMO/97.7 KOMO-FM slips
6.3 5.8 5.4. Public News/Talk 94.9 KUOW-FM is up 4.2 4.7 5.4.
iHeartMedia Classic Hits 95.7 The Jet KJR-FM dips 5.2 to 5.1.
Audacy Rock 99.9 KISW falls 6.4 to 5.0, while co-owned Soft AC 94.1 The
Sound KSWD surges up 3.5 3.9 4.6. Hubbard CHR Movin 92.5 KQMV is down 3.9
to 3.6, while iHeartMedias Hits 106.1 KBKS falls 4.0 to 3.0. Sinclair Hot
AC Star 101.5 KPLZ inches up 2.0 2.4 2.6.
iHeartMedia AC 99.9 KEZ KESZ expands its Phoenix lead up 6.7 to 7.3, while
co-owned Variety Hits 95.5 The Mountain KYOT trends up 4.4 5.0 6.1.
Hubbard Rock 98 Rock KUPD jumps up 4.5 to 5.5. iHeartMedia Country 102.5
KNIX rises 4.5 to 4.9, while Conservative Talk 550 KFYI dips 5.0 to 4.5.
Audacy Classic Hits 94.5 KOOL-FM trends down 5.4 4.9 4.5. Hubbard
News/Talk 92.3 KTAR-FM trends up 2.9 3.4 3.7.
Audacy Classic Hits takes sole possession of the Detroit market lead with a
7.2 to 7.4 gain, while Beasley Classic Rock 94.7 WCSX holds at a 7.2.
iHeartMedia Adult RB Mix 92.3 WMXD rises 6.2 to 6.7. Audacys duo of News
950 WWJ (5.7 to 5.5) and Sports 97.1 The Ticket WXYT-FM (5.4 to 5.5) tie
for fourth.
On the downswing are Beasley Rock 101.1 WRIF (5.8 4.9 4.5) and
iHeartMedia AC 100.3 WNIC (5.2 4.7 4.4).
iHeartMedia Classic Hits Kool 108 KQQL moves up 7.9 to 8.7 to take sole
possession of the Minneapolis/St. Paul market lead. Hubbard Hot AC KS95
KSTP-FM dips 7.9 to 7.6. Public News/Talk 91.1 KNOW-FM rises 7.2 to 7.5.
Northwestern Media Christian AC 98.5 KTIS-FM falls 7.2 to 6.2. iHeartMedia
Country K102 KEEY holds at a 6.0.
Cumulus Rock 93X KXXR jumps up 4.2 4.7 5.2.
LM San Diego Rhythmic AC Magic 92.5 XHRM San Diego trends up 5.1 6.1 6.8
for what Huff notes is its highest share since May 2009. Audacy Classic
Hits 98.1 Sunny-FM KXSN holds steady in second at a 5.7 share. Public
News/Talk 89.5 KPBS is up 4.6 to 5.2. iHeartMedias Rock 105.3 KIOZ (3.3
4.3 4.7) surges up to a fourth place tie with News/Talk 600 KOGO (4.2 to
4.7).
On the downswing in San Diego, iHeartMedia CHR Channel 93.3 KHTS-FM (5.2 to
3.9), Audacy AC 96.5 KYXY (4.3 3.5 3.3), and LM San Diego CHR Z90.3 XHTZ
(4.0 3.6 3.2). iHeartMedia Conservative Talk 760 KGB rises 1.4 to 2.1.
Radio Training Network Christian AC The Joy FM 91.5 WCIE extends its
newfound lead in Tampa rising 7.8 to 8.6. Cox Soft AC 105.5 WDUV holds at a
7.5 share. Beasley Classic Hits Q105 WRBQ rises 5.3 to 5.7. Cox AC Magic
94.9 WWRM holds at a 5.0 share. Cox Classic Rock 107.3 The Eagle WXGL falls
to fifth down 5.8 to 4.8.
Cox Hot Talk 102.5 The Bone rises 3.7 to 4.4. iHeartMedia Country US 103.5
WFUS is up 3.3 3.5 4.1. Moving downward are iHeartMedia AC Mix 100.7 WMTX
(5.0 to 3.6) and Rock 98 Rock WXTB (4.5 to 3.2).
Bonneville Country 98.5 KYGO reclaims the Denver lead rising 6.4 to 7.1,
while sister AC 101.1 KOSI drops 6.5 to 5.9. Public News/Talk 90.1 KCFR
rises 4.5 to 5.3. Audacy Hot AC Alice 105.9 KALC rises 4.4 to 5.1.
iHeartMedia Classic Rock 103.5 The Fox KRFX falls down 6.1 to 4.9.
Following its relaunch as Hits 95.7, iHeartMedias KPTT Denver trends up
2.3 2.7 3.0. Audacy Rhythmic CHR KS 107.5 KQKS trends in the opposite
direction 2.7 2.4 1.9. Entravision Spanish AC Suavecita 92.1 KJMN surges
up 2.2 3.0 3.6. iHeartMedia Country 106.7 The Bull KWBL is up 2.5 3.2
3.3, while Bonnesville Sports 104.3 The Fan KKFN rises 2.1 2.5 3.0.
Radio One Adult RB Magic 95.9 WWIN-FM holds its Baltimore lead up 8.1 to
8.6. Audacy AC Todays 101.9 WLIF rises to second up 6.2 to 6.9. iHeartMedia
Country 93.1 WPOC falls 6.3 to 5.6. Hearst Rock 98 Rock WIYY dips 5.4 to
5.2. iHeartMedia Variety Hits 102.7 Jack-FM WQSR dips 4.8 to 4.7.
Hubbard Rock 94.7 KSHE St. Louis holds its usual spot atop the market down
11.1 to 11.0. Hubbard Variety Hits 106.5 The Arch WARH holds in second up
7.0 to 7.1. Thanks to the demise of its direct format competitor, Audacy
Adult RB 96.3 The Lou WFUN-FM jumps up 5.8 to 6.8 to tie Gateway Creative
Broadcasting Christian AC 99.1 Joy-FM KLJY (7.1 6.8). Hubbard Alternative
105.7 The Point KPNT rises 6.2 to 6.5.
Following its flip from Adult RB Majic 104.9 KMJM-FM to Conservative Talk
104.9 The Patriot, KTLK-FM falls 2.1 to 0.5. iHeart Hip Hop 100.3 The Beat
KATZ-FM rises 2.0 to 2.4.
Audacy AC 102.5 KEZK slides 7.4 to 6.1. Both Country stations move in
opposite directions with Hubbards 92.3 WIL trending 4.0 4.3 4.7 and
iHeartMedias 93.7 The Bull KSD-FM down 5.2 4.3 3.8.
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Cumulus Promotes Conrad Trautmann To Chief Technology Officer
Posted: 05 Oct 2021 01:43 PM PDT
https://radioinsight.com/headlines/213733/cumulus-promotes-conrad-trautmann-to-chief-technology-officer/
Cumulus Media has announced the promotion of Conrad Trautmann to Chief
Technology Officer.
Trautman has served as SVP/Technology Operations for Cumulus since 2016.
He previously was EVP/Technology at Westwood One and SVP/Engineering and IT
at Dial Global. Trautmann also held engineering roles in Long Island and
Syracuse NY.
CUMULUS MEDIA (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that it has elevated Conrad
Trautmann to Chief Technology Officer, effective immediately. A member of
Cumulusâ€Ö executive leadership team, Trautmann reports directly to Mary
Berner, President and Chief Executive Officer, CUMULUS MEDIA. He previously
served as SVP, Technology Operations for the company.
Trautmann joined CUMULUS MEDIAâ€Ös Westwood One in 2000 as EVP, Technology,
and was promoted in February 2016 to SVP, Technology Operations, for
CUMULUS MEDIA. Trautmann is responsible for the oversight of companywide
broadcast engineering and information technology, as well as purchasing,
real estate and facilities management across the company. He also serves on
the Radio Technology Committee of the National Association of Broadcasters
(NAB).
Berner said: “Conradâ€Ös contributions to the company over the past 21 years
are countless. Unsurprisingly, Conrad has done a particularly commendable
job successfully leading the company through the technical challenges
presented by COVID-19, and by severe weather events weâ€Öve experienced
across the country. He has also been critical to broadening and advancing
the technology that drives our growth platforms in digital and podcasting.
This promotion recognizes the vital role that he continues to play in our
success.”
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Rock 92.9 Boston Afternoons Get Hardy
Posted: 05 Oct 2021 09:47 AM PDT
https://radioinsight.com/headlines/213701/hardy-adds-afternoons-at-rock-92-9-boston/
Beasley Media Classic Rock Rock 92.9 WBOS Brookline/Boston has tabbed Rob
Hardy Poole as its new afternoon host.
Poole currently serves as producer/co-host to the Zolak Bertrand Midday
Show on Beasleys 98.5 The Sports Hub WBZ-FM and will continue to do so. He
joined WBZ-FM at its 2009 launch from predecessor Rock 104.1 WBCN, where he
spent eleven years. He also hosts for SiriusXMs Lithium and Turbo channels.
Hardy succeeds Al Beck in afternoons. Beck continues as a producer and
contributor to the Dave Chuck The Freak morning show based at WRIF Detroit
and heard on other Beasley Rock stations including WBOS.
Beasley Media Group announces “Hardy,” current co-host of Bostonâ€Ös #1 Rated
Zolak Bertrand Midday Show on 98.5 The Sport Hub, has been named as the
new Afternoon Drive Host ROCK 92.9, Bostonâ€Ös Next Generation of Classic
Rock. He will officially begin his additional duties on Monday, October
11th, 2021.
Hardy has deep roots in Boston Rock Radio, having been a fixture on Bostons
legendary rock station, WBCN-FM. In his new role, he will continue to also
serve as co-host on the Zolak Bertrand Midday Show.
Adding Hardy to ROCK 92.9 is a no-brainer, said ROCK 92.9 Program Director
Ken West. This reunion with his former BCN jock mate, Adam 12, adds even
more localism, attitude, and music credibility to Bostons Next Generation
of Classic Rock!
“Hardy is one of the most talented, creative people I have ever worked
with,” said 98.5 The Sports Hub Program Director Rick Radzik. “His
day-to-day role on Zolak Bertrand and with 98.5 will remain the same.
Expanding his role locally and within the company is a win for everyone.”
Its great to have the opportunity to play music again on Boston radio,
especially right down the hall with my buddy Adam 12,” said Hardy. “I love
being able to get back to my roots on a great station like ROCK 92.9.
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KVNI Becomes 92.5 Classic Hits
Posted: 05 Oct 2021 09:33 AM PDT
https://radioinsight.com/headlines/213698/kvni-becomes-92-5-classic-hits/
Morgan Murphy Media has flipped AAA 92.5 Kootenai-FM 1080 KVNI/92.5 K223AN
Coeur DAlene ID to Classic Hits 92.5 Classic Hits.
KVNI is now utilizing Westwood Ones Classic Hits-Rock network programming
that features a 1970s and early 80s based playlist with core artists
including Eagles, The Doobie Brothers, The Steve Miller Band, Fleetwood
Mac, Queen, The Rolling Stones, Pat Benatar, Tom Petty, The Cars, Bob
Seger, Bruce Springsteen, and Journey.
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La Pantera Prowls In Hilton Head
Posted: 05 Oct 2021 09:15 AM PDT
https://radioinsight.com/headlines/213695/la-pantera-prowls-in-hilton-head/
Dick Broadcasting has flipped Soft Oldies 96.1 The Island 1130 WHHW/96.1
W241CV Hilton Head Island SC to Regional Mexican La Pantera 96.1.
Cloning the brand and lineup of recently launched La Pantera 105.5 WXQR
Jacksonville NC, WHHW will carry the syndicated El Bueno, La Mala, y El Feo
in mornings and La Chiqui Baby in middays. La Texanita is hosting
afternoons on both WXQR and WHHW.
Dick Broadcasting is excited to announce the creation of Beaufort, Bluffton
and Hilton Head, SCâ€Ös newest radio station. La Pantera 96.1 FM. Why La
Pantera? It translates to “The Panther”! This represents our effort to
aggressively serve the Hispanic/Latino community. Why Hispanic? We did
extensive research about the Hispanic population in the area, and found
that Beaufort and Jasper County has grown tremendously and projected to
grow even more in the next few years. We recognized that the
Hispanic/Latino community was underserved and it is a must to deliver local
information and content to all of the citizens in our area.
The programming will feature some of the best talent in the Country like
the Morning Show “The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly” (El Bueno, La Mala, y El
Feo). Chiqui Baby will cover middays from 10am until 2pm. Local talent will
be on the air from 2pm until Midnight.
“We are so excited about this radio station and the platform it provides
for entertaining and informing the Hispanic/Latino Community in South
Carolina. It will also be a wonderful opportunity for our clients to reach
a portion of the population they have never reached!” said Aaron Wilborn,
Market Manager for Dick Broadcasting.
96.1 La Pantera is in a perfect position to serve the Hispanic community
that has been underserved for years. This is an exciting time for DBC as we
evolve with our first Hispanic station for the company. said Jason Goodman,
VP of Programming for Dick Broadcasting.
Operations Manager Gabe Reynolds said “Im incredibly proud to be part of a
company that believes in doing what radio does best and thats serving our
community. La Pantera is one of the most well thought out radio stations I
have ever been a part of. Im excited to see the impact its going to have on
the Low Country and Coastal Empire.”
“Hispanics represent the fastest growing opportunity in our local counties
for Dick Broadcasting and our client partners. Our La Pantera format was
designed and is programmed by Gerardo Lopez, who has created and
established some of the biggest programs and networks in Spanish language
radio here in the US and in Mexico. La Pantera delivers a mix of music,
entertainment and information designed to engage audiences across
generations while providing them with an in-culture friend to accompany
them wherever they want to listen, over the air, on mobile via the La
Pantera app or online said Dick Harlow, COO for Dick Broadcasting.
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TUDN Adds National Spanish Language Rights To MLB
Posted: 05 Oct 2021 08:58 AM PDT
https://radioinsight.com/headlines/213692/tudn-adds-national-spanish-language-rights-to-mlb/
Univisions TUDN Radio has announced it has signed a multi-year agreement to
be the official Spanish-language radio partner of MLB in the United States
and Puerto Rico.
The Spanish Sports network will carry select games starting with the 2021
postseason as well as a weekly show “Desde el Diamante” dedicated to MLB.
TUDNs coverage will kick-off with coverage of this weeks Wild Card games
with Jose L. Napoles, Jesus Acosta, Alberto “El Beto” Ferreiro, and Luis
Quiñones serving as game broadcasters.
Univisionâ€Ös TUDN, the multimedia sports brand of Univision Communications
Inc., and Major League Baseball today announced a multi-year agreement
naming TUDN Radio the official Spanish-language radio partner of MLB in the
U.S. and Puerto Rico.
The deal brings fans exclusive Spanish-language coverage on TUDN Radio of
select games throughout the MLB Postseason and all the action from each
World Series contest. Additionally, TUDN Radio will produce “Desde el
Diamante” (From the Diamond), a daily, 60-minute radio program dedicated to
the latest news and information around Major League Baseball. In 2022, TUDN
Radio will also be home to select regular season games, as well as Major
League Baseballâ€Ös annual Home Run Derby and All-Star Game.
“We are thrilled to partner with Major League Baseball to deliver coverage
of Americaâ€Ös pastime to Spanish-speaking audiences around the country,”
said Jesus Lara, President, Univision Radio. “This deal showcases our
commitment to growing the sport with our broad fan base on a national
level, and complements the exclusive, world-class local team coverage that
Univision stations are known for.”
“Weâ€Öre excited to start our Postseason with Univisionâ€Ös TUDN Radio as our
official Spanish-language partner in the U.S.,” said Dominick Balsamo, MLB
Senior Vice President, Global Media & Business Development. “With a live
daily show devoted to the latest news around the league, in addition a
first-class presentation of national game broadcasts, weâ€Öre sure our fans
will enjoy the complete coverage that TUDN is set to deliver.”
Coverage begins during the Wild Card round, as the New York Yankees meet
the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park today, October 5, at 8:08 p.m. ET and the
St. Louis Cardinals travel to Los Angeles to face the Dodgers tomorrow,
October 6, at 8:10 p.m. ET. Jose L. Napoles, Jesus Acosta, Alberto “El
Beto” Ferreiro, and Luis Quiñones will serve as TUDN Radioâ€Ös broadcast
team. TUDN Radio is accessible via the TUDN app, Uforia app, and radio
affiliates. The TUDN Radio broadcast schedule will be updated throughout
the playoffs and is available to view here.
The deal joins Univisionâ€Ös robust portfolio of existing baseball rights in
major local markets, where the Company already serves as the exclusive
Spanish-language flagship station and radio broadcast rightsholder for the
Arizona Diamondbacks (KHOV 105.1 FM), Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox
(WRTO 1200 AM), Houston Astros (TUDN 93.3 FM), Los Angeles Dodgers (KTNQÂ
1020 AM), Miami Marlins (Radio Mambi WAQI 710 AM), New York Mets (WADO 1280
AM & Que Buena 92.7 FM), and Texas Rangers (KFLC 1270 AM). A full list of
TUDN Radio stations and affiliates is available to view here.
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