The latest Nielsen Audio PPM ratings reveal a dynamic landscape in the radio industry, with several stations making significant strides and others facing challenges. In Miami/Fort Lauderdale, iHeartMedia's bilingual AC station, 'Magic 93.9', has soared to the top, marking a historic moment for the frequency. This surge is particularly notable, as it matches the largest PPM share for the station and represents the first time it has held the top spot in the market. Conversely, Cox's Soft AC station, 'Easy 93.1', has experienced a decline, falling from 5.8 to 5.5, and tying for third place with Univision's Spanish AC station, 'Amor 107.5'.
In Boston, Beasley's '98.5 The Sports Hub' has seen a significant drop, falling from 5.9 to 4.7, while Audacy's 'Mix 104.1' has risen, climbing from 4.7 to 5.3. The market also witnessed the rise of Northeast Broadcasting's '92.5 The River', which reached a new all-time high, according to Ratings Expert Chris Huff. Meanwhile, in Washington DC, Public News/Talk station 'WAMU' has taken the lead, rising from 10.4 to 11.6, while 'WTOP' has slipped from 14.3 to 10.2.
Seattle/Tacoma saw the dominance of Public News/Talk station 'KUOW-FM', which maintained its lead despite a slight decline. Bonneville's 'Seattle Sports 710' climbed, while iHeartMedia's '95.7 The Jet' and '102.5 KZOK' also saw growth. In Detroit, Audacy's '97.1 The Ticket' has faced a decline, falling from 11.2 to 9.8, while iHeartMedia's 'Mix 92.3' has risen, climbing from 6.0 to 6.1. The market also witnessed the rise of Christian AC station 'K-Love' on 102.7 WDKL, which jumped from 2.1 to 3.3.
Phoenix witnessed the return of Hubbard Classic Rock station 'KSLX' to the top spot, rising from 6.4 to 6.7. iHeartMedia's 'KESZ' has slipped, while 'KFYI' has seen a significant rise, climbing from 4.8 to 5.6. In Minneapolis/St. Paul, three iHeartMedia stations tied for first, with 'Kool 108', 'K102', and '100.3 KFAN' all seeing growth. However, 'MPR News' on 91.1 KNOW-FM has faced a decline, falling from 8.1 to 6.4.
Tampa/St. Petersburg saw the decline of Cox Soft AC station '105.5 The Dove', falling from 9.7 to 9.0, while Radio Training Network's 'The Joy FM' has risen, climbing from 7.2 to 7.3. iHeartMedia's 'US 103.5' has faced a decline, falling from 4.7 to 3.7, while Beasley Country station 'WQYK' has risen, climbing from 2.8 to 3.7. In Denver, Bonneville AC station 'KOSI' has returned to the top spot, rising from 6.5 to 6.7, while Audacy's '99.5 The Mountain' has slipped, falling from 7.1 to 5.9.
San Diego witnessed the rise of Audacy Classic Hits station 'Sunny 98.1', which climbed from 7.4 to 7.7, while Public News/Talk station 'KPBS-FM' followed, rising from 7.3 to 7.6. iHeartMedia's 'Star 94.1' has faced a decline, falling from 5.1 to 4.4, while 'KIOZ' has seen a significant rise, climbing from 3.4 to 4.2. In Baltimore, Radio One's 'Magic 95.9' has grown its lead, rising from 8.3 to 8.1, while Audacy's 'Today's 101.9' has faced a decline, falling from 6.7 to 6.2. Lastly, in St. Louis, Hubbard Classic Rock station 'KSHE 95' has reclaimed the market lead, rising from 8.7 to 10.9, while iHeartMedia's 'KLOU' has seen a steady rise, climbing from 9.3 to 10.2.
