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September 2021 (8/19 - 9/15) Nielsen Audio PPM Ratings Day 4: New Records
For WHJY, WAPE & WMFS
Posted: 07 Oct 2021 02:00 PM PDT
https://radioinsight.com/headlines/213847/september-2021-8-19-9-15-nielsen-audio-ppm-ratings-day-4-new-records-for-whjy-wape-wmfs/
The fourth and final day of Nielsen Audios PPM releases bring Austin,
Raleigh/Durham, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, Nashville, Providence, Norfolk,
Jacksonville, Greensboro/Winston-Salem, West Palm Beach, Memphis, and
Hartford.
All the numbers can be found at RadioInsight.com/Ratings.
Waterloo Media Variety Hits 103.5 Bob-FM KBPA extends its Austin market
lead to a 3.5 share margin with its 10.4 to 11.0 gain, while Public
News/Talk 90.1 KUT-FM drops 9.0 to 7.5. iHeartMedia Country 98.1 KVET-FM
jumps up 6.3 to 7.4 for third. Theres a massive drop down to the next
stations as AAA 98.9 KUTX (5.1 to 4.9), Waterloo Media News/Talk 590/99.7
KLBJ (5.0 to 4.9), and Audacy AC Majic 95.5 KKMJ (4.9 to 4.9) are in a
three-way tie for fourth.
Univisions duo of Spanish AC Amor 107.7 KLJA (2.9 4.1 4.5) and Regional
Mexican Que Buena 104.3 KLQB (2.4 to 3.8) surge up in Austin. Waterloo
Media Classic Rock 93.7 KLBJ-FM falls 3.6 to 2.6.
Public News/Talk 91.5 WUNC-FM holds a three share lead in Raleigh with a
9.8 to 10.9 gain. Capitol Broadcasting AC Mix 101.5 WRAL-FM rises to second
up 7.5 to 7.9. Radio One Adult R&B Foxy 107.1/104.3 WFXC/WFXK slips 8.1 to
7.2. iHeartMedia Conservative Talk Talk 106.1 WTKK jumps up 4.8 to 6.4.
Curtis Media Variety Hits 96.1 BBB WBBB rebounds 4.9 to 5.8.
Curtis Media Country 94.7 WQDR-FM drops down 6.0 to 4.2 for what is its
lowest share since 1972.
Cumulus Media Classic Hits 104.5 WJJK Indianapolis remains on top steady
with a 9.4 share. Emmis AC B105.7 WYXB trends up 6.5 7.6 8.1. Radio One
Adult R&B 106.7 WTLC-FM places third down 8.2 to 7.9. Emmis News/Talk 93.1
WIBC-FM is fourth down 8.0 to 7.4. Cumulus Country 95.5 WFMS (5.8 6.3
6.9) trends up to tie Public News/Talk 90.1 WFYI-FM (6.7 to 6.9).
The loss of its AM signal has not hurt Emmis Sports 93.5/107.5 The Fan
WIBC-HD2 as it jumps up 4.4 to 5.5, for what Ratings Expert Chris Huff is
the highest share recorded by an HD2 fed signal. Radio One Hip Hop Hot 96.3
WHHH rises 2.0 to 2.9. Trending down in Indianapolis are iHeartMedia
Classic Rock Q95 WFBQ (5.8 5.5 4.6) and Cumulus AC 107.9 The Mix WNTR
(3.8 3.4 2.9).
Talk dominates Milwaukee with Good Karmas 620/103.3 WTMJ up 8.2 to 9.1 and
iHeartMedias 1130 WISN trending up 6.8 7.2 8.9. Saga Classic Rock
Hometown Rock 96.5 WKLH rises to third 6.9 7.1 7.5. iHeartMedia Classic
Hits 95.7 Big-FM WRIT falls 7.6 to 6.6. Audacy Hot AC 99.1 The Mix WMYX
rises 5.3 to 6.1.
Milwaukee Radio Alliance Alternative FM 102.1 WLUM rises 4.2 to 5.0. Public
News/Talk 90.7 WUMW trends up 3.7 4.6 4.9. Audacy CHR 103.7 Kiss-FM WXSS
trends down 3.6 3.3 2.6.
Cumulus News/Talk 99.7 WTN WWTN holds steady at its record 7.8 share to tie
for the Nashville lead for the first time with Midwest Communications
Variety Hits 96.3 Jack-FM WCJK (8.5 to 7.8). Midwest AC Mix 92.9 WJXA rises
6.7 to 7.1. A pair of iHeartMedia station trend up into the top five with
CHR 107.5 The River WRVW (5.6 to 6.7) and Classic Rock 105.9 The Rock WNRQ
(5.1 5.3 6.3)
Also trending up in Nashville are Public News/Talk 91.3 WPLN-FM (3.2 3.9
4.9), Cumulus Sports 104.5 The Zone WGFX (3.2 4.2 4.8), and iHeartMedia
Conservative Talk 1510/98.3 WLAC (1.9 2.1 2.9) with Huff noting that is
its highest share since January 2013. Cumulus Country 95.5 Nash Icon WSM-FM
trends down 7.4 7.0 5.6.
iHeartMedia Rock 94.1 WHJY rises 11.7 to 12.2 for what Huff notes is the
stations largest share ever. Cumulus CHR 92 Pro-FM WPRO-FM surges up 5.8
6.5 8.1. Halls Cat Country 98.1 WCTK dips 8.4 to 7.7. Cumulus AC Lite
105.1 WWLI jumps up 5.8 to 7.6. iHeartMedia Classic Hits B101.5 WWBB trends
down 6.6 5.8 4.8.
Renda AC 96.1 WEJZ rises 9.9 to 10.1 to claim sole possession of
Jacksonvilles lead. Cox Classic Rock 96.9 The Eagle WJGL falls 9.9 to 8.9
for second, while sister News/Talk 104.5 WOKV-FM rises 7.9 to 8.2.
iHeartMedia Adult R&B V101.5 WSOL rises to fourth 7.2 to 7.5, while
co-owned Country 99.1 WQIK holds steady at a 7.2.
Jacksonvilles CHR battle sees iHeartMedias 97.9 Kiss-FM WKSL trending up
2.7 3.0 3.7, while Coxs 95.1 WAPE falls 3.1 2.9 2.5, which Huff notes
is a new record low in the history of the brand.
iHeartMedia Hip Hop 93.3 The Beat WJBT trends up 5.2 6.2 6.4. Cox Soft AC
Easy 102.9 WEZI trends down 6.4 5.3 5.0, while Renda Country 99.9 Gator
Country WGNE slips 5.2 4.0 3.4.
Audacy Adult R&B 97.1 WQMG holds the lead in Greensboro down 11.3 to 11.0,
while sister Variety Hits 98.7 Simon WSMW trends up to second 9.2 10.0
10.6. Dick Broadcasting Classic Rock Rock 92 WKRR dips 10.1 to 9.7.
iHeartMedia AC Mix 99.5 WMAG trends down 9.5 8.3 8.0. Audacy Hip Hop 102
Jamz WJMH rises 5.7 to 6.4.
iHeartMedia AC Kool 105.5 WOLL jumps up 6.8 to 8.3 to take the West Palm
Beach market lead. Hubbard Hot AC 97.9 WRMF trends down 9.2 8.3 8.0,
while sister Classic Hits Sunny 107.9 WEAT is up 5.2 5.6 6.8. Hubbard
Adult R&B X102.3 WMBX trends up 4.2 4.6 5.4. iHeartMedia Classic Rock
Gater 98.7 WKGR rises 3.9 to 4.2 to tie Public News/Talk 91.3 WLRN (4.1 to
4.2).
iHeartMedias duo of Adult R&B V101 KJMS (10.6 to 10.9) and Gospel 95.7
Hallelujah-FM WHAL-FM (9.4 to 9.6) lead Memphis. Cumulus Adult R&B 103.5
WRBO is third down 8.6 to 8.2. Audacy AC 104.5 The River WRVR is fourth
down 7.8 to 7.6, while iHeartMedia Hip Hop K97 WHRK rises 6.7 7.2 7.3.
Audacy Sports ESPN 92.9 680 WMFS/92.9 WMFS-FM trends up 3.2 4.0 4.3,
which Chris Huff notes is a record high for the FM.
Audacy AC Lite 100.5 WRCH leads Hartford while trending down 12.4 10.8
9.7. iHeartMedia Country 92.5 WWYZ slips 8.8 to 7.9. Public News/Talk 90.5
WNPR is third 7.8 to 7.7. Audacy Hot AC 96.5 WTIC-FM is fourth up 6.6 to
6.8, while sister Hip Hop Hot 93.7 WZMX trends up 5.1 5.8 6.4.
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Suzi Klonk Rises To WDRC-FM Brand Manager
Posted: 07 Oct 2021 12:03 PM PDT
https://radioinsight.com/headlines/213851/suzi-klonk-rises-to-wdrc-fm-brand-manager/
Full Power Radio Classic Rock 102.9 The Whale WDRC-FM Hartford has promoted
middays host Suzi Klonk to Brand Manager and Music Director.
Klonk joined WDRC-FM in 2014 following the sale of Rock 106.9 WCCC-FM to
Educational Media Foundation. She spent over a decade at WCCC-FM, mostly in
afternoons, after starting as an intern. Since joining WDRC-FM, she has
risen from fill-ins to nights to middays.
Full Power Radio announced today that it has promoted Suzi Klonk as “102.9
The Whale” WDRC Music Director/Brand Manager.
“Suzi is a winner and knows the Hartford/New Haven market street by street
and sings along with the Classic Rock she plays while doing her mid-day
show, according to John Fuller, President of Full Power Radio.
Klonk started as an intern on Michael Picozzis afternoon show on WCCC-FM.
She hit her head the first day on the job and from that moment on Picozzi
started calling her Klonk and the rest is history. Klonk has been a part
of the Hartford radio market for two decades. Suzi Klonk lives in
Manchester Connecticut with her husband Jonathan.
“I am excited for Suzi and know that her passion and determination will
take 102.9 The Whale WDRC to the next level,” Fuller added”.
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WPHT Promotes Greg Stocker To Brand Manager
Posted: 07 Oct 2021 09:24 AM PDT
https://radioinsight.com/headlines/213844/wpht-promotes-greg-stocker-to-brand-manager/
Audacy has promoted Greg Stocker to Brand Manager of Conservative Talk 1210
WPHT Philadelphia.
Stocker has been with WPHT for his entire career since starting as an
intern in 2003. He was producer of the Michael Smerconish Show from 2005 to
2013 and has been Executive Producer Rich Zeolis morning show since then.
He was promoted to Assistant Program Director in 2019.
Stocker fills half of the position that had been held by Spike Eskin until
his move to WFAN New York earlier this year. Eskins primary duties were
programming Sports 94.1 WIP Philadelphia, but added oversight of WPHT when
Jared Hart departed the station in July 2019.
Stocker initially joined the company as an intern in 2003 after obtaining a
degree in TV/Radio from Northampton County Community College. From 2005
through 2013, he was producer of “The Michael Smerconish Show” and since
2014, he has been executive producer of “The Rich Zeoli Show.” In 2019, he
was named Assistant Brand Manager in addition to his producing role.
Audacy promotes Greg Stocker to Brand Manager of Talk Radio 1210 WPHT
(WPHT-AM) in Philadelphia, effective immediately. In this role, Stocker
will oversee content strategy, talent, operations and branding for the
station.
“Im so pleased to see Greg earn this well-deserved recognition for his
hard work and commitment to WPHT,” said David Yadgaroff, Senior Vice
President and Market Manager, Audacy Philadelphia. “Greg brings a passion
for talk radio to his role and is the perfect manager to lead WPHT and our
newly expanded local lineup along with some of the biggest names on the
national stage.”
“Its truly an honor to be leading this legendary radio station,” said
Stocker. “I have an amazing team and Im excited to guide us all into the
next phase of WPHTs evolution.”
Stocker initially joined the company as an intern in 2003 after obtaining a
degree in TV/Radio from Northampton County Community College. From 2005
through 2013, he was producer of “The Michael Smerconish Show” and since
2014, he has been executive producer of “The Rich Zeoli Show.” In 2019, he
was named Assistant Brand Manager in addition to his producing role.
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Karina Farias Joins Edison Research
Posted: 07 Oct 2021 09:18 AM PDT
https://radioinsight.com/headlines/213842/karina-farias-joins-edison-research/
Edison Research is pleased to announce that radio veteran Karina Farias
will be joining the company as Project Coordinator. Farias recently stepped
down from her roles as Program Director and morning co-host of KUFX-FM in
San Jose to return to her home state of Texas.
Fariass previous radio stops include MD/APD/afternoons at KVMK-FM and
MD/APD of KNDE-HD2 in Bryan-College Station, TX, talent at KILT-FM in
Houston, and MD of KOIT-FM and KOIT-HD2 in San Francisco. A graduate of
Texas AM University, Farias started her radio career in McAllen, TX as a
morning show intern on KTEX-FM.
Edison Research President Larry Rosin noted, Karinas experience in audio
combined with her passion for research will be a great fit, and were
excited to have her join the team.”
Farias added, “My enthusiasm for research is matched only by my love for
the audio industry, so I am eager to combine my interests and skills with
the many types of research projects that Edison conducts.”
Farias, based in San Antonio, will be directing an array of market research
projects with a focus on audio and media clients. She will also take a role
in Edison Researchs election research.
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Fox Sports Returns To Boise
Posted: 07 Oct 2021 09:14 AM PDT
https://radioinsight.com/headlines/213839/fox-sports-returns-to-boise/
Iliad Media Group has announced the launch of Fox Sports Boise on 99.9
K260CU Boise/KSRV-HD2 Ontario OR.
The station will run the national Fox Sports Radio lineup around the clock.
It returns the network to the Boise market for the first time since
Townsquare Media flipped “105.5 The Fan” 630 KFXD/105.5 K288HG to Hip Hop
Power 105.5 in October 2020.
The launch comes as K260CU completes its move into Boise from Emmett ID
where it simulcast Oldies Kool 101.5 1260 KKOO Weiser/101.5 K268CU Boise.
Iliad Media Group announced today the debut of the new FOX Sports Boise
99.9 (KSRV-HD2) in Boise, Idaho, effective Thursday, October 7th. Fox
Sports Boise 99.9 is Iliad Media Groups station.
FOX Sports Boise 99.9 will broadcast FOX Sports Radios industry-leading
programming 24/7, featuring a complete lineup of live sports entertainment
shows, including: “Two Pros and a Cup of Joe” with LaVar Arrington, Brady
Quinn and Jonas Knox, “The Dan Patrick Show,” “The Herd with Colin
Cowherd,” “The Doug Gottlieb Show,” “Straight Outta Vegas with RJ Bell,”
“The Odd Couple with Chris Broussard & Rob Parker,” “The Jason Smith Show
with Mike Harmon” and “The Ben Maller Show.”
Regional Operations Manager James Garner said: “We are thrilled to bring
Fox Sports radio back to Boise. Our listeners will have access to the best
names in sports talk, and 24/7 access to the best sports programming in the
industry.”
Weekday programming lineup:
Two Pros and a Cup of Joe 4 a.m. – 7 a.m. MT
The Dan Patrick Show 7 a.m. – 10 a.m. MT
The Herd with Colin Cowherd 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. MT
The Doug Gottlieb Show 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. MT
Straight Outta Vegas with R.J. Bell 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. MT
The Odd Couple with Chris Broussard & Rob Parker 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. MT
The Jason Smith Show with Mike Harmon 8 p.m. – 12 a.m. MT
The Ben Maller Show 12 a.m. – 4 a.m. MT
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Audacy Promotes Tim Clarke To SVP/Digital Audio Content; Mike Thomas Joins
As Boston SVP/Market Manager
Posted: 07 Oct 2021 07:16 AM PDT
https://radioinsight.com/headlines/213833/audacy-promotes-tim-clarke-to-svp-digital-audio-content-mike-thomas-joins-as-boston-svp-market-manager/
Audacy has announced it has promoted Tim Clarke to SVP/Digital Audio
Content and tapped Mike Thomas as its new Boston SVP/Market Manager.
Clarke joined Audacy in March as the SVP/Market Manager for Boston after
spending his career at Cox Media Group in multiple programming and digital
roles. Clarke served as VP/Audience Content for Cox from February 2018
until his departure. He worked on-air at 106.1 WBLI Patchogue NY eventually
rising to Music Director in 2008. He then programmed CHRs 95.1 WAPE
Jacksonville FL from 2009-2011 and “Hot 101.5” WPOI Tampa from 2011-2013
before rising to Director of Digital Audience for Cox Radio in December
2013.
Thomas returns to Boston after serving as Market Manager for Good Karma
Brands Sports ESPN 1000 WMVP since December 2019. Thomas previously
programmed 98.5 The Sports Hub WBZ-FM for CBS Radio and Beasley from its
launch in 2009 until his 2019 departure. Thomas also programmed Classic
Rock 100.7 WZLX from 2006 to 2017 and served as Vice President of Sports
Programming during his tenure in Boston. He also programmed Rock stations
KGB-FM San Diego, WFBQ Indianapolis, WTUE Dayton, WYMG Springfield IL and
WIRX Benton Harbor MI during his career.
Audacy has elevated Tim Clarke to Senior Vice President, Digital Audio
Content on the companys central digital team, effective immediately.
In this role, Clarke will be responsible for audio content across the
Audacy digital platform, which includes the Audacy app, Audacy.com, and
Audacys station websites. Clarke will drive strategy and execution for new
exclusive and original content for the platform and will have oversight of
Audacys new exclusive digital music stations. He will also be responsible
for the digital audio experiences of Audacys portfolio of broadcast
stations, local and national station affiliates, and podcast partners.
Clarke will work alongside Pam Russo, Executive Vice President and General
Manager of the Audacy digital platform; and John Pacino, Executive Vice
President of Product. He will also work closely with Executive Vice
President and Head of Programming Jeff Sottolano and Audacys programming
and content teams across the company to develop new and innovative listener
experiences by combining the technology of the platform with Audacys
best-in-class audio content and talent, while collaborating with podcast
studio leadership and local teams and talent to further enhance and grow
Audacys local podcast content and audience.
“Tim is a rising star in our industry and were excited to add his talents
and capabilities to our digital business,” said J.D. Crowley, Chief Digital
Officer, Audacy. “He brings rich experience leading content and consumer
strategies that we trust will enable him to help us further elevate our
mission of delivering dynamic digital audio content through a
listener-friendly platform every day.”
“I am truly honored to join our industry-leading digital and content teams
as we build the future of audio with Audacy,” said Clarke. “A sincere
thanks to the team at Audacy, including Mark Hannon and my colleagues in
Boston. I have loved working with the incredible people and brands in this
market and look forward to seeing their continued success under Mike
Thomas leadership.”
Clarke joined Audacy in March 2021. He previously served as Vice President
of Content and Audience for Cox Media Group (CMG). In this role, he oversaw
all content, programming, marketing and digital audience strategies for the
companys radio properties. Prior to that, Clarke was Senior Director of
Digital Audience, where he was responsible for digital content, audience
and product strategy for CMGs radio stations. Other positions with Cox
Media Group include Director of Branding and Programming for CMG Tampas
“Hot 101.5” WPOI-FM, Director of Social Media for all six of CMGs Tampa
properties, Program Director at CMG Jacksonvilles WAPE-FM and Music
Director for CMG Long Islands WBLI-FM. In 2011, Clarke was honored by
Edison Research as one of their “Top 30 Under 30” in media.
Audacy subsequently welcomes Mike Thomas to succeed Clarke as Senior Vice
President and Market Manager of its Boston market. In this role, Thomas
will oversee the markets six stations including Big 103 (WBGB-FM), Magic
106.7 (WMJX-FM), Mix 104.1 (WWBX-FM) WEEI (WEEI-FM), WEEI (WEEI-AM) and
WVEI (WVEI-AM), effective November 1.
“I am thrilled to welcome Mike back to Boston to lead Audacys leading
brands here,” said Mark Hannon, Regional President, Audacy. “Mikes a
proven winner and his leadership will be critical in moving the business
forward. I also want to thank Tim Clarke for the exceptional job he has
done this past year and wish him continued success as he moves to our
central digital team.”
“Boston evokes memories of great times and celebrations,” said Thomas.”
“When Mark Hannon reached out about coming back and leading such a diverse
group of stations, it was exhilarating! I cant wait to reconnect with a lot
of talented people, some which I spent over a dozen years working
side-by-side with, and celebrating many more victories.”
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