The latest Nielsen Audio PPM ratings for May 2026 reveal a dynamic landscape in the radio industry, with several stations experiencing significant shifts in their performance. Here's a breakdown of the key changes and trends across various markets.
Washington DC
Public News/Talk 88.5 WAMU rises to the top spot, while Hubbard News 103.5 WTOP slides. Audacy's DC 101 WWDC gains ground, but Howard University's WHUR slips. The Spanish CHR scene sees a climb for El Zol 107.9, while Radio One's Latino 104.1/87.7 faces a decline.
Boston
WBUR retains its lead, but WROR and WMJX make gains. WXKS-FM and WZLX tie for the top spot in the CHR category. Mix 104.1 WBMX and 92.5 The River WXRV see positive trends, while WBZ-FM and WEEI-FM face slight declines.
Miami/Fort Lauderdale
Magic 93.9 WMIA-FM claims the top spot, while 101.5 Lite-FM WLYF and Easy 93.1 WFEZ tie for third. Hot 105 WHQT and Zeta 92.3 WCMQ-FM are in a close race for fifth. Big 105.9 WBGG-FM and 99.9 Kiss Country WKIS-FM make gains, while Hits 97.3 WFLC and Power 96 WPOW-FM face challenges.
Seattle/Tacoma
KUOW-FM maintains its lead, while Seattle Sports 710 KIRO and 95.7 The Jet KJEB make significant gains. KBKS-FM and KQMV tie for the top spot in the CHR category. KEXP faces a decline, while KISW and KSWD see positive trends.
Phoenix
KSLX takes the top spot, while KESZ and KFYI make gains. KOOL-FM and KUPD see positive trends, while KZCE and KZCE rise. KFYI and KNIX hold their ground.
Detroit
97.1 The Ticket WXYT-FM and Classic Hits 104.3 WOMC face declines, while WNIC and WYCD make gains. WJLB and WRIF see positive trends, while WKQI and WDKL face challenges.
Minneapolis/St. Paul
Kool 108 KQQL, K102 KEEY, and 100.3 KFAN KFXN-FM tie for first. KSTP-FM and KDWB make gains, while KTCZ and KTIS-FM face declines. KMNB sees a positive trend.
Tampa/St. Petersburg
105.5 The Dove WDUV and The Joy FM 91.5 WCIE make gains, while WRBQ and WFUS face declines. WLLD and WKVZ make their debut. WWRM and WXGL see positive trends.
Denver
KOSI returns to the top spot, while KQMT and KYGO tie for third. KBCO and KDHT make gains, while KQKS and KJAC face challenges. KXKL and KUVO see positive trends.
San Diego
Sunny 98.1 KXSN and KPBS-FM see positive trends, while XHRM and KYXY face declines. KMYI and KIOZ make gains, while XHITZ-FM and KLNV see positive trends. KLVJ and KYDO make their debut.
Baltimore
Magic 95.9 WWIN-FM grows its lead, while WLIF and WWMX make gains. WPOC and WRBS-FM face challenges, while WZFT sees a positive trend.
St. Louis
KSHE 95 retakes the top spot, while KLOU and KMOX make gains. KSLZ and KATZ-FM see positive trends, while WIL and WXOS face declines. KXBS makes its debut.
