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» May Poll: Here is the second batch of Arbitron's May PPM ratings covering the period of April 29-May 26. The cities are listed by metro size, with all figures persons 6+, Monday-Sunday, 6am-midnight and rankings in parentheses. - Boston: Greater Media's WKLB declined 4.9-4.5 (6-9), and after three straight cume increases, its audience was down 40,700 to 565,100 (11-12). A year ago, 'KLB had a 5.4 (6) and reach of 621,200 (12).
- Detroit: CBS Radio's WYCD stepped up 6.1-6.3 (2-2), adding 33,200 listeners to set a new station record of 960,800 (6-7), marking its third consecutive cume gain. Those figures beat May '09, when the station earned a 5.0 (6) and cume of 928,400 (7).
- Miami: Beasley's WKIS slipped 3.7-3.5 (11-12), with its audience down 8,200 to 436,700 (15-18). Twelve months back, 'KIS had a 3.3 (13t) and reached 484,100 (16).
- Seattle: Entercom's KKWF jumped 4.1-4.8 (8t-3) to its best share and share rank since PPM started here in April '09. Its cume improved 40,300 to 586,900 (10-9). A year ago, The Wolf scored a 3.6 (11t) and reach of 578,700 (10). CBS Radio's KMPS climbed 4.0-4.6 (10-7). Its cume was up 26,400 to 660,700 (8-8). Both share and cume were its strongest since June '09. That May, KMPS posted a record 5.0 (4) and a record reach of 730,300 (6). Clear Channel's KNBQ pulled its third straight 2.0 (23t-23). Its listenership was off 24,700 to 300,400 (20-20). A year back, 'NBQ had a 1.9 (21t) and audience of 342,900 (20).
- Phoenix: CC's KNIX was down 4.2-3.6 (8-12), with cume of 608,000 (11-11), off 15,600. In May '09, KNIX had a 3.7 (13) and cume of 584,100 (13). Close behind is CBS Radio's KMLE, which shifted 3.5-3.4 (12t-14) with 570,500 listeners (12-12), down 7,200. The previous May, KMLE registered a PPM-best 4.5 (8) and cume of 604,500 (11).
- Minneapolis: CC's KEEY earned its best book since last October, advancing 7.6-8.2 (3-3). Its cume expanded for the fifth month in a row, this time up 8,500 to hit a PPM record 825,700 (4-4). In May '09, KEEY notched a 8.7 (2) and reached 804,300 (4).
- San Diego: Lincoln Financial's KSON marked its third straight 3.6 (12-11), with cume up 15,100 to 435,300 (12-10), the most since December. Those figures beat May '09's 2.9 (14) and audience of 425,800 (13). CC's KUSS fell 1.9-1.6 (21-23), as its cume declined 11,800 to 296,600 (18-18). A year ago, KUSS had a 2.1 (20t) and reach of 315,300 (17).
- Tampa: CBS Radio's WQYK stepped up 5.0-5.2 (7-7) in its best month since January. Cume declined 32,800 to 465,600 (8-11). CC's WFUS slipped 4.2-3.9 (11-12). The station scored its best cume rank in PPM despite giving up 1,600 listeners to reach 490,000 (10-8).
- Denver: Lincoln Financial's KYGO was even at a 5.6 (2t-2), with cume easing 1,900 to 513,700 (8-9). After matching its PPM low, Wilks' KWOF rebounded 1.4-1.8 (25t-22t), adding 19,300 listeners to reach 253,100 (20-20), its most since last August.
- St. Louis: Bonneville's WIL gained 5.6-6.0 (7-5t), its highest share rank since last October. Cume was down 12,300 to 552,300 (6-8). CC's KSD declined 3.7-3.4 (15-15), and cume was off 16,100 to 492,400 (11-11).
- Baltimore: CC's WPOC accelerated 7.1-7.9 (3t-2), its highest share since PPM started here last July. It's the first time 'POC has been No. 2 in PPM, and that 0.8 gain is the largest share increase so far of all Country stations in the May ratings. Cume dipped 10,200 from last month's record audience to 551,600 (4-5).
- Pittsburgh: CBS Radio's WDSY was up 6.2-6.5 (7-6t), adding 4,200 listeners to reach 508,200 (9-8), up three straight surveys and its most since November. Keymarket's cluster performed as follows: WOGG 2.3-2.0 (14t-14), with cume down 9,500 to 139,800 (17-17); WOGI 1.6-1.2 (17t-20), with its audience off 6,000 to 167,500 (15-15); and WOGH up 0.7-0.9 (23t-25) and its reach declining 2,400 to 78,500 (27-25).
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» KOUL Changes:  Tejas Broadcasting's KOUL/Corpus Christi, TX GM Juan Montenegro and cluster programmer Bill Dunlap are handling programming for the station with the resignation of PD/morning host Clayton Allen. The station will be running music and has no immediate plans to hire airstaff following the concurrent resignation of afternooner "Country Boy" Don Williams. Both Allen and Williams depart Friday (6/18). Morning co-host Megan McClain is transitioning to part-time voicetracking for cluster sister Hot AC KLTG. Allen can be reached at 210-317-0301 or here. Williams can be reached at 660-596-2166 or here. |
» Pugh Exits CC/San Diego:  Clear Channel/San Diego OM Bill Pugh has exited the cluster, where he programmed Country KUSS. Pugh had been in the post almost two years. Top 40 KHTS PD Jimmy Steele and KUSS APD/MD/morning host Cindy Spicer are sharing OM duties as the search begins for a replacement. VP/MM Debbie Wagner is posting the position; applicants can send inquiries/resumes to Chris Valentine here. |
» (Tele)Commute's His Sentence:  Max Media's WGH-FM/Norfolk OM John Shomby is no longer looking for an Interactive Business Development Specialist to replace Mike Connor, who we told you was departing the cluster (CAT 4/30). Connor has relocated to Boston, but he is still working for the company in a reduced capacity. Meanwhile, additoinal web duties have been given to Dir./Art & Interactive Content Brielle Ashley, Promotion Coord. Heather Ogle and News Dir. Jim Long. |
» Honor Guard:  Neuhoff Communications Pres./CEO Geoff Neuhoff was honored as the Broadcaster of the Year at the Illinois Broadcasters Association's annual convention. He was joined by his wife Beth, mom Louise, dad Roger and Springfield, Decatur and Danville, IL staff in this photo. |
» Traveling Circuits:  CMT Radio Live with Cody Alan is taking the show on the road with a six-market tour opening June 30 in Ft. Worth with LeAnn Rimes and Lee Brice at Billy Bob's Texas. The show's sixth stop will be determined by fans through the Bring CMT Radio Live with Cody Alan To Your City competition on Eventful.com through June 17-Aug. 31. Click here to vote. |
» Ellis Exits:  Modern Management Coord./Management Jaimie Ellis has exited the company. She joined Modern as Coord./Touring & Production in Sept. 2003 before being moving to her most recent post in Sept. 2007. Reach her at 615-584-3871 or here. |
» Charlie's Pride:  Grand Ole Opry member Charlie Daniels hosts Westwood One's America's Opry Weekend Star-Spangled Special, airing Independence Day weekend. Interested programmers may contact Sue Falco at 212-641-2012 or here. |
» Smoky Mountain High:  The Tennessee Legislature has approved a resolution from State Sen. Tim Burchett (R-Knoxville) and Rep. Joe McCord (R-Maryville) making Ronnie Milsap's "Smoky Mountain Rain" the state's newest song. Tennessee now has nine official state songs, more than any other state. They include "Tennessee Waltz" and "Rocky Top." See theml here. |
» What Woods You Do:  The Woods At Fontanel, Anchor Trailways & Tours and the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Foundation will present Songwriters Sing For Nashville July 17 from 4:30-8pm. This marks the first concert at The Woods and performers will include Matraca Berg, Kye Fleming, Dallas Frazier, Dickey Lee, Dennis Morgan, Hugh Preston, Mark D. Sanders, Don Wayne, Jim Weatherly and Mike Reid. Tickets are $20 and may be purchased here. All proceeds from the show and the day's Fontanel Mansion tours will be donated to the First Tennessee Bank for flood relief. |
» Life Note:  Our best wishes for a speedy recovery go to Randy Owen, who has been undergoing high-intensity focused ultrasound treatments for prostate cancer. Owen was diagnosed during a routine physical earlier this year. "Randy is doing great and is just about fully recovered," Dr. Woody Fitz says. Owen will be tending to his cattle business in Ft. Payne, AL through the summer and plans to resume touring in mid-September. |
» Country Aircheck Today Top 5: Here are the Top 5 songs for June 16: - JASON ALDEAN/Crazy Town (BBR) 2253 points
- MIRANDA LAMBERT/The House That Built Me (Columbia) 2239 points
- BRAD PAISLEY/Water (Arista) 2040 points
- LUKE BRYAN/Rain Is A Good Thing (Capitol) 1964 points
- CLAY WALKER/She Won't Be Lonely Long (Curb) 1872 points
All daily airplay data is from Mediabase 24/7. |
» Country Aircheck Today Top 5 Downloads: Here are Play MPE's Top 5 for June 16: - FLYNNVILLE TRAIN/Preachin' To The Choir (Next Evolution)
- KATIE ARMIGER/Leaving Home (Cold River)
- STEALING ANGELS/He Better Be Dead (Skyville/Nine North)
- MARK COOKE/Can't Cheat In A Small Town (Cotton Valley)
- TOBY KEITH/Trailerhood (Show Dog-Universal)
AMMIEWZAC BROWN BAND/Free (Atlantic/Home Grown/BPG) ZAC BROWN BAND/ |
» Tube Check Tonight (6/17): Trace Adkins, Anderson Cooper 360 (CNN). Tube Check Tomorrow (6/18): Keith Urban, John Mayer, CMT Crossroads; Mickie James, Fox & Friends (FOX News). |
 » Super Big Gulp: Chicago Blackhawk Andrew Ladd brings the Stanley Cup to visit the WUSN morning show. Pictured (l-r) are co-host Lisa Dent, Ladd, producer Lisa Kosty and co-host Ramblin' Ray. |
 » Flame Worthy: WSIX/Nashville PD Keith Kaufman (r) falls into a burning ring of fire with Bo Bice. Wait, no, that's just the backdrop. Our bad. |
 » Check Mate: Savannah's Dave Gibson entertained the Country Aircheck staff this morning with his new single "King Me." Gibson even took requests, playing "Ships That Don't Come In," which he co-wrote with Paul Nelson. Pictured (l-r) are CA's Jeff Green, Lon Helton and Mary Forest Findley, Gibson, Savannah Creative Dir. Daisy Dern and VP/GM Laurie Spoon and CA's Erin Duvall and Chuck Aly. | | 
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