The number of Upper Midwest radio stations flipping to All-Christmas formats reached another new record high this year.
Category: Data
Data Dump: AM Station Totals Decline; Little Change for FM, TV
The FCC’s latest quarterly station totals shows a continued decline in the number of AM stations, while the number of FM and full-power TV stations is remaining largely steady.
Data Dump: Number of Major Radio Group Owners By Market
The pending shutdown of one of the major radio groups in Milwaukee raises the question: How many major radio groups are there in each market?
Data Dump: The Number of U.S. Stations on Each AM Frequency (Corrected)
Some broadcasters say that the AM band is too crowded, causing stations to interfere with each other at night. So, which frequencies are the least and most crowded?
2024 Christmas Flips Came Later, Then Surpassed Previous Years
It appears a record number of Upper Midwest radio stations may have flipped to All-Christmas playlists this holiday season, despite getting off to a later start.
Data Dump: Where To Find Local TV News Streams on Smart TV
Most Upper Midwest TV stations are now freely streaming their local newscasts directly to smart TV’s, but you’ll have to download national apps to find some of them.
Data Dump: Comparing Statewide Public Radio Networks
WPR’s recent announcement about a major realignment of its programming sparks the question of how Wisconsin compares with other states when it comes to public radio networks.
Station-By-Station Look at Upcoming WPR Format Changes (Updated)
Wisconsin Public Radio’s upcoming programming change isn’t a rebrand of its two existing networks, it’s a reconfiguring of how the service presents programming and which stations carry which shows.
Data Dump: Cable Systems Carrying Affiliates from 3 Markets
It’s a media nerd’s dream, but one that has become increasingly rare: cable systems that carry major TV stations from multiple markets.
Data Dump: All the Stats on 2023 All-Christmas Stations
AC is the top format adopting All-Christmas playlists, while there are three Upper Midwest cities with four All-Christmas options.