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Audacy Names Zach Gelb Brand Manager of 104.3 WQAM

RADIO ONLINE | Thursday, November 12, 2026 | 12:10pm CT

Zach Gelb

Audacy has named Zach Gelb Brand Manager of Sports 104.3 WQAM in Miami, following the first anniversary of the station's FM launch. Gelb will oversee content strategy, talent, operations and branding, including flagship coverage of the Florida Panthers, Miami Heat, Miami Marlins and University of Miami Hurricanes football and men's basketball.

Gelb most recently served as a studio host for NFL and NCAA football and basketball broadcasts at Compass Media Networks. He hosted the nationally syndicated "The Zach Gelb Show" on CBS Sports Radio and its successor, Infinity Sports Network, from 2018 to 2025.

He began his career at WNJE in New Jersey, where he led programming and hosted on air from 2016 to 2018. His on-air credits also include Audacy's WFAN in New York, WIP in Philadelphia and WEEI in Boston.

"Zach brings a blend of programming instincts and nationwide sports talk experience that positions him perfectly to continue the growth and success of 104.3 WQAM," said Audacy Regional President Claudia Menegus.

"I'm honored and elated for the opportunity to help lead WQAM, a legendary sports station that I have great respect for and have been listening to for years," Gelb said. "I'm excited to build our next chapter with this incredible staff and deepen our connection with our passionate South Florida fanbase."

Bruno Mars, Kehlani Top 2026 iHeartRewind Rankings

RADIO ONLINE | Thursday, November 12, 2026 | 12:50pm CT

iHeart Rewind

Bruno Mars was iHeartRadio's most listened-to artist of 2026, while Kehlani's "Folded" was the year's top song, according to the company's annual iHeartRewind rankings. The rankings are based on total audience spins (TAS) and streams across iHeartMedia's broadcast stations and the iHeartRadio app.

Mars led the artist rankings with nearly 2.7 billion TAS, followed by Taylor Swift at 2.2 billion and Olivia Dean at more than 2 billion. Morgan Wallen and Justin Bieber rounded out the top five. Sombr placed 10th with more than 1.28 billion TAS.

"Folded" drew more than 1.1 billion TAS, edging out Mars' "I Just Might." Dean took the next two spots with "So Easy (To Fall in Love)" and "Man I Need," while Alex Warren's "Ordinary" finished fifth. Dean's "So Easy (To Fall in Love)" also led the Pop song rankings.

Wallen led the Country artist chart, while Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" was the format's top song. Drake led Hip-Hop artists, with Gunna's "wgft" featuring Burna Boy topping the song list. Linkin Park ranked first among Alternative artists, and Sublime's "Ensenada" led the format's songs.

Chris Brown topped the R&B artist chart. "Good Good" by Usher, Summer Walker and 21 Savage was the format's top song, followed by Kehlani's "Folded."

Top iHeartMedia Artists Overall

1. Bruno Mars - 2.7B
2. Taylor Swift - 2.2B
3. Olivia Dean - 2.0B
4. Morgan Wallen - 1.9B
5. Justin Bieber - 1.8B
6. Chris Brown - 1.33B
7. Luke Combs - 1.32B
8. Michael Jackson - 1.3B
9. Ella Langley - 1.28B
10. Sombr - 1.28B

Top iHeartMedia Songs Overall

1. Kehlani - "Folded" - 1.1B
2. Bruno Mars - "I Just Might" - 1.1B
3. Olivia Dean - "So Easy (To Fall in Love)" - 1B
4. Olivia Dean - "Man I Need" - 976M
5. Alex Warren - "Ordinary" - 795M
6. Leon Thomas - "MUTT" - 795M
7. Sombr - "Back to Friends" - 782M
8. Tame Impala - "Dracula - JENNIE Remix" - 754M
9. Ella Langley - "Choosin' Texas" - 728M
10. Justin Bieber - "YUKON" - 719M

Top Pop Artists & Songs

Artists

1. Bruno Mars
2. Olivia Dean
3. Taylor Swift
4. Justin Bieber
5. Sombr

Songs

1. Olivia Dean - "So Easy (To Fall In Love)"
2. Bruno Mars - "I Just Might"
3. Olivia Dean - "Man I Need"
4. Zara Larsson - "Midnight Sun"
5. Tame Impala - "Dracula - JENNIE Remix"

Top Country Artists & Songs

Artists

1. Morgan Wallen
2. Luke Combs
3. Ella Langley
4. Jason Aldean
5. Jelly Roll

Songs

1. Ella Langley - "Choosin' Texas"
2. Shaboozey and Jelly Roll - "Amen"
3. Josh Ross - "Hate How You Look"
4. Morgan Wallen - "I Ain't Comin' Back feat. Post Malone"
5. Luke Combs - "Sleepless In A Hotel Room"

Top Hip-Hip Artists & Songs

Artists

1. Drake
2. Kendrick Lamar
3. Gunna
4. Cardi B
5. Glorilla

Songs

1. Gunna - "wgft feat. Burna Boy"
2. G Herbo (AKA Lil Herb) - "Went Legit"
3. Dave and Tems - "Raindance"
4. Belly Gang Kushington - "Friend Do"
5. DaBaby - "Pop Dat Thang"

Top Alternative Artists & Songs

Artists

1. Linkin Park
2. Sublime
3. Green Day
4. Foo Fighters
5. Sombr

Songs

1. Sublime - "Ensenada"
2. Sombr - "Back To Friends"
3. Tame Impala - "Dracula"
4. Pierce The Veil - "So Far So Fake"
5. Temper City - "Self Aware"

Top R&B Artists & Songs

Artists

1. Chris Brown
2. Usher
3. Mary J. Blige
4. Summer Walker
5. Kehlani

Songs

1. Usher/Summer Walker/21 Savage - "Good Good"
2. Kehlani - "Folded"
3. Chris Brown - "Residuals"
4. Chris Brown - "It Depends feat. Bryson Tiller"
5. SZA - "Snooze"

Audacy Launches Cheer Podcast With Tiki and Traci

RADIO ONLINE | Thursday, November 12, 2026 | 12:35pm CT

Double Down on Cheer

Audacy will debut "Double Down on Cheer with Tiki and Traci" on Friday, November 13. The weekly podcast pairs former New York Giants running back and WFAN host Tiki Barber with his wife, nonprofit executive Traci Johnson, for conversations about competitive cheerleading, youth sports and parenting. New episodes will be released Fridays on YouTube and podcast platforms.

Barber and Johnson draw on eight years of experience as parents of All-Star cheerleaders. Their daughters, Brooklyn and Teagan Barber, compete in the sport. The show will cover the demands of travel sports, share stories from competition weekends and feature interviews with sports psychologists, nutritionists and others in the industry.

Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi will be the first guest. Her daughter competes at the same gym as Barber and Johnson's daughters.

"Working with Audacy, we wanted to create a show that pulls back the curtain on competitive cheer and youth sports, celebrates the incredible athletes and families behind it, and gives parents a place to laugh, learn, and know they're not alone," Barber and Johnson said in a joint statement.

Barber co-hosts "Evan & Tiki" on Audacy's WFAN (101.9 FM and 660 AM) in New York. He played 10 seasons for the Giants and retired as the franchise's all-time leader in rushing and all-purpose yards.

AM/FM, SiriusXM Index Highest In-Car, Edison Finds

RADIO ONLINE | Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | 1:47pm CT

Edison Research at SSRS

AM/FM radio and SiriusXM each record their strongest listening performance in the car, while YouTube and audiobooks peak at home, according to the latest Share of Ear findings from Edison Research at SSRS. Streaming music and podcasts index highest in locations outside the home, car and workplace.

SiriusXM posted an in-car index of 232, while AM/FM radio indexed at 160. That means SiriusXM's share of in-car audio listening was 2.32 times its share of total audio listening, while AM/FM's share was 1.6 times its overall share.

At home, YouTube indexed at 140 and audiobooks at 118. Edison said at-home YouTube listening spans devices including phones, laptops and internet-connected TVs, while audiobook listening at home takes place primarily on mobile devices.

Streaming music and podcasts posted their highest indexes in Edison's "other" category, which includes listening at the gym, in stores or while walking. Both also indexed above 100 at work, though none of the platforms Edison highlighted recorded its highest index in the workplace.

Garth Brooks to Buy WRLT Nashville for $3 Million

RADIO ONLINE | Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | 1:30pm CT

WRLT (FM-100) Nashville

Garth Brooks' The Sevens Network LLC has agreed to buy WRLT-FM (100.1) from Tuned-In Broadcasting for $3 million, pending FCC approval. Brooks plans to launch "FM-100," a Country station serving Nashville, while WRLT's current Adult Alternative format, "Lightning 100," will move to 106.3 FM after the sale closes.

The license assignment application was filed November 10. WRLT is licensed to Franklin, TN, and serves the Nashville market. In a separate filing, The Sevens Network requested the call letters WFLP with a proposed effective date of December 25. Brooks has yet to announce a launch date for FM-100.

Lightning 100 will continue on 100.1 FM until the transaction closes. It will then move to Cromwell Media translator W292ED at 106.3 FM, fed by WPRT-HD3 (102.5). The station has operated independently for 36 years, championing emerging artists and founding Nashville's "Live On The Green" concert series.

Brooks said FM-100 will play Country music from across the genre's history, with an emphasis on giving more airplay to women from the 1960s through today. "This is an opportunity to bring the entire family of country music together in one spot ... the legends, the greats, and the future greats," Brooks said.

FM-100 also plans to carry local news and event information, including promotions for events organized by other Nashville stations. Brooks said the station has reached an agreement with Nashville Severe Weather to interrupt regular programming when dangerous weather threatens Middle Tennessee. He also plans to use the station's app to provide information to visitors in cooperation with Nashville's convention and tourism community.

Brooks said the idea took shape in 2025 after he saw a "Save Our Station" appeal from Lightning 100 and initially thought it was current. The post dated to the pandemic, but it prompted a conversation with the station's owner that led to the deal.

iHeartMedia New York Names Dellilo Marketing Director

RADIO ONLINE | Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | 1:07pm CT

Danielle Dellilo

iHeartMedia New York has named Danielle Dellilo as Director of Marketing and Promotions, effective immediately. She will oversee marketing and promotions for the company's seven stations in the market and report to Joe De Angelis, Senior Vice President of Promotions.

Dellilo has spent more than a decade with iHeartMedia, most recently as Promotions Director. She led public relations, artist relations and promotions for stations including 106.7 LITE FM and 103.5 KTU and helped produce events including iHeartRadio Jingle Ball, Broadway in Bryant Park and Skating in Central Park.

"Her leadership, infectious enthusiasm and ability to make things happen have made her a go-to for our teams, talent and sales partners," said Thea Mitchem, Executive Vice President of Programming for iHeartRadio New York.

Dellilo was inducted into the Hofstra Radio Hall of Fame in 2024 and serves as President of the Hofstra Radio Alumni Association. CaringKind named her one of its 100 Women of Impact in 2026. She is also a longtime advocate for ALS awareness and research.

"This moment is especially meaningful to me because it represents years of hard work, dedication and a genuine love for radio," Dellilo said.

Connoisseur Launches Hot AC Jackie 96.9 in Jackson

RADIO ONLINE | Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | 3:04pm CT

WJNT (Jackie 96.9) Jackson MS

Connoisseur Media has launched Hot AC "Jackie 96.9" on WJNT translator W245AH serving the Jackson, MS, market. The station mixes current hits with familiar favorites from artists including Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa, Maroon 5, Bruno Mars and Ed Sheeran.

Syndicated "Anna & Raven" show anchors the weekday lineup from 5-10am. Hosts Anna Zap and Raven Donald discuss relationships, family life and pop culture and invite listeners to play "Can't Beat Raven," a trivia contest with cash prizes.

"Jackie 96.9 was built specifically for Jackson listeners looking for a bright, modern and energetic station they can keep on all day, whether they're at home, in the car, or at work," said Ricky Mitchell, Connoisseur Mississippi Vice President and Market Manager.

WXMX Radiothon Raises Record $1.14 Million in Memphis

RADIO ONLINE | Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | 1:56pm CT

WXMX-FM (98.1 The Max) Memphis

Cumulus Media Rock WXMX (98.1 The Max) Memphis raised a record $1,143,524 for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis during its annual radiothon on Friday, November 6. It was the third consecutive year the one-day fundraiser topped $1 million.

The station broadcast the radiothon live from 9am to 5pm, featuring stories from families throughout the day and promoting the fundraiser on air and online. Cumulus said all proceeds will go toward housing, meals and support services for families staying at Ronald McDonald House of Memphis while their children receive medical care.

(Pictured (L-R): Tyrone Ballinger, Maylana McGhee, Ditch, Danni Bruns, Country Cory, Jill Crocker, and Ross Turner)

"This incredible $1.1 million milestone belongs to our listeners, our team, and our entire community," said WXMX Program Director Danni Bruns. "We're grateful for everyone who came together to support this important cause."

Cumulus Memphis Vice President and Market Manager Morgan Bohannon credited the station's staff and listeners for the fundraiser's continued growth.

Urban One Q3 Revenue Falls 5% as Net Loss Widens

RADIO ONLINE | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | 11:05am CT

Urban One

Urban One reported third-quarter net revenue of $88 million, down 5% from $92.7 million a year earlier. A $128.9 million impairment charge drove an operating loss of $126.6 million, compared with operating income of $2.5 million in the year-earlier quarter.

The net loss attributable to common stockholders widened to $119.2 million, or $26.39 per basic share, from $2.8 million, or 64 cents per share. Adjusted EBITDA fell to $12.3 million from $14.2 million, while broadcast and digital operating income declined by $500,000 to $19.4 million.

Radio broadcasting revenue rose to $36.7 million from $34.7 million. Stations acquired in Dallas contributed $1.9 million after the deal took effect July 17. The acquisition and political advertising helped offset weaker demand from national and local advertisers.

Reach Media revenue fell to $5.1 million from $6.1 million amid weaker demand for network audio. Digital revenue declined to $9.6 million from $12.7 million as national client losses and lower rates outweighed growth in local digital revenue. Cable Television revenue slipped to $37.3 million from $39.8 million as subscribers declined and advertising rates fell.

"Market conditions in radio continued to adversely impact revenue in the third quarter," said President and CEO Alfred C. Liggins III. He said net political revenue topped $800,000 in the quarter and is expected to reach $8.8 million across all divisions for the year.

Urban One revised its full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance to $40 million. Liggins said management has identified at least $20 million in annualized cost savings heading into 2027.

CMG Atlanta Names Cherish Geter Digital Media Director

RADIO ONLINE | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | 4:05pm CT

Cherish Geter

Cox Media Group has named Cherish Geter Digital Media Director for its Atlanta radio cluster, which includes WSBB-FM (95.5 WSB), WSB-FM (B98.5), WSRV (97.1 The River) and WALR (Kiss 104.1).

Geter will lead digital sales strategy, working with sales leadership on client campaigns, digital revenue growth and team coaching. Her background includes campaign strategy, measurement and attribution across broadcast and digital platforms.

She joins CMG from Sinclair Broadcast Group, where she served as Station Manager for WCTI-TV and ECTI-TV in Greenville, NC. Previously, she was General Sales Manager at Graham Media Group's WJXT-TV and WCWJ-TV in Jacksonville, FL, overseeing revenue strategy across broadcast, digital and streaming.

"I'm honored to join the incredibly talented team at CMG Atlanta Radio," Geter said. "There is tremendous opportunity in this market, and I'm excited to bring my experience, perspective and passion for digital to a team that is already positioned for meaningful growth."

"Cherish brings the digital expertise and collaborative approach we were looking for as we continue building on our top Atlanta sales organization," said CMG Atlanta Director of Sales Kris Hackett Lucas. "We're excited to welcome her to the team and look forward to the impact her leadership will have for our clients and our people."

Caloroga Media Opens Linnet Podcast Tools to Public

RADIO ONLINE | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | 11:25am CT

Caloroga Media

Caloroga Media has opened the public beta of Linnet, its AI-powered podcast production platform, removing the waitlist and invitation requirement. The company is making Linnet's Starter and Creator tiers free through December 1.

The browser-based platform combines scripting, transcription, recording, editing and publishing in one workspace. Since Linnet's September launch, Caloroga has refined its audio-to-video tools, which let creators add clips, captions and graphics to existing recordings and format them for YouTube and social media.

Linnet also offers a feature called God Mode that generates a first draft of an episode from a single prompt, including a script, narration, music, artwork and video. Creators can revise the draft in the workspace before publishing.

The platform can publish directly to creators' accounts on Podigee, Buzzsprout and Transistor.fm. Through a partnership with Podigee, creators without a hosting account can publish at no additional charge to Caloroga's "Linnet Goes Live" feed on Spotify. Users can also download finished episodes for distribution elsewhere.

Caloroga co-founder Mark Francis said opening the beta to more creators will help the company identify which tools to improve and what to add in 2027. The company says it does not use creator content to train AI models and deletes generated content within 30 days of account closure.

Workflow Corp. Unveils Aircheck Buddy for Radio

RADIO ONLINE | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | 3:42pm CT

Workflow Corp.

Workflow Corporation has introduced Aircheck Buddy, a service that records and transcribes on-air breaks for talent coaching and tracks advertising activity on competing stations.

For programming teams, Aircheck Buddy records scheduled shifts from a station's stream, skips the music and organizes mic breaks into playable clips and transcripts. Program directors can review how a host handled a listener call, teased a contest or wrapped up an interview. Stations can also schedule one-time recordings of remote broadcasts to share highlights with clients.

Sales teams can track which advertisers start or stop running spots on monitored stations, how often their commercials air and how ad loads vary by hour. The service lets managers compare stations and dayparts, export prospect lists and schedule reports.

"Once a team sets the schedule, Aircheck Buddy handles the recording and processing in the background," said Shane Zammit, CIO and co-founder of Workflow Corporation. "A few minutes after the shift ends, the clips and transcripts are ready in the browser."

Aircheck Buddy can monitor up to 32 stations on a shared shift. More information is available here.

B-Dub Radio Reaches 70 Weeknight Affiliates

RADIO ONLINE | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | 11:29am CT

B-Dub Radio

B-Dub Radio has reached 70 weeknight affiliates with the addition of KLAD-FM in Klamath Falls, OR. The independently owned country radio show, syndicated by Skyview Networks, reached 50 weeknight affiliates in early 2025 and 60 last December.

The weeknight roster includes KPNW-FM Seattle, WIL-FM St. Louis, KYGO-FM Denver and KWEN-FM Tulsa. The separate "B-Dub Radio Saturday Night" program airs on more than 70 affiliates, extending the host's syndicated schedule to six nights a week.

"Reaching 70 stations is an incredible milestone, especially as an independently owned show," B-Dub said. "We've grown one station and one relationship at a time, and I'm grateful to every programmer and station partner who's believed in what we're building."

B-Dub is a four-time ACM Award winner and the founder of B-Dub's Longest Ride, an annual motorcycle fundraiser that has raised more than $100,000 for the Fisher House Foundation since its launch in 2023.

B-Dub Radio offers five hours of programming a day Monday through Saturday, with options for multiple dayparts, station customization and content-only carriage.

PodcastOne Adds Three Podcasts to Network

RADIO ONLINE | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | 3:57pm CT

PodcastOne

PodcastOne has expanded its programming lineup with the acquisition of "Fluently Forward" and two podcasts from David Meltzer, "Office Hours" and "The Playbook."

Hosted by Shannon McNamara, "Fluently Forward" covers celebrity gossip, blind items and entertainment news.

Meltzer, the former CEO of Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment, hosts conversations with leaders in business, sports and entertainment on "Office Hours." His other show, "The Playbook," features interviews, Q&As, keynote presentations and discussions with executives, athletes and entrepreneurs about their careers and approaches to success.

"At PodcastOne, we are actively looking for exceptional shows and concepts that elevate our premiere lineup," said President and Co-Founder Kit Gray. He said the company's production, marketing, sales and development teams will work with the hosts to grow their audiences and connect them with advertisers.

PodcastOne said it ranks ninth on Edison Research's U.S. Podcast Distributor list. Its programming is available through PodcastOne, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, iHeart, Amazon and other podcast platforms.

iHeartMedia Q3 Revenue Rises 3.3% as Podcasts Gain

RADIO ONLINE | Monday, November 9, 2026 | 3:12pm CT

iHeartMedia

iHeartMedia reported third-quarter revenue of $1.03 billion, up 3.3% from a year earlier, as growth in podcasting and political advertising offset declines in broadcast and network revenue. Excluding political advertising, revenue rose 0.9%.

The company posted operating income of $73 million, compared with an operating loss of $116.3 million a year earlier. Its net loss narrowed to $8.2 million from $65.8 million, while adjusted EBITDA fell to $170.5 million from $204.8 million.

Digital Audio Group revenue rose 13.8% to $388.7 million. Podcast revenue climbed 24.4% to $173.7 million, driven by stronger advertiser demand, while other digital revenue increased 6.4% to $215 million. Higher content and marketing costs contributed to a 2.3% decline in the segment's adjusted EBITDA to $127.4 million.

Multiplatform Group revenue fell 4.9% to $562.4 million and was down 7% excluding political advertising. Broadcast revenue declined 4.5% on weaker spot sales, while network revenue fell 12%. The segment's adjusted EBITDA dropped 42.9% to $68 million. Audio & Media Services Group revenue rose 22.6% to $81.6 million, helped by political and digital advertising.

Chairman and CEO Bob Pittman said the continued rollout of iHeartMedia's AudioGraph platform could improve broadcast radio performance by making inventory available the way advertisers want to buy it. The company expects about $400 million in programmatic revenue in 2027, including approximately $100 million in incremental broadcast radio programmatic revenue. It also expects to begin reporting podcasting as a separate segment in 2027.

For the fourth quarter, iHeartMedia expects revenue to increase by a mid-single-digit percentage and adjusted EBITDA to range from $135 million to $185 million. The company projects full-year adjusted EBITDA of $550 million to $600 million and free cash flow of about $50 million.

SiriusXM Names Tubi's Anjali Sud CEO, Succeeding Witz

RADIO ONLINE | Monday, November 9, 2026 | 11:29am CT

Anjali Sud

SiriusXM has named Tubi CEO Anjali Sud its next Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2027. She will succeed Jennifer Witz, who is stepping down after nearly six years as CEO and will remain an adviser to the company through the end of 2027.

Sud has served as an independent director on SiriusXM's board since March 2025 and will retain her board seat. She has led Tubi since 2023, overseeing its international expansion and growth to more than 110 million monthly active users, according to SiriusXM. She previously served as CEO of Vimeo, where she took the company public, and held roles at Amazon and Time Warner.

SiriusXM Board Chairman Greg Maffei cited Sud's experience growing audiences and running businesses supported by both advertising and subscriptions. He said her time on the board had also given her a close understanding of the company's strategy.

"Premium audio experiences will be more important than ever to the future of entertainment, and I believe SiriusXM can evolve to lead that future," Sud said.

Witz spent nearly 25 years at SiriusXM. Maffei credited her with expanding the company's presence in vehicles and rolling out its 360L platform, securing an exclusive advertising partnership with YouTube and building its podcast network. He said SiriusXM has returned to revenue growth and is generating near-record free cash flow.

"Leading SiriusXM has been the most meaningful experience of my career," Witz said. "I am particularly proud of what our team has accomplished in strengthening the subscriber experience, expanding our advertising business, and unlocking greater value across our broader portfolio."

Crime Junkie, iHeart Lead October Podtrac Rankings

RADIO ONLINE | Monday, November 9, 2026 | 2:34pm CT

Podtrac

AudioChuck's "Crime Junkie" held the top spot in Podtrac's October 2026 U.S. podcast rankings, while iHeart Audience Network led the U.S. publisher and network chart with 64.3 million unique audience members and 294.7 million downloads and plays.

The top five podcasts were unchanged from September. The New York Times' "The Daily" ranked second, followed by "NPR News Now," "Up First from NPR" and "Dateline NBC."

"Pod Save America" climbed two spots to No. 6, and "Stuff You Should Know" rose one spot to No. 10. "The Ezra Klein Show" made the biggest gain in the top 20, moving up four places to No. 12.

On the U.S. publisher and network chart, iHeartPodcasts ranked second with 35.3 million unique audience members and 173.0 million downloads and plays. NPR Sales Network placed third with an audience of 19.7 million, followed by Vox Media at 7.6 million and The Walt Disney Company at 7.4 million.

Podtrac said most ranked publishers and networks grew month over month on both its U.S. and global charts. DailyWire led the reported U.S. audience gains at 20%, followed by PRX at 19%. The Volume and ReVolver Podcasts each gained 14%, while Vox Media rose 13%. iHeart Audience Network's U.S. audience grew 12%, and iHeartPodcasts gained 10%.

Fox Audio Network posted the largest U.S. increase in downloads and plays among the gains highlighted by Podtrac, up 18%. On the separate Global Multi-Channel ranking, Fox Audio Network and PRX each recorded an 18% increase in combined downloads, views and plays, followed by The Volume at 13% and DailyWire at 11%.

Podtrac ranks individual shows by unique U.S. monthly audience and includes only shows that participate in its measurement for the full month.