As the Spring ratings survey period began on Thursday, Nielsen has released its revised market rankings.
The top 10 markets all stay in the same spot. The changes begin at #11 where Seattle/Tacoma moves ahead of Miami/Fort Lauderdale. At #13, Detroit moves backup while Phoenix slips down to #14. Puerto Rico rises two spots from #18 to #16 leading to San Diego and Tampa each dropping down a ranking. Baltimore takes a two spot jump from #23 to #21, while Charlotte slips from #21 to #23. Salt Lake City moves up from #28 to #27 trading places with Sacramento. Las Vegas moves up from #30 to #29. Austin from #32 to #30. Orlando slips from #29 to #32.
Other markets making significant moves in ranking are: Monmouth/Ocean (55 to 52), Albany NY (67 to 64), Charleston SC (79 to 76), El Paso (76 to 79), Boise (92 to 83), Monterey/Salinas (97 to 91), Portland ME (99 to 93), and Traverse City MI (157 to 178).
The full listing of markets can be found here.