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.
This story first appeared on radioinsight.com