Atlanta’s Jazz Station Ranked Number One in the Nation

09/20/2019

ATLANTA, GA -- September 20, 2019 – The latest market report for radio listening in Atlanta is in and Jazz 91.9 WCLK is ranked the number one Jazz station among stations in the Top 10 market.  WCLK is experiencing a phenomenal summer with listening at an all-time high!  The August PPM’s, the Nielson ratings indicator, shows WCLK with a weekly audience of more than a quarter of a million listeners, 265,000 with market share of 2.0 up from 1.4 in the previous months.  That’s a 30 % gain and the highest ever ratings for station listening. 

Each day, Morning Jazz with Morris Baxter delivers a blend of classic Jazz fused with Morris Motivations.   Rivablue plays cool music and mesmerizing vocals that pulls listeners into Midday Jazz.  Next, Jamal Ahmad brings a perfect mix of Jazz with SOUL of Jazz.  Then, Debb Moore supplies an expressive blend of Jazz with Jazz at Sundown.    Jazz 91.9 WCLK also improved its time spent listening and four (4) out of (5) dayparts ranked in the Top 20.

About Jazz 91.9 WCLK

Jazz 91.9 WCLK, a 501(c) 3 nonprofit radio station licensed to Clark Atlanta University, is committed to preserving the legacy of Jazz through dynamic Jazz musical selections, cultural programming and community-focused initiatives. Founded in 1974, Jazz 91.9 WCLK broadcasts a mix of Classic and Contemporary Jazz and Gospel music. WCLK is a nonprofit, member supported, National Public Radio (NPR) affiliate and Public Radio International (PRI) station that serves the interest of the citizens in Greater Atlanta. For more station information, programming details, and to listen on the Web, please visit: www.wclk.com.

About Clark Atlanta University

Clark Atlanta University (CAU) is a leading research institution of higher education, offering 38 exciting areas of study at bachelor’s, master’s, specialists, and doctoral levels.  Established in 1988 by the historic consolidation of Atlanta University (1865) and Clark College (1869), CAU continues a 150-year legacy rooted in the African-American tradition and focused on the future. Through global innovation, transformative educational experiences, and high-value engagement, CAU cultivates lifted lives that transform the world.

Learn more at www.cau.edu .