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packman

(16,296 posts)
10. You know, I'd like to agree with you about Rushbo , but
Fri Aug 5, 2016, 09:27 AM
Aug 2016

"Limbaugh will continue to host The Rush Limbaugh Show, which broadcasts weekdays from noon to 3 p.m. ET on more than 600 affiliates and reaches millions of listeners nationwide. In 2016, the top-rated program has experienced significant year-over-year audience growth with Persons 12+ (+27%), Adults 25-54 (+18%), Adults 18-34 (+27%) and Women 25-54 (+27%), and average quarter hour audience levels are up double and triple digits in many markets, including New York (+155%), Chicago (+76%), San Francisco (+63%), Houston (+33%), Atlanta (+40%) and Miami (+50%) (Source: Nielsen Audio, JAN-JUN Avg 2016 vs 2015, PPM, Exact Times, AQH). Ad revenue for The Rush Limbaugh Show has also increased by 20% over last year, and the show continues to be the number one program in Talk radio."


I have no love of the asshat, and the release is from IHeartMedia - but it looks like we will have to endure that ill wind for another 4 years at least.

http://www.premierenetworks.com/Press/Pages/iHeartMedia-Extends-Partnership-with-Rush-Limbaugh.aspx

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