“Darn few markets can boast of having three stations in double digits,” says Tom Taylor, editor of the NOW newsletter.  He referred to recent Nielsen ratings from Williamsport, PA: 

 

“That parade’s led by country WILQ, which was recently sold to local manager Dan Farr, who continues the Backyard name. It cruises 21.3-23.1-23.2.

 

“Clear Channel’s top 40 “Kiss 102.7” appears next, 15.0-13.8-14.5.

 

“Rock WZXR is next, 10.2-10.8-11.6.”

 

WILQ and WZXR are Shane Media client stations, as are Oldies WBZD, Hot AC WLMY and News-Talk WWPA. 

 

All together, the Backyard Broadcasting stations have a total 44.9 share of persons 12+, compared with Clear Channel’s combined 31.8 share 12+. 

 

Congratulations to Dan, to Operations Manager Ted Minier and to the Backyard staff.