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WAMU 88.5 ranked No. 1 radio station in Washington, D.C.
Station takes top place in the market in Arbitron winter survey

April 23, 2012

WAMU 88.5 is the most listened to radio station in Washington, D.C., with a 7.5* share of the audience. The new ranking was released last week in Arbitron’s Winter 2012 Survey, which measured average weekly listening from January 5 through March 28. The winter survey marks the first time in station history that it has been ranked No. 1 in the market.

“We have a clear vision for the station's programming both on air and online: a commitment to local, national, and international news and analysis; cutting-edge interactive conversations; and creative music and entertainment,” said WAMU 88.5 Program Director Mark McDonald. “With our devoted and talented staff, we're planning for the next level—more in-depth and investigative news, fostering new talent, and engaging even more deeply with our local communities."

*2012 Arbitron Inc., All rights reserved, Winter Survey 2012, Persons 6+ Washington DC, AQH Share, Mon-Sun 6 a.m.-MID.

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