KROQ Morning Show Tops LA Ratings After Years of Struggle
KROQ's Klein and Ally show reached number one in Los Angeles morning drive ratings in October after a long recovery period.
Station Hits Top Spot In Market
In October, the KROQ station achieved the number one position among adults aged 25 to 54 in the Los Angeles market. This ranking placed it ahead of Hot AC station KBIG My FM for that specific demographic group. The entire station posted a 6.7 share in September, which marked its highest number in twenty-two years. Hosts Kevin Klein and Ally Johnson secured the top spot across all major demos during this period.
Recovery Follows Management Changes
Program director Kevin Weatherly returned to the station in June 2022, followed by former host Kevin Ryder moving to afternoon drive time in April 2025. The morning show previously hovered between tenth and eighteenth place throughout 2024 and the first half of 2025. Hosts faced threats of replacement after previous management made difficult decisions regarding their employment status during the pandemic era.
Competitors Face Listener Backlash
Rival station KYSR hosts The Woody Show regained the number one slot in October but lost its previous advantage over KROQ. Competitor Renae Ravey left her position on The Woody Show, a move that upset some of their listeners significantly. Weatherly noted that breaking trust with Southern California audiences can cause anger but rebuilding it takes time and good personalities.
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