List of mass media in Cleveland
The following is a list of mass media in Cleveland, Ohio, United States.
Print[]
Daily[]
Weekly[]
Monthly[]
- Alternative Press
- Cleveland Magazine
- Design World
- EHS Today
- IndustryWeek
Defunct[]
- Al-Sahafa
- Bérmunkás
- Cleveland Free Times
- Cleveland News
- Cleveland Press
- Homeless Grapevine
- Magazine of Western History
- Solidarity
- The Big Us
- The Cleveland Gazette
- The Daily Cleveland Herald
- The Ohio Farmer
Broadcast radio[]
AM stations[]
| Freq. | Call sign | Signal | Format | Branding | Webcast |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 850 kHz | WKNR | Analog | Sports radio (ESPN) |
850 ESPN | Yes |
| 930 kHz | WEOL | Analog | News/talk | AM 930 WEOL | Yes |
| 1000 kHz | WCCD2 | Analog | Gospel music/religious | Radio 1000 | Yes |
| 1100 kHz | WTAM1 | Analog | News/talk | Newsradio WTAM 1100 | Yes |
| 1220 kHz | WHKW | Analog | Religious | AM 1220 The Word | Yes |
| 1260 kHz | WCCR | Analog | Religious | AM 1260 The Rock | Yes |
| 1300 kHz | WJMO | Analog | Urban gospel | Praise 94.5 | Yes |
| 1320 kHz | WOBL | Analog | Country | Gold Country | Yes |
| 1330 kHz | WINT | Analog | News/talk | Integrity Radio | Yes |
| 1350 kHz | WARF | Analog | Sports radio (Fox Sports) |
Fox Sports 1350 The Gambler | Yes |
| 1380 kHz | WDLW | Analog | Oldies | Kool Kat Oldies | Yes |
| 1420 kHz | WHK | Analog | News/talk | AM 1420 The Answer | Yes |
| 1460 kHz | WABQ | Analog | Gospel music | WABQ | Yes |
| 1490 kHz | WERE | Analog | Urban/brokered talk | Newstalk 1490 | Yes |
| 1540 kHz | WWGK2 | Analog | Sports radio (ESPN) |
1540 KNR2 | Yes |
- 1 clear-channel station
- 2 daytime-only station
FM stations[]
| Freq. | Call sign | Signal | Subch. | Format | Branding | Webcast |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88.3 MHz | WBWC* | Analog | n/a | College/alternative rock | 88.3 FM The Sting | Yes |
| 88.3 MHz | WHWN* | Analog | n/a | Spanish | La Nueva Mia | Yes |
| 88.7 MHz | WJCU* | Analog | n/a | College/variety | WJCU 88.7 FM | Yes |
| 89.3 MHz | WCSB* | Analog | n/a | College/variety | WCSB 89.3 | Yes |
| 89.7 MHz | WKSU | Stereo | n/a | NPR | 89.7 WKSU | Yes |
| 90.3 MHz | WCPN* | Analog | n/a | Public/jazz | 90.3 WCPN | Yes |
| Digital | HD1 | n/a (analog simulcast) | — | — | ||
| HD2 | n/a (WCLV simulcast) | — | — | |||
| 91.1 MHz | WRUW-FM* | Analog | n/a | College/variety | WRUW FM 91.1 | Yes |
| 91.5 MHz | WKHR* | Analog | n/a | Adult standards/MOR | WKHR FM 91.5 | Yes |
| 92.3 MHz | WKRK-FM | Analog | n/a | Sports radio (CBS Sports) |
Sports Radio 92.3 The Fan | Yes |
| Digital | HD1 | n/a (analog simulcast) | — | — | ||
| HD2 | Sports radio | CBS Sports Radio | No | |||
| HD3 | Sports radio | Browns Radio HD | No | |||
| 93.1 MHz | WZAK | Analog | n/a | Urban AC | 93.1 WZAK | Yes |
| Digital | HD1 | n/a (analog simulcast) | — | — | ||
| HD2 | n/a (WJMO simulcast) | — | — | |||
| HD3 | n/a (WERE simulcast) | — | — | |||
| 94.5 MHz | W233CG | Analog | n/a | n/a (WJMO relay) | — | — |
| 95.5 MHz | WFHM-FM | Analog | n/a | Christian contemporary | 95.5 The Fish | Yes |
| 96.5 MHz | WAKS | Analog | n/a | Contemporary hit radio | 96.5 KISS-FM | Yes |
| Digital | HD1 | n/a (analog simulcast) | — | — | ||
| WAKS-HD2 | Digital | HD2 | Mainstream urban | Real 106.1 | Yes | |
| 96.9 MHz | W245CY | Analog | n/a | n/a (WHKW relay) | — | — |
| 98.5 MHz | WNCX | Analog | n/a | Classic rock | 98.5 WNCX | Yes |
| Digital | HD1 | n/a (analog simulcast) | — | — | ||
| HD2 | Classic rock | The Album Pod | No | |||
| 98.9 MHz | W255CW | Analog | n/a | n/a (WDLW relay) | — | — |
| 99.1 MHz | W256BT | Analog | n/a | n/a (WMMS-HD2 relay) | — | — |
| 99.5 MHz | WGAR-FM | Analog | n/a | Country | 99.5 WGAR | Yes |
| Digital | HD1 | n/a (analog simulcast) | — | — | ||
| HD2 | Soft adult contemporary | 99.5 The Breeze | No | |||
| 100.7 MHz | WMMS | Analog | n/a | Active rock/hot talk | 100.7 WMMS: The Buzzard | Yes |
| Digital | HD1 | n/a (analog simulcast) | — | — | ||
| WMMS-HD2 | Digital | HD2 | All-news radio | Cleveland's BIN 99.1 | Yes | |
| WMMS-HD3 | Digital | HD3 | Alternative rock | ALT 100.7 | No | |
| 101.1 MHz | W266CJ | Analog | n/a | n/a (WGAR-FM relay) | — | — |
| 101.5 MHz | W268CO | Analog | n/a | n/a (WINT relay) | — | — |
| 101.7 MHz | W269BS | Analog | n/a | n/a (WGAR-FM relay) | — | — |
| 102.1 MHz | WDOK | Analog | n/a | Adult contemporary | Star 102 | Yes |
| Digital | HD1 | n/a (analog simulcast) | — | — | ||
| HD2 | Adult album alternative | The Coffee Shop | No | |||
| 102.5 MHz | W273DG | Analog | n/a | n/a (WHK relay) | — | — |
| 103.3 MHz | WCRF-FM* | Analog | n/a | Religious | Moody Radio Cleveland | Yes |
| 104.1 MHz | WQAL | Analog | n/a | Hot adult contemporary | Q104 | Yes |
| Digital | HD1 | n/a (analog simulcast) | — | — | ||
| HD2 | Contemporary hit radio | New Music Channel | No | |||
| HD3 | LGBTQ | Channel Q | No | |||
| 104.9 MHz | WCLV* | Analog | n/a | Classical | WCLV Classical 104.9 | Yes |
| Digital | HD1 | n/a (analog simulcast) | — | — | ||
| 105.7 MHz | WMJI | Analog | n/a | Classic hits | Majic 105.7 | Yes |
| Digital | HD1 | n/a (analog simulcast) | — | — | ||
| 106.1 MHz | W291BV | Analog | n/a | n/a (WAKS-HD2 relay) | — | — |
| 106.5 MHz | WHLK | Analog | n/a | Adult hits | 106.5 The Lake | Yes |
| Digital | HD1 | n/a (analog simulcast) | — | — | ||
| HD2 | LGBTQ | Pride Radio | No | |||
| HD3 | LGBTQ | Pride Radio Flashback | No | |||
| 106.9 MHz | W295DE | Analog | n/a | n/a (WTAM relay) | — | — |
| 107.3 MHz | WNWV | Analog | n/a | Alternative rock | jenY 107.3 | Yes |
| Digital | HD1 | n/a (analog simulcast) | — | — | ||
| 107.7 MHz | W299CJ | Analog | n/a | n/a (WOBL relay) | — | — |
| 107.9 MHz | WENZ | Analog | n/a | Mainstream urban | Z 107.9 | Yes |
| Digital | HD1 | n/a (analog simulcast) | — | — | ||
| HD2 | n/a (WJMO simulcast) | — | — |
- * non-commercial educational license
- Gray background low-power FM translator
Defunct stations[]
Programming[]
- Rover's Morning Glory (2003–05; 2006–present)
- The Maxwell Show (2004–09; 2010–11)
- Weekend Radio (1982–present)
| Network/program | Owner | Affiliation | Affiliates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Browns Radio Network | Cleveland Browns | National Football League | 25 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers Radio Network | Cleveland Cavaliers | National Basketball Association | 23 |
| Cleveland Indians Radio Network | Cleveland Indians | Major League Baseball | 29 |
| Rover's Morning Glory | Rover Media, Inc. | iHeartMedia, Inc. | 15 |
| Weekend Radio | Ideastream | n/a | 74 |
Television[]
As of 2013/14, Nielsen Media Research ranks the Cleveland-Akron television market as the 19th largest in the United States.[1] On October 20, 2007, Cleveland became the first city in the United States to have all its commercial television newscasts produced in high-definition. WJW was the first in December 2004;[2] WKYC joined on May 22, 2006;[3] WEWS started on January 7, 2007;[4] and WOIO joined on October 20, 2007.
Broadcast[]
| Call sign | City of license | Virtual ch. | Digital ch. | Network affiliation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WKYC | Cleveland | 3.1 | 19.1 | NBC |
| 3.2 | 19.2 | True Crime Network | ||
| 3.3 | 19.3 | Cozi TV | ||
| 3.4 | 19.4 | Quest | ||
| 3.5 | 19.5 | Twist | ||
| 3.6 | 19.6 | Shop LC | ||
| WEWS-TV | Cleveland | 5.1 | 15.1 | ABC |
| 5.2 | 15.2 | Grit | ||
| 5.3 | 15.3 | Laff | ||
| 5.4 | 15.4 | True Real | ||
| 5,5 | 15.5 | HSN | ||
| WLFM-LD | Cleveland | 6.1 | 20 | Jewelry TV |
| WJW | Cleveland | 8.1 | 8.1 | Fox |
| 8.2 | 8.2 | Antenna TV | ||
| 8.3 | 8.3 | Comet | ||
| 8.4 | 8.4 | Charge! | ||
| WDLI-TV | Canton | 17.1 | 22.9 | Court TV |
| WOIO | Shaker Heights | 19.1 | 10.1 | CBS |
| 19.2 | 10.2 | Me-TV (primary) My Network TV (late nights)[5] | ||
| 19.3 | 10.3 | Dabl | ||
| 19.4 | 10.7 | Rewind TV | ||
| WQDI-LD | Canton | 20.1 | 21.1 | Azteca TV |
| 20.2 | 21.2 | infomercials | ||
| 20.3 | 21.3 | BeIN Sports | ||
| 20.4 | 21.4 | Timeless TV | ||
| 20.5 | 21.6 | QVC 2 | ||
| 20.6 | 21.7 | OnTV4U | ||
| WVPX-TV | Akron | 23.1 | 22.1 | Ion Television |
| 23.2 | 22.2 | Grit | ||
| 23.3 | 22.4 | Court TV Mystery | ||
| 23.5 | 22.5 | Defy TV | ||
| 23.6 | 23.6 | QVC | ||
| WVIZ | Cleveland | 25.1 | 35.1 | PBS |
| 25.2 | 35.2 | The Ohio Channel | ||
| 25.3 | 35.3 | World | ||
| 25.4 | 35.4 | Create | ||
| 25.5 | 35.5 | PBS Kids | ||
| 25.9 | 35.9 | CSCN (audio only) | ||
| W27EA-D | Cleveland | 35.1 | 27.1 | Retro TV |
| WEKA-LD | Canton | 41.1 | 26.1 | Stadium |
| 41.2 | 26.2 | Buzzr | ||
| 41.3 | 26.3 | SBN | ||
| 41.4 | 26.4 | Timeless TV | ||
| 41.5 | 26.5 | QVC | ||
| 41.6 | 26.6 | Jewelry TV | ||
| 41.7 | 26.6 | OnTV4U | ||
| WUAB | Lorain | 43.1 | 10.4 | The CW |
| 43.2 | 10.5 | Bounce TV | ||
| 43.3 | 10.6 | Circle | ||
| WCDN-LD | Cleveland | 53.1 | 7.1 | Daystar |
| WBNX-TV | Akron | 55.1 | 17.1 | independent |
| 55.2 | 17.2 | religious | ||
| 55.3 | 17.3 | Movies! | ||
| 55.4 | 17.4 | Heroes & Icons | ||
| 55.5 | 17.5 | Start TV | ||
| 55.6 | 17.6 | Decades | ||
| WQHS-DT | Cleveland | 61.1 | 36.1 | Univision |
| 61.2 | 36.2 | UniMas | ||
| 61.3 | 36.3 | GetTV | ||
| 61.4 | 36.4 | Court TV Mystery | ||
| 61.5 | 36.5 | Dabl | ||
| 61.6 | 36.6 | Digi TV |
Cable and satellite[]
- Bally Sports Great Lakes
- Bally Sports Ohio
- Spectrum News 1 (Ohio)
Defunct[]
Programming[]
- Barnaby (1957–67, 1968–1990)
- Hickory Hideout (1981–91)
- Matches 'n Mates (1967–68)
- Montage (1965–78)
- Popeye Theater with Mister Mac (1968–71)
- Shock Theater (Ghoulardi) (1963–66)
- The Ghoul (1971–75, 1982–85, 1998–2004)
- Supe's On/Mad Theater (Superhost) (1969–89)
- The Captain Penny Show (1955–71)
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961–65)
- The Morning Exchange (1972–99)
- Upbeat (1964–71)
- Woodrow the Woodsman (1961–72, 1997–2000)
Internet[]
Publishing[]
- Belt Magazine
- Cleveland.com – operated by Advance Internet and featuring content from The Plain Dealer and Sun Newspapers.[6]
- The Cleveland Leader
Radio[]
- oWOW Radio - Internet radio station with adult album alternative format
References[]
- ^ "Cleveland/Akron TV market ranking" (PDF). Nielsen Media Research. Retrieved 2014-05-02.
- ^ Fox 8 Station History. Accessed February 23, 2008.
- ^ WKYC: HDTV FAQ. Accessed February 23, 2008.
- ^ WEWS: Cleveland Leads Nation in HDTV Archived 2008-06-21 at the Wayback Machine. Accessed February 23, 2008.
- ^ Cleveland TV stations - Rabbit Ears
- ^ "About Us". Cleveland.com. Retrieved February 28, 2012.
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