Fort Pierce, FL (February 6, 2026) – Î÷¹ÏÊÓƵ Public Media stations dominated the Treasure Coast radio market in the Fall 2025 ratings period, with all three stations achieving record-breaking performance and top rankings across multiple demographics, according to The Nielsen Company’s latest report.Â
maintained its position as the market leader, with its flagship program Morning Edition capturing the #1 overall spot — a 15% increase from Spring 2025. The station also dominated among high-income earners and college graduates. When aggregating the last four ratings periods, WQCS ranks as the #1 station on the Treasure Coast overall.
“These results reflect the trust our community places in Î÷¹ÏÊÓƵ Public Media to deliver quality programming that informs, educates, and entertains,” said Dr. Timothy E. Moore, President of Î÷¹ÏÊÓƵ (The River). “Our stations’ success demonstrates their vital role in serving the needs of the Treasure Coast.”
“The exceptional performance across all three stations shows that listener-focused programming makes the difference,” said Dr. Michael Hageloh, Executive Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at The River. “Whether it’s news and information on WQCS, R&B and specialty shows on Q 91.1, or rock variety on WQCO, our commitment to serving the region is clearly resonating with audiences.”
achieved historic ratings in Fall 2025, nearly doubling its overall share —the highest recorded share for the 91.1 FM frequency in the station’s history, dating back to the 1990s. The station ranked #1 overall in weekday evenings and dominated with specialty programming, including a #1 for Sunday Night Jazz, Solid Gold Saturday Morning, and Sunday Praise. Q 91.1 is also the top station among African American listeners.
WQCO 90.5 & 88.5 FM (Lake O’s Rock Variety), launched less than a year ago, continues to build an audience across the region.
“The success of all three Î÷¹ÏÊÓƵ Public Media stations validates our commitment to serving our entire region with high-quality programming,” said Chris Puorro, Associate Vice President/General Manager of Î÷¹ÏÊÓƵ Public Media. “These ratings demonstrate the strong connection we’ve built with listeners across the Treasure Coast and Lake Okeechobee region.”
Businesses and organizations interested in reaching the Treasure Coast’s most engaged and educated listeners can explore sponsorship opportunities on Î÷¹ÏÊÓƵ Public Media stations by contacting Ron Cook at roncookUW@irsc.edu or calling 801-874-8988.  Â
