Cleveland–Akron–Canton, Ohio Media Landscape Overview

eMM Media Monitoring Solutions in Cleveland–Akron–Canton, Ohio

This Northeast Ohio DMA spans healthcare, manufacturing, finance, higher education, and pro sports. Broadcasters lead on lake‑effect weather, traffic, public safety, and Browns/Guardians/Cavs coverage; OTA viewing is complemented by CTV and mobile alerts.

Regional & Event Coverage

Newsrooms emphasize investigations, government, and severe weather; public media extend statewide reporting and education.

Mobile and social deliver quick updates on closures, transit, and sports schedules.

Leading Television Channels

ABC/CBS/NBC/FOX (local affiliates): Daypart newscasts, investigations, and sports.
Ideastream Public Media (PBS): Educational programming and civic forums.
CW/MyNetworkTV/IND: Syndicated and local magazine shows.

Major Radio Broadcasting Networks

News/Talk: Policy, weather, and traffic.
Sports Talk: Browns, Guardians, Cavs.
AC/CHR/Rock/Urban: Music formats with local remotes.
Public Radio: Statewide news and arts.

Media Consumption Patterns & Audience Behavior

Live Events & Weather

Lake‑effect and pro sports drive peaks; highlights extend across CTV and social.

Streaming & Mobile

CTV apps and push alerts sustain engagement beyond newscasts and games.

Market Metrics & Industry Statistics

Key DMA metrics for Cleveland–Akron–Canton, Ohio
Indicator	Latest Figure	Source
DMA profile	Large DMA with weather and pro sports surges	Nielsen DMA Rankings
Platform mix	Broadcast + CTV + mobile alerts	Nielsen Gauge
Key drivers	Weather, transit, policy, and sports	Station reports

Media Trust & Consumer Preferences

Local Trust

Investigative teams, meteorologists, and sports anchors drive loyalty; timely alerts lead engagement.

Preferences

Live weather, playoff runs, and community features dominate attention.

Sources

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