Howard Stern most popular talker for 6th consecutive year
LYCOS announced its sixth annual list of the most popular talk radio personalities with web users, based on The LYCOS 50 (http://50.lycos.com). The LYCOS 50 is an authoritative weekly list of the most popular people, places and things web users search for everyday.
For the sixth year in a row, Howard Stern continues his reign as the most-searched talk radio personality with web users, generating 232% more online interest than Adam Corolla, who holds the number two spot this year.
Don Imus of "Imus in the Morning" also barely registered last year and takes number five in 2006; presumably, his rise is also due to Stern's departure.
Some favorites from past years saw notable drops in 2006, the biggest being Bill O'Reilly. O'Reilly is 92% less popular than he was in 2005, falling completely out of the top 20 this year. Dr. Laura also drops off this year's list, dipping 81%, while Bob and Tom drop 83, but still manage to remain in the top 20. Michael Savage also drops 74%, falling from number five last year.
Of the top 20 talk radio personalities of 2006, six are making first-ever appearances, including Wendy Williams, Emma B, Jim Cramer, Chris Evans, Sara Cox and Carolla. In addition to O'Reilly, other notables falling out of the top 20 in 2006 include David Lee Roth, Larry King, Dr. Laura, Kim Komando, Mancow, Laura Ingraham and Paul Harvey.
The Top 20 Most-Searched Talk Radio Personalities of 2006
(numbers in parentheses reflect last year's rank):
1) Howard Stern (1)
2) Adam Carolla (-)
3) Tavis Smiley (29)
4) Don Imus (-)
5) Rush Limbaugh (2)
6) Tom Joyner (-)
7) Lionel (-)
8) Wendy Williams (-)
9) Al Franken (-)
10) Art Bell (7)
11) Jim Cramer (-)
12) Opie & Anthony (10)
13) Tom Leykis (17)
14) Emma B (-)
15) Sean Hannity (11)
16) Michael Savage (5)
17) Chris Evans (-)
18) Don and Mike (15)
19) Bob & Tom (9)
20) Sara Cox (-)
