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Brokered Programming?

RadioShowman

RadioShowman

Which Phoenix stations offer brokered programming opportunities? I'm an experienced host and have a new show that I'd like to get off the ground. Any advice and/or input is appreciated.
 
According to their websites, KFNX-AM 1100 definitely has weekend slots open to be brokered. KPHX-AM 1480 might have some weekend time to sell, as well as KTAR-FM 92.3. Just google the web sites of each station and go to the Contact page :)
 
I'm pretty sure that the reason that KFYI-2 (aka KOY 1230) exists is to clear brokered programming with Premiere shows rounding out the schedule.

Also. Salem brokers hours as long as you fit within their point of view.
 
johndavis said:
I'm pretty sure that the reason that KFYI-2 (aka KOY 1230) exists is to clear brokered programming with Premiere shows rounding out the schedule.
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Probably so...doesn't cost them much to run it. Given the ludicrous prices some Ancient Modulation stations have sold for recently, Nurse Jeff and I wonder why I ♥ Debt hasn't sold 12~Thirty? Maybe leasing out that tall stick on Buckeye Rd brings in good revenue?
 
If you're an experienced host, then you should podcast/syndicate for yourself or/and apply directly to a broadcaster. "Pay to play" is as big as scam today as it was during the 70's/80's-era punk music scene, so unless you have some contract or guarantee that it will get you a regular gig on a terrestrial AM/FM, it's a huge waste of money. Particularly when you want to waste that money on an FM that shouldn't even HAVE so much brokered content it will inevitably raise some eyebrows at the FCC.

Start with podcasting, then LP-FM's, then regular AM's and lastly regular FM's.
 
DrAkbar said:
Probably so...doesn't cost them much to run it. Given the ludicrous prices some Ancient Modulation stations have sold for recently, Nurse Jeff and I wonder why I ♥ Debt hasn't sold 12~Thirty? Maybe leasing out that tall stick on Buckeye Rd brings in good revenue?
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Jorgy looked into diplexing 1230 at the 550 site back in the day. The resulting night signal would have been so terrible you'd have to change the COL to Tempe. If there is to be any value to that stick at all it has to stay put. The electric bill is cheap and the land is paid for, so you might as well wait for someone to want to buy the real estate.
 
indieradioguy said:
If you're an experienced host, then you should podcast/syndicate for yourself or/and apply directly to a broadcaster. "Pay to play" is as big as scam today as it was during the 70's/80's-era punk music scene, so unless you have some contract or guarantee that it will get you a regular gig on a terrestrial AM/FM, it's a huge waste of money. Particularly when you want to waste that money on an FM that shouldn't even HAVE so much brokered content it will inevitably raise some eyebrows at the FCC.

Start with podcasting, then LP-FM's, then regular AM's and lastly regular FM's.
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Your suggestion/plan is ideal but unfortunately, in this day and age, money talks louder than talent. And starting slow (online only) is too big a hurdle to overcome when a show depends on interviews - particularly with people who only give their time to shows on terrestrial radio. But I do see the benefit in submitting to LP-FMs.
 
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