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106.1 KISS FM now HITS 106.1

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swhyde1980

I don't know if the format changed since I don't listen to new pop music. What do people here think? And I assume the call letters will change....
 
Have you not been paying attention to the market lately? This is old news, station rebranded in August, though still the same boring playlist.
 
I'm not sure what the operating budget for "Hits" is, but I think that iHeart has done a pretty solid job with it so far. They were able to secure one of the strongest morning personalities in the city, and probably save a few dollars in the process. Perhaps they are paying out one singular contract for Jubal and Alex, which is probably cheaper to do than paying out an entirely separate contract for a morning show co-host that they had to bring in. It makes sense for iHeart to make some investment in 106.1, as they already have a built-in listening audience. While KQMV was by far the dominate station for the past few years, I would imagine that most CHR listeners in the metropolitan area also had a button set in their car for 106.1. I'm sure that anyone missing Jubal during morning commute didn't have to look too hard for his new home.
 
KHITS was a top40 brand in Seattle in the 80's, I think out of Bremerton. Didn't last long but had some decent talent, (Howard Hoffman?)

Some may remember there were four CHR Top40 branded stations in the mid-80's. KUBE, KPLZ, KNBQ, and KHIT. It was a true competitive battle, but also somewhat of a circus. Talent: Gary Bryan, Charlie Brown, Beau Roberts, Kent & Alan, and many others I am leaving out.
 
seatownmedia said:
KHITS was a top40 brand in Seattle in the 80's, I think out of Bremerton. Didn't last long but had some decent talent, (Howard Hoffman?)

Some may remember there were four CHR Top40 branded stations in the mid-80's. KUBE, KPLZ, KNBQ, and KHIT. It was a true competitive battle, but also somewhat of a circus. Talent: Gary Bryan, Charlie Brown, Beau Roberts, Kent & Alan, and many others I am leaving out.
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Ron Harris, who was on KNBQ for a while I think, and he was also on KPLZ. He was quite good.
 
Andy never worked at KJR. He had two stints at KING AM, then as mentioned KHIT and I believe Magic 108 (KMGI). Has been in Tulsa OK for the past 26 years, recently retired from The Drive 92.9. One of the all time greats.
 
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seatownmedia said:
Andy never worked at KJR. He had two stints at KING AM, then as mentioned KHIT and I believe Magic 108 (KMGI). Has been in Tulsa OK for the past 26 years, recently retired from The Drive 92.9. One of the all time greats.
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This. Andy never worked at KJR.
 
Unfortunately the KHTS call letters are taken by a station in Santa Maria, CA
 
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