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KNX onto … 97.1??
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I’m sorry for the duplicate thread, if there’s a way that it can be merged into this, don’t hesitate to do so…
I agree. Not something I would have done, but it demonstrates that they're giving up on reaching 18-34 with a pop music format.
They have no better ideas, so this is one way to handle things. I don't expect it will do as well as their simulcast up the coast.
I'm surprised it took them this long to find an FM frequency (unless you count KRTH-HD2). Hopefully they will stay true to their AM roots, but if history serves as a guide (hint hint KYW and WSB), the AM frequency will be dropped from the branding, even though it has a better coverage area.
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Now I don’t have a reason to go to AM any more.
So this basically blows up the national format plan enacted six months ago by CHR Format Captain Brian Kelly.
To his credit, Brian is based in Milwaukee, so I guess he still has a job. However, KNOU's afternoon drive DJ Brubaker may have to make other plans. His show was carried on 15 other Audacy CHRs. His show has lost its flagship.
It was interesting that Kelly appointed five regional programming VPs, and none of them were based on the west coast.
Format Restructurings & Cuts Underway At Audacy CHRs - RadioInsight
The rumors from the past few days are starting to become a reality as Audacy has begun the process of restructuring their CHR and Hip Hop stations, much like they did at Alternative and Country last September. At 95.5 WPGC Washington DC exiting are the Joe Clair Morning Show and midday host...
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To his credit, Brian is based in Milwaukee, so I guess he still has a job. However, KNOU's afternoon drive DJ Brubaker may have to make other plans. His show was carried on 15 other Audacy CHRs. His show has lost its flagship.
It was interesting that Kelly appointed five regional programming VPs, and none of them were based on the west coast.
And doing this right as the holiday book is underway, no less.
I was skeptical this would ever actually happen. I remember David saying earlier in the year that he thought they might try it but he was doubtful it would work. But it's happening, finally!
Will they keep it as news station or would that just be temporary before they figure out what to do with 97.1 now
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Is it really a stunner, though?
The timing is kind of weird, but the change is not. Doing it the first Monday of December with little pre-announcement or fanfare is strange though. I'm surprised they didn't run Christmas for two months and try to take some of the KOST Holiday buzz.
Regardless, I kind of like the new "Netflix" inspired ribbon font in the new KNX.
Also, while the story on KNX's site about the news says "simulcast", it's worth noting that "1070" or "AM" is no longer mentioned in the logo or website header. Whenever they update the graphics on the social networks, I bet 1070 will also be MIA.
Now that this is done.... next up, 106.7 The Fan, or at least material retooling at KROQ.
Does anyone know if there is enough shared cume between KNX and KFI that this move might put significant pressure on iHeart for a simulcast there?
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I think it will be KNX for the long haul.
Proof that "the experts" are often poorly informed about these things and should be taken as no more an authority than you or me. Less than a month ago, on another thread, I predicted Audacy would make a move in LA within less than 6 months. That prediction was roundly ridiculed. Ooops!
As bland as a news/talk format would be on FM, at least it will get you reliable listeners for the time being, and I doubt something better will come along for a while. On the other hand, FM is aging out, and the new 97.1 signal will get most of it's reliable listeners around rush-hour because it's easier to punch up the radio-signal for a traffic report than anything else. Also, nice Ron Paul meme
Won't be long before Audacy throws in the towel on 92.3 back east in NYC. Though WINS on 92.3 FM doesn't have the same ring as 1010 WINS.
It does not have any better coverage of the LA Metro Survey Area. In fact, in some parts of the market, the AM suffers from man-made noise inside the supposed "primary" coverage area.
Absolutely this. Or, will Audacy blow up '94.7 The Block'? It has now dropped to 0.9 despite the new format.
Talk and all news don't share a lot of audience.
To my knowledge, there hasn't been aggressive marketing campaigns from Audacy for The Block. And I can't say for sure if the new antenna closer to Manhattan is officially on air. Someone fill me up on that one.
Yes, RFI noise as always. People who are at home where there is likely to be more noise already just uses an Alexa or something, and so the people actually tuning in would probably be driving, and hence less noise. Right?
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