10 AM on 96.9, and...

[WBIMDJ]

This is huge w/the signing of Pebbles. Also, where does Cadillac Jack fit into this situation? Hmmm...

 

[Retro]

I am gonna stick my neck out and agree with some of you all and say that the final format will either be: Adult Hits or some form of Oldies.

 

[Retro]

Now here's a thought, a couple of you in recent past have mentioned how an Hot AC/90's format aimed at women would work very well in this market. I wonder if that could be the format as well?

 

[erwin33]

Ok adult hits/oldies but rhythmic/urban with in mind that Pebbles is gonna join the new station.

 

[trock]

Alright I'm calling it Rhythmic ac.

 

[Mattcatlover456]

A rumor on Boston radio watch say it could be a play-everything format sometime next week.

http://bostonradiowatch.blogspot.com/

 

[Robctas]

Love how Nova sounds at the moment!!
I can't give an opinion on Evolution as I'm in Australia and can't access I Heart Radio from here.

Nova sound like they've taken a leaf out of Nova 969 in Sydney, Australia (www.novafm.com.au) - The Nova positioning statement when they launched in 2001 was "Sounds Different" & "Never more than 2 Ads in a row".

They were a Dance music focused station however they have since evolved into a Rhythmic CHR as the local public dance stations had more "street cred" (www.kissfm.com.au)

for more on the Australian Radio Network - go here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nova_96.9

 

[Mattcatlover456]

I mean doesn't it make sense there going have a different format every day and then the official format will be an everything station. I don't know what Im talking about sorry.

 

[promixcuous]

Love how Nova sounds at the moment!!
I can't give an opinion on Evolution as I'm in Australia and can't access I Heart Radio from here.

Nova sound like they've taken a leaf out of Nova 969 in Sydney, Australia (www.novafm.com.au) - The Nova positioning statement when they launched in 2001 was "Sounds Different" & "Never more than 2 Ads in a row".

They were a Dance music focused station however they have since evolved into a Rhythmic CHR as the local public dance stations had more "street cred" (www.kissfm.com.au)

for more on the Australian Radio Network - go here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nova_96.9

They do sound pretty fantastic right now. Less abstract than Evolution; poppy without being bubblegummy.

 

[djjim6629]

I mean doesn't it make sense there going have a different format every day and then the official format will be an everything station. I don't know what Im talking about sorry.

You know, that kind of makes sense. Especially since the harbor just disappeared. It could be a rhythmic leaning variety hits station. I know the urban audience would not appreciate that, but it makes sense with Pebbles and Cadillac Jack coming aboard!

 

[John MacCormack]

Well since Pebbles is joining 96.9 WTKK, I would think that this new format has to be ether Hot AC, Rhythmic Oldies, or Rhythmic Top 40#, but I'm kind of hoping for a Rhythmic Oldies station, kind of like Kiss 95.7 in San Diego, just my opinion though.

Boston Radio Watch has done another article about Pebbles joining WTKK.

Heres The Link:

http://bostonradiowatch.blogspot.com/

 

[Robctas]

What are the chances of Nova staying Dance?

Isn't there a market for that format in Boston?

 

[trock]

What are the chances of Nova staying Dance?

Isn't there a market for that format in Boston?

There's already a dance station in Boston.http://www.evolution1017.com If they want to attract the younger demo then traditional variety hits is out. Besides most variety hits stations are automated. It has to be some sort of rhythmic format.

 

[Joseph_Gallant]

Pebbles On WTKK (Was: Re: 10 AM on 96.9, and...)

The reason I don't think WTKK-96.9 will have a "we play everything" or "Jack"-type format: the problem with most "Jack"-type stations in this country is that they are usually jockless. While Pebbles could probably do almost any format, I doubt Greater Media would try a "Jack"-type format with live personalities given that it's evolved as a format without announcers.

The coming of Pebbles to WTKK suggests that the station won't be a "Jack"-type station.

I'm beginning to think that the station may go with three more "stunt formats" the next three days (January 4th, 5th, and 6th), then perhaps unveil it's "permanent" format (which I still think will be a "pure" Urban Contemporary format) on Monday morning (January 7th), with Pebbles as morning hostess.

 

[fmradio1]

KOCN in Monterey/Salinaa, CA (which is up on iHeartRadio) is technically listed as an urban AC, but in fact it's a rhythmic AC that features a lot of songs Jam'n 94.5 played back in the day. It's primarily 90's based, with some 80's and 2000's songs mixed in. I think Pebbles would fit in perfectly with this format, and it's accessible to suburban audiences as well. Here's a sample hour.

Christina Aguilera "Genie In A Bottle"
Heavy D & The Boyz "Is It Good To You"
Cameo "Word Up"
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony "Thuggish Ruggish Bone"
SPOTS
Ready For The World "Love You Down"
Tevin Campbell "I'm Ready"
Eve f/ Alisha Keys "Gangsta Lovin'"
Tony Toni Tone "Feels Good"
Mariah Carey "Someday"
Boyz II Men "On Bended Knee"
SPOTS
Expose "Point Of No Return"
R. Kelly "Bump & Grind"
Karyn White "The Way You Love Me"

 

[ThatGuyOnTheRadio]

KOCN in Monterey/Salinaa, CA (which is up on iHeartRadio) is technically listed as an urban AC, but in fact it's a rhythmic AC that features a lot of songs Jam'n 94.5 played back in the day. It's primarily 90's based, with some 80's and 2000's songs mixed in. I think Pebbles would fit in perfectly with this format, and it's accessible to suburban audiences as well. Here's a sample hour.

Christina Aguilera "Genie In A Bottle"
Heavy D & The Boyz "Is It Good To You"
Cameo "Word Up"
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony "Thuggish Ruggish Bone"
SPOTS
Ready For The World "Love You Down"
Tevin Campbell "I'm Ready"
Eve f/ Alisha Keys "Gangsta Lovin'"
Tony Toni Tone "Feels Good"
Mariah Carey "Someday"
Boyz II Men "On Bended Knee"
SPOTS
Expose "Point Of No Return"
R. Kelly "Bump & Grind"
Karyn White "The Way You Love Me"

You may have hit the nail on the head with this one, FM. Maybe a little more conservative and a bit of an older lean, especially during the day.

 

[rbrown]

If they dumped Power 96.9 after one day, then why did they have an official press release about them ditching their 96.9 Boston Talks format and going to Power in the first place. They would not normally have an official announcement regarding a stunt, or that would be mentioned in the announcement.

If this "Power" format was not a stunt, it might be the shortest-lived format in radio history!

 

[Jacko]

Well, I think that all signs are pointing to that the station is going to be in the rhythmic/urban realm, and perhaps these one day stunts are Greater Media's way of trying to get those in the potential demo to pay attention. Adding Pebbles to mornings only solidifies that. Perhaps they're test driving formats and seeing which one may cause the most reaction from listeners. They're at least keeping us entertained.

Oh, and it's worth mentioning, the audio processing has not been great. It sounded like they were tweaking with things yesterday afternoon during the 5PM hour. I noticed a few blurps of dead air, and several songs were pitched way slow. I was stuck in the bad traffic on the Expressway northbound yesterday so I had a lot of time to sample, although I didn't know it was on its second loop by then.

Jacko

 

[radiorama1]

Right about now... the Funk-Soul Brother 8)

 

[robotique]

stunting is stupid. why not just go into the new format. this is stupid. infact, after two stunt formats, i already dont care and will never listen to the station again. the general public doesnt understand stunting or why. im sort of a radio nerd and i dont get it. it doesnt generate excitement, it generates disinterest.