92.3 NOW - Chunky?

[MattHollidaye OnAir]

Because the Programming Director at NOW FM (which happens to be the same Programming Director at sister station AMP Radio) DOESN'T KNOW HOW TO PROGRAM A STATION.

But then again, I'm not a Programming Director

You speak like you don't work in radio at all. First, AMP Radio and NOW FM are in fact programmed by two different people. Second, the official title you are looking for is "Program Director".

Not to be disrespectful, but does it matter whether it's called "programming" or "program" director? It serves the same purpose; they program what goes on a station in terms of on-air talent, music, etc.

 

[atlantaboy]

BTW, addressing the original topic of this thread, I feel like All Time Low fans should be requesting songs at Z100, not Now 92.3 - I feel pretty confident that Z100 is eventually gonna play I Feel Like Dancing

 

[KarsonWithaK]

Because the Programming Director at NOW FM (which happens to be the same Programming Director at sister station AMP Radio) DOESN'T KNOW HOW TO PROGRAM A STATION.

But then again, I'm not a Programming Director

You speak like you don't work in radio at all. First, AMP Radio and NOW FM are in fact programmed by two different people. Second, the official title you are looking for is "Program Director".

Not to be disrespectful, but does it matter whether it's called "programming" or "program" director? It serves the same purpose; they program what goes on a station in terms of on-air talent, music, etc.

Yes, it matters. It's Program Director.

 

[XCountry285]

Now really is the wannabe of Hot 97 to be honest.

 

[Rjs725]

Because the Programming Director at NOW FM (which happens to be the same Programming Director at sister station AMP Radio) DOESN'T KNOW HOW TO PROGRAM A STATION.

But then again, I'm not a Programming Director

You speak like you don't work in radio at all. First, AMP Radio and NOW FM are in fact programmed by two different people. Second, the official title you are looking for is "Program Director".

Not to be disrespectful, but does it matter whether it's called "programming" or "program" director? It serves the same purpose; they program what goes on a station in terms of on-air talent, music, etc.

Yes, it matters. It's Program Director.

Point is, who cares... Programming director or Program director. Means the same thing. Just that sometimes it sounds better to say it one way than the other.

 

[DToTheJ]

Now really is the wannabe of Hot 97 to be honest.

Thought it was Power 105.1...

 

[nd2023]

I like my CHR without the rock.

 

[radiojomo]

All Time Low is a terrible band and shouldn't deserve airplay on any radio station on the continental US.

 

[Radaioman]

Just for clarification since there's dueling posts about different radio stations/markets which could lead to confusion:

98.7 AMP Radio (WDZH) - Detroit, MI - CBS Radio - programmed by Dom Theodore
92.3 Now Radio (WXRK) - New York, NY - CBS Radio - programmed by Dom Theodore

97.1 AMP Radio (KAMP) - Los Angeles, CA - CBS Radio - programmed by Kevin Weatherly (also programs KROQ L.A.)

95.5 Channel 95.5 (WKQI) - Detroit, MI - Clear Channel - formerly programmed by Dom Theodore (now programmed by Sharon Dastur, Z100 NYC PD)

Dastur is no longer the PD of Detroit. Hasn't been for over a yr

 

[Radaioman]

Now or Z should play All Time Low. Why not? They're a Top 40/Pop/Punk band hell Kiss FM Seattle plays them! I get that Now's rhythmic but they did play Neon Trees Animal they added Rolling in the deep by Adele. so they can play it. it's not like it's that hard. and they did play All american rejects too. so yea no excuses big jerks. they're a decent band atl. not knocking them but they should apologize and play it or make it up to them.

All Time Low is not a band that tests well in NY. Their format isn't a good fit right now. NY is very Pop, rythmic centric right now. These days rock is Pink. Neon Trees is a rarity these days. Seattle is nothing like NY

 

[Radaioman]

Because the Programming Director at NOW FM (which happens to be the same Programming Director at sister station AMP Radio) DOESN'T KNOW HOW TO PROGRAM A STATION.

But then again, I'm not a Programming Director

You speak like you don't work in radio at all. First, AMP Radio and NOW FM are in fact programmed by two different people. Second, the official title you are looking for is "Program Director".

The only thing worse than being uninformed is defending being uninformed. Barack Obama is not The Presidante, and A-Rod is not the 3rd Base-Guy. This is a radio message board . Show some respect for the titles we all work hard to achieve.
Not to be disrespectful, but does it matter whether it's called "programming" or "program" director? It serves the same purpose; they program what goes on a station in terms of on-air talent, music, etc.

 

[Radaioman]

I like my CHR without the rock.

Then it's not really CHR. Rock songs are hits.

 

[atlantaboy]

So ratings just came out, and Now 92.3 is down 3.2-2.6 - sorry, but CBS needs to kill this station already - it's completely useless, and all it's doing is duplicating what's being played on other stations

 

[XCountry285]

BRING BACK KROCK! Put the DJs to other stations so that no one loses their jobs! Keep Lisa Paige she fits on a rock station i could see her there on it. It shows that 92.3 is uselss right now. Bring back KRock format it alternative. Make it LOCAL mornings. Make 101.9 Country. everyone wins.

 

[SmashTim]

BRING BACK KROCK! Put the DJs to other stations so that no one loses their jobs! Keep Lisa Paige she fits on a rock station i could see her there on it. It shows that 92.3 is uselss right now. Bring back KRock format it alternative. Make it LOCAL mornings. Make 101.9 Country. everyone wins.

Why would they want to get even lower ratings than they do now?? That is exactly what would happen if you turn 92.3 back to KROCK and flip 101.9 Country.

 

[MattHollidaye OnAir]

Well if their ratings are falling like THAT, then they need to do something to get back those ratings that they lost. They don't necessarily have to bring back K-Rock or flip 101.9 to country in order to do that, but if NOW's ratings continue to slip-- especially like that-- then a format change is in need.

But I don't think bringing back K-Rock FOR A THIRD TIME will solve CBS Radio's problem

 

[raydiodude]

So ratings just came out, and Now 92.3 is down 3.2-2.6 - sorry, but CBS needs to kill this station already - it's completely useless, and all it's doing is duplicating what's being played on other stations

When I see posts like this, they anger me at first. Here's someone who obviously knows nothing about radio - and based on one 30 day rating period of 6+ numbers - has determined that the entire station should be KILLED and that it's COMPLETELY USELESS. Well Atlantaboy, just know you made a lot of us shake our head in embarrassment for you as we read that. My anger turns into feeling sorry for you, then the need to educate you on BASIC radio.

First, these are ratings for ages 6+ and for only one month. Ages 6+ isn't WXRK's target demo and no agency buys 6+ ratings (for the most part). So 6+ numbers just basically give everyone a BASIC idea of how stations are doing OVERALL with EVERYONE. But a 0.6 drop in ratings calls for your killing of the station.

Second, even with the 3.2-2.6 ratings drop, WXRK is #6 in cume with 3.1 million people tuning in at some point (see below). A radio station that reaches 3.1 million people is COMPLETELY USELESS? Of course it's not. That's a station growing/holding it's own, in the biggest market in the country, a very tough market to crack with not one but TWO heritage competitors.

1. WLTW 5.6 million
2. WHTZ 4.8 million
3. WKTU 4.7 million
4. WWFS 3.6 million
5. WCBS-FM 3.4 million
6. WXRK 3.1 million

AtlantaBoy, before you post in the future, please at least do your homework.

And in case your still confused, I'll phase this different.
Saying that the 3.2-2.6 ratings drop justifies killing the station and that the station is completely useless is like saying
that you should be killed and are completely useless because you bounced a check by 0.6% one month.

Sounds stupid huh?

There's a lot of station in the New York market that would be THRILLED to have 3.1 million cume right now -
WPLJ, WBLS, WRKS, WFAN.
Even WQHT or WWPR don't have 3.1 million cume.

 

[GooberVision]

I'd like to point out the key demos... NOW is 16th place 12+, 6th place 18-34, 13th place 18-49, 10th place W18-49, 17th place 25-54 and 12th place W25-54

Z is 3rd place in 12+, 1st place teens, 2nd place 18-34, 1st place W18-34 2nd place 25-54 P and W.

NOW is still a low revenue station in comparison to most stations in NYC. But, it is making more revenue than when it was rock format. And that's why they have not pulled the plug YET on NOW. Revenue is the real winner here. But they are barely making minimum, revenue wise. So only time will tell. But with continued low ratings and dipping ratings, that will make it harder to sell the station. Hence, the station is not doing as strong as we may want to think. NOW is on borrowed time with this track record.

 

[atlantaboy]

So ratings just came out, and Now 92.3 is down 3.2-2.6 - sorry, but CBS needs to kill this station already - it's completely useless, and all it's doing is duplicating what's being played on other stations

When I see posts like this, they anger me at first. Here's someone who obviously knows nothing about radio - and based on one 30 day rating period of 6+ numbers - has determined that the entire station should be KILLED and that it's COMPLETELY USELESS. Well Atlantaboy, just know you made a lot of us shake our head in embarrassment for you as we read that. My anger turns into feeling sorry for you, then the need to educate you on BASIC radio.

First, these are ratings for ages 6+ and for only one month. Ages 6+ isn't WXRK's target demo and no agency buys 6+ ratings (for the most part). So 6+ numbers just basically give everyone a BASIC idea of how stations are doing OVERALL with EVERYONE. But a 0.6 drop in ratings calls for your killing of the station.

Second, even with the 3.2-2.6 ratings drop, WXRK is #6 in cume with 3.1 million people tuning in at some point (see below). A radio station that reaches 3.1 million people is COMPLETELY USELESS? Of course it's not. That's a station growing/holding it's own, in the biggest market in the country, a very tough market to crack with not one but TWO heritage competitors.

1. WLTW 5.6 million
2. WHTZ 4.8 million
3. WKTU 4.7 million
4. WWFS 3.6 million
5. WCBS-FM 3.4 million
6. WXRK 3.1 million

AtlantaBoy, before you post in the future, please at least do your homework.

And in case your still confused, I'll phase this different.
Saying that the 3.2-2.6 ratings drop justifies killing the station and that the station is completely useless is like saying
that you should be killed and are completely useless because you bounced a check by 0.6% one month.

Sounds stupid huh?

There's a lot of station in the New York market that would be THRILLED to have 3.1 million cume right now -
WPLJ, WBLS, WRKS, WFAN.
Even WQHT or WWPR don't have 3.1 million cume.

Lol I think you're taking my post just a little too seriously :

I do think it's funny though how so many people on this board constantly jump at the chance to flip WRXP, but the slightest mention of flipping Now 92.3 elicits this kind of response lol

 

[Hardrocker9]

I have to jump in on this. This is what I think 92.3 should do, I think they should model themselves as Beach 101.7 on LI. I have never heard such a diverse Hit music station on the dial and they seem to play the few new dance songs the same time Party does. Every time you turn them on your bound to hear new music multiple times an hour. They had Like a G6 way back in May of 2010 when no other station didn't touch it til late august. Or I think they should just take a more rhythmic dance approach, I'm talking a little edgier than KTU, even though I think they are just another version of Z. They could take some of the popular dance songs they mix on sat night at throw a couple on an hour, give NY a little flavor for once. "The new 92.3 NOW NY's hit music that DARES to be different" Or I would like to see K-ROCK back as NY's New rock alternative. Play some hard rock and alternative that's been missing from the dial for way too long.