AM Radio Survives In Eastern Washington

[RF101]

The Spokesman-Review has published a story featuring several AM stations in Eastern Washington. Featured are KCLX, KQQQ, KXLY, etc.

"'It's what listeners like': AM radio purveyors on the Palouse hope automakers heed call to keep their medium alive"

Headline:

"It’s what listeners like’: AM radio purveyors on the Palouse hope automakers heed call to keep their medium alive"​

Sun., July 9, 2023

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[Kelly A]

The Spokesman-Review has published a story featuring several AM stations in Eastern Washington. Featured are KCLX, KQQQ, KXLY, etc.

"'It's what listeners like': AM radio purveyors on the Palouse hope automakers heed call to keep their medium alive"

Headline:

"It’s what listeners like’: AM radio purveyors on the Palouse hope automakers heed call to keep their medium alive"​

Sun., July 9, 2023

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The irony of this article is scroll down to the bottom. Here's what's written:

"Local journalism is essential.
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And for as much as nobody here wants to, nor understands what this means to radio, AM or FM, is there are unprecedented headwinds for print and radio. Enjoy that local sports talk host on the local station? Then rather than miss it when he's gone because advertising is drying up, get out your checkbook, and personally sponsor a program on your local station.
It's all well and good to sit back and consume, assuming the station is making money, then cry with outrage when it can't sustain that level of programming. In other words radio nerds; put your money where your mouth is.