An Interesting Jax Radio T.U. Article - it's about time!

[John FL]

For your reading pleasure if you have not already seen this -

http://jacksonville.com/lifestyles/2010-01-17/story/you_hear_it_here_local_radio_shows_offer_listeners_something_different

It was actually cool to finally read an article about Jacksonville radio that's not the usual corporate press release that justifies a decision with no opportunity of challenge. Heather Lovejoy is the writer and I believe her opening sentences echo the sentiments of many who grow increasing frustrated that a computer and a suit determine our musical taste. You get it and while I don't advocate radio articles turn into a hate fest, I believe they need to focus more on the listener and not always the corporate goals in the business section. Average people are not interested in the business of radio but rather its entertainment value.

I always thought Sunday nights represented the best opporunity for radio to break format and offer listeners something different. I've enjoyed Reggae over the years as an alternative sound appropriate at certain times. It's great to now know our market offers this. I've always believed giving local talent a chance to shine is a heathy thing for the business and for the community.

Big companies frequently get bashed but it was good to see Clear Channel was mentioned twice with WJCT (93.3 The Beat) and WPLA (Planet Radio). Good going. This weekend, I don't believe I ever heard as much Sirius XM in my travels to various business as I ever heard. I continue to wonder if those running things hear what I experience and all the diminished potential and mass ushering of the public from one medium to the other..

 

[ThatGuyOnTheRadio]

You are able to hear local shows in Gainesville too, on Pamal's 100.5 The Buzz. Sunday nights with Gainesville Live and The Independent.

 

[Brother Bear]

Kudos to the unique programming on Planet & The Beat, but remember the majority of what you hear on WJCT (Public Broadcasting) is not commercially viable enough to make it anywhere but a taxpayer-funded station. I have alwys contended that if public broadcasting is SO good, it should compete on a level playing field and forced to create billing rather than be subsidized like a failed bank or car company.
And yes, I DO realize there are 'corpoarte sponsors' for public broadcasting, but they get a fat tax dodge when they stroke a check, so they're no more philanthropic than a John that writes his whore off as a business expense.
But again, props toThe Beat and Lonely and the crew at Planet.

 

[radiolistener66]

Kudos to the unique programming on Planet & The Beat, but remember the majority of what you hear on WJCT (Public Broadcasting) is not commercially viable enough to make it anywhere but a taxpayer-funded station. I have alwys contended that if public broadcasting is SO good, it should compete on a level playing field and forced to create billing rather than be subsidized like a failed bank or car company.
And yes, I DO realize there are 'corpoarte sponsors' for public broadcasting, but they get a fat tax dodge when they stroke a check, so they're no more philanthropic than a John that writes his whore off as a business expense.
But again, props toThe Beat and Lonely and the crew at Planet.

Wow. Where have you been, BB? "Taxpayer supported" public radio (and TV) went out with the Nixon Administration--about 10 minutes after the passage of the Public Broadcasting Act of 1967. The CPB still exists, but most public stations generate about 90 percent of their operating budget through membership and underwriting/corporate support. WJCT is no different. If you don't believe it, do a little checking--JCT's financials are out there for your dining and dancing pleasure.