boston needs a station like this

[Retro]

We've all been through the reasons why nobody in Boston is doing this, but I will bite my tongue this time.

 

[WBIMDJ]

If anything, seeing the only non-rock oriented stations in town (WXKS, WJMN) dominate the ratings time after time by default, with no competition should be enough initiative to do a station with some sort of rhythmic format...

 

[Retro]

Who? CBS, Entercom, Greater Media?

 

[MR. JAROME_CALVIN]

I'd say "Greater Media" 92.9 WBOS. Everyone always get mad at me when I say something here. I don't mean no harm to no one. These are just ideas, nothing to hurt no one.
I'd say WBOS 92.9 because they have the best signal with the Boston and Downtown Boston area. Like I said before, change it to a AC station "Soft 92.9" But focus on NEW AC, NEW Urban AC, New Country, and (New Soft Dance Music=Example "Just Dance" by Lady Gaga) Have them focus on New Urban AC Music "Janet Jackson", "Ruben Studdard", "Macy Gray and Bobby Brown", "Angie Stone" And have some Urban Syndicated Programming on weekends

If they can't do it, like I said before, have Entercom "93.7 Mike FM" change. Either, like I said on top about "My 93.7" change it to that, or change it to "Soft 93.7" with the same idea as I just mentioned here with 92.9, and get a better signal inside Boston for "93.7" Radio Management has to do something. Remember those three ladies that we just mentioned? Think about that. Those are real people listenning to the radio.
Radio Management has to do something

 

[MR. JAROME_CALVIN]

I have one more idea, like some of you said, that 93.7 should go up against "The Sports Hub"
why not? In that case, my advice is they should call it "93.7 The Ticket WEEI FM" On that one, one weekdays put on Dennis and Callahan 5:30am-10am, and the rest of the day and night and overnight put on "Sporting News Radio" On weekends put on "Sporting News Radio" 24 Hours on weekends. That's just an idea, nothing to hurt no one.

 

[WLYNWAZNgm]

We've all been through the reasons why nobody in Boston is doing this, but I will bite my tongue this time. Sad

 

[MassMusicMan]

Country on two signals in Boston? And you wonder why people don't take you seriously?

 

[Wbzfm2010]

alright i know this sounds silly but why is it have to be soft?? didn't we have wish 99.5 back in-the say and they took it away, i do like the weei going up against the sports hub, especially some other people on this board that say it has good reception at work i would agree!! Boston needs change there are too many of the same stations onthe dial here and in providence, i would like to have a rhythmic/ac sounding station like wild 102.9 or even a fresh 102.7 something good and different !!

 

[Retro]

How many times do we have to go over why Entercom will not take WMKK out? BTW, next to WBOQ, they are the only half way decent station to listen to these days. WBMX and WODS is ok, but it gets old after awhile.

 

[musicman3355]

Boston isn't a terrible market... though not much competition when it comes to the only 2 stations in the area playing hit music. I've seen worse markets, such as Phoenix - their radio stations are so bland and cookie-cutter, I start going to sleep listening to them! Pittsburgh ain't all that great either.

 

[MassMusicMan]

Whoa...you're off with the Phoenix bashing. The format diversity is fine, and their classic rock station is on par with WZLX for covering a wide variety of styles.

 

[MR. JAROME_CALVIN]

I didn't say anything about a country station.
Yes, I said it should be a "AC" format, but focus more on NEW AC Music, NEW Urban AC Music, More Country Music, and more (New Soft Dance Music=Example: "Just Dance" By: Lady Gaga, "Waiting For Tonight" by J Lo)
Despite the new dial setting for "Country 102.5, it still doesn't come in well inside the city (ANY) walkman I listen with (NEW and OLD) One of the stations that I can not get inside Downtown Boston areas is 102.5. It doesn't come in around Downtown Boston, Roxbury, Dorchester, Comm Ave area, Brookline, Ma area, Brighton and Allston. It comes in a little in Brighton Center area, but not well, same with 93.7, 97.7, and 103.3 to name a few doesn't come in in those parts of Boston.
I don't mean to hurt no one, nothing to hurt no one, I mean no harm to no one, you all should respect me and my thoughts. I mean no harm to no one.
These ideas are not for me. Boston is a diverse city. It's sad that there are many Rock and Roll stations. Not everyone likes Rock and Roll. All I'm saying is, if Radio Program Management doesn't want to get an Urban AC station. Fine!! At least get an AC station that focus more on NEW AC music, NEW Urban AC music, (NEW Country Music=This time I'll be spacific-NEW Country Love Songs), and New Soft Dance Music. At leat do that. 92.9 signal is the best to do that on because their signal is great inside and outside the city. call it "Soft 92.9 WBOS" If not them, than if 93.7 will not do that, change 97.7 to "Soft 97.7" get a better signal inside Boston so all of inside Boston can listen in these cities (Downtown Boston, Comm Ave area, Charlestown, Medford, Somerville, East Boston, South Boston, South End, Roxbury, Mattapan, Dorchester, Brighton, Brookline, Allston, Dorchester, Jamica Plain, Roslindale) get a better signal for inside Boston so everyone can listen inside and outside the city, and suppose if 93.7 can do this, do the same, get a better signal inside Boston so all those cities can listen. These are ideas. Nothing to hurt no one. So please respect me and my ideas and thoughts. I don't intend to hurt no one. You're conversating with a person who's scared of Dragonflys. Just please respect me

 

[Wbzfm2010]

i totally agree i live in a place in mass where i can get both boston,and prov stations so all you here is rock rock rock boring whjy does it best and waaf in Boston those should be the only two!! and maybe wzlx, but wbos should go but i think gm thinks that they have a unique station but there wrong its becoming something else they should just quit or move wtkk down there and make 96.9 jazz or a soft ac station again i am starting to come around lauro

Whoa...you're off with the Phoenix bashing. The format diversity is fine, and their classic rock station is on par with WZLX for covering a wide variety of styles.

 

[MR. JAROME_CALVIN]

I mean, don't get me wrong, I also listen to 92.9 as well. They're ok for a (35 year old) to listen to. For me, when I listen, they're not too Hard Rock and Roll, not too Soft. They're ok, and their station is well programmed. Despite there are no radio hosts, all in all, they sound very well, and their production (production-Announcements of songs before and after) are great.
Don't get me wrong.
There's just way too many Rock and Roll Stations. I also pick up WHJY at my Uncle's house in Revere, Ma. There are way too many rock and roll stations.
Radio Program Management has to do something to change their format.
I did notice in the last few days and last week that 92.9 does play some current stuff that Magic 106.7 also play. So hmmm (92.9-pleeeezeeee change to AC as I advised?)

 

[Retro]

I actually heard a bona fide hit on WBOS the other night. I had to do a double check.

 

[Jacko]

I agree that there needs to be an actual legitimate urban-formatted radio station in Boston on a large signal. The problem is that most of the Boston stations are heritage stations that do reasonably well and are all owned by large corporations. The non-heritage stations are the ones that do not have disc jockeys and still get reasonable ratings and cost little to run. Jam'n 94.5 is the most likely station to go a more true urban direction, however the suits at Clear Channel are too busy positioning their two big Boston FMs to pick up as many suburban teens and early 20-somethings as possible, forgetting that there is a sizable African-American and African-Island population not being served. If they put together a good urban station, it may actually attract suburban white kids to listen to it. While I was traveling around town today, I actually listened to "Hot 97" (although it's on 87.7) for most of the trip, just for something different, and the fact I'm burned out from hearing Phoenix every hour on WFNX.

Jacko

 

[BoscoGoldBear]

Country on two signals in Boston? And you wonder why people don't take you seriously?

Will, I agree with you - FOR ONCE! It was tried unsuccessfully back in the 90s (WCLB/WKLB at 105.7 and WBCS at 96.9) until WBCS owner GM bought WKLB (courtesy of CC-forerunner Evergreen), flipped it to oldies (later classic rock) WROR, and wisely moved the WKLB calls to 96.9 (later to 99.5 and now at 102.5).

 

[MR. JAROME_CALVIN]

I agree that there needs to be an actual legitimate urban-formatted radio station in Boston on a large signal. The problem is that most of the Boston stations are heritage stations that do reasonably well and are all owned by large corporations. The non-heritage stations are the ones that do not have disc jockeys and still get reasonable ratings and cost little to run. Jam'n 94.5 is the most likely station to go a more true urban direction, however the suits at Clear Channel are too busy positioning their two big Boston FMs to pick up as many suburban teens and early 20-somethings as possible, forgetting that there is a sizable African-American and African-Island population not being served. If they put together a good urban station, it may actually attract suburban white kids to listen to it. While I was traveling around town today, I actually listened to "Hot 97" (although it's on 87.7) for most of the trip, just for something different, and the fact I'm burned out from hearing Phoenix every hour on WFNX.

Jacko

That's why I say, if they can't change 93.7, nor not do that on 92.9. Then do it on 97.7. There are too many Rock And Roll stations. Not everybody like Rock and Roll. Change 97.7 to an AC station (Focus more on New Urban AC, New AC, New Country, and New Soft Dance Music). Get a better signal inside Boston so (everyone inside Boston can get that station) Maybe put that to "My 97.7" or "Soft 97.7"

 

[Retro]

I agree that there needs to be an actual legitimate urban-formatted radio station in Boston on a large signal. The problem is that most of the Boston stations are heritage stations that do reasonably well and are all owned by large corporations. The non-heritage stations are the ones that do not have disc jockeys and still get reasonable ratings and cost little to run. Jam'n 94.5 is the most likely station to go a more true urban direction, however the suits at Clear Channel are too busy positioning their two big Boston FMs to pick up as many suburban teens and early 20-somethings as possible, forgetting that there is a sizable African-American and African-Island population not being served. If they put together a good urban station, it may actually attract suburban white kids to listen to it. While I was traveling around town today, I actually listened to "Hot 97" (although it's on 87.7) for most of the trip, just for something different, and the fact I'm burned out from hearing Phoenix every hour on WFNX.

Jacko

That's why I say, if they can't change 93.7, nor not do that on 92.9. Then do it on 97.7. There are too many Rock And Roll stations. Not everybody like Rock and Roll. Change 97.7 to an AC station (Focus more on New Urban AC, New AC, New Country, and New Soft Dance Music). Get a better signal inside Boston so (everyone inside Boston can get that station) Maybe put that to "My 97.7" or "Soft 97.7"

Or Fresh 97.7, although not very likely because Magic seems to already being embracing that type of format these days.

 

[MR. JAROME_CALVIN]

yeah, sometimes they also use the word "Fresh" for their music

I still say WBOS would be a good station to do this on because of their strongest signal inside and right outside of Boston and in this part of Boston, Massachusetts area. I'd say do something like play mor NEW HOT AC Music, NEW Urban AC Music, NEW Country Slowjam Music, and NEW Soft Dance Music, weeknights out on "Cooper Lawrence" (HOT AC-Dial-Global) put their network on overnights, and on weekends put some Urban AC Network Shows (example=Walt Baby Love Countdown. I'm sure it will work. If you don't try something, and do it different, you never know