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BUZZ AND WBLF TO BE SOLD?

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mrhand

HEARING SOME NOISE REGARDING BUZZ AND WBLF ON THE MARKET...SHHHHANYONE? ANYONE? BUELLER?A SALE OR FORMAT CHANGE IS IMMINENT FROM WHAT THIS LITTLE BIRDIE IS HEARING.THIS SEEMS COMPLETELY STUPID AT A TIME WHEN THEY ARE CREATING SOME REALLY GOOD IN ROADS IN STATE COLLEGE AND THE SURROUNDING AREA. I THINK THIS BOOK WILL SURPRISE SOME PEOPLE.
 
I don't know what good things you are referring to. Their morning show doesn't fit the target demo for their supposed format and should be on a classic rock station and the overall sound quality is spotty at best. This rumor sounds more reliable than the forever broadcasting rumor.
 
Please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope they don't change a thing ;D
 
Morning show doesn't fit? I grew up listening to Chris and Jim they are the longest running show in the area... QWK Rock had a great thing with thme and let it slip through their fingers. They are very funny and not as rude as some of the "classic rock" shows like Bob and Tom. They talk about stuff thats going on in and around Penn State, which last time I checked is where State College and the BUZZ is located. I love those guys it would be sad if the BUZZ made that same mistake QWK Rock did. The music on 105.9 is better than ever (or any other so called alternative that this town has seen) The rest of the staff has come together nicely to give the station personality it was sorely missing just a year ago. Penn State is one of the largest universities on the planet... IT NEEDS A NEW ROCK OUTLET PLEASE DONT TAKE MY BUZZ!!!:'(
 
What will surprise me about this book is if the Buzz does much better than the last book.Musically, it sounded much better when Laura Mack owned it. The Chris & Jim show isn't very funny or entertaining to me. The Buzz is essentially Qwkrock Jr., and that ain't good. No ratings + no sales + lots of red ink = bad news.
 
THE MUSIC YOU ARE HEARING ON THE BUZZ ISN'T ALTERNATIVE. IT'S THE CORE ARTISTS PLAYED ON QWK ROCK SPRINKLED WITH ALTERNATIVE MUSIC. THE BUZZ HAS ABSOLUTELY NO IDENTITY OF IT'S OWN AND IS QWK ROCK JR. THAT IS THE WORST THING THEY COULD HAVE DONE WITH THAT STATION. AND CHRIS AND JIM ARE DEFINITELY NOT THE SAME SINCE THEY LEFT QWK ROCK. A LOT HAS CHANGED BESIDES THE SIGNAL
 
It's obvious you don't listen to the station. What core artists should they be playing exactly. If you are programming a rock station no matter the format, the core artists are going to be the Pearl Jams, Nirvanas, Alice in Chains, Korns, etc. Your posts are constantly amusing no matter the topic.
 
mrhand said:
It's obvious you don't listen to the station. What core artists should they be playing exactly. If you are programming a rock station no matter the format, the core artists are going to be the Pearl Jams, Nirvanas, Alice in Chains, Korns, etc. Your posts are constantly amusing no matter the topic.
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I think it's funny that you believe inroads are being made.They're going to get what they've got. From a 0.7, they have nowhere to go but up, but what do you expect them to gain? Climb to a 1.7? 2.0? You can only lose money for so long before changes have to be made.
 
As a former employee of The Buzz I can tell you that it's night and day. From the sound of their spot breaks they are definitely making more money now and getting more advertisers on then we ever had on in the past.
 
mrhand said:
As a former employee of The Buzz I can tell you that it's night and day. From the sound of their spot breaks they are definitely making more money now and getting more advertisers on then we ever had on in the past.
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Ah, a former employee.From the sound of the breaks, can you tell how much of what you hear is trade?
 
Just curious, but can you? Where does your knowledge base come from when it comes to dealings with The Buzz? Do you know for sure most of their advertising is done in trade? Is it possible that you could be wrong? Back up what you are saying with some hard facts. Show us you know what you're talking about!Finally, if they DO make a suprise showing in the new book, will you keep the same stance, change your tune or say "It's a fluke"?
 
I know because I know. I'm not saying more.If they have a good showing, I'll be surprised but won't cry "fluke!", because it seems that people are quick to take credit for their success when the numbers are good, and are equally quick to dismiss bad numbers as a fluke. Although, Lite's extremely good numbers in Spring '05 and 3WZ's drop in the same book did have fluke written all over it. Go back and check the numbers since Fall '02 and you'll see that the Buzz has never done much better than just over a 2 - and that was the Fall '02 book. The last book was their worst showing since Fall '03, and with what everybody has been saying, it should have been their best. I think the odds are with me on this one. Don't expect a big improvement in their numbers.You bring the crow and I'll gladly eat it if need be.
 
Just got the info from my deep throat inside the company.Buzz will be switching to "JOE FM" ha ha haHot Country.Just what we need.Chris and Jim gone. Fish gone. Not sure about the others. Supposed to happen at an 11 O'Clock meeting.Mid book? interesting manuever -- I guess those in charge have more on their minds.
 
Seriously? Hot Country? REALLY? Not really mid-book, since it ends very soon, but still you'd think they'd at least wait and have a look at the numbers.
 
Would you listen to yourselves... You say they have no ratings, and won't... then you disagree with what they are (supposedly) doing. UGH! I wish I only knew half of what you all know. What happened to open minded, risk taking real radio people!
 
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Would you listen to yourselves... You say they have no ratings, and won't... then you disagree with what they are (supposedly) doing. UGH! I wish I only knew half of what you all know. What happened to open minded, risk taking real radio people!
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Where did I say I disagreed?I am merely surprised.Randolph Mantooth has spoken!
 
Had not heard about the stations switching hands....but seems as though the format switch was pretty darn quick. I am not a Country Fan by any means, but I tuned in a little this morning and have to say I did not recognize too many songs or artists, so I feel they are fighting an uphill battle against Froggy who has a solid reputation in the Country Arena in this area. After their dabbling with Playing ANYTHING a while back, I would have pegged them to go Jack for sure since no one in Centre County is yet to take the plunge into that format.I'd say the format switch will give them a bit of a "spike" next book, but with the continued spotty reception and Froggy's stronghold on Country already, would not expect much. I wonder what all the advertisers who had bought into the Buzz's format are thinking this morning realizing that none of the people they thought they'd be targeting are probably listening. Thats scary
 
<------ feeling Classylady's pain
 
nobody in this industry likes to see someone get fired but it might end up being a decent move for magnum. after all of the dust settles joe fm might be able to cut into froggy enough to actually make money for a change. i hope all parties involved in the firing end up on their feet again
 
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