Good idea, but the demos would skew too high. SJ was already the B/EZ format of the '90s and it ain't getting any younger.
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Good idea, but the demos would skew too high. SJ was already the B/EZ format of the '90s and it ain't getting any younger.
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That's the only tangible measure of success around here. Only a couple of people who contribute to this board understand that you don't have to be number on 6+ in order to be a winner.
Not going to happen. If you want smooth jazz, try this:
http://www.streamlicensing.com/stations/playback/index.html
Lighten up, Francis...oops, I mean Bob. They're still playing the same stuff but "spicing" it up with retro cuts. I kinda like it, actually but I'm clear out of the target demo.
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Well I bet if you ask 4 out of 5 market GMs they would say that what has happened at Click is not success. It's so funny and sad to watch the floundering there. I mean the first PD was a joke and was blown out before a year. Then the brilliant idea of bringing on some big time morning show... Strike 2 - now a 3rd PD who let hope gets a chance to last longer than the milk in the fridge. Guess Marc got tired of getting their assesses handed to them and decided to add some 80s even at Warm too...guess those reports on Allaccess are right - will Hubbard be bringing in a new market GM?
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I'm trying to figure out which is worse: programming analysis on this board or management analysis on All Access.
Click has been a mess for a while, no denying that. Problem is, what format do you go on that frequency? The experts here insist Smooth Jazz or some Rhythmic AC with a pinch of Urban Gold and Mainstream AC with a little Hip-Hop is the answer (or something else just as silly). Whatever format they choose to go, you're right, they can not continue this musical chairs approach to morning show and staff.
Believe what you will on this board and All Access, but with caution and extreme skepticism.
Completely agree AQH. I think Seattle is due for a full-blown Classic Hip-Hop station as there's now two in the Twin Cities with no commercial Urban or Rhythmic in that market, but I don't think that'll happen with KHTP all gold as it is now. I really liked KLCK when it first went on the air, but they tweak the music about every 3 months and I don't like it nearly as much anymore.
I'm no programming expert but I can safely say classic hip-hop will pull 50% of the ratings Click currently has. That's a HD2 format and Bob, you keep bringing up the Twin Cities but that ain't Seattle - and those formats are on HD subchannel-fed translators.
And to "PPMARY" - where on All Access did you find a story about Hubbard Seattle? Link please - no proof, no story.
And to "PPMARY" - where on All Access did you find a story about Hubbard Seattle? Link please - no proof, no story.
Bongwater I wouldn't take t quite that far, but Hot Ac should really not be playing 80s in 2015. The softer pop 80s belong on Warm while the harder stuff should go to KJR. Rob, Hot 102.5 is an hd to translator, but Cumulus just launched the format on a trimulcast in the market, though I'm not sure how much of the market it covers. I know that's not Seattle, but to my knowledge, the twin cities have never really been able to sustain a commercial Rhythmic CHR or Urban station, meanwhile KUBE has been around for 20 years or more.
To make matters worse, Hubbard posts SOME of their career opportunities on their associated webpages stating "No professional on air experience necessary." I thought that some of you guys were kidding when you made a reference to that qualification long ago...
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Oh no, it's not about her at all. I just thought it would be interesting to sample some of the employment listings on their webpage, as some of the RD members have referenced to some of the hiring practices at Hubbard media in the past. Since this thread is about Hubbard, I thought I'd mention that tidbit (even though it applies to one of their other assets). Never seen a listing like that before, but as they say "if it works, it works!"
http://jobs.hbispace.com/web/106755/job_3-15.html?cacheBuster=1479207
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That's true. In fact, here's a thread about the same job you're referring to: http://www.radiodiscussions.com/showthread.php?685258-Movin-s-hiring!-NO-EXPERIENCE-NECESSARY!!!
Now, for a reality check: This job is a "sidekick" position which most radio people know is often a hire with no experience so a morning show can get a MOS (man-on-the-street) personality in the mix.
As a general rule, there is no way - NO WAY - most major market stations would hire someone with no experience for a top position. Hubbard COULD be different, however...
That's true. In fact, here's a thread about the same job you're referring to: http://www.radiodiscussions.com/showthread.php?685258-Movin-s-hiring!-NO-EXPERIENCE-NECESSARY!!!
Now, for a reality check: This job is a "sidekick" position which most radio people know is often a hire with no experience so a morning show can get a MOS (man-on-the-street) personality in the mix.
As a general rule, there is no way - NO WAY - most major market stations would hire someone with no experience for a top position. Hubbard COULD be different, however...
You must be referring to Mother Hubbard and the "top position" is high up in the cupboard.
This job is a "sidekick" position which most radio people know is often a hire with no experience so a morning show can get a MOS (man-on-the-street) personality in the mix.
As a general rule, there is no way - NO WAY - most major market stations would hire someone with no experience for a top position. Hubbard COULD be different, however...
Makes sense. From the description, it looks like applicants are also expected to facilitate traffic reports, along with other duties that might be difficult for a newbie to jump into. I'd assume they have some grace period for the applicant to polish some of those skills.
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Which begs the question why the experts here on this board don't apply for more of the openings (not singling you out, fordranger). Everyone here has all the reasons why every station in Seattle sucks, but fall short in the stones department to at least go in and fix the radio stations they claim to be so problematic.
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