Could KOOL-FM Get "Jacked"?

[Joseph_Gallant]

Although it finished the Summer 2005 Arbitrons as the second most popular station in the market (in terms of 12-plus), and has traditionally been one of the top stations in overall listening, could KOOL-FM get "Jacked"??

As far as I know, there is no "Jack"-type format in Phoenix. And KOOL is owned by Infinity, which earlier this year made headlines for it's controversial flip of two long-successful oldies stations, WCBS-FM New York and WJMK-Chicago, to "Jack". Several other Infinity stations have also been flipped to "Jack" in recent months.

On the one hand, Phoenix seems to be a market whose median age is probably higher than the national average and one where oldies should continue to be successful for radio. But I thought there was also major population growth in the area which might be driving the median age younger, closer to the national average.

 

[energycub]

> As far as I know, there is no "Jack"-type format in Phoenix.

http://www.987thepeak.com/

as for the rest... I still dont see them flipping a hertiage station like KOOL who still frequests the top spot in the books.

 

[RobertMoore]

> as for the rest... I still dont see them flipping a hertiage
> station like KOOL who still frequests the top spot in the
> books.

I agree. If KOOL flips, we could see a Phoenix rising(No pun intended) from disgruntled listeners.

 

[radiovet64]

> > as for the rest... I still dont see them flipping a
> hertiage
> > station like KOOL who still frequests the top spot in the
> > books.
>
> I agree. If KOOL flips, we could see a Phoenix rising(No pun
> intended) from disgruntled listeners.
>


I think 98-7 The Peak beat them to it...

 

[KeithE]

> Although it finished the Summer 2005 Arbitrons as the second
> most popular station in the market (in terms of 12-plus),
> and has traditionally been one of the top stations in
> overall listening, could KOOL-FM get "Jacked"??
>
> As far as I know, there is no "Jack"-type format in Phoenix.
> And KOOL is owned by Infinity, which earlier this year made
> headlines for it's controversial flip of two long-successful
> oldies stations, WCBS-FM New York and WJMK-Chicago, to
> "Jack". Several other Infinity stations have also been
> flipped to "Jack" in recent months.
>
> On the one hand, Phoenix seems to be a market whose median
> age is probably higher than the national average and one
> where oldies should continue to be successful for radio. But
> I thought there was also major population growth in the area
> which might be driving the median age younger, closer to the
> national average.

I wonder if something's going on there. During my drive home from work at 4 PM, there was a loud annoying crash-of-broken-glass sound-effect interruping a couple of songs, including during the Beatles set. It wasn't during every song, though.

Could that be a hint that they're planning on "crashing" the oldies format?

 

[oldiesfan]

> During my drive home from work at 4 PM,
> there was a loud annoying crash-of-broken-glass
> sound-effect interruping a couple of songs...

It's the call-cue for a "win a big-screen TV"
contest...an Infinity national contest, BTW,
which probably explains why KOOL may not have
been able to control the placement of the SFX.

Gee, I hope Infinity knows when all their
participating stations' stopsets are...don't
want to have to do any make goods!

 

[oldiesfan]

> As far as I know, there is no "Jack"-type
> format in Phoenix...

Joe, you should have done some homework
before posting this "what-if"...as several
others have already noted in this thread
re KPKX Phoenix ("98-7 The Peak" for those
of you who are not legal ID-inclined) and its
pseudo-Jack format.

I'm tempted to post on the Boston board asking
if WODS could get hi-JACKed (but I won't ;-)

Actually, I can't recall if Boston has a Jack,
real or fake.<P ID="edit"><FONT class="small">Edited by oldiesfan on 11/09/05 02:21 AM.</FONT></P>

 

[azenergyfan]

> > During my drive home from work at 4 PM,
> > there was a loud annoying crash-of-broken-glass
> > sound-effect interruping a couple of songs...
>
> It's the call-cue for a "win a big-screen TV"
> contest...an Infinity national contest, BTW,
> which probably explains why KOOL may not have
> been able to control the placement of the SFX.
>
> Gee, I hope Infinity knows when all their
> participating stations' stopsets are...don't
> want to have to do any make goods!
>
Speaking of that contest.. every morning on stern they play that stupid SFX during the show when there is ample time to play it during the commercial breaks. I realize its a national contest and times are pre determined but kinda gets annoying day after day

 

[JayJay]

> > As far as I know, there is no "Jack"-type
> > format in Phoenix...
>
> Joe, you should have done some homework
> before posting this "what-if"...as several
> others have already noted in this thread
> re KPKX Phoenix ("98-7 The Peak" for those
> of you who are not legal ID-inclined) and its
> pseudo-Jack format.
>
> I'm tempted to post on the Boston board asking
> if WODS could get hi-JACKed (but I won't ;-)
>
> Actually, I can't recall if Boston has a Jack,
> real or fake.
>

WODS would be unlikely to get JACKed, Boston switched Star 93.7 to MIKE-FM (Jack Format) about 6-8 months ago

 

[saladdressing]

> I think 98-7 The Peak beat them to it...

They did, and they were doing this format way back b4 anyone had ever heard of Jack. Many agree that they have a better presentation and overall sound than most of the Jack FMs. <P ID="edit"><FONT class="small">Edited by saladdressing on 11/10/05 01:35 AM.</FONT></P>

 

[azenergyfan]

> > I think 98-7 The Peak beat them to it...
>
> They did, and they were doing this format way back b4 anyone
> had ever heard of Jack. Many agree that they have a better
> presentation and overall sound than most of the Jack FMs.
>
Well for one they are more than just a jukebox, they actually have live djs, wow what a concept LOL I think all the Jack fms are run so cheap.. its clear they are in the format to make a easy buck if they can. So happy we got a really cool station that gives us variety with alot of fun on the radio

 

[saladdressing]

> Well for one they are more than just a jukebox, they
> actually have live djs, wow what a concept LOL I think all
> the Jack fms are run so cheap.. its clear they are in the
> format to make a easy buck if they can. So happy we got a
> really cool station that gives us variety with alot of fun
> on the radio

No question. The Peak really is a great radio station.