Could Soul Lavine Buy Emmisis 93.9 frequancy if Emmis decides to sell

[SJFAN]

If Emmis decides to sell its 93.9 frequency either Mount Wilson or Bonneville would make good buyers. If KTWV decides to flip one of these companies could put smooth jazz on the 93.9 signal. The 93.9 signal could become an active rock station or even a 24 fm news station.

 

[only1moore]

Personally, I doubt Emmis will ever sell KMVN.

 

[War Of Attrition]

Considering Saul has complete equity in KKGO, he could probably raise the necessary capital to purchase KMVN. However, I don't think he is really in the market and raising ~125 million in the current credit market would be ugly.

With all due respect, Mount Wilson is not really one of the better operators. You would seriously prefer having Saul's son program 93.9 rather than Emmis' Rick Cummings?

 

[Kabrich]

With all due respect, Mount Wilson is not really one of the better operators. You would seriously prefer having Saul's son program 93.9 rather than Emmis' Rick Cummings?

And with all due respect, I admire the way Rick Cummings came in and turned Power 106 around in the early 90s after Wyatt tubed it. However, Mount Wilson was #17 in the Spring Diary and #17 in July PPM, while Movin' was #38 in diaries and #28 in PPM. KPWR was only 3 rank positions in front of KKGO in PPM - its possible that KKGO might beat KPWR.

So, in answer to your question, I would throw it back - could Mount Wilson do any worse than Emmis has?

 

[Marv-L.A.]

KPWR was LA's #1 radio station from the spring of 1987 until early 1990 or 1991, according to BB. When did Cummings replace Wyatt?

 

[Kabrich]

KPWR was LA's #1 radio station from the spring of 1987 until early 1990 or 1991, according to BB. When did Cummings replace Wyatt?

KPWR took a big hit from late 1989 through 1991, moving constantly down from #1 to #8 twice in a row, (Winter and Spring of 2001). I used to remember what Wyatt did musically to accomplish this and miss the mark so badly, but I must admit after 17 years I don't remember the exact details of the musical shift he did on KPWR - but I *believe I remember* (but could be mistaken) that Wyatt shifted it to dance. Remember the Beat debuted (Rock with a Beat) and *I believe* Wyatt went Dance to block them. Regardless, he did something that tubed the station. Wyatt was relived of his position at KPWR and Bill Richards eventually hired him to do afternoons on KIIS in 1992 - where he eventually replaced Bill as PD in the Fall of 1992. There was a new GM at KIIS and KYSR had just attacked them, the GM @ KIIS had a personality clash with Bill and Jeff made his move - thus a bad hire for Bill in the long run.

It was Rick that personally brought KPWR back, bringing it into the Top 5 within 6 months by the end of Fall 2001 from the disheveal was in from Wyatt. By the end of Winter 2002, Rick took it back to #1, by taking it more street and focusing it on its core.

 

[calguy]

Don't know Saul's net worth, but I think it would be a struggle for him to buy Movin'. Bonneville has the dollars, but they're the one's who sold it to Emmis. Then again, they bought FM100 in Salt Lake City a few years back after selling it many years ago...

 

[Kabrich]

Don't know Saul's net worth, but I think it would be a struggle for him to buy Movin'. Bonneville has the dollars, but they're the one's who sold it to Emmis. Then again, they bought FM100 in Salt Lake City a few years back after selling it many years ago...

In today's enviroment, I don't think Saul could get the financing in place - nor would he probably want to. Bonneville had the money and came knocking, but Radio One blinked first. Now, if you listen to the analysts on the Emmis Quarterly Calls, its appears just a matter of time until a fire sale for a station in NY and LA to get Emmis's loan covenants back in line.

 

[SJFAN]

Considering Saul has complete equity in KKGO, he could probably raise the necessary capital to purchase KMVN. However, I don't think he is really in the market and raising ~125 million in the current credit market would be ugly.

With all due respect, Mount Wilson is not really one of the better operators. You would seriously prefer having Saul's son program 93.9 rather than Emmis' Rick Cummings?

Saul could buy the 93.9 signal and dump the movin format with a new format.

 

[Kabrich]

Considering Saul has complete equity in KKGO, he could probably raise the necessary capital to purchase KMVN. However, I don't think he is really in the market and raising ~125 million in the current credit market would be ugly.

With all due respect, Mount Wilson is not really one of the better operators. You would seriously prefer having Saul's son program 93.9 rather than Emmis' Rick Cummings?

Saul could buy the 93.9 signal and dump the movin format with a new format.

Saul most likely could NOT come up with the money to buy it, as stated above, even with total equity in KKGO. One thing is for certain, whoever owns it will not keep any format who's rating sharestarts with a 0.

 

[Marv-L.A.]

Besides the financing issues, there's choosing another format, and that's another challenging issue to deal with.

 

[rwagoner]

KPWR was LA's #1 radio station from the spring of 1987 until early 1990 or 1991, according to BB. When did Cummings replace Wyatt?

KPWR took a big hit from late 1989 through 1991, moving constantly down from #1 to #8 twice in a row, (Winter and Spring of 2001). I used to remember what Wyatt did musically to accomplish this and miss the mark so badly, but I must admit after 17 years I don't remember the exact details of the musical shift he did on KPWR - but I *believe I remember* (but could be mistaken) that Wyatt shifted it to dance. Remember the Beat debuted (Rock with a Beat) and *I believe* Wyatt went Dance to block them. Regardless, he did something that tubed the station. Wyatt was relived of his position at KPWR and Bill Richards eventually hired him to do afternoons on KIIS in 1992 - where he eventually replaced Bill as PD in the Fall of 1992. There was a new GM at KIIS and KYSR had just attacked them, the GM @ KIIS had a personality clash with Bill and Jeff made his move - thus a bad hire for Bill in the long run.

It was Rick that personally brought KPWR back, bringing it into the Top 5 within 6 months by the end of Fall 2001 from the disheveal was in from Wyatt. By the end of Winter 2002, Rick took it back to #1, by taking it more street and focusing it on its core.

Power was Dance at its debut. I was there for the format change from magic.

 

[Kabrich]

KPWR was LA's #1 radio station from the spring of 1987 until early 1990 or 1991, according to BB. When did Cummings replace Wyatt?

KPWR took a big hit from late 1989 through 1991, moving constantly down from #1 to #8 twice in a row, (Winter and Spring of 2001). I used to remember what Wyatt did musically to accomplish this and miss the mark so badly, but I must admit after 17 years I don't remember the exact details of the musical shift he did on KPWR - but I *believe I remember* (but could be mistaken) that Wyatt shifted it to dance. Remember the Beat debuted (Rock with a Beat) and *I believe* Wyatt went Dance to block them. Regardless, he did something that tubed the station. Wyatt was relived of his position at KPWR and Bill Richards eventually hired him to do afternoons on KIIS in 1992 - where he eventually replaced Bill as PD in the Fall of 1992. There was a new GM at KIIS and KYSR had just attacked them, the GM @ KIIS had a personality clash with Bill and Jeff made his move - thus a bad hire for Bill in the long run.

It was Rick that personally brought KPWR back, bringing it into the Top 5 within 6 months by the end of Fall 2001 from the disheveal was in from Wyatt. By the end of Winter 2002, Rick took it back to #1, by taking it more street and focusing it on its core.

Power was Dance at its debut. I was there for the format change from magic.

Aware of that - Wyatt went off the deep end with something - trance maybe - or maybe it was he just added a boatload of unfamilar music that were not hits. Another blow to the "radio plays the same 10 songs over and over" crowd. Again, 18 years ago - I just don't remember the specifics, but I do remember the events and specifics that made great sense when it happened. I am sure I could find out it it was that important, but its really not to me - the numbers tell it all.

 

[4UH8SIMBKAGN]

KPWR was LA's #1 radio station from the spring of 1987 until early 1990 or 1991, according to BB. When did Cummings replace Wyatt?

KPWR took a big hit from late 1989 through 1991, moving constantly down from #1 to #8 twice in a row, (Winter and Spring of 2001). I used to remember what Wyatt did musically to accomplish this and miss the mark so badly, but I must admit after 17 years I don't remember the exact details of the musical shift he did on KPWR - but I *believe I remember* (but could be mistaken) that Wyatt shifted it to dance. Remember the Beat debuted (Rock with a Beat) and *I believe* Wyatt went Dance to block them. Regardless, he did something that tubed the station. Wyatt was relived of his position at KPWR and Bill Richards eventually hired him to do afternoons on KIIS in 1992 - where he eventually replaced Bill as PD in the Fall of 1992. There was a new GM at KIIS and KYSR had just attacked them, the GM @ KIIS had a personality clash with Bill and Jeff made his move - thus a bad hire for Bill in the long run.

It was Rick that personally brought KPWR back, bringing it into the Top 5 within 6 months by the end of Fall 2001 from the disheveal was in from Wyatt. By the end of Winter 2002, Rick took it back to #1, by taking it more street and focusing it on its core.

Power was Dance at its debut. I was there for the format change from magic.

Aware of that - Wyatt went off the deep end with something - trance maybe - or maybe it was he just added a boatload of unfamilar music that were not hits. Another blow to the "radio plays the same 10 songs over and over" crowd. Again, 18 years ago - I just don't remember the specifics, but I do remember the events and specifics that made great sense when it happened. I am sure I could find out it it was that important, but its really not to me - the numbers tell it all.

I remember exactly what happened. Wyatt was adding pop/rock songs (such as Richard Marx) to the mix before his departure. Power had lost its focus as dance station as it was trying to figure out from week to week if it needed to go after The Beat or KIIS. While The Beat, which was heavily monitoring Power, had already destroyed Power and under MD Frank Miniaci was then going after KIIS's throat. Power liucked out in that Frank was moved to the Dallas Evergreen station and The Beat then went much more black under John Monds as MD. A HUGE mistake IMHO.

 

[Kabrich]

KPWR was LA's #1 radio station from the spring of 1987 until early 1990 or 1991, according to BB. When did Cummings replace Wyatt?

KPWR took a big hit from late 1989 through 1991, moving constantly down from #1 to #8 twice in a row, (Winter and Spring of 2001). I used to remember what Wyatt did musically to accomplish this and miss the mark so badly, but I must admit after 17 years I don't remember the exact details of the musical shift he did on KPWR - but I *believe I remember* (but could be mistaken) that Wyatt shifted it to dance. Remember the Beat debuted (Rock with a Beat) and *I believe* Wyatt went Dance to block them. Regardless, he did something that tubed the station. Wyatt was relived of his position at KPWR and Bill Richards eventually hired him to do afternoons on KIIS in 1992 - where he eventually replaced Bill as PD in the Fall of 1992. There was a new GM at KIIS and KYSR had just attacked them, the GM @ KIIS had a personality clash with Bill and Jeff made his move - thus a bad hire for Bill in the long run.

It was Rick that personally brought KPWR back, bringing it into the Top 5 within 6 months by the end of Fall 2001 from the disheveal was in from Wyatt. By the end of Winter 2002, Rick took it back to #1, by taking it more street and focusing it on its core.

Power was Dance at its debut. I was there for the format change from magic.

Aware of that - Wyatt went off the deep end with something - trance maybe - or maybe it was he just added a boatload of unfamilar music that were not hits. Another blow to the "radio plays the same 10 songs over and over" crowd. Again, 18 years ago - I just don't remember the specifics, but I do remember the events and specifics that made great sense when it happened. I am sure I could find out it it was that important, but its really not to me - the numbers tell it all.

I remember exactly what happened. Wyatt was adding pop/rock songs (such as Richard Marx) to the mix before his departure. Power had lost its focus as dance station as it was trying to figure out from week to week if it needed to go after The Beat or KIIS. While The Beat, which was heavily monitoring Power, had already destroyed Power and under MD Frank Miniaci was then going after KIIS's throat. Power liucked out in that Frank was moved to the Dallas Evergreen station and The Beat then went much more black under John Monds as MD. A HUGE mistake IMHO.

Thanks. I knew he did something really stupid musically and Rick Cummings came in replacing him. He quickly took it street - which the numbers show put it back on top in 9 months.

 

[Kabrich]

KPWR was LA's #1 radio station from the spring of 1987 until early 1990 or 1991, according to BB. When did Cummings replace Wyatt?

KPWR took a big hit from late 1989 through 1991, moving constantly down from #1 to #8 twice in a row, (Winter and Spring of 2001). I used to remember what Wyatt did musically to accomplish this and miss the mark so badly, but I must admit after 17 years I don't remember the exact details of the musical shift he did on KPWR - but I *believe I remember* (but could be mistaken) that Wyatt shifted it to dance. Remember the Beat debuted (Rock with a Beat) and *I believe* Wyatt went Dance to block them. Regardless, he did something that tubed the station. Wyatt was relived of his position at KPWR and Bill Richards eventually hired him to do afternoons on KIIS in 1992 - where he eventually replaced Bill as PD in the Fall of 1992. There was a new GM at KIIS and KYSR had just attacked them, the GM @ KIIS had a personality clash with Bill and Jeff made his move - thus a bad hire for Bill in the long run.

It was Rick that personally brought KPWR back, bringing it into the Top 5 within 6 months by the end of Fall 2001 from the disheveal was in from Wyatt. By the end of Winter 2002, Rick took it back to #1, by taking it more street and focusing it on its core.

Power was Dance at its debut. I was there for the format change from magic.

Aware of that - Wyatt went off the deep end with something - trance maybe - or maybe it was he just added a boatload of unfamilar music that were not hits. Another blow to the "radio plays the same 10 songs over and over" crowd. Again, 18 years ago - I just don't remember the specifics, but I do remember the events and specifics that made great sense when it happened. I am sure I could find out it it was that important, but its really not to me - the numbers tell it all.

I remember exactly what happened. Wyatt was adding pop/rock songs (such as Richard Marx) to the mix before his departure. Power had lost its focus as dance station as it was trying to figure out from week to week if it needed to go after The Beat or KIIS. While The Beat, which was heavily monitoring Power, had already destroyed Power and under MD Frank Miniaci was then going after KIIS's throat. Power liucked out in that Frank was moved to the Dallas Evergreen station and The Beat then went much more black under John Monds as MD. A HUGE mistake IMHO.

Thanks. I knew he did something really stupid musically that everyone was shaking their head at. Rick Cummings came in replacing him. He quickly took it street - which the numbers show put it back on top in 9 months.

 

[davideduardo]

If Emmis ...

After seeing the header "Re: Could Soul Lavine Buy Emmisis 93.9 frequancy if Emmis decides to sell" about 25 times I just have to pick this nit:

Soul Lavine = Sol Levine

Emmisis = Emmis'

fraquancy = frequency.

California schools are noted for their underperformance, and this demonstrates it.

 

[Rebafan]

If Emmis ...

After seeing the header "Re: Could Soul Lavine Buy Emmisis 93.9 frequancy if Emmis decides to sell" about 25 times I just have to pick this nit:

Soul Lavine = Sol Levine

Soul Lavine = Sol Levine

SAUL LEVINE

 

[davideduardo]

If Emmis ...

After seeing the header "Re: Could Soul Lavine Buy Emmisis 93.9 frequancy if Emmis decides to sell" about 25 times I just have to pick this nit:

Soul Lavine = Sol Levine

Soul Lavine = Sol Levine



SAUL LEVINE

You are right. I always thought it was Sol, short for Solomo. Checked the FCC licensee data, and it is Saul.

 

[Radknowski]

If Emmis ...

After seeing the header "Re: Could Soul Lavine Buy Emmisis 93.9 frequancy if Emmis decides to sell" about 25 times I just have to pick this nit:
Soul Lavine = Sol Levine

Soul Lavine = Sol Levine
SAUL LEVINE

You are right. I always thought it was Sol, short for Solomo.1 Checked the FCC licensee data, and it is Saul.

1 Presume you mean Solomon... as in "king" and/or "wisdom of" as opposed to a Basque pork loin.