Air 1 as a CHR Christian rocker is history, as the entire network is now Worship-based music. I'd heard that a KLOVE Classics was in the works, but didn't see this coming. Air 1 was always on the edge as compared to KLOVE and during the Brad Hansen era Air 1 was pretty entertaining radio. In the last years, seems as if the gap between KLOVE and Air 1 had narrowed and Air 1 had lost its edge. Interesting that this change comes after Mike Novak's retirement as the EWF CEO. FYI - Mike was my PD at KYNO, a great guy, and one helluva programmer, and they owe Mike a ton of gratitude for the success that EWF has enjoyed. The new format seems to be a return to the first days of Contemporary Christian music and seems a step back.
Just a quick look at Air 1's Facebook page reveals not all are happy with the change. Having worked in Christian radio, all who complain don't exactly do so in the most Christian-like manner. I'd expect that Spirit 88.9, where Hansen's syndicated show resides locally, will pick up more than a few listeners.
I guess that's all for Fresno New Year's Day flips?
Just a quick look at Air 1's Facebook page reveals not all are happy with the change. Having worked in Christian radio, all who complain don't exactly do so in the most Christian-like manner. I'd expect that Spirit 88.9, where Hansen's syndicated show resides locally, will pick up more than a few listeners.
I guess that's all for Fresno New Year's Day flips?