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Format Change Coming To 95.5 PGC?

urbanradio704 said:
YOU may not listen, but 37,000 other people do (just pulled the numbers). YOUR opinion is just that, you CAN'T SPEAK for everyone, only YOURSELF. While YOU may not listen there are 37,000 people who do, and I'm sure those 37,000 people would have a problem with Radio One leaving, because it obviously does something for them. I'm sure that the 30 some employees (just talked with one of them) would have a problem with it too. What you are suggesting would solve nothing and only HURT the black community. You're doing a pretty good job of making yourself sound bitter and dumb, because you still are talking out the side of your neck, saying the same thing that I've already disproven and dismissed as irrelevant, just in different ways. My suggestion would be to stop making yourself look like an idiot on boards and go take a reading comprehension class.
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30 some employees ? That was few years ago. 37,000 People listen to 1090 ? If 37,000 do listen to 1090 that just fill up Fenway Park ( The smallest Baseball Park in Major league Baseball ). I would tell you to check out 1090 Official webpage But Radio One Trash it ( There a fake 1090 page on Myspace ). Radio One should bring back what 1090 used too be ( Not going to happen ), or sell it ( maybe get a buyer if R1 lower the price tag ), or go dark ( most likely if it dont get sold before 1090 license expire ). I am not the only one who dislike what Radio One did to 1090. Checkout the Boston Board. Checkout The FCC records . FCC hit Radio One Boston with a few fine, I am starting to think FCC dont like Radio One Boston.
 
Just because you don't like R1, doesn't mean everyone don't like them. There are people who don't like them and there are people who love them. You can find someone to like and dislike anything, elementary principle. Those that don't listen, like yourself, would not be affected. But those that do listen and those that do work there WOULD be affected and would have a problem with it. If you don't listen why do you care? What does it have to do with you? NOTHING! If you don't want to listen, don't, it's just that simple. I really don't care why you don't like R1, and listing your reasons why you don't like them is irrelevant, I know the problems some people have with R1, there are some problems I have with R1, but I'm willing to think outside of myself and for those that do listen and do work there about the effect this would have on them. Let me give you an example since you seem to be slow. Say your favorite station was V103 in ATL, and you were a P1, only station you listened to. Some people wanted it off the air, gave all kinda reasons why THEY don't like the station, just haters, and how V103 was the best station back in the day and now it sucks, this all their opinion. Well you, as a listener of V103 would have a problem with the station going dark, because it's all you listen to, and you couldn't listen no more, and you could give all kinda reasons for it to stay on the air and all things it does something for you. Same thing with you and Radio One, you a hater, and because you don't like R1 you want the station off the air, just bc you don't like it for whatever reason you think nobody don't like R1, but you don't care about the people who DO listen and DO get something from the station. Seem kinda selfish? Think outside of yourself and for those that do listen to the station and that are employed there. What if your mama worked there? I'm sure you would have a problem with the station going dark. Think outside of yourself. All this E-L-E-M-E-N-T-A-R-Y!
 
Stick with the Facts( without personnel attacks ) ! There no 30 some employee's at 1090 right now. Look at The Boston Ratings . WILD-AM 1090 at 0.1 a real ratings killa . 1090 has No local show. No local on air talent. No street team. No webpage. Radio One lower 1090 radio signal ( R1 cut off 1090 AM stereo ). 1090 moved out of the hood . Radio One Kick most of their Employee's out the door. Put that all together and what do have ? A Garbage Radio station ( my Opinion). By the way, My mother never work at 1090 but my girlfriend did and when Radio One started changing things around at 1090, I told her that its time for her to leave because that ship is sinking. Thank god she listen to me.
 
It's not an attack, it's the truth. Go back to school and learn how to read. That whole thing about V103 and your mama was a hypothetical to prove a point, guess you too much of a dumb dumb to figure that one out, but anyway, I'm done trying to explain it to you because you're obviously too stuck on stupid and I'm wasting my time. Arguing with a fool make you a fool so with that being said, have a good one. I'm out.
 
urbanradio704 said:
It's not an attack, it's the truth. Go back to school and learn how to read. That whole thing about V103 and your mama was a hypothetical to prove a point, guess you too much of a dumb dumb to figure that one out, but anyway, I'm done trying to explain it to you because you're obviously too stuck on stupid and I'm wasting my time. Arguing with a fool make you a fool so with that being said, have a good one. I'm out.
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^ Thats Not a Personnel Attack ^ ??? ? That whole Girlfriend thing is about to let you know that I know a few people whom used to work at 1090 (My Girlfriend and some of her former co-workers ). I have nothing against Radio One in D.C.,B-more and Atlanta ( R1 is doing Great in these cities, My opinion ). Beside the personnel attacks I dont have no problem with you ( urbanradio704 ). We may not see eye to eye on this subject ( thats cool ) but its no need for name calling . Right now I believe Radio One is being a slumlord to 1090. If thats the case, Radio One should get rid of 1090.
 
kilamanjero said:
Anyways back to the discussion of WPGC, it seems that the direction of the station is going to be Rhythmic Crossover like it was during the awkward transition period of the early 1990s without the B-side cuts that made the station stand out compared to WKYS. I'm betting the morning show resolution will come in March, but who will be the new lead?

I do have to give it up to Jay Stevens, he is at least giving WKYS some variety, direction, and a bit more of a local connection these days because I've seen go-go songs getting spins on WKYS during the mix shows. Whereas, WPGC is all but eliminated go-go songs from their rotation, period.
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Rhythmic Crossover? Id like to understand more. Give me some examples of what songs PGC would be playing right now if they were a Rhythmic Crossover at this point.
 
Martin Mac said:
Rhythmic Crossover? Id like to understand more. Give me some examples of what songs PGC would be playing right now if they were a Rhythmic Crossover at this point.
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B.o.B. - Nothing on You
Justin Bieber - Baby
Rydaznrtist - Sorry Ass Apology
IYAZ - Replay
Rihanna - Rude Boy

All those getting heavy play on their sister stations WZMX and WMBX, and even urban sister station WVEE is playing the B.o.B. and Justin Bieber songs. It's not a stretch for Michael Saunders to add these to the playlist.

Interesting enough under Jay Stevens, these type of songs would have gotten some spins as well in addition to their practically urban contemporary format from 1996-2007. However, they would have them play these type of songs during their overnight and weekends when the majority of listeners weren't tuning in. WPGC could go back to these type of format and do pretty well because this current 100+ spins crap and all-over-the-place music programming is embarassing.
 
Wow!! I would love if PGC played those songs!

Im very dissapointed in Michael Saunders , I looked at his Orlando station '102 Jamz WJHM' and they have had songs that went to recurrent status A LONG TIME AGO in power rotation such as Run This Town(Jay-Z), Mad (Ne-Yo), If This Isn't Love (Jennifer Hudson), Knock You Down (Keri Hilson). Nobody wants to hear songs in power rotation that have been out MUCH longer than 25 weeks. PGC needs a new direction because this R&B leaning 100+ spin direction is not working, and regular listeners are starting to complain.

I actually remember turning on PGC one morning at around 6am in 2007 and hearing Apologize by One Republic. I was so surprised by this!
 
Martin Mac said:
Wow!! I would love if PGC played those songs!

Im very dissapointed in Michael Saunders , I looked at his Orlando station '102 Jamz WJHM' and they have had songs that went to recurrent status A LONG TIME AGO in power rotation such as Run This Town(Jay-Z), Mad (Ne-Yo), If This Isn't Love (Jennifer Hudson), Knock You Down (Keri Hilson). Nobody wants to hear songs in power rotation that have been out MUCH longer than 25 weeks. PGC needs a new direction because this R&B leaning 100+ spin direction is not working, and regular listeners are starting to complain.

I actually remember turning on PGC one morning at around 6am in 2007 and hearing Apologize by One Republic. I was so surprised by this!
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Yeah, WPGC did spin "Apologize" by OneRepublic in 2007 in their regular rotation for nearly 6 weeks. Ironically, WVEE did pick up the song as well for nearly 15 weeks from late fall of 2007 to early 2008. WPGC used to the programming monster for any urban nationwide because they would play a textbook Rhythmic song in the mix of Urban Contemporary rubric playlist. Nowadays, that helm lays with KMEL thesedays.
 
I don't see WPGC changing formats anytime soon people. CBS Urban stations in DC, ATL, Charlotte and Orlando will be around for a while. All are lengendary heritage stations. As for WPGC spinning music 100 x a week maybe a part of a new concept im hearing R1 try out. "Commercial Free/Nonstop Hip-Hop"? Not so sure, but that is a high number of spins.
 
They just had their best PPM month ever. It looks like their new direction is working. Are they still classified as a rhythmic? If so it's no longer accurate..they are now a full blown Urban.
 
Apparently Mo'Nique (the actress) is doing mornings now on 955 WPGC. Now this may just be a one day thing. But they have been mentioning it all weekend.
 
Martin Mac said:
Apparently Mo'Nique (the actress) is doing mornings now on 955 WPGC. Now this may just be a one day thing. But they have been mentioning it all weekend.
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Wow, CBS didn't notice the mistake Radio One made with her? Good luck, but even her show on BET is horrible.
 
Im not too sure if I like this heavy leaning R&B format for PGC.

lw TW Artist Title TW lw Move Aud
6 1 TREY SONGZ I Invented Sex f/Drake 113 81 32 1.086
2 2 ROBIN THICKE Sex Therapy 108 102 6 1.0348
3 3 TIMBALAND Say Something f/Drake 98 97 1 1.0008
13 4 KERI HILSON Slow Dance 86 35 51 0.7883
20 5 TREY SONGZ Neighbors Know My Name 85 25 60 0.7805

4 out of 5 are slow R&B. Say Something is the only song on here that would not be played on an Urban AC. But, I guess whatever works for PGC.
 
Martin Mac said:
Im not too sure if I like this heavy leaning R&B format for PGC.

lw TW Artist Title TW lw Move Aud
6 1 TREY SONGZ I Invented Sex f/Drake 113 81 32 1.086
2 2 ROBIN THICKE Sex Therapy 108 102 6 1.0348
3 3 TIMBALAND Say Something f/Drake 98 97 1 1.0008
13 4 KERI HILSON Slow Dance 86 35 51 0.7883
20 5 TREY SONGZ Neighbors Know My Name 85 25 60 0.7805

4 out of 5 are slow R&B. Say Something is the only song on here that would not be played on an Urban AC. But, I guess whatever works for PGC.
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That's classic PGC for you, Martin Mac. During the years under Jay Stevens' tenure, it wasn't uncommon for the top 5 songs to be all R&B songs with the other flanking 25 of the top 30 to be about 60% R&B and 40% hip-hop. However, I'm dumbfounded at the 100+ spins of a single song during a week's time on the station these days. I remember they wouldn't even spin their top songs anymore than 40 times in a week!
 
Jay F said:
They just had their best PPM month ever. It looks like their new direction is working. Are they still classified as a rhythmic? If so it's no longer accurate..they are now a full blown Urban.
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AFAIC, WPGC-FM hasn't been "Rhythmic" since the late '80s, maybe the early '90s. Why the industry would classify them as such is beyond me!
 
klutch00 said:
Jay F said:
They just had their best PPM month ever. It looks like their new direction is working. Are they still classified as a rhythmic? If so it's no longer accurate..they are now a full blown Urban.
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AFAIC, WPGC-FM hasn't been "Rhythmic" since the late '80s, maybe the early '90s. Why the industry would classify them as such is beyond me!
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To my knowledge, Infinity now CBS used the Rhythmic classifications to bring in the big bucks in advertising, and they would add 2-3 songs that fall within the Rhythmic rubric on a regular basis to pass for such.
 
Really? I never knew that, and I have been listening to PGC all my life. I guess I didnt notice because Jay Stevens didn't spin his top songs 100 times a week. But now its like every time I turn on PGC, its either a throwback or one of their power songs on. Literally everytime. I also noticed the heavy dayparting, its mostly rap at night now and 80% r&b in the mornings and through the daytime until 5:00. Sigh...I miss my rap, oh well, I guess I gotta move on over to KYS.
 
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