> > > After several months of weekend specials on Grand
> Rapids's
> >
> > > WVTI "I96" (Adult CHR/Hot AC) I96 got demolished by
> Clear
> > > Channel for full time Variety Rock/Hits as "96.1 Max FM"
>
> > as
> > > of today.
> > >
> > And I thought CC wasn't going to jump on the Variety Hits
> > format. This must have been a local decision since I
> > remember the corporate people mentioning they weren't
> > getting on the Variety Hits format, unless they had a
> change
> > of heart on that.
>
> Seems to me that there are a few other CC stations that are
> doing VH out there.
>
Just a few, but it isn't exactly exploding on CC properties as of yet. I think the Grand Rapids station will be a litmus test of sorts. I believe it is one of the largest playlist sets that is available on a Jack-type station (quoted at nearly 2,000) and includes elements of soul, classic rock and oldies that are sorely lacking on many Jack stations.