Indie 88 sold

[Yeziknoradio]

Indie 88 has been sold.
Morning person Josie Dye made an exit just before the sale...did she know something? lol Josie Dye Leaving Indie88 for CHUM

SOURCE:

Local Radio Lab to acquire Indie88 pending CRTC approval​

Local Radio Lab to acquire Indie88 pending CRTC approval - Broadcast Dialogue

Local Radio Lab has entered into an agreement to purchase Toronto alternative rock station Indie88 (CIND-FM), pending CRTC approval.

broadcastdialogue.com

 

[Joseph_Gallant]

Despite what was said in the article that Yeziknoradio linked to, could a format change be on the horizon?

 

[Yeziknoradio]

Despite what was said in the article that Yeziknoradio linked to, could a format change be on the horizon?

This is a very good question and a tough one to answer.
There were MANY MANY applicants for this frequency when community radio station CKLN made their exit.
I honestly do not know if there is a promise of performance clause in the licence preventing just any format from airing.
Each applicant had their own unique promises.
Indie won the licence.
Just because the station has been sold doesn't grant permission to toss on any old thing like top 40 or classic hits.
Chances are very high that if they DO change the format, it'll be something not already in the market.
Easy listening is one idea. I'd love that, but I doubt they'll do that.
In the event of change, a smart person might look at all those who applied and see what might be more profitable in THAT list of applicants. (while also honoring whatever they promised to do above and beyond the usual...)