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It's Official - Sports on 92.3 August 29th
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It confirms what I heard. That 92.3 would be the starting point, and then swap with 98.5 in a year or two given ratings/revenue vs. WNCX.
Maybe CBS Quality Control knows something about that signal in mono that none of us do. But there's a reason why its' been the red-headed stepchild of the CBS Cleveland cluster.
I just don't see "The Fan" dethroning WKNR. But it could if the program quality is better vs. 850's regular fare.
Maybe CBS Quality Control knows something about that signal in mono that none of us do. But there's a reason why its' been the red-headed stepchild of the CBS Cleveland cluster.
I just don't see "The Fan" dethroning WKNR. But it could if the program quality is better vs. 850's regular fare.
Yep, it's official.
I'm also surprised about 92.3 vs. 98.5. But the press release reads like a re-telling of posts made by myself, Nathan and others (and Nathan was right about Adam "The Bull" being in PM drive, BTW).
Nathan, please join me in a victory lap.
It seems surreal, after all this talk...it'll be here, and we were all pretty much 100% right about it. Indeed, Andy Roth is PD, and "Kiley and Booms" are the morning show.
They may be breathing a sigh of relief at the Galleria that it'll be on 92.3. But they should still be worried.
I posted the full press release on OMW, but will also post it here next.
I'm also surprised about 92.3 vs. 98.5. But the press release reads like a re-telling of posts made by myself, Nathan and others (and Nathan was right about Adam "The Bull" being in PM drive, BTW).
Nathan, please join me in a victory lap.
It seems surreal, after all this talk...it'll be here, and we were all pretty much 100% right about it. Indeed, Andy Roth is PD, and "Kiley and Booms" are the morning show.
They may be breathing a sigh of relief at the Galleria that it'll be on 92.3. But they should still be worried.
I posted the full press release on OMW, but will also post it here next.
SPORTS RADIO 92.3 THE FAN, CLEVELAND’S FIRST AND ONLY FM SPORTS STATION, MAKES ITS DEBUT ON MONDAY, AUG. 29
Andy Roth Named as Program Director
Beginning on Monday, Aug. 29, Cleveland sports fans will have a bold new choice for news and information about their favorite sports teams. Sports Radio 92.3 The Fan (WKRK-FM) will feature locally produced programs hosted by familiar Cleveland voices, along with headline updates every 20 minutes and a full lineup of NFL and college football play-by-play coverage. The station will be available on-air, on-line at www.923TheFan.com and via the Radio.com application for a variety of mobile devices.
Additionally, Andy Roth has been named as Program Director of the CBS RADIO station. He joins 92.3 The Fan from Buffalo’s WGR, and also has experience at legendary sports properties WFAN in New York and WIP in Philadelphia.
Roth said, “What we are launching is literally a radio station for ‘The Fan.’ For Clevelanders who live and breathe sports 24/7 this will be the place to get the best insight, most in-depth coverage and a well-rounded balance of listener participation all presented in an entertaining forum.”
Nationally-known talent Kevin Kiley will team up with Cleveland’s own Chuck Booms weekday mornings from 6:00-10:00AM for the area’s only local morning drive sports-talk show. Kiley & Booms previously co-hosted a national show on the Fox Sports Radio Network. Adam “The Bull”, formerly of WFAN in New York, will fill the afternoon drive time slot from 3:00-7:00PM. The remainder of The Fan lineup will be announced at a later date.
92.3 The Fan will also be the new home for Westwood One’s coverage of the NFL including all but one of the national football broadcasts on Thursday, Sunday and Monday nights; and Big 10 football. Additional programming will include postgame shows immediately following all the local professional football, basketball and baseball games, as well as appearances by players, coaches, and media experts.
Senior Vice President/Market Manager, CBS RADIO Cleveland Tom Herschel added, “CBS RADIO is the leader when it comes to the all-sports format. Having the pioneering station (WFAN) among our portfolio along with a number of new entrants to the FM dial in major markets across the country we are confident we know what it takes to make this move a success in Cleveland.”
In addition to WKRK-FM in Cleveland, CBS RADIO owns and operates all-sports stations in 14 other markets, including seven of the Top 10 markets, which reach more than 3.5 million Men 25-54 each week (Arbitron, Fall 2010 National Database):
New York (WFAN-AM) Washington, D.C. (WJFK-FM) Charlotte (WFNZ-AM)
Chicago (WSCR-AM) Boston (WBZ-FM) Pittsburgh (KDKA-FM)
Dallas (KRLD-FM) Detroit (WXYT-AM/FM) Riverside (KVFG-FM)
Houston (KILT-AM) Tampa (WQYK-AM) Sacramento (KHTK-AM)
Philadelphia (WIP-AM) Baltimore (WJZ-FM/WJZ-AM)
Andy Roth Named as Program Director
Beginning on Monday, Aug. 29, Cleveland sports fans will have a bold new choice for news and information about their favorite sports teams. Sports Radio 92.3 The Fan (WKRK-FM) will feature locally produced programs hosted by familiar Cleveland voices, along with headline updates every 20 minutes and a full lineup of NFL and college football play-by-play coverage. The station will be available on-air, on-line at www.923TheFan.com and via the Radio.com application for a variety of mobile devices.
Additionally, Andy Roth has been named as Program Director of the CBS RADIO station. He joins 92.3 The Fan from Buffalo’s WGR, and also has experience at legendary sports properties WFAN in New York and WIP in Philadelphia.
Roth said, “What we are launching is literally a radio station for ‘The Fan.’ For Clevelanders who live and breathe sports 24/7 this will be the place to get the best insight, most in-depth coverage and a well-rounded balance of listener participation all presented in an entertaining forum.”
Nationally-known talent Kevin Kiley will team up with Cleveland’s own Chuck Booms weekday mornings from 6:00-10:00AM for the area’s only local morning drive sports-talk show. Kiley & Booms previously co-hosted a national show on the Fox Sports Radio Network. Adam “The Bull”, formerly of WFAN in New York, will fill the afternoon drive time slot from 3:00-7:00PM. The remainder of The Fan lineup will be announced at a later date.
92.3 The Fan will also be the new home for Westwood One’s coverage of the NFL including all but one of the national football broadcasts on Thursday, Sunday and Monday nights; and Big 10 football. Additional programming will include postgame shows immediately following all the local professional football, basketball and baseball games, as well as appearances by players, coaches, and media experts.
Senior Vice President/Market Manager, CBS RADIO Cleveland Tom Herschel added, “CBS RADIO is the leader when it comes to the all-sports format. Having the pioneering station (WFAN) among our portfolio along with a number of new entrants to the FM dial in major markets across the country we are confident we know what it takes to make this move a success in Cleveland.”
In addition to WKRK-FM in Cleveland, CBS RADIO owns and operates all-sports stations in 14 other markets, including seven of the Top 10 markets, which reach more than 3.5 million Men 25-54 each week (Arbitron, Fall 2010 National Database):
New York (WFAN-AM) Washington, D.C. (WJFK-FM) Charlotte (WFNZ-AM)
Chicago (WSCR-AM) Boston (WBZ-FM) Pittsburgh (KDKA-FM)
Dallas (KRLD-FM) Detroit (WXYT-AM/FM) Riverside (KVFG-FM)
Houston (KILT-AM) Tampa (WQYK-AM) Sacramento (KHTK-AM)
Philadelphia (WIP-AM) Baltimore (WJZ-FM/WJZ-AM)
signal (not totally accurate)
http://radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/pat?call=WKRK&service=FM&status=L&hours=U
Red circle extends to Lorain, just N of Akron etc
WNCX's signal by comparison
http://radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/pat?call=WNCX&service=FM&status=L&hours=U
Who knows whether or not they'd move eventually, etc.
Boston sports station move (was a long time ago, we're talking 94 I think) was when WEEI
went from 590 to 850. Speaking of Boston, CBS' WBZ-FM does well there and we'll see if
they can do well in Cle. too. (98.5 Bos. has Patriots, Bruins, soccer Revolution, Fox Sports overnight; WEEI 850 has Red Sox, Celtics, ESPN overnight...AM signal limitations have led to
FM and AM simulcasts of WEEI, plus affiliates of Red Sox and Celtics networks in outlying areas...
Entercom's problem is that while they have FMs west, north, and south of town--East is
the ocean!--they aren't as centrally located plus do well with variety hits and rock...that's why
there is no WEEI _FM_ presence in Boston proper)
http://radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/pat?call=WKRK&service=FM&status=L&hours=U
Red circle extends to Lorain, just N of Akron etc
WNCX's signal by comparison
http://radio-locator.com/cgi-bin/pat?call=WNCX&service=FM&status=L&hours=U
Who knows whether or not they'd move eventually, etc.
Boston sports station move (was a long time ago, we're talking 94 I think) was when WEEI
went from 590 to 850. Speaking of Boston, CBS' WBZ-FM does well there and we'll see if
they can do well in Cle. too. (98.5 Bos. has Patriots, Bruins, soccer Revolution, Fox Sports overnight; WEEI 850 has Red Sox, Celtics, ESPN overnight...AM signal limitations have led to
FM and AM simulcasts of WEEI, plus affiliates of Red Sox and Celtics networks in outlying areas...
Entercom's problem is that while they have FMs west, north, and south of town--East is
the ocean!--they aren't as centrally located plus do well with variety hits and rock...that's why
there is no WEEI _FM_ presence in Boston proper)
AntDog152 said:
Depends. I can't see two flagship FM stations for a team. Just sounds like overkill to me.
If CBS lands a major team PBP (somewhere, I am hearing that the Indians could also be for grabs) "The Fan" will HAVE to move to 98.5. Pure and simple.
Good point and it was noted elsewhere TheFan985.com was registered awhile back...they could make use of it (and could be using it now in Boston if not for fact that the nickname for WBZ-FM isn't the fan but the Sports Hub)
This is the new FB page for 92.3 The Fan http://www.facebook.com/pages/923-The-Fan/256053637756622?sk=wall
raccoonradio said:
CBS still owns "TheFan985.com;" but only redirects to a GoDaddy page. No connection with "CBSBoston.com," "CBSCleveland.com" or anything else.
I'm actually shocked that no one at GKB thought of registering "985thefan.com..."
DToTheJ said:
Touche. I didn't complete the sentence, my bad (my Twitter and FB have gone nuts in the past three hours).
I just don't see "The Fan" dethroning WKNR. I see it taking WKNR to the woodshed and giving it a good ol' fashioned butt-kicking.
It "The Fan" was at 98.5 instead, WKNR would be totally out of business. As in, turn off the transmitter, the party's over.
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