Keith Kennedy to WMJI mornings

[ac175]

If they had the same on-air staff as those other places, they could cut the number of spots. But people insist on live hosts for broadcast, while not demanding the same from streaming. It's unfair.



FM radio is free and doesn't require a subscription. No user names or passwords. No giving up personal information. No need for internet connection. Just turn it on, and it's there. The other thing is broadcast radio stations are restricted by the reach of their local antenna. That's regulated and controlled by the government. Spotify is a Swedish company that has no regulations or restrictions.

The stations where you need local people are news, talk, and sports. You don't need local people to introduce music made by global artists who don't live in Cleveland. Cleveland isn't the music city it was 40 years ago.

The fact is that broadcast radio isn't the same thing as an internet music service like Spotify. So comparing them is apples & oranges.

I don't think the "but it's free" argument carries any weight any more. Pig Manure is free at most farms, but not many people line up to get it. The fact that millions of people would rather pay a streaming subscription every month than listen to FM radio should be an indication to IHeart and others the quality of the "free" programming they are offering.
And streaming now days is as easy as saying "Alexa Play insert whatever station you'd like to hear, or clicking the play button on an online player.
Heck my 2 oldest kids are in their early 20s and their streaming selections starts playing over their car audios as soon as they start the car.

 

[TheBigA]

The fact that millions of people would rather pay a streaming subscription every month than listen to FM radio should be an indication to IHeart and others the quality of the "free" programming they are offering.

Absolutely! What's stopping them? The fact is they already have. They stopped listening to FM 20 years ago when FM stations still had full live & local staffs. They complained about the playlists then. So they left. Now those same people are complaining about the commercials or the lack of local staff. They just complain all the time. They didn't complain 40 years ago because they didn't have any choice. Now they do, so they complain.

But yes, you're exactly right. Millions would rather pay for computer driven streaming services with no announcers at all. That's why iHeart is firing local talent at its music stations. They see what's happening. If people want hostless music, they can do it too.

iHeart programs to the people who listen. Not to the people who complain. The complainers will never be happy. Give your money to Sweden.

 

[fayfare]

This afternoon I was checking out WKBN in Youngstown and Ron Verb was still on the air in his usual afternoon slot.

 

[radiofan2023]

This afternoon I was checking out WKBN in Youngstown and Ron Verb was still on the air in his usual afternoon slot.

Does he ever do live reads, or is he not an ad Verb?

 

[vw86]

That's why iHeart is firing local talent at its music stations. They see what's happening. If people want hostless music, they can do it too.

I've long believed that if WMJI went 100% jockless jukebox 24/7 it would likely still be the # 1 music station in the market. Especially with Nolan off mornings, I don't think anyone is listening to the station for the on-air personalities.

 

[Les Talk]

I've long believed that if WMJI went 100% jockless jukebox 24/7 it would likely still be the # 1 music station in the market. Especially with Nolan off mornings, I don't think anyone is listening to the station for the on-air personalities.

Keith Kennedy could voicetrack Frog F*rtin' Radio and I would still listen intently. # 1 fan!

 

[thenetwork]

Does he ever do live reads, or is he not an ad Verb?

Why must you be so Verbose about Ron?