You summed it up pretty well, but to answer the last question; the answer can be found in one word.. expense. If KJR took a temporary 1-2% dip in share by adjusting with the factory format, yet saved 20% in attributable expense, it's still a win. The assumption being that 1-2% dip comes back in a few months because they would be the only FM oldies/classic hit hybrid in the market (that counts because no, KMCQ isn't in the game). They retain a great deal of the classic hits audience yet shore-up females. Apart from the unpleasant aspect of good people potentially losing their employment; from a strictly strategic point of view it makes perfect sense. Now we wait and see what actually happens.
-
Get involved.
We want your input!
Apply for Membership and join the conversations about everything related to broadcasting.
After we receive your registration, a moderator will review it. After your registration is approved, you will be permitted to post.
If you use a disposable or false email address, your registration will be rejected.
After your membership is approved, please take a minute to tell us a little bit about yourself.
https://www.radiodiscussions.com/forums/introduce-yourself.1088/
Thanks in advance and have fun!
RadioDiscussions Administrators
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an alternative browser.
You should upgrade or use an alternative browser.
KJR-FM flips to...
- Thread starter randix70
- Start date
HINT: There is no reason to have a "Christmas 95.7" as of Sunday.
Scoobyfan1 said:Let's just say that after Christmas KJR FM does flip formats, what format would they flip to? Rock, Country and Oldies are pretty much covered(even though KJR FM is already classic hits); if KJR FM did by some weird coincidence or whatever flip formats after the holidays, I would vote one of two things:
One, to Rock to take over Funky Monkey's format(and both are Clear Channel stations so I could see it)
Two, to a simulcast of KJR 950's format to try and do something that 710 doesn't have, an FM sports station
Three, a total and absolute long shot but why not: to a format reminicsent of KJR 950's post top 40 format, part oldies, part adult contemporary; heck Pat O'Day could come back, or maybe not.
KJR FM flips to "Oldies" after this Christmas business is over. Funny thing though, as they're filling the niche left by KBSG... they let the amazing Program Director J Kelly go? What? Wasn't he the one that brought KBSG to top status? Hmmmmm...
Roadz
Randy Roadz said:Scoobyfan1 said:Let's just say that after Christmas KJR FM does flip formats, what format would they flip to? Rock, Country and Oldies are pretty much covered(even though KJR FM is already classic hits); if KJR FM did by some weird coincidence or whatever flip formats after the holidays, I would vote one of two things:
One, to Rock to take over Funky Monkey's format(and both are Clear Channel stations so I could see it)
Two, to a simulcast of KJR 950's format to try and do something that 710 doesn't have, an FM sports station
Three, a total and absolute long shot but why not: to a format reminicsent of KJR 950's post top 40 format, part oldies, part adult contemporary; heck Pat O'Day could come back, or maybe not.
KJR FM flips to "Oldies" after this Christmas business is over. Funny thing though, as they're filling the niche left by KBSG... they let the amazing Program Director J Kelly go? What? Wasn't he the one that brought KBSG to top status? Hmmmmm...
Roadz
Not hard to figure out, Randy.
Unlike KMAS, KJR is owned by a big radio corporation. They have a "corporate" format running on stations nationwide.
With a national format in place no need to have a local PD to reinvent the wheel - no matter how successful he was in the past.
K
KentMcN
Guest
Looks like to me there will be no change.Very disappointing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
randix70 said:Christmas 95.7, Seattle's Holiday Music Station.
Flips? The proper term is Change. But they really haven't changed much. Mostly they did the Christmas thing like Warm does every year for the Christmas season, and now they have gone back to the Oldies format.
I heard their mandatory license transfer announcement today. KMCQ is owned by xxx which is sub-group of xxx .... majority ownership of xxxx held by xxxx .... being transferred to xxxx which is a division of XXX, LLC ... which is a trust ... which is part of a family trust ... whose majority owner is Bob. Holy CRAP ... they literally have about 8 layers of lawyer crap involved with the ownership of this thing....on BOTH sides of the transfer.
Way off topic gentlemen...
RR
RR
A
AQH
Guest
Randy Roadz said:Way off topic gentlemen...
Like that's never happened before in other threads.
- Status
- This thread has been closed due to inactivity. You can create a new thread to discuss this topic.