We've frequently talked about the poor ratings on 92.5 KQRS. It had fallen out of the top ten in Minneapolis for a few years. Long time morning host Tom Barnard retired at the end of last year, causing a hit to the morning show ratings. At one time, Bernard was so popular, he was often #1 in morning drive and helped KQ92 soar.
People said that lately, KQRS music selection is bad, the station is too pop-leaning. But with Cumulus also owning the harder edged, more contemporary rock station KXXR 93.7, KQRS can't stray too far into 93X territory.
Well, it seems things have improved for KQRS. It's #5 in the latest ratings, while sister station KXXR is #8. In the 25-54 demo, KQRS is tied for #6 with Jack-FM KZJK 104.1. So that's a good sign. After listening a few times, I don't hear KQRS sounding much different than other popular Classic Rock stations that don't lean too hard, such as WAXQ NYC and WDRV Chicago.
People said that lately, KQRS music selection is bad, the station is too pop-leaning. But with Cumulus also owning the harder edged, more contemporary rock station KXXR 93.7, KQRS can't stray too far into 93X territory.
Well, it seems things have improved for KQRS. It's #5 in the latest ratings, while sister station KXXR is #8. In the 25-54 demo, KQRS is tied for #6 with Jack-FM KZJK 104.1. So that's a good sign. After listening a few times, I don't hear KQRS sounding much different than other popular Classic Rock stations that don't lean too hard, such as WAXQ NYC and WDRV Chicago.