May numbers are here

[Mediafrog+]

KLUV is a top 5 biller in the market, and perhaps the #2 or #3 music station in revenue. I suspect they are simply rebranding for the future and, of course, opening a door (after being paid) for EMF to buy a station in Dallas.

The big question is which DFW station would wind up with EMF for K-Love. Note that the just announced sale of Cumulus’ WDRQ in Detroit is supposedly part of a multi-market deal...and Cumulus owns poorly performing KLIF-FM in DFW. Something to keep an eye on.

 

[Fieldtech1]

Mediafrog hit the nail on the head for KTBZ, and this isn't unique for Houston. Nearly every major market seems to have this gaping hole, including Miami. I'm 45/W/M and there are very few stations playing "my music" as someone who does not listen to urban/rhythmic (KTBZ does a good job of covering my generation's tastes).

Traditional classic rock is familiar, but too old and frankly burned out for Gen Xers. It's our parent's music and we've heard Sweet Home Alabama for 40 years. *gags*

Ironically, Lafayette LA now has 2 stations dueling it out for 90s-2000s rock with one playing a few currents (KYMK) and the other not (KPCZ, started out as an internet station and moved to simulcast on a terrestrial signal).

In regards to the Lafayette stations.....KPCZ has garnered a lot of buzz locally (no pun intended) since it revived the heritage "Planet Radio" name. I think it will be the winner, perhaps KYMK should move back to AAA.