More changes on the way - this time CC?

[RBRadioWaves]

Yeah, doubtful it's happening tonight, unless it occurs at midnight.

I will still listen and note if anything changes.

 

[BIGSTICK]

Same old crap coming from each frequency............... :

 

[RoddyFreeman]

Well, PPM came out today. WILD is on top, followed by The Bull, then WKLS, then WBZY WAY behind, and WGST. Yeah, WBZY is pretty much dead.

In terms of cume, WWVA, WUBL, WKLS, WBZY, WGST. WWLG is not even measured.

WBZY's ratings are awful, but the station gets on virtually every Hispanic buy. So the billing is probably pretty good.

I believe WWLG's ratings, if there are any, are included with WWVA.

 

[RadioFreak69]

Nothing will happen before Labor Day.

 

[BIGSTICK]

Nothing will happen before Labor Day.

Who even said this was going to happen today?????. It's pathetic that people get so excited for a terrible format to move to a different frequency. I don't care how great the ratings might be......................

 

[RadioFreak69]

Nothing will happen before Labor Day.

Who even said this was going to happen today?????. It's pathetic that people get so excited for a terrible format to move to a different frequency. I don't care how great the ratings might be......................

RBRadioWaves has been saying it all day. Don't ask me why. ???

 

[RBRadioWaves]

Nothing will happen before Labor Day.

Who even said this was going to happen today?????. It's pathetic that people get so excited for a terrible format to move to a different frequency. I don't care how great the ratings might be......................

RBRadioWaves has been saying it all day. Don't ask me why. ???

Sorry. I get excited when a shuffle is announced. I just want to see what stations will premiere on the vacated frequencies, and if they are better then the stations that they replace (which is not hard to do, actually). CC may register MORE domains before the big change occurs, and we will be able to sort out what will happen. I will say that there is a decent chance of it all coming down by Labor Day, so as to attract some listeners to those stations.

I will keep on following this report until the switch occurs.

 

[electroboy73]

My guess is that with the iHeartRadio music festival coming up, it could happen then. Last year WiLD broadcasted the whole thing....for DAYS! So, possibly during that weekend, CC stations will just run the 2 or 3 day, live satellite feed from the show in Vegas and then, the changes will happen right afterwards......makes sense, right?

 

[jabba17]

Long weekends seem to be popular for flips. Which weekend(s) is the most popular?

 

[carolinaradio]

Didn't WiLD add 96.7 on Labor Day 2010?
I could see changes (simulcasts, as I suggested in another page) starting in a couple weeks with simulcasting with everything in place after Labor Day.

 

[trusty]

I will keep on following this report until the switch occurs.

Don't lose any sleep over this, RB. CC "parks" domains like Cox parks call letters.

 

[atlmike]

I hope WILD moves to 96.1! Q100 needs some serious competition and WILD deserves a much better signal. Crossing my fingers!

 

[Wildstyle K]

I'm not saying anything until it happens.
But people can only imagine how I'd feel if it occurs.

 

[davideduardo]

El Patron is promoting a concert on the 13th of August. However, a scheduled concert has not stopped any company from flipping stations before.

And they just hired a high-power new PD, formerly with KLTN in Houston, to improve the operation.

 

[RBRadioWaves]

I hope WILD moves to 96.1! Q100 needs some serious competition and WILD deserves a much better signal. Crossing my fingers!

To Recap: Here is one scenario of what may happen:

96.1: Project becomes WILD
105.3: El Patron becomes Project
96.7: WILD becomes either ESPN Deportes or El Patron
105.7: WILD becomes either Classic Hits or variety hits.

Another change could happen involving WGST. They could move El Patron or ESPN Deportes to 640/92.3 and put WGST on 105.7

The Bull is staying until Forrest leaves. And with the way Clear Channel works, it could be today, it could be 10 years until Forrest leaves.

 

[BIGSTICK]

I hope WILD moves to 96.1! Q100 needs some serious competition and WILD deserves a much better signal. Crossing my fingers!

To Recap: Here is one scenario of what may happen:

96.1: Project becomes WILD
105.3: El Patron becomes Project
96.7: WILD becomes either ESPN Deportes or El Patron
105.7: WILD becomes either Classic Hits or variety hits.

Another change could happen involving WGST. They could move El Patron or ESPN Deportes to 640/92.3 and put WGST on 105.7

The Bull is staying until Forrest leaves. And with the way Clear Channel works, it could be today, it could be 10 years until Forrest leaves.

Makes perfect sense for the demos. I just want a variety or "real" classic hits station to kick the Rivers ass and their 25 songs they play!!!

 

[secondchoice]

I doubt if CC goes with a variety of classic hits on 105.7 They tried once with "Cool 105.7" CC even had Randy and Spiff and JJ Jackson on that station but it did not make it. I do not know if it was the signal (weak south end of the market) or CC just did not give it any support or enough time. But Classic hit or variety or WGST on 105.7 would be admitting they made a mistake. Not going to happen!

 

[jabba17]

I doubt if CC goes with a variety of classic hits on 105.7 They tried once with "Cool 105.7" CC even had Randy and Spiff and JJ Jackson on that station but it did not make it. I do not know if it was the signal (weak south end of the market) or CC just did not give it any support or enough time. But Classic hit or variety or WGST on 105.7 would be admitting they made a mistake. Not going to happen!

As long as people continue to over-research oldies stations and have their "good times and eight oldies" with only Beatles, Beach Boys, and Motown that everybody gives a 5 to, oldies will continue to flounder. The demo aging out doesn't help, either. Cool 105.7 had the same issue as Fox 97 in its last days.

It seems like the more successful oldies/classic hits stations turn their playlist regularly and include a decent number of "oh wow" songs. Stuff that would wither under heavy rotation but works fine as an occasional guilty pleasure. Even River does that now, with their "rock blocks" that typically include 2 hits and one deep cut.

 

[ccinsider]

I doubt if CC goes with a variety of classic hits on 105.7 They tried once with "Cool 105.7" CC even had Randy and Spiff and JJ Jackson on that station but it did not make it. I do not know if it was the signal (weak south end of the market) or CC just did not give it any support or enough time. But Classic hit or variety or WGST on 105.7 would be admitting they made a mistake. Not going to happen!

As long as people continue to over-research oldies stations and have their "good times and eight oldies" with only Beatles, Beach Boys, and Motown that everybody gives a 5 to, oldies will continue to flounder. The demo aging out doesn't help, either. Cool 105.7 had the same issue as Fox 97 in its last days.

It seems like the more successful oldies/classic hits stations turn their playlist regularly and include a decent number of "oh wow" songs. Stuff that would wither under heavy rotation but works fine as an occasional guilty pleasure. Even River does that now, with their "rock blocks" that typically include 2 hits and one deep cut.

I am betting my cash on AC. Yep, i know "B already does that"!!! So what. They BARELY do it. The 1-2 80s songs an hour are the songs that save them. A 70s/80s/90s station would be awesome. "Lite 105.7 & 96.7", anybody?

 

[RBRadioWaves]

I doubt if CC goes with a variety of classic hits on 105.7 They tried once with "Cool 105.7" CC even had Randy and Spiff and JJ Jackson on that station but it did not make it. I do not know if it was the signal (weak south end of the market) or CC just did not give it any support or enough time. But Classic hit or variety or WGST on 105.7 would be admitting they made a mistake. Not going to happen!

As long as people continue to over-research oldies stations and have their "good times and eight oldies" with only Beatles, Beach Boys, and Motown that everybody gives a 5 to, oldies will continue to flounder. The demo aging out doesn't help, either. Cool 105.7 had the same issue as Fox 97 in its last days.

It seems like the more successful oldies/classic hits stations turn their playlist regularly and include a decent number of "oh wow" songs. Stuff that would wither under heavy rotation but works fine as an occasional guilty pleasure. Even River does that now, with their "rock blocks" that typically include 2 hits and one deep cut.

I am betting my cash on AC. Yep, i know "B already does that"!!! So what. They BARELY do it. The 1-2 80s songs an hour are the songs that save them. A 70s/80s/90s station would be awesome. "Lite 105.7 & 96.7", anybody?

I personally doubt LITE's coming back under the name LITE. Too specific.

Peach can be used for more of a varied type of format. Variety Hits, Classic Hits, Hot AC, Soft AC, Mainstream AC, and Smooth AC can use the Peach name.

96.7 may be used for ESPN Deportes, as it's signal is already weaker. 105.7's new format (still betting on a Peach Revival) could be like Groove/Wild was: initially on 105.7, then promoted or given a simulcast if the ratings are decent.