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MikeShannon914
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Idiots...KRVA dumped the Jones Network AC today for some foreign language programming in a tongue I've never heard before. For my demo, 1600 had the best music going on AM. Thanks for nothing.
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TheLaffer
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MikeShannon914 said:
Hey this is great news for KLUV. Think about it... No more:
1600
1160
KXEZ
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TheLaffer said:
But it's bad news because we have yet another unneeded, non English station in the market.
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Dang! I just found this station the other day and enjoyed listening to the music on my drive home.
This is just awful news.
This is just awful news.
JRA said:
Reply #3 to this thread is one example. This market is oversaturated w/ too many country and / or foreign language programming as it is.
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Oversaturated by whose definition?
Doesn't the law of supply and demand and the marketplace really decide when the market is oversaturated?
Methinks that if there really are too many country and foreign language stations, you'll have some decide (strictly from a buisness sense) that they're better off changing formats...
But for you to decide that the market is oversaturated...What makes your sense better than that of the general public? Why shouldn't they get to decide what they want?
Doesn't the law of supply and demand and the marketplace really decide when the market is oversaturated?
Methinks that if there really are too many country and foreign language stations, you'll have some decide (strictly from a buisness sense) that they're better off changing formats...
But for you to decide that the market is oversaturated...What makes your sense better than that of the general public? Why shouldn't they get to decide what they want?
"I" did not make such a decision. I am echoing those who have already said the same thing.
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So you're buying into the groupthink? Incapable of making up your own mind?
Such a fine example your setting for the students...
And that kind of statement wouldn't be so objectionable if it was phrased as your opinion.
But if you really think you can get away with such a [EDIT], unsubstantiated claim, well, to quote Judas Priest, you got another thing coming...
[vulgar]
Such a fine example your setting for the students...
And that kind of statement wouldn't be so objectionable if it was phrased as your opinion.
But if you really think you can get away with such a [EDIT], unsubstantiated claim, well, to quote Judas Priest, you got another thing coming...
[vulgar]
little1 said:
Let’s just review who is setting fine examples around here, shall we? Gee, the moderator edited your post to remove some vulgar language! My, my… I wonder what kind of example you are setting in front of such impressionable minds? From my perspective, it's not a very good one.
Me thinks you also need to read the fine print which, IN MY OPINION, clearly explains why it is not always required to include that little phrase in every post:
Have a nice day
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Reality check: Unless you have a blowtorch signal, AM radio has been pretty much relegated to niche market status, thus the situation with KRVA. There is little chance of the station succeeding with a "mainstream" format. The audience simply isn't there--they've moved on to other platforms. KRVA is obviously looking for under- and un-served demos.
It's not the 60's any more. I enjoyed the glory days of AM music radio, but they are gone. We move on.
Not being in DFW, I haven't heard the new format yet. Has anyone figured out what language KRVA is running?
It's not the 60's any more. I enjoyed the glory days of AM music radio, but they are gone. We move on.
Not being in DFW, I haven't heard the new format yet. Has anyone figured out what language KRVA is running?
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MikeShannon914
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Allright, gentlemen...simmer to a rolling boil for a second...I would guess that this has nothing to do with who's served or underserved, or even what's in demand.* Judging by Mortenson's actions in the past, they were likely approached by some foreign language interest who bought out the time.* Now THERE'S a typical AM setup for you in this day and age.* It'll surely be another like Radio Desi or some format so specialized that their maximum audience is probably no more than 3,000, and they'll have a tough time getting the word out that the station's even in existence.* But it's quick, guaranteed cash up front for the station, and if that's your sole concern as an owner, then so be it, I guess.*
Me personally, even in glorious AM, it was nice hearing some different AC Gold on the radio. The complaints about other stations that have a 300-song playlist, well, at least with a different programmer (Jones,) you got a somewhat different set of 300 songs.* Same reason I DX the ABC Radio Network stations (KMAD, KLAK, and the pre-Possum 92.1,) to hear a different approach to the same, local formats.
I still have no clue what language the "new" 1600 is speaking. It sounds Japanese, but there were some words in there that were easily translated to English...and I don't think Japanese has any root similarities to English.* Or maybe, like Spanglish, this is called "Japlish."
* The views indicated by an "*" are strictly of the opinion of the author, and likely bear no resemblance to the truth. The author has not taken his "Daddy's Little Helper" today and may be mindlessly rambling about subjects that may or may not have anything to do with radio. He cannot be held responsible for his actions, ever. Upon written request, the author will gladly "shut his piehole" and crawl back under the closest rock.
Me personally, even in glorious AM, it was nice hearing some different AC Gold on the radio. The complaints about other stations that have a 300-song playlist, well, at least with a different programmer (Jones,) you got a somewhat different set of 300 songs.* Same reason I DX the ABC Radio Network stations (KMAD, KLAK, and the pre-Possum 92.1,) to hear a different approach to the same, local formats.
I still have no clue what language the "new" 1600 is speaking. It sounds Japanese, but there were some words in there that were easily translated to English...and I don't think Japanese has any root similarities to English.* Or maybe, like Spanglish, this is called "Japlish."
* The views indicated by an "*" are strictly of the opinion of the author, and likely bear no resemblance to the truth. The author has not taken his "Daddy's Little Helper" today and may be mindlessly rambling about subjects that may or may not have anything to do with radio. He cannot be held responsible for his actions, ever. Upon written request, the author will gladly "shut his piehole" and crawl back under the closest rock.
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KPLEXCOMPLEX
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It;s "Radio Saigon" without the AFRTS guys. The 'Ho Chi MinH" heep Hop" drive home." The Gulf of Tonkin fishing reports"."Hanoi Hits"and "Mekong Melodies until dawn".
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charles123
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KPLEXCOMPLEX is so funny!!!
I didn't mean to start a firestorm of a debate with my comment to Mr. Bass.
But I do want to chime in...
I have many friends and coworkers who come from India, SE Asia, and the Middle East. They are listening to these radio stations, they do so in the workplace, in their cars, and at home. They are VERY loyal to the advertisers on these stations, because they recognize that these stations are on a fragile footing. In other words, they are GRATEFUL that there are radio stations that cater to THEIR cultural and linguistic heritage and are PROUD to help these stations and their sponsors succeed.
Like it or not, the US is a multiethnic, multilingual nation. To me, this is a GOOD thing.
But I do want to chime in...
I have many friends and coworkers who come from India, SE Asia, and the Middle East. They are listening to these radio stations, they do so in the workplace, in their cars, and at home. They are VERY loyal to the advertisers on these stations, because they recognize that these stations are on a fragile footing. In other words, they are GRATEFUL that there are radio stations that cater to THEIR cultural and linguistic heritage and are PROUD to help these stations and their sponsors succeed.
Like it or not, the US is a multiethnic, multilingual nation. To me, this is a GOOD thing.
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KPLEXCOMPLEX
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LIke other formated stations that dealt with the asian population,it will be gone beofre the end of the year. A few months later it will spring up again somewhere only to wither away once more.
JRA said:
JRA
I do not feel you are at fault with this thread turning into a quarrel. You asked a legit question and I shared my opinion, albeit a somewhat short one, in response.
Unfortunately someone else did not agree with my view, which is understandable and welcomed. However, instead of offering some sort of meaningful response in reply to my opinion, another poster chose to launch a weak, personal attack against me. I would hope this person realizes this was a poor decision and will learn from it.
I want to thank you, Mike and KPLEX for helping to get the thread back on track. I would also like to thank Mike and KPLEX for their humor!
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artradioguy
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This got real nasty real quickly.
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VERITAS DE VOCE
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KPLEXCOMPLEX said:
GENIUS!! And that is what radio in our biz has come to.
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yardape101
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MikeShannon914 said:
Ahh, do I miss the days of 1310 KAAM with its 2000 song playlist. Imagine, more than two Buckinghams songs. Ahhhhh.
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