> > > This idea came from the Boston board. What do you think
> > New
> > > York City radio will be like in 5-10 years? Predict,
> > > discuss, and have fun.
> > >
> >
> > 92.3 > Oldies (Infinity will bring it back)
>
> Why would they?
Agreed, I don't think oldies will come back, at least on an Infinity station.
>
> > 92.7 > Latino Mix returns (All Reggaeton won't compete
> with
> > Mega so they will go back)
> > 95.5 > Current Dance
>
> No way I see that happening. They make a ton of money with
> the soccer moms right now.
Yes, WPLJ will likely stay Hot AC/Adult Hits type of format.
>
> > 97.1 > (Still) Urban
> > 97.9 > (Still) Tropical
> > 98.7 > (Still) Urban AC
> > 100.3 > (Still) Top 40
>
> Reasonable guesses.
>
> > 101.1 > Modern Rock (Crock 101.1)
>
I don't think it will go modern rock. If Jack fails, maybe a "Sunny" like station. "Favorites from 60s, 70s, and 80s"
>
> > 101.9 > Returns to Smooth Jazz format
>
> Can't see that happening...I don't think their ratings have
> been hurt by going with the "chill" format and it probably
> gets better, younger demos.
I think CD 101.9 will remain the same.
>
> > 102.7 > AC (Competing with Lite FM)
>
> Quite possible.
I would like 102.7 as an AC to compete with Lite FM, but Infinity may want to continue the battle with KTU. If Jack does succeed, 102.7 will be a regular AC or be more soft ac, like "Sunny 1027 Favorites from 60s, 70s, and 80s".
>
> > 103.5 > (Still) Chr/Rhythmic Dance
> > 104.3 > (Still) Classic Rock
> > 105.1 > Urban AC (To compete with Kiss FM)
>
> Why would they compete with Kiss FM and not Hot 97? Hot 97
> tends to do better than Kiss FM.
>
> > 106.7 > (Still) AC -> AND STILL #1
>
> I'd bet on that.
Ditto.
>
> > 107.5 > Country (A long shot but it might happen)
>
> I wouldn't be surprised if they change formats, but I don't
> see country coming to an FM outlet in NYC. And if WBLS
> fails at competing with Kiss FM, why would 105.1 take a risk
> and give it a shot, when they're doing great competing with
> Hot 97?
>
> >
> > 660 > (Still) Sportsradio
> > 700 > Talk Radio
> > 880 > (Still) News Radio
> > 1010 > (Still) News Radio
> > 1050 > Still ESPN Radio w/ Local Sports Talk (To compete
> > with WFAN)
> >
> > What do ya think?
> >
> Well you picked pretty safe AM stations...what about 570?
> 620? 710? 1130? 1190? 1560? Think Radio Disney and Air
> America will survive? What about WOR and its ancient demos?
> And on the FM side, what about Family Radio...think they'll
> sell? What about WBAI and its prime slot in the middle of
> the FM dial? If anything, I can see one additional station
> going with some sort of spanish-language format, and I also
> wouldn't be surprised to see someone take a shot at Lite FM,
> if 102.7 continues to stick with its classic dance format
> for a year or two more. Maybe PLJ if its numbers and ad
> monies get eroded by Jack? Maybe 101.1 if Jack doesn't win
> over the listeners? Maybe 101.9 will flip to AC instead of
> going back to Smooth Jazz?
>
> I'm also willing to bet that 96.3 will be unchanged in 5-10
> years
I don't think WFME will be sold. I also think 1130 WBBR will change formats.
>
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