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[jlalande]

Here's the story that started this conversation:

Rumor Mill: Chicago Changes Coming This Week?

Image by Jennifer LaRueRadioInsight has learned that a pair of changes are likely to take place this week in Chicago.

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Sometimes the reporters don't actually live in Chicago.

Thanks, Capt. Obvious. I read the story and am familiar.

I was responding to "With the dozens of media writers in Chicago, not one peep on this?"

My point is that there aren't dozens of media writers in Chicago. And I'd guess there haven't been that many since at least the 70s or 80s. Yes, obviously, there are media writers based outside of Chicago, thanks for the hot tip. I read RadioInsight daily.

The fact that the only coverage of this story is by national media outlets like RadioInsight is further evidence that local reporting of media-related stories in Chicago is virtually non-existent.

 

[Rusty Muck]

Thanks, Capt. Obvious. I read the story and am familiar.

I was responding to "With the dozens of media writers in Chicago, not one peep on this?"

My point is that there aren't dozens of media writers in Chicago. And I'd guess there haven't been that many since at least the 70s or 80s. Yes, obviously, there are media writers based outside of Chicago, thanks for the hot tip. I read RadioInsight daily.

The fact that the only coverage of this story is by national media outlets like RadioInsight is further evidence that local reporting of media-related stories in Chicago is virtually non-existent.

This is not a Chicago problem. It is a national problem. Outside of Rodney Ho in Atlanta, Alan Pergament in Buffalo and John Kiesewetter in Cincinnati, reporting on the media in traditional media outlets is effectively extinct.

Robert Feder retiring was the end of an era.

 

[MarkW]

Guess where you can hear espn 1000 on fm via hd radio

It makes sense for Hubbard to rent out an otherwise useless HD2 signal to a third party. Programming that signal themselves with unique programming would be unlikely to generate a dime of income.

An analog, full power FM signal is a far different ball game. 100.3 pairs nicely with 101.9 for sales purposes. It would likely take a LOT of money to compel Hubbard to either divest the 100.3 analog signal or to enter into an LMA arrangement. I just cannot see that occurring.

 

[101tm]

It makes sense for Hubbard to rent out an otherwise useless HD2 signal to a third party. Programming that signal themselves with unique programming would be unlikely to generate a dime of income.

An analog, full power FM signal is a far different ball game. 100.3 pairs nicely with 101.9 for sales purposes. It would likely take a LOT of money to compel Hubbard to either divest the 100.3 analog signal or to enter into an LMA arrangement. I just cannot see that occurring.

Agree. Hubbard doesn’t know what they’re doing with 100.3, but it’s cheap and gets them extra cash.

 

[JeremyAndrews]

Agree. Hubbard doesn’t know what they’re doing with 100.3, but it’s cheap and gets them extra cash.

100.3 always flanked for 101.9. If the ratings got too good, they'd make subtle changes.

There was Windy 100, did good, forced WLIT to change. Then they started changing the music. Adding Oldies and Motown in the mix. Then there was the "Time For You" era where they tried to present it like The Drive. Then there was "100.3 WNND: Hits Of the 80s & 90s", Love FM era 1 with Rhythmic-leaning Soft AC. Love FM era 2 with Rhythmic Oldies. Love FM era 3 with Adult Hits. Back to AC with "Chicago's 100.3", then 80s-based Adult Hits "Rewind 100.3", then Adult Hits, then they rebranded to "Chicago's 100.3" again. Tweaked to AC. Then Classic Modern AC for a minute when they put the WSHE calls on. Then back to AC. Then 90s-2000s based. Ratings got really good at one point, I think a 3 share, so they tweaked it again

 

[A_b_m_90]

Is it too much to ask Hubbard to put a mainstream AC on 100.3 (i.e., Warm 106.9 in Seattle) to chip away from of WLIT's success right now? Probably not a substantial change will occur. I never understood what the 90s and 2ks music shift would've done to them ratings wise.

It seems that AC is doing well right now. CHR is not. What is going on you think?

 

[Loverofradio]

Talk about a “false alarm”. Guess there’s no need for a station to flip after all

 

[tsherck]

WBBM B96 and 104.3 JAMZ brand manager exits

After 33 Years, Todd Cavanah Departs Audacy Chicago - RadioInsight

After 33 years at Audacy CHR “B96” WBBM-FM Chicago, Todd Cavanah has exited the station. Cavanah joined WBBM-FM in 1990 as APD/MD and rose to Program Director in 1993. During his tenure he also served as VP/Programming for CBS Radio Chicago and has also programmed Country “US 99” WUSN, Classic...

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