Rumors persist that Radio One will flip a Louisville station to Urban Talk VERY soon. What's the story?
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Radio One Urban talk network coming to Louisville??
- Thread starter Eat2TheBeat
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You are making this up. I haven't heard this. Plus whatever station they flip, would lose ratings, unless they use 104.3. But if they were smart, they would put gospel on 104.3
Not "made up". Radio One are building an urban talk network. There are several markets where this is happening - currently all AM's. Sorry if you were unaware of this. Here's the press release.......
Syndication One is offering listeners an engaging new lineup of programs that discuss, analyze and dissect ideas and issues targeted to the African-American audience, but appealing to the general market. This network is a forum where all points of view are welcomed regardless of race, politics and religion. Instead of the traditional divisive nature of talk radio, each show will offer listeners timely, relevant, probing and entertainment programming.
When did the network launch date?
The network launched Monday, January 30th.
Who are the Syndication One talent?
There are three programs that are part of the radio network:
Michael Eric Dyson
"The Michael Eric Dyson Show"
Weekdays. 10am - 1pm
http://www.dysontalk.net
The Detroit native is a professor, an accomplished author and an ordained Baptist minister. His three-hour radio show is setting out to 'build bridges' between race, gender, religion and other pressing issues. He's going to take on all sides of the issue to discuss, analyze and offer opinions on the day's hottest topics.
The Rev. Al Sharpton
"The Al Sharpton Show"
Weekdays. 1pm - 4pm
http://www.sharptontalk.net
The community leader and former US presidential candidate's three-hour radio show will keep it real, expressing his opinion on the issues and challenging newsmakers to give him straight answers to tough questions.
Doug & Ryan Stewart
"The 2 Live Stews"
Weekdays. 4pm - 7pm
http://www.2livestewstalk.net
These two brothers - cited by Sports Illustrated as one of the top sports talk radio shows in the country -- have got everybody talking - and listening - to their high energy, fresh perspective to sports talk radio. They not only tackle the hottest sports stories and shoot the breeze with star athletes, but they've got celebrity news and call-ins who don't pull any punches with the 2 Live Stews.
Why is there a need for this kind of programming?
While there are plenty of talk shows currently available, there are few programs that will offer listeners a daily dosage of ideas, issues, analysis and information targeted to the African-American audience. The talent involved will liven up the airwaves with fresh voices and perspectives in a marketplace that is already saturated with a primarily conservative point of view.
How is this radio network different from others?
From the outset, this network is positioning itself as a forum where all points of view are welcomed regardless of race, politics and religion. Instead of the traditional divisive nature of news talk radio, each show will offer listeners timely, relevant, probing and entertaining programming that appeals to all, but also successfully attracts the key African-American adult demo.
Who is doing the ad sales for the radio network?
Premiere Radio Networks are the authorized sales reps for each of the radio shows. Sales calls should be directed to any one of the following sales offices: New York, 212.445.3900; Chicago, 312.266.3870; Dallas, 972.239.6220; Detroit, 248.526.4100; Los Angeles, 818.377.5300; Atlanta, 404.870.5070.
Radio One stations airing Syndication One programs: Boston WILD-AM; 1090
Cleveland WERE-AM; 1300
Washington, DC WOL-AM; 1450
Detroit WCHB-AM; 1200
Miami WTPS-AM; 1080
Richmond WROU-AM; 1240
Syndication One is offering listeners an engaging new lineup of programs that discuss, analyze and dissect ideas and issues targeted to the African-American audience, but appealing to the general market. This network is a forum where all points of view are welcomed regardless of race, politics and religion. Instead of the traditional divisive nature of talk radio, each show will offer listeners timely, relevant, probing and entertainment programming.
When did the network launch date?
The network launched Monday, January 30th.
Who are the Syndication One talent?
There are three programs that are part of the radio network:
Michael Eric Dyson
"The Michael Eric Dyson Show"
Weekdays. 10am - 1pm
http://www.dysontalk.net
The Detroit native is a professor, an accomplished author and an ordained Baptist minister. His three-hour radio show is setting out to 'build bridges' between race, gender, religion and other pressing issues. He's going to take on all sides of the issue to discuss, analyze and offer opinions on the day's hottest topics.
The Rev. Al Sharpton
"The Al Sharpton Show"
Weekdays. 1pm - 4pm
http://www.sharptontalk.net
The community leader and former US presidential candidate's three-hour radio show will keep it real, expressing his opinion on the issues and challenging newsmakers to give him straight answers to tough questions.
Doug & Ryan Stewart
"The 2 Live Stews"
Weekdays. 4pm - 7pm
http://www.2livestewstalk.net
These two brothers - cited by Sports Illustrated as one of the top sports talk radio shows in the country -- have got everybody talking - and listening - to their high energy, fresh perspective to sports talk radio. They not only tackle the hottest sports stories and shoot the breeze with star athletes, but they've got celebrity news and call-ins who don't pull any punches with the 2 Live Stews.
Why is there a need for this kind of programming?
While there are plenty of talk shows currently available, there are few programs that will offer listeners a daily dosage of ideas, issues, analysis and information targeted to the African-American audience. The talent involved will liven up the airwaves with fresh voices and perspectives in a marketplace that is already saturated with a primarily conservative point of view.
How is this radio network different from others?
From the outset, this network is positioning itself as a forum where all points of view are welcomed regardless of race, politics and religion. Instead of the traditional divisive nature of news talk radio, each show will offer listeners timely, relevant, probing and entertaining programming that appeals to all, but also successfully attracts the key African-American adult demo.
Who is doing the ad sales for the radio network?
Premiere Radio Networks are the authorized sales reps for each of the radio shows. Sales calls should be directed to any one of the following sales offices: New York, 212.445.3900; Chicago, 312.266.3870; Dallas, 972.239.6220; Detroit, 248.526.4100; Los Angeles, 818.377.5300; Atlanta, 404.870.5070.
Radio One stations airing Syndication One programs: Boston WILD-AM; 1090
Cleveland WERE-AM; 1300
Washington, DC WOL-AM; 1450
Detroit WCHB-AM; 1200
Miami WTPS-AM; 1080
Richmond WROU-AM; 1240
And the rumor about Louisville is where???
What's with the attitude?
So then I guess you work for Radio One?
So then I guess you work for Radio One?
The problem with Radio One's approach of an all talk network is similar to the reason for the failure of the old urban station WLOU in 1995. Radio One Urban talk network and the defunct WLOU were programming from an outdated theology with their concept of programming from an "African-American perspective." This idea of an "African-American perspective" not only eliminates any chance of gaining a large mainstream audience or advertising but it is absurd since all Black Americans do not uphold to a similar perspective.
There are several black radio hosts who have are more conservative or libertarian in ideas and values including morning talk show host Abdul from WXNT-AM 1430 in Indianapolis, national syndicator Larry Elder and Herman Cain from WSB-AM 750 in Atlanta. Levon Yuille, along with four other black males, does a weekly Saturday morning show from 9am-10am on Salem's WDTK-AM 1400 in Detroit and many of their black callers criticizing the messages heard on Radio One's Urban Talk station WCHB-AM in Detroit. These guys are able to address American issues and attract a mainstream audience that is not confined by race.
I hear many Black conservatives on mainstream talk shows like Walter Williams who recently did a wonderful job guest hosting on Rush Limbaugh's show. Black conservative thinkers like Shelby Steele, John McWhorther, Star Parker and Herman Cain are regular guests on mainstream shows like The Dennis Prager Show, The Michael Medved Show, Sean Hannity, James Dobson's "Focus on the Family" and Bill Bennett's "Morning in America." However, Radio One's brand of talk radio does not contain any variety of viewpoints, but only an outdated "blame the white guy" liberal state of mind. Therefore, the network only caters to a small portion of American society which excludes most affluent Black and White Americans who are attractive to advertisers. It looks like the Radio One Urban Talk format completed flopped in Los Angeles on KKBT-FM 100.3, including Tom Joyner, who many advertisers do not support his narrow-minded style as well.
There are several black radio hosts who have are more conservative or libertarian in ideas and values including morning talk show host Abdul from WXNT-AM 1430 in Indianapolis, national syndicator Larry Elder and Herman Cain from WSB-AM 750 in Atlanta. Levon Yuille, along with four other black males, does a weekly Saturday morning show from 9am-10am on Salem's WDTK-AM 1400 in Detroit and many of their black callers criticizing the messages heard on Radio One's Urban Talk station WCHB-AM in Detroit. These guys are able to address American issues and attract a mainstream audience that is not confined by race.
I hear many Black conservatives on mainstream talk shows like Walter Williams who recently did a wonderful job guest hosting on Rush Limbaugh's show. Black conservative thinkers like Shelby Steele, John McWhorther, Star Parker and Herman Cain are regular guests on mainstream shows like The Dennis Prager Show, The Michael Medved Show, Sean Hannity, James Dobson's "Focus on the Family" and Bill Bennett's "Morning in America." However, Radio One's brand of talk radio does not contain any variety of viewpoints, but only an outdated "blame the white guy" liberal state of mind. Therefore, the network only caters to a small portion of American society which excludes most affluent Black and White Americans who are attractive to advertisers. It looks like the Radio One Urban Talk format completed flopped in Los Angeles on KKBT-FM 100.3, including Tom Joyner, who many advertisers do not support his narrow-minded style as well.
Wasn't Radio One supposed to be getting rid of a few Louisville sticks anyways(they said prior they were spinning off non core stations and they have a few in Lousiville)
I heard the same thing.
From the looks of it, Louisville and Dayton are the only two markets that have stations that don't currently fit with the mission of their company.
Louisville has hot AC, alternative, and CHR. Dayton has CHR and country. Although, Radio One Louisville could keep one (or two) of their stations and place smooth jazz or urban talk on them.
From the looks of it, Louisville and Dayton are the only two markets that have stations that don't currently fit with the mission of their company.
Louisville has hot AC, alternative, and CHR. Dayton has CHR and country. Although, Radio One Louisville could keep one (or two) of their stations and place smooth jazz or urban talk on them.
Radio One would not put on a Gospel or Smooth Jazz station in Louisville as it would cut into Magic's (WMJM) numbers, which are very impressive.
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