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Ratings are out for August 2012

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RBRadioWaves

Brief summary:

WDUV is at the top, as always. WXGL is 2nd.

WFUS jumped a ratings point and is at #3.

WWRM plummeted 1.3 ratings points from 3rd place to 8th place.

WHFS debuts with ratings LOWER then Play.
 
You're not gonna mention that:

WFLA is down for the 5th straight month.
WDAE is down for the 4th straight month.

Goodnight AM...

..and it's way too early to tell about The Fan. I'm looking forward to seeing the numbers for September and October. Should be interesting how it all shakes out between WFLA, WDAE, WDAE, and WHFS.
 
I think that part of WFLA-970 AM's decline is simply sloppiness... I mean with all the digital equipment I think I could run a tighter board going back to using carts... they seem to cut off spots mid sentence, stop and start repeatedly.. often with a different spot..The news dept is a joke as previously mentioned in previous comments by me. I mean when was the last time that WFLA AM was the 1st on the air or internet to break a decent story... There is way too much repetition during AM drive... AM Tampa Bay is a tired, old show... Doesn't seem like the hosts even enjoy themselves much anymore.. It's just a job...There isn't even much enthusiasm shown for the final on air product...I listened to them for decades... but now I don't have to get up so early, so I listen at my leisure... and I am no longer impressed... Have I changed or like I suspect, they HAVEN'T...

The same old same old also applies to Mason Dixon on WRBQ- Q105...Of course his canned laughter is also a big annoyance to me...

I guess I am finally tired of hearing the same thing over and over and over and over again...

But I'm just saying....
 
Anybody think the Eagles success is because their music is now being played in doctor's offices and medical facilities? Are Classic Hits played with no DJ's becoming the new background music? Just WDUV on steroids?
 
along those lines flwfg, who on Earth came up with the idea to have Ratt's "Round and Round" as their top and bottom of the hour music bed. I mean, really? Nothing says, "we take our news and our community seriously" than listening to an 80's hair band who was also a one-hit wonder...
 
Radio itself is in a state of flux. There doesn't seem to be a direction - except away from the AM signal. Internet listening is not the answer, yet. I have WiFi in my cab, but as far as iheartradio, the option is not an alternative as the internet is not tight enough for drop-free listening.

Since the "upgrade" of the 970 signal, some 12 years ago, the station does not come in as strong as it used to. 1450 complemented the deficiency, but that went away after some purposeful "souring of the milk" with technical problems only a 5 year old would have less competency. Couple the degradation of the signal with more electrical interference, and only people, such as myself, will listen - for now.

The 105.9 translator, while a fine marketing agreement for the church, was a slap in the face to the meaning of radio. It is NOT developing the largest audience with the signal, it is creating a micro-market niche alienating the rest of the Market.

Jeff in Sa-ra-so-ta!
 
FLA I think may have had its day. If someone could come along and unseat Jack and tedd, that would be the beginning of the end. Beck and Limbaugh are starting to fade, Limbaugh especially after his contraception gaffe...and Schnitt?...seriously.

The Fan is going to make a big impact against The Animal. Im sure those numbers came out only after a few days on the air.
 
970's content is sad these days. Rush, Hannity, and who?

The rest of them are hacks. Lassiter, Lionel, etc were what made the station
 
exboardop said:
970's content is sad these days. Rush, Hannity, and who?

The rest of them are hacks. Lassiter, Lionel, etc were what made the station
Click to expand...
Always, the rantings of the jealous...

Jeff in Sa-ra-so-ta!
 
With the GOP convention in town and the election getting close, WFLA should be seeing an increase, not a decrease. Not a good sign.
 
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