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Saving WTPA

Sadly, it's days are most likely numbered. It's on that bad signal and there are plenty of stations covering rock in one way or another...105.7, The River, KZF, and The Peak. Three of those stations are class Bs. For some reason, Cumulus was forced to divest itself of the intellectual property of WTPA. If the new owner decides to change format, maybe they'll sell the WTPA intellectual property to someone else. Honestly, I don't know how those tiny signals...92.1 and 102.3 will survive in the radio ocean with the big sharks. They would be perfect for a religious organization that might be able to purchase them with cash. However, The FCC specifically wanted those stations to remain commercial. Will be interesting!
 
RockMustLive said:
I'm sure it's very far-fetched, but it would be nice to see some sort of independent ownership of one or both stations.
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Perfect solution: Lebanon Radio (WLBR & WQIC) buys 92.1
The owners of WIOO buy 102.3.
 
IF the new owners of 92.1 drop the WTPA classic rock format, is it possible that Hall could rebrand 92.7 as WTPA?
 
A Catholic organization has been raising money and trying to buy a station in the area for several years now. I know of one serious offer they made. Discount price for a tax credit? Imagine, 92.1, Pope radio! It is within the realm of possibilities.
 
It's almost certain that, whoever buys these stations, they're just going to make it some rehash format that at least 3 other stations in the area are doing.
 
How do you spell "desperate"? T-Y-L-E-R.

Oh, how I got CRUSHED on this message board when I dared point out that, if WTPA needed a dynamic, profitable, entertaining morning show and a fresh set of eyes in the programmer's chair, hiring this starched-up putz was the exact <i>wrong</i> thing to do.

This genius who got credit for being the architect of an already-designed River format, now runs to the Patriot-News and bleeds all over the floor saying that, somehow, listeners and fans are going to be worse off if they don't run up the station's Facebook followers?

That is sad beyond my ability to articulate. Real broadcasters should be embarrassed on Chris Tyler's behalf.

Wha' happened?? WTPA was supposed to be revolutionized by this brilliant radio pioneer. Not even six months into the gig, and his co-host quits the station (and the business) because she can't stand him.

Let's call a spade a spade: This clown knows he's out of a job if WTPA gets flipped. And I don't think Facebook is going to save either Tyler or WTPA.

So let's not be so tardy in joining the chorus this time, people -- say it with me -- "HARDCORE WAS RIGHT."
 
HardCore said:
How do you spell "desperate"? T-Y-L-E-R.

Oh, how I got CRUSHED on this message board when I dared point out that, if WTPA needed a dynamic, profitable, entertaining morning show and a fresh set of eyes in the programmer's chair, hiring this starched-up putz was the exact <i>wrong</i> thing to do.

This genius who got credit for being the architect of an already-designed River format, now runs to the Patriot-News and bleeds all over the floor saying that, somehow, listeners and fans are going to be worse off if they don't run up the station's Facebook followers?

That is sad beyond my ability to articulate. Real broadcasters should be embarrassed on Chris Tyler's behalf.

Wha' happened?? WTPA was supposed to be revolutionized by this brilliant radio pioneer. Not even six months into the gig, and his co-host quits the station (and the business) because she can't stand him.

Let's call a spade a spade: This clown knows he's out of a job if WTPA gets flipped. And I don't think Facebook is going to save either Tyler or WTPA.

So let's not be so tardy in joining the chorus this time, people -- say it with me -- "HARDCORE WAS RIGHT."
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Well, you're about to get CRUSHED again! TPA on a weaker signal CAN NOT COMPETE against the other rock stations. It has nothing to do with Chris Tyler's ability one way or another..which BTW is stellar..based on his years of success with the River. Think we'll call you the spade.
 
(yawn) The old signal-pattern escape clause. If the programmer fails, it's because of the stick. If he succeeds, it's because he's brilliant. Congratulations on a virtuoso rendition!

Perhaps the genius whose main contribution to local radio was eliminating talk-over beds and song posting should run to the nearest newspaper reporter and beg his listeners to go on Facebook and petition the FCC to change WTPA's signal pattern.

In reality, WTPA won't compete with the other rock stations in the area if they continue to neuter it with songs like Wham's "Careless Whispers" and broadcast a morning "show" with less balls than "The View."
 
Whoever buys the two stations for sale, one owner or two, unless they have a few million dollars in disposible cash laying around, the station is going to owe a bank in addition to paying rent, electric, taxes, music rights fees, and oh yes some employees among all of the other expeses. Whatever format can be SOLD will be run. You can have the most brilliant PD flawlessly executing the most brilliant station in the world. If no one or not enough people will listen and more importantly if the sales department cannot sell ads to cover their nut, failure will result. PDs and programming ideas aside, it is all about the money.
 
It would seem to me that a business that is in flux like WTPA would have virtually no budget to work with until they find an owner. Only so much you can do until then, IMO.
 
HardCore said:
(yawn) The old signal-pattern escape clause. If the programmer fails, it's because of the stick. If he succeeds, it's because he's brilliant. Congratulations on a virtuoso rendition!

Perhaps the genius whose main contribution to local radio was eliminating talk-over beds and song posting should run to the nearest newspaper reporter and beg his listeners to go on Facebook and petition the FCC to change WTPA's signal pattern.

In reality, WTPA won't compete with the other rock stations in the area if they continue to neuter it with songs like Wham's "Careless Whispers" and broadcast a morning "show" with less balls than "The View."
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It's no escape clause. Common sense tells you if you can't be heard, your ratings suffer. Not that difficult of a concept for most people to grasp.
 
Yeah, it's tough getting people to listen to a station when all they hear is silence--even when the programming they can't hear is absolutely brilliant.

Think of it this way: 92.1 + 102.3 = 94.9 or 104.1.

If an acquiring company bought both and simulcast the little bastards, they might have a shot at having a somewhat competitive radio station. "92/102 WTPA" or the like.

Still not easy, mind you. Otherwise... well, otherwise, ya gots yourself a West Shore station and an East Shore station. Carlisle Thundering Heard football and 5-dollar spots...
 
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