I'm really, really anxious for the new programming on 92.1 and 97.1 to be revealed so we can get back to radio chatter...😑😮💨
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SBS Buys KROI for $7.5 million
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Is FLR the buyer of WDRQ? I didn't see that yet.
Wow.
Cumulus Media Sells WDRQ Detroit To Family Life Broadcasting System.
Continuing to part with major market signals to raise cash, Cumulus Media has cut a deal to sell “New Country 93.1” WDRQ Detroit to non-commercial religious broadcaster Family Life Broadcasting
FLR has Texas outlets in Midland and Lubbock, and translators in Odessa and Big Spring.
Won’t venture a specific guess for them as to 97.1, but it increasingly seems KTHT will be going to a religious broadcaster.
Coverage of the Detroit sale has mentioned that it is part of a bigger multi-station deal for Cumulus. Gotta wonder about KRBE.
Frank and I often "share" different perspectives on today's most polarizing issues. This diversity of views is very productive in most cases.
Where we both agree and draw the same line is in the area of personal insults. Unless a difference of opinion is presented thoughtfully and with respect, it is either deleted or moved to the "not related to radio" section. There are many political and social issue site where all manner of verbal weaponry is accepted. But this is a radio and TV site.
One thing is to discuss the on-air statements of Maddow or Hannity in the context of their broadcasts. But when either is called vile names, that is out of bounds.
No, it is about time for Frank or me to close this thread, as it is totally removed from the SBS purchase it is headlined as being about.
And, after multiple responses to Palpatine's post, he has neither responded nor apologized. That is symptomatic of troll behaviour, so we can say that this whole discussion is based on a troll post!
if such a format was part of a cluster strategy it might work…but does Houston have the specific demographics to support it on a stand-alone signal?
SBS should go with Regional Mexican to begin with, and could do significant damage to La Raza.
Which is about the same lifespan La Mera Mera had two decades ago.
It would seem the flip of 92.1 is imminent as Praise has been branding as, and redirecting listeners to, 102.1 HD-2. Virtually no mentions now of “Praise 92.1”.
We could also see some stunting.
Yes, the Hispanic market is over 80% Mexican origin. So any format that focuses on a predominantly Mexican origin or heritage audience is the only right choice.
Or they could do a pure CHR "Bad Bunny" format as that is where the greatest growth is in Latin Music today.
La Mera Mera failed due to internal issues. That is well documented. They decided to do a more-music approach against KLTN and it would have worked if Radio One had given the right internal support and encouragement.
My comment was specifically in regard to the aforementioned La Calle/Rumba formats that had run on the 92.5 translator a few years ago. They seemed to heavily lean Tropical, so was wondering if the demos would work.
Interesting. What would be the differences from Mega and Latino Mix?
Tropical is not really viable in either Mexican, Colombian, Central American or Caribbean form.
Mega is more AC, or Hot AC, with lots of non-reggaetón material. Latino Mix is more reggaetón, but has a signal disadvantage.
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I didn't want to place a label on him, but that is exactly what it appears he is doing, and rather sad that he feels the need to do so. For whatever reason, he wants others to conform to his own agenda, and then insults those that won't adhere to it.
Let me offer my own apology for taking the bait and my part in guiding the thread into an unnecessary direction. B-turner is a decent and good man, and I just felt compelled to speak on his behalf. I, personally, would absolutely hate, and I mean that in the truest since of the word, for him to get frustrated to the point that he decides it isn't worth continuing to participate on the forum, as he is a well versed person with a vast knowledge of the inner workings of the industry. Everyone here could benefit in their own career from the perspective that Mr. Turner brings to the table. He has posted several threads from his own experiences that have been a very interesting read, and has helped to give me another way of stepping back and looking at a problem or challenge that I was facing in my own career.
The best course of action on my part, with regards to Bama, is to go ahead and punch that "ignore user" button on his username. Without the audience, he loses the pulpit. He really offers nothing to the broadcasting discussion anyway. Even the speculation and sometimes misguided opinions from the listener perspective are entertaining to read, even if used to just get an idea of what's rolling through their heads. I do wish we had more folks from my neck of the woods on here, but as there isn't, I find myself bantering with the Houston and Dallas based members most frequently, and enjoy the various perspectives and personalities I have encountered. Well...generally.
I have no idea who is going to pick up KTHT, or what format SBS will launch on KROI, but it's quite enjoyable to read what most everyone here is guessing on both items.
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Might that be solved by coupling KAMA-FM back up with KQBU-FM, once LMN takes control of KLAT? It has always seemed the 93.3 has been best utilized in conjunction with 104.9 throughout several different formats, since it was purchased from Steve Hicks in the 90's. Each time it has attempted to stand alone, it doesn't perform up to expectations, due to its own signal limitations. Even now, it's a virtual standalone, with 1010 as the counterpart. I can't imagine the TUDN sports network will stay afloat very long just serving Beaumont and the eastern side of Houston.
In most core hispanic areas, the signal difference between 92.1 and 104.9 even favors 104.9, due to it's more central location, even though it is a C2 vs a C1.
92.1 doesn't even put a 65 all the way to Beltway 8 North. 104.9's 70 dbu extends beyond Beltway 8.
92.1 will have an advantage in Galveston, Brazoia, and Fort Bend, but the stronger signal in Rosenberg will not make up for the weaker one on the north side, Aldine, etc. in my opinion.
Keep in mind that the 104.9 transmitter was on the west side of the market during most of those times. Now being co-located with KLTN has changed that dynamic quite a bit.
I too have wondered what will happen to TUDN Radio once the LMN stations flip. KQBU could be up for sale.
Make sure you are looking at the current coverage for 92.1, which was noticeably improved two years ago with the new tower. Definitely a better signal in and around my NW Harris County location.