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xm 32 the message bye bye torch 
The Message - XM 32 - Christian Pop & Rock
It's music with a powerful and positive message. An uplifting mix of Christian pop and rock hits from the 80s through today including Mercy Me, Amy Grant, Steven Curtis Chapman, Michael W. Smith, Natalie Grant, Jeremy Camp.
they are combining the two!! as a person that always fought to get a christian rock show on an ac station i worked at i will have to say ..this is stupid!! they are alienating both audiences!! rock and pop!! i dont want to hear amy grant and i am sure most 35 year old moms dont want to hear demon hunter as a business decision this was really stupid!! someone who has never worked christian radio came up with this idea!! now i understand what e was saying about mixed stations!!! oh, and about everyone else on here that is ACTUALLY in radio..<P ID="signature">______________
note to the NAB..satellite radio..its worth paying for!!</P>
The Message - XM 32 - Christian Pop & Rock
It's music with a powerful and positive message. An uplifting mix of Christian pop and rock hits from the 80s through today including Mercy Me, Amy Grant, Steven Curtis Chapman, Michael W. Smith, Natalie Grant, Jeremy Camp.
they are combining the two!! as a person that always fought to get a christian rock show on an ac station i worked at i will have to say ..this is stupid!! they are alienating both audiences!! rock and pop!! i dont want to hear amy grant and i am sure most 35 year old moms dont want to hear demon hunter
as a business decision this was really stupid!! someone who has never worked christian radio came up with this idea!! now i understand what e was saying about mixed stations!!! oh, and about everyone else on here that is ACTUALLY in radio..<P ID="signature">______________note to the NAB..satellite radio..its worth paying for!!</P>
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radioelizabeth
Guest
Re: xm 32 the message bye bye torch
smashedcd wrote:
"The Message - XM 32 - Christian Pop & Rock It's music with a powerful and positive message. An uplifting mix of Christian pop and rock hits from the 80s through today including Mercy Me, Amy Grant, Steven Curtis Chapman, Michael W. Smith, Natalie Grant, Jeremy Camp....
they are combining the two!! as a person that always fought to get a christian rock show on an ac station i worked at i will have to say ..this is stupid!! they are alienating both audiences!! rock and pop!! i dont want to hear amy grant and i am sure most 35 year old moms dont want to hear demon hunter as a business decision this was really stupid!! someone who has never worked christian radio came up with this idea!! now i understand what e was saying about mixed stations!!! oh, and about everyone else on here that is ACTUALLY in radio.."
Hmm.... let me take a minute and absorb.
Ok...first...I'm not familiar with this specific format change or the details behind how the decision was made.
BUT...if this promotional announcement represents the station, I don't believe you will be hearing a hybrid of grant/demon hunter. Sounds like the rock being plugged here is Camp. Again, without seeing their playlist or knowing what their clock will look like, and going only on this promotion...could be just a hot AC or "hotter" AC.
We'll need more info to know for sure.
<P ID="signature">______________
RADIOELIZABETH
Pleasant, Passionate, Persuasive
www.radioelizabeth.com</P>
smashedcd wrote:
"The Message - XM 32 - Christian Pop & Rock It's music with a powerful and positive message. An uplifting mix of Christian pop and rock hits from the 80s through today including Mercy Me, Amy Grant, Steven Curtis Chapman, Michael W. Smith, Natalie Grant, Jeremy Camp....
they are combining the two!! as a person that always fought to get a christian rock show on an ac station i worked at i will have to say ..this is stupid!! they are alienating both audiences!! rock and pop!! i dont want to hear amy grant and i am sure most 35 year old moms dont want to hear demon hunter
as a business decision this was really stupid!! someone who has never worked christian radio came up with this idea!! now i understand what e was saying about mixed stations!!! oh, and about everyone else on here that is ACTUALLY in radio.."Hmm.... let me take a minute and absorb.
Ok...first...I'm not familiar with this specific format change or the details behind how the decision was made.
BUT...if this promotional announcement represents the station, I don't believe you will be hearing a hybrid of grant/demon hunter. Sounds like the rock being plugged here is Camp. Again, without seeing their playlist or knowing what their clock will look like, and going only on this promotion...could be just a hot AC or "hotter" AC.
We'll need more info to know for sure.
<P ID="signature">______________
RADIOELIZABETH
Pleasant, Passionate, Persuasive
www.radioelizabeth.com</P>
Re: xm 32 the message bye bye torch
> smashedcd wrote:
> "The Message - XM 32 - Christian Pop & Rock It's music with
> a powerful and positive message. An uplifting mix of
> Christian pop and rock hits from the 80s through today
> including Mercy Me, Amy Grant, Steven Curtis Chapman,
> Michael W. Smith, Natalie Grant, Jeremy Camp....
> they are combining the two!! as a person that always fought
> to get a christian rock show on an ac station i worked at i
> will have to say ..this is stupid!! they are alienating both
> audiences!! rock and pop!! i dont want to hear amy grant and
> i am sure most 35 year old moms dont want to hear demon
> hunter as a business decision this was really stupid!!
> someone who has never worked christian radio came up with
> this idea!! now i understand what e was saying about mixed
> stations!!! oh, and about everyone else on here that is
> ACTUALLY in radio.."
>
>
> Hmm.... let me take a minute and absorb.
>
> Ok...first...I'm not familiar with this specific format
> change or the details behind how the decision was made.
>
> BUT...if this promotional announcement represents the
> station, I don't believe you will be hearing a hybrid of
> grant/demon hunter. Sounds like the rock being plugged here
> is Camp. Again, without seeing their playlist or knowing
> what their clock will look like, and going only on this
> promotion...could be just a hot AC or "hotter" AC.
>
> We'll need more info to know for sure.
>
maybe like way fm?? but when it reads rock and pop hits..and currently the torch is a hard alternative station..and the fish is christian ac. the xm forums are reading like they will be combined. i will see. when it launches i will post. xm has not responded to me yet..<P ID="signature">______________
note to the NAB..satellite radio..its worth paying for!!</P>
> smashedcd wrote:
> "The Message - XM 32 - Christian Pop & Rock It's music with
> a powerful and positive message. An uplifting mix of
> Christian pop and rock hits from the 80s through today
> including Mercy Me, Amy Grant, Steven Curtis Chapman,
> Michael W. Smith, Natalie Grant, Jeremy Camp....
> they are combining the two!! as a person that always fought
> to get a christian rock show on an ac station i worked at i
> will have to say ..this is stupid!! they are alienating both
> audiences!! rock and pop!! i dont want to hear amy grant and
> i am sure most 35 year old moms dont want to hear demon
> hunter
as a business decision this was really stupid!!> someone who has never worked christian radio came up with
> this idea!! now i understand what e was saying about mixed
> stations!!! oh, and about everyone else on here that is
> ACTUALLY in radio.."
>
>
> Hmm.... let me take a minute and absorb.
>
> Ok...first...I'm not familiar with this specific format
> change or the details behind how the decision was made.
>
> BUT...if this promotional announcement represents the
> station, I don't believe you will be hearing a hybrid of
> grant/demon hunter. Sounds like the rock being plugged here
> is Camp. Again, without seeing their playlist or knowing
> what their clock will look like, and going only on this
> promotion...could be just a hot AC or "hotter" AC.
>
> We'll need more info to know for sure.
>
maybe like way fm?? but when it reads rock and pop hits..and currently the torch is a hard alternative station..and the fish is christian ac. the xm forums are reading like they will be combined. i will see. when it launches i will post. xm has not responded to me yet..<P ID="signature">______________
note to the NAB..satellite radio..its worth paying for!!</P>
Re: xm 32 the message bye bye torch
> maybe like way fm?? but when it reads rock and pop hits..and
> currently the torch is a hard alternative station..and the
> fish is christian ac. the xm forums are reading like they
> will be combined. i will see. when it launches i will post.
> xm has not responded to me yet..
>
I think its a re-branding of the current "Fish" I dont think they will be playing Demon Hunter, POD, Pillar etc...
The Torch while leaving the satellite radio service will be still accessable thru XM Online/AOL and thru DirectTV (its not on direct tv currently) so The Torch will still live, just not in it's present location on the sat, The Torch could come back to XM sat in the future if there is DEMAND for it.
People need to contact XM and say bring back the torch, This happened with one of the new channels they are adding (was one they removed prior)
I don't beleive you'll be hearing hard Rock on the new XM 32 "The Message" to me it sounds like a rebranding of the current Fish channel.
--Matt
<P ID="signature">______________
Program Director/Music Director
X Music Online
The X
Today's Best Music
http://www.xmusiconline.com/</P>
> maybe like way fm?? but when it reads rock and pop hits..and
> currently the torch is a hard alternative station..and the
> fish is christian ac. the xm forums are reading like they
> will be combined. i will see. when it launches i will post.
> xm has not responded to me yet..
>
I think its a re-branding of the current "Fish" I dont think they will be playing Demon Hunter, POD, Pillar etc...
The Torch while leaving the satellite radio service will be still accessable thru XM Online/AOL and thru DirectTV (its not on direct tv currently) so The Torch will still live, just not in it's present location on the sat, The Torch could come back to XM sat in the future if there is DEMAND for it.
People need to contact XM and say bring back the torch, This happened with one of the new channels they are adding (was one they removed prior)
I don't beleive you'll be hearing hard Rock on the new XM 32 "The Message" to me it sounds like a rebranding of the current Fish channel.
--Matt
<P ID="signature">______________
Program Director/Music Director
X Music Online
The X
Today's Best Music
http://www.xmusiconline.com/</P>
Re: xm 32 the message bye bye torch
> > maybe like way fm?? but when it reads rock and pop
> hits..and
> > currently the torch is a hard alternative station..and the
>
> > fish is christian ac. the xm forums are reading like they
> > will be combined. i will see. when it launches i will
> post.
> > xm has not responded to me yet..
> >
>
> I think its a re-branding of the current "Fish" I dont
> think they will be playing Demon Hunter, POD, Pillar etc...
>
> The Torch while leaving the satellite radio service will be
> still accessable thru XM Online/AOL and thru DirectTV (its
> not on direct tv currently) so The Torch will still live,
> just not in it's present location on the sat, The Torch
> could come back to XM sat in the future if there is DEMAND
> for it.
>
> People need to contact XM and say bring back the torch, This
> happened with one of the new channels they are adding (was
> one they removed prior)
>
> I don't beleive you'll be hearing hard Rock on the new XM 32
> "The Message" to me it sounds like a rebranding of the
> current Fish channel.
>
> --Matt
>
I've been an XM subscriber for 2 years - specifically for The Torch. When I heard about this yesterday, I wrote down my subscriber ID and prepared to cancel. Does anyone know if this is an XM decision or a Salem decision? Who do we contact? Oh, btw smashedcd, there are a few of us 35+ year old moms who like Demon Hunter
> > maybe like way fm?? but when it reads rock and pop
> hits..and
> > currently the torch is a hard alternative station..and the
>
> > fish is christian ac. the xm forums are reading like they
> > will be combined. i will see. when it launches i will
> post.
> > xm has not responded to me yet..
> >
>
> I think its a re-branding of the current "Fish" I dont
> think they will be playing Demon Hunter, POD, Pillar etc...
>
> The Torch while leaving the satellite radio service will be
> still accessable thru XM Online/AOL and thru DirectTV (its
> not on direct tv currently) so The Torch will still live,
> just not in it's present location on the sat, The Torch
> could come back to XM sat in the future if there is DEMAND
> for it.
>
> People need to contact XM and say bring back the torch, This
> happened with one of the new channels they are adding (was
> one they removed prior)
>
> I don't beleive you'll be hearing hard Rock on the new XM 32
> "The Message" to me it sounds like a rebranding of the
> current Fish channel.
>
> --Matt
>
I've been an XM subscriber for 2 years - specifically for The Torch. When I heard about this yesterday, I wrote down my subscriber ID and prepared to cancel. Does anyone know if this is an XM decision or a Salem decision? Who do we contact? Oh, btw smashedcd, there are a few of us 35+ year old moms who like Demon Hunter
V
varedhead
Guest
Re:Message from Direct TV - Hello Torch
If you have Direct TV look for the Torch to arrive on your TV April 17th. 15 million potential listeners, I have family that only listens to music on Direct TV.
This is exciting for the Torch so don't cry and feel sorry for them. XMLM I was told was brought back by popular demand. Concerning XMLM It's great to know that a voice is heard when the cry goes out. You can send your objections to XM Radio in regards to The Torch being removed by emailing http://www.xmradio.com. Let them know you are upset.
If you have Direct TV look for the Torch to arrive on your TV April 17th. 15 million potential listeners, I have family that only listens to music on Direct TV.
This is exciting for the Torch so don't cry and feel sorry for them. XMLM I was told was brought back by popular demand. Concerning XMLM It's great to know that a voice is heard when the cry goes out. You can send your objections to XM Radio in regards to The Torch being removed by emailing http://www.xmradio.com. Let them know you are upset.
Re: xm 32 the message bye bye torch
> I've been an XM subscriber for 2 years - specifically for
> The Torch. When I heard about this yesterday, I wrote down
> my subscriber ID and prepared to cancel. Does anyone know
> if this is an XM decision or a Salem decision? Who do we
> contact? Oh, btw smashedcd, there are a few of us 35+ year
> old moms who like Demon Hunter
>
Salem has not had their hands in the Christian formats (Music wise) for awhile.
XM does those in house now (XM manages The Message (formerly, The Fish) The Torch, Enlighten and Spirit.) Salem handles the "talk format" (FamilyTalk XM170). So this is not a salem issue. You should contact XM and share your feelings about their changes. They do listen to customers, one of the channels they are bringing back is because of customer demand.
Best thing to do is go to http://www.xmradio.com/ and go to the contact link and express your feelings. The more that express their feelings towards the Rock format, the better chance it has to coming back on XM satellite and not DTV/AOL/Internet Only.
--Matt<P ID="signature">______________
Program Director/Music Director
X Music Online
The X
Today's Best Music
http://www.xmusiconline.com/</P>
> I've been an XM subscriber for 2 years - specifically for
> The Torch. When I heard about this yesterday, I wrote down
> my subscriber ID and prepared to cancel. Does anyone know
> if this is an XM decision or a Salem decision? Who do we
> contact? Oh, btw smashedcd, there are a few of us 35+ year
> old moms who like Demon Hunter
>
Salem has not had their hands in the Christian formats (Music wise) for awhile.
XM does those in house now (XM manages The Message (formerly, The Fish) The Torch, Enlighten and Spirit.) Salem handles the "talk format" (FamilyTalk XM170). So this is not a salem issue. You should contact XM and share your feelings about their changes. They do listen to customers, one of the channels they are bringing back is because of customer demand.
Best thing to do is go to http://www.xmradio.com/ and go to the contact link and express your feelings. The more that express their feelings towards the Rock format, the better chance it has to coming back on XM satellite and not DTV/AOL/Internet Only.
--Matt<P ID="signature">______________
Program Director/Music Director
X Music Online
The X
Today's Best Music
http://www.xmusiconline.com/</P>
the reply from xm radio
i was right..please read..here is the responce i got :
Thank you for contacting XM Satellite Radio.
The music you enjoy is not being removed from XM Satellite Radio. All the music heard on The Torch will be heard on channel 32. This channel is changing its name to The Message and will combine the music heard on both The Fish and Torch. <P ID="signature">______________
note to the NAB..satellite radio..its worth paying for!!</P>
i was right..please read..here is the responce i got :
Thank you for contacting XM Satellite Radio.
The music you enjoy is not being removed from XM Satellite Radio. All the music heard on The Torch will be heard on channel 32. This channel is changing its name to The Message and will combine the music heard on both The Fish and Torch. <P ID="signature">______________
note to the NAB..satellite radio..its worth paying for!!</P>
N
neutral_observer
Guest
Re: the reply from xm radio
> i was right..please read..here is the responce i got :
>
>
>
> Thank you for contacting XM Satellite Radio.
>
> The music you enjoy is not being removed from XM Satellite
> Radio. All the music heard on The Torch will be heard on
> channel 32. This channel is changing its name to The Message
> and will combine the music heard on both The Fish and Torch.
>
Well, it was almost unlistenable before, so I'm not sure just how different it'll be.
Uh, yeah...can't wait for the Chris Christian - Demon Hunter - Sandi Patty segues....(yes, based on what is already done, it could be just that bad; this is one place SIRI has the clear advantage.)
> i was right..please read..here is the responce i got :
>
>
>
> Thank you for contacting XM Satellite Radio.
>
> The music you enjoy is not being removed from XM Satellite
> Radio. All the music heard on The Torch will be heard on
> channel 32. This channel is changing its name to The Message
> and will combine the music heard on both The Fish and Torch.
>
Well, it was almost unlistenable before, so I'm not sure just how different it'll be.
Uh, yeah...can't wait for the Chris Christian - Demon Hunter - Sandi Patty segues....(yes, based on what is already done, it could be just that bad; this is one place SIRI has the clear advantage.)
Re:Message from Direct TV - Hello Torch
> If you have Direct TV look for the Torch to arrive on your
> TV April 17th. 15 million potential listeners, I have family
> that only listens to music on Direct TV.
> This is exciting for the Torch so don't cry and feel sorry
> for them. XMLM I was told was brought back by popular
> demand. Concerning XMLM It's great to know that a voice is
> heard when the cry goes out. You can send your objections to
> XM Radio in regards to The Torch being removed by emailing
> http://www.xmradio.com. Let them know you are upset.
>
I have xm through Direct TV. What happens to "The Fish" (soon to be "The Message") on just Direct TV? Will "The Torch" be added as an extra channel to the Direct TV lineup, or will it wind up on channel 826, replacing "The Fish"?
*************************************************
There'll be no radio in Heaven.
Will you be there?
www.PassTheWord.net
> If you have Direct TV look for the Torch to arrive on your
> TV April 17th. 15 million potential listeners, I have family
> that only listens to music on Direct TV.
> This is exciting for the Torch so don't cry and feel sorry
> for them. XMLM I was told was brought back by popular
> demand. Concerning XMLM It's great to know that a voice is
> heard when the cry goes out. You can send your objections to
> XM Radio in regards to The Torch being removed by emailing
> http://www.xmradio.com. Let them know you are upset.
>
I have xm through Direct TV. What happens to "The Fish" (soon to be "The Message") on just Direct TV? Will "The Torch" be added as an extra channel to the Direct TV lineup, or will it wind up on channel 826, replacing "The Fish"?
*************************************************
There'll be no radio in Heaven.
Will you be there?
www.PassTheWord.net
M
MorningLight
Guest
Re: the reply from xm radio
> > Radio. All the music heard on The Torch will be heard on
> > channel 32. This channel is changing its name to The
> Message
> > and will combine the music heard on both The Fish and
> Torch.
> >
>
> Uh, yeah...can't wait for the Chris Christian - Demon Hunter
> - Sandi Patty segues....(yes, based on what is already done,
> it could be just that bad; this is one place SIRI has the
> clear advantage.)
>
Sounds like they're creating a Christianized version of "Jack"... just plug anything and everything into the system, click "SHUFFLE" and let 'er rip.
Gag.
This would be the equivalent of mixing your "Top 40" music station with an AOR. "All trainwrecks, all the time!"
Willie...
> > Radio. All the music heard on The Torch will be heard on
> > channel 32. This channel is changing its name to The
> Message
> > and will combine the music heard on both The Fish and
> Torch.
> >
>
> Uh, yeah...can't wait for the Chris Christian - Demon Hunter
> - Sandi Patty segues....(yes, based on what is already done,
> it could be just that bad; this is one place SIRI has the
> clear advantage.)
>
Sounds like they're creating a Christianized version of "Jack"... just plug anything and everything into the system, click "SHUFFLE" and let 'er rip.
Gag.
This would be the equivalent of mixing your "Top 40" music station with an AOR. "All trainwrecks, all the time!"
Willie...
V
varedhead
Guest
Re: the reply from xm radio
>It is not the Torch though>
>It is not the Torch though>
V
varedhead
Guest
Re:Message from Direct TV - Hello Torch
I understand from Thomas Augustus at the Torch that they will be added to Direct TV because of many requests. Everything else is to stay the same.
I understand from Thomas Augustus at the Torch that they will be added to Direct TV because of many requests. Everything else is to stay the same.
the fish is no more
as of today its just channel 32. no refrence to the fish..and playing liners that say all the great christian music now on one channel xm 32..also the chr is starting to be added already..just waiting for that phil keaggy/ demon hunter segue..<P ID="signature">______________
note to the NAB..satellite radio..its worth paying for!!</P>
as of today its just channel 32. no refrence to the fish..and playing liners that say all the great christian music now on one channel xm 32..also the chr is starting to be added already..just waiting for that phil keaggy/ demon hunter segue..
<P ID="signature">______________note to the NAB..satellite radio..its worth paying for!!</P>
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