Two things. First, as David pointed out Pulse won't make it into the ratings based on signal issues, their position on the dial, and the fact that 87.7 FM isn't an official frequency for an FM. It's a shame really b/c Pulse is likely the kind of Dance station that could succeed on a commercial FM frequency in NYC. It could pull better numbers then both the now defunct Jack FM, and the old sound of Mix 102.7.
Second. Country music concerts can sell out in NYC b/c it's such a huge market population-wise. Just as Opera singers and theater/Broadway shows can sell out, so too can Country music concerts. Doesn't mean there's a big enough base of millions of listeners who'd support a Country radio station though. Otherwise 102.7 would have made the flip to Country not Fresh FM, or 101.9 would have become Country and not Triple A. Based on what the PPM ratings reveal, you'll see a good number of stations abandoning the Country format in the next few years...
Second. Country music concerts can sell out in NYC b/c it's such a huge market population-wise. Just as Opera singers and theater/Broadway shows can sell out, so too can Country music concerts. Doesn't mean there's a big enough base of millions of listeners who'd support a Country radio station though. Otherwise 102.7 would have made the flip to Country not Fresh FM, or 101.9 would have become Country and not Triple A. Based on what the PPM ratings reveal, you'll see a good number of stations abandoning the Country format in the next few years...
