listening to this station tonight via skip, tropo, whatever, they sound fantastic great selection of classic oldies This is just what the Philly market is in dire need of for us 50 plus geezers. How does it work out there, I know its an older crowd out that way but I bet there are more of us here then there.
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If it was desperately needed it would exist. It doesn’t. Because it’s not remotely commercially viable.
Id wager theres more old farts in a nice coastal area then some city.
In a big city, if it was viable, someone woudl already be doing it
Traditional Northeastern and upper Midwestern industrial towns are full of seniors. In fact, in many the median age of the population is over 40.
Many seniors can not afford to move to a better climate or lower-tax state due to health, cost of moving and lack of liquidity.
It's the younger people in those cities... the "poster child" being Johnstown, PA with a metro median age of nearly 45... often leave as they are much more mobile. Phoenix, by comparison, is 32.
Note: for median age, it is necessary to look at the MSA, not the city. Inner cities tend to be younger in such cases.
I have to agree with SomeRadioGuy. As the saying goes, if it really was viable, someone would already being airing it. Standards/oldies as WBNJ is want to play, is no longer commercially viable. Just stick with WMGK HD2.
According to Wiki, it's owned by WWN Educational media foundation. No idea who that is, but I'll have to assume it's someone with deep, deep pockets. Because I doubt WBNJ is making a dent on nielsen charts.
According to Wiki, it's owned by WWN Educational media foundation. No idea who that is, but I'll have to assume it's someone with deep, deep pockets. Because I doubt WBNJ is making a dent on nielsen charts.
Considering their signal, you're right. They barely reach Toms River or Atlantic City, in an area with more seagulls than people. They're a non-profit, so they somehow exist on donations from listeners, most of whom are retirees. I recognize afternoon DJ Tripp Rogers as a one-time poster here. He's a longtime radio guy from the area. Hopefully some of you who like the station will contribute to keep them on the air.
They seem to have a different "educational" philosophy than that better-known "Educational Media Foundation" that's gobbling up FM stations nationwide!
They are very clear and listenable on route 70/37 from Medford to Seaside, WMGK HD2 has a very good oldies format, Tony H does a great job for a sub with no stream, but WBNJ goes much deeper. 1410/100.7 is also a great oldies station, if your in the Ocean County, Lakehurst, Toms River, Seaside area.
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