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WMRK 107.9 Foramt Change

Just when I thought the WSBX Georgia/North Florida post was funny, this one takes the cake. :D

And yes, I'm still taking up for WMRK's right to do Talk programming. Hey if that format is billing well, why mess with it.  

To all you know it all's., I can still help you get into the radio business if you want.  I'm not to sure on it but I believe my former gig is still looking for a local operations manager.  If you want to get into the world of radio broadcasting, check into this and see if it's something you can handle.  If you want to learn more about this job and see if it's still open, call 1-800-families and talk with AFR.  Maybe they can help you get into this business and show you how things are done.

All you'll have to do is make sure that WAQU has a clear sound quality, keep the broadcast on the air, help raise the money needed to pay the bills and make sure that the satellite is pointed right, so that you can receive the programming from Tupelo Mississippi.  

One catch though, this station may not have too many listeners tuned in.  Most of their audience has flocked over to WRNF (Selma) and WMBV (Dixon's Mills) for their Spiritual needs. Although Moody leans heavy on talk, at least they have some local flavor and a small block of music mixed in.  When the local flavor and/or music is on, I find myself listening and singing along.

Due to some issues I have with AFR, I no longer listen to them.  

To WMRK Talk 107.9 FM, I'm rooting for your continued success.  Keep on doing what you do.  Don't let these critics discourage you at all.  Carry on my friend.  I stand behind your product and will defend it till the end of its existence.

R.D.P. <><
 
Now for my thoughts on those two stations:

100.5 FM: WALX 100.9 FM "ALEX FM"
107.1 FM: WTGZ 93.9 FM "Tiger Rock"

R.D.P. <><
 
Now An Explanation for My Choices:

100.5 FM: (ALEX FM) I want the east side of Montgomery to hear one of the most amazing radio stations to ever be on the air. Yes I know that certain programs they carry, are also on in Montgomery. They would have to block out those programs, if this idea were to pan out. Despite that issue, this station would be a perfect fit for that spot. I like the way they mix up the music. They do it just right. Kudos to them for continuing to have the most unique presentation I've ever heard on the radio.

107.1 FM: (Tiger Rock) This station has been rebroadcasting their program to Montgomery for years now, why change it now. Leave that presentation alone and let it continue to do the Alternative Thing.

R.D.P. <><

P.S. If my choices suck and/or stink, then too bad. I'm going to stand behind them and take any licks that come my way.
 
Hey Buster,

Rick Peters, his partner Scott McQueen, GM Terry Barber, and Jennifer Pestrichelli (Peters wife) own the majority of the stock in Bluewater. How 'bout you let them run their business the way they want. After all, they have their own skin in the game. What media properties do you own? Blowhard.
 
I can answer that---NONE!!!

R.D.P. <><

P.S. I would tell these "Know It All's" what all is involved in running and maintaining two Bible Tract Ministries and a lawn care business but that would take forever and it would be above their head. All I can say is this, if it costs me money to maintain People for Jesus, my Church's Tract Ministry and my father money just to keep his lawn business going, just imagine what all it costs to maintain at least one radio station. If they knew what was involved with our duties, then they would lay off the attacks against you sflaboy. Running a business, let alone two or three, is very hard work indeed. I'm a living witness to that.
 
100.5 will be reserved for a continuous loop of Governor Bentley's personal music collection, as he carries a particular religious opposition to iPods.

107.1? South Korean pop (per request by Chung Mong-koo).
 
Nate Wesley said:
100.5 will be reserved for a continuous loop of Governor Bentley's personal music collection, as he carries a particular religious opposition to iPods.

107.1? South Korean pop (per request by Chung Mong-koo).
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I'm making the first request for the new Se7en single leading into a double dose of TVXQ. (And thus my knowledge of K-Pop is exhausted.)

I realize we've all been taken for a ride. The OP wasn't talking about changing formats on 107.9, he was talking about changing foramts, whatever that is. :D
 
Rick, the question still stands. You are looking at a format change. You want to put a new rocker on air. You billings are down, you cant make your budget and ratings are still sliding.

Hey, its your station, you guys can do what you want. But dont get all pissed off when what you are doing leaks.

Your not Don Corleone, and everyone knows your a "Puff Fish". So back the the original post, are you swapping (adding stations if you insist) to make a move as the all rocker format? Just say yes or no.

As far as you and your stockholders go, you can do what you want and it looks like you have run into a credit wall.

BTW, I saw the billling schedule on the FCC site and your nowhere near that.

I dont blame you for the format change, it makes sense.
 
Mr. Know It All,

Bluewater only leases this station.  They can't change the format, without the approval of the owner. 

R.D.P. <><

P.S. To sflaboy and WMRK FM, I'm still rooting for your talk format to have continued success.  8)




 
 
Edge, you are just full of it - or is that shit? You know absolutely nothing. The Bluewater cluster was UP to a 21.6 share vs. Cumulus 24 share (which was down). Thats the closest its ever been. Cumulus billing is now down to under 5 million, ours is up to almost 4 million - with only 4.5 million worth of debt and free cashflow of over a million dollars. Our new Alt Rocker just beat The Fox in demo. Jamz was # 1 18-34 Adults, Men, and Women Q96.1 is a cash cow. We hit 2010 budget and cashflow. We are tracking on budget for 2011. We have cash in the bank and have made our Q1 obligations and have Q2 already in the bank. We have2 more translators going on the air around June. We have no cash or credit issues. So, one more time...we have no plans to change WMRK. It's the most listened to talk station in the Capitol. Don't know who you are, but your misrepresentation of our operation is bordering on pathetic.
 
Come to think of it, maybe pathetic is the wrong word...maybe liablous is the correct word. You might want to check the definition before you respond any further.
 
Very funny response! I loved it sflaboy.

On a serious note though, Some of these people "Don't Know Jack About Radio".

Unless you have something nice to say about Bluewater, WMRK FM and their continued success, then leave them alone. They have every right to run their ship as they see fit.

To Bluewater, rock on. You're the best broadcasting outfit in Montgomery. I love to listen to your radio stations, when I visit the Gump. I especially like to tune me in some WMRK Talk Radio. They keep me informed, when I need to know what's going on.

R.D.P. <><
 
Actually, I agree, it is a hoot, and not to be taken seriously. But, we won't stand for someone misrepresenting our company. All he has to do is post his real name, I'll sue him for liable, and we'll put the facts on the table, and let the cards fall where they may. Ignorance is not a defense for liable. Winning! (couldn't resist).
 
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