WNY Public Broadcasting is looking for a radio PD

[TheBigA]

The vocal gymnastic yodeling of CHR divas, or the howling of pin-cushion-shredders doesn't cut it with guys (and women) who grew up on Steely Dan, Paul Simon, James Taylor, the Beatles and Joni Mitchell, but don't want to live their lives entirely in the past.

Exactly. As Buddy says, they have money. And they might donate it to a radio station that makes them feel current and active.

For example, there's a new album with Alison Krauss. Yes, she's bluegrass, but she also duets with Robert Plant.

 

[tbolt909]

Based on what I've seen at some of these non-coms, the target isn't necessarily younger people, but older people who are looking for new music that isn't pop. At least that's the target at WXPN.

That's true. A plethora of great music exists outside of what Commercial Radio offers. I could give an extensive list of songs from the last 25 years. It would include music from heritage and newer artists. Very little of it made it to Radio playlists.

You mentioned Robert Plant. He has no desire to rehash a feeble Zeppelin nostalgia tour. He moved on to better things long ago. If something like The Bridge was on the WBUF or 107.7 signal, it would likely get triple the current ratings.(See The Wolf and WBUF). WECK has found an audience with Oldies. AAA could deliver similar ratings and the highest qualitative listeners. Of course, David will stop in to say "You can't sell older demos. It's too hard".

AAA doesn't have to be limited to Non Comm stations. It is now because the Corporate groups have no clue. It requires effort and that's too much to ask for...

 

[TheBigA]

AAA doesn't have to be limited to Non Comm stations. It is now because the Corporate groups have no clue. It requires effort and that's too much to ask for...

It is now because the best way to pay for it is with listener memberships, not advertising,

 

[SirRoxalot]

Adult Hits is NOT AAA. Adult Hits has been much more successful as a format than AAA.

 

[TheBigA]

Adult Hits is NOT AAA. Adult Hits has been much more successful as a format than AAA.

Correct:

Adult hits and AAA are very different formats in many ways.

 

[ckg279]

Adult Hits is a format that's making inroads in a number of markets, including Nashville. It seems to be more focused on a sound than an era. Some stations rely on a more personality-oriented approach, some are more of a jukebox. I've heard a handful of "Bobs" around the country. They are not the same as "Jack."

One thing is for sure, WNYPB is not driven by ratings. They recently cut back on their Blues show. It's now one night only - Saturdays. It was a lot more popular when it was on Saturday and Sunday during the day.

In re BOB: there are at least 2 of them within driving distance of Buffalo: WXBB(94.7 BOB FM)/Erie(owned by iHeart)and WRKK(96.9 BOB FM)in the PIttsburgh area. Pittsburgh's BOB has an airstaff as does Erie's(mornings, however, are done via syndication).

 

[Roch989]

The gig is for WBFO - The Bridge, their Adult Alternative HD/streaming channel. They're asking for 5 years experience and offering $65-$80K plus a nice benefits package. Get full details here:

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Did they hire a PD yet? PDs are hard to find. Not great money, but good benefits count these days.

I wonder how easy it would be to convince a PD to go to Buffalo to program an HD-2 channel?

 

[SirRoxalot]

Did they hire a PD yet? PDs are hard to find. Not great money, but good benefits count these days.

I wonder how easy it would be to convince a PD to go to Buffalo to program an HD-2 channel?

It ought to get easier with the number of people iHeart is putting on the beach these days.