Will the Track ever come back?

[bigtime]

They seem to be a good candidate for a new format after Christmas.

[cspotrun]

to answer the question NO! they need to BLOW THAT THING UP!
who knows IF anyone over there reads this blog, but here's you Focus Group, for what its worth of radio geeks.
there is at least 2 of EVERY format in town, that leaves_____________.

[IndyYoungGun]

No way they come back...the staff was let go today.

[RDO]

Nice website.

I say they move the WXNT format to 107.9. Doesn't cost as much to run.

[badstevie]

Nope.  They're gone.  If there was any chance of coming back they'd be saying something like "The Track will be back right after Christmas..." and they're not.

Lots of programming problems with The Track, but it's a shame there is now nobody in Indy playing much pop music from the 60s, 70s or 80s.  Lots of great music from a wide era now not being played.  If The Track would have been done right it could have worked:  A wide variety of 80s and 90s based pop with some new titles AND more good live personalities, AND fun promotions and AND some marketing.  Seems like they just threw on a few old Duran Duran songs, cut the staff down to the bone and hoped it would work.   

I predict some kind of syndicated format.  Possibly an oldies format with maybe a live, local morning show featuring one of the usual suspects.  Again, given the situation, it'll be done on the cheap.

[alextide32]

Wow... I can't believe they actually did it. Well, I can but I didn't want it to. I agree with badstevie, we need a good station that plays 80's and 90's pop.
Maybe they'll come back with a "Jack" format? It's cheap (no on air personalities) and it seems to work well in other markets. (Yes I know it didn't work out on 104.5 but surely it would be better than the track)

[cspotrun]

there has been alot of passion and more blog space devoted for another oldies station for Indy since the sale of KLU, by radio people(i don't think "regular people go here). having said that, BET the farm 107.9 is going to be the next "Classic Hits" station after christmas. but i offer this WARNING!  they better HAVE at least mornings, middays & afternoons LIVE & LOCAL. 

[butlerguy03]

"WOW" is what really does say it for me. I predict they come back with Rhythmic AC syndicator WOW Radio Group. They already have the WOW Christmas on hand and will play it during the holiday season (it's a countdown type program). http://www.wowradiogroup.com/main.php

[IndyYoungGun]

Just took a listen to the WOW demo and I like it. I'm a BIG fan of the late 90's old Hoosier Hot 96 sound and if they can bring that sound back, mix in a few currents and re-currents it's a hit. The key to WOW are Gold's. They are what makes stations a success I think. You can go anywhere and here today's music, but the Gold songs are the recognizable one and ones that we can sing along to. Familiar songs=TSL. The Track and Scott had the right idea, but didn't execute it the right way. NOU does a good retro lunch thing, but WOW sounds like it could work and with people meeters coming, it could do well in the TSL department. We'll see. Just my 2cents..and maybe that's all it is worth.

[mouseman]

I say Motown-based Oldies - Mojo -[instead of pure Oldies] Susquehanna ran it in Cincinnati so Market Manager Skjodt is familar with the format. Also heard one of the top sellers from her staff there was jus hired by Entercom.

I least I think it would be fun to have this format to listen to!