Dr Wayne
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« on: December 28, 2010, 10:54:33 AM » |
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Notice that 87.7 no long is Smooth Jazz 87.7. The play list is more R&B and less jazz. More vocals and less jazz lately. Anyone notice or know why?
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Nsubuga
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« Reply #1 on: December 28, 2010, 11:42:00 AM » |
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You bet I've noticed -- and stopped listening. It's all about targeting younger listeners, whom research has found don't generally relate to instrumental music.
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« Reply #3 on: December 28, 2010, 01:23:09 PM » |
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They would be wise to ditch Broadcast Architecture and program the station locally... Alan Kepler is a moron. Don't believe me? Just take a look at the demise of the format under BA's direction. Save the consulting fees, and let Danae Alexander pick the music. Danae IS Chicago.
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« Reply #4 on: December 28, 2010, 05:55:34 PM » |
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And did you notice? The latest monthly ratings that came out just this afternoon showed a significant drop in the number of people listening to WLFM. I, for one, was not at all surprised. They've moved from delivering a unique product to one that's all too similar to what's available elsewhere on the dial.
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stereolane
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« Reply #5 on: December 28, 2010, 06:01:35 PM » |
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Alan Kepler "must have pictures" ... that's the only logical explanation.
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Dr Wayne
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« Reply #6 on: December 28, 2010, 08:50:46 PM » |
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I see that Pat Kelley is out as GM of WLFM.
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« Reply #7 on: December 29, 2010, 11:11:28 AM » |
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He probably made the fatal mistake of questioning the tactics of Kepler and the other empty suits at Broadcast Architecture. I know of at least one major market SJ PD who "lived in fear" of the BA team on a daily basis. My question was always the same:
"Why? Do you have that little confidence in your own skills?"
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« Reply #8 on: December 29, 2010, 11:46:38 AM » |
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I gave them a listen and decided that I do not like the change. This situation may be short lived anyway, as there indications the FCC is preparing to deal with "Franken FM's" in the relatively near future.
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« Reply #9 on: December 29, 2010, 12:11:44 PM » |
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Maybe....after the "Franken FM" is dealt with by the FCC...the Smooth Jazz format will end up on another station...say....hmmmm...101.1 FM .
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