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« Reply #170 on: February 07, 2012, 02:36:45 PM » |
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The FCC has reportedly approved WFME's application to go back to commercial operation.
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« Reply #171 on: February 07, 2012, 02:38:27 PM » |
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I hope merlin does not plunk the money down to buy it
besides what would they do with it ?
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« Reply #172 on: February 07, 2012, 02:48:15 PM » |
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I hope merlin does not plunk the money down to buy it
besides what would they do with it ?
Classic Rock... Like the LOOP in Chicago. |
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« Reply #173 on: February 07, 2012, 05:19:28 PM » |
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A second classic rock station will flop just as much as FM News is.
How about country? Seriously. With 94.7's solid signal through all of northern NJ, give it a go. You'll have the format to yourself and won't be competing with entrenched stations.
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« Reply #174 on: February 07, 2012, 05:34:12 PM » |
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How about country? Seriously. With 94.7's solid signal through all of northern NJ, give it a go. You'll have the format to yourself and won't be competing with entrenched stations.
It really depends on who buys it and what their intentions are. We won't know that for a few months. |
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« Reply #175 on: February 07, 2012, 06:39:52 PM » |
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I already said this before, but what about a revival of CD 94.7 (Smooth Jazz with no crossovers except for major Anita Baker/Sade hits), or maybe image it as "94.7 The Wave" and have CBS buy it (like KTWV LA).
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« Reply #176 on: February 07, 2012, 07:19:55 PM » |
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Alternative Rock @ 94.7 but programmed correctly to cater to the NYC Market or WYNY Country
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« Reply #177 on: February 07, 2012, 08:20:37 PM » |
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I already said this before, but what about a revival of CD 94.7 (Smooth Jazz with no crossovers except for major Anita Baker/Sade hits), or maybe image it as "94.7 The Wave" and have CBS buy it (like KTWV LA).
-crainbebo
No offense, but why not call it '8-Track 94.7' or 'Cassette 94.7'. Those names are no more antiquated than 'CD 94.7'... or the Smooth Jazz format for that matter. I'm think alternative, but without billing itself as alternative or even rock. Perhaps a presentation similar to 'Click 98.9' in Seattle (although I think Click is a silly name). Just modern music. |
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« Reply #178 on: February 07, 2012, 08:59:57 PM » |
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I already said this before, but what about a revival of CD 94.7 (Smooth Jazz with no crossovers except for major Anita Baker/Sade hits), or maybe image it as "94.7 The Wave" and have CBS buy it (like KTWV LA).
-crainbebo
No offense, but why not call it '8-Track 94.7' or 'Cassette 94.7'. Those names are no more antiquated than 'CD 94.7'... or the Smooth Jazz format for that matter. I'm think alternative, but without billing itself as alternative or even rock. Perhaps a presentation similar to 'Click 98.9' in Seattle (although I think Click is a silly name). Just modern music. If you don't like "CD 94.7", I also said maybe call it "94.7 The Wave" and have CBS take it over instead of Merlin, as they own The Wave in Los Angeles. -crainbebo |
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« Reply #179 on: February 07, 2012, 09:58:48 PM » |
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Everyone assumes that Merlin will buy WFME? Where is this "magical money" supposed to come from? I can't imagine that there's much positive cash flow from the properties they currently own.
CBS? Maybe. But I don't think it's a slam dunk that they will wind up with it.
I'm thinking a dark horse may come in here, such as Greater Media or Entercom and have a NYC stick. GM is close with WMTR and WDHA, why not get a full market (at least 90% market) FM! They have Boston and Philly stations, I'm sure one in the middle would be nice for them. They also have a kick-ass country station in Boston...
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