The ever-evolving KMCQ

[Scoobyfan1]

The little station that could is now promoting itself. I'm sure it's trade but KMCQ is now on the backs of Shuttle Express vans.

It probably is because i've heard Shuttle Express ads on the station once or twice. Also, i've heard them on in The Little Holland Drive In here in Tacoma the last time I went there for lunch(which was a couple months ago) so they're getting played in quite a few buisnesses as well I would imagine.

[Scoobyfan1]

I loved the old "Thee FM---KVI."  In the mid-70's great for listening.  That was a great sounding radio station.    AND way back then KVI-AM with the full personality and fun WAS also a great station.    Just my two faves from way back when.     

Interesting choice. I would go for some of the older AM stations myself as well; KJR, KOL, KING, heck even KTAC in Tacoma.

Either one of those or maybe the original KNBQ FM in Tacoma; now that sounded like a great radio station. And all this is coming from someone who's 27 years old(I do admit it and i'm not ashamed of this either) and loves the music and radio stations of the past.

[bobdavcav]

A little while ago I would have said KLSY, and I still think that was a great radio station, but KZAL, the little station out of Wenachee, does a good job with the AC format, really fills in the hole where so many good AC stations once were. KMGL is also good, and better on the personalities, but not quite as good on music.

[Mookie]

KMCQ's Facebook page suggests new audio transmitter or whatever it's called to make their station not sound like it's AM. Additionally they've been asking their listeners which songs they would like to hear and which ones they don't. Also like the CD feature they do at midnight with no commercials.

They're also giving away Spring Fair tickets in Puyallup (I think it's Puyallup) with the periodical "be the 10th caller" spot showing up.

I know this board can't go 5 posts without a complaint that a song from 1980 played but I do think KMCQ is making a concerted effort to keep their listeners (self-included) happy for as long as they're around.

[bobdavcav]

Yes, I do think the complaining on this board is quite excessive when it comes to the 80s music on oldies stations. Evidence of this is just a couple threads down, why the heck has there been so many complaints about Cocomo over the past 6 months or so? The one thing that gets me is that sometimes, especially during the 80s lunch on KPLZ and before KJR relaunched, the playlists would sound pretty similar. Excuse me, a hot AC and a classic hits having more than a little overlap? I wouldn't expect to have any overlap in 2012. Yes the oldies were about 14 years old back in the 80s, but now there is so much more music out there, and radio shouldn't just stick to the about 2000 songs it has played for years and go a little deeper.

[toonces2u]

In the last 10 minutes on KMCQ I heard a commercial featuring Ted Alexander promoting his show, buying the music heard on KMCQ at local record stores, Record Store Day and Silver Platters in Seattle. Right on Ted, KMCQ and Silver Platters! Oh, and in that 10 minute window, KMCQ also played That Kind Of Woman by Merrilee Rush, the icing on the cake! 

[Lonely Summer]

In the last 10 minutes on KMCQ I heard a commercial featuring Ted Alexander promoting his show, buying the music heard on KMCQ at local record stores, Record Store Day and Silver Platters in Seattle. Right on Ted, KMCQ and Silver Platters! Oh, and in that 10 minute window, KMCQ also played That Kind Of Woman by Merrilee Rush, the icing on the cake! 

Yes, I've been hearing some Merrilee on the station beyond the one song that everyone else plays. Northwest stuff that other stations won't touch from the Sonics, Wailers, etc.

[scott salvatori]

some nice oldies programming!!   so what is the reason this station has no live/voice track air talent yet?   perhaps the potential advertiser can have a say here ie:  "sure i'm interested in advertising my company on KMCQ, but until we hear a voice, i aint interested".  seriously, how much is a quality voice tracker, like jjh?  its time for them to step up to the plate and make some #'s!  where are you proactive northwest business advertiser radio fan$?

[radiojjh]

I would LOVE to voice-trakk for KMCQ in a heartbeat.    I do stay busy with my production company, but MISS being on the air....and I know Seattle like the back of my hand and would be such a great addition.....a consummate pro that knows and loves the business.   IF the folks at KMCQ read this board---gimme a ring 509-465-1850.  I am VERY affordable.......waiting for my phone to ring......

[radioguy39nj]

I've listened to KMCQ online.  It has a nice sound and a good selection of oldies.  I also noticed they have extremely low ratings, not even visible in March.  Can it successfully compete in the Seattle market?  Is KMCQ in its current format sustainable?  How's their ad revenue? 

Queen Cities deserves credit for trying to make this format work.  It seem they're facing an uphill battle.