Radio-One Atlanta Changes Complete
February 16, 2009
Radio-One has completed the shift of programming changes in Atlanta exactly as we predicted on January 19.
“Praise 97.5″ WPZE has shifted to 102.5, while 97.5 becomes WUMJ and becomes a complete simulcast of 107.5, which takes the WAMJ calls from 102.5 along with the syndicated Steve Harvey and Michael Baisden shows and local night host Si-Man.
K98.5 Relaunches as Thunder 98.5
February 16, 2009
Press Communications has relaunched “K98.5” WKMK Ocean Acres, NJ as “Thunder 98.5″. No changes to the airstaff at this time.
Movin Goes Mega in Dallas
February 17, 2009
At 1:00pm CST, CBS Radio flipped Rhythmic AC “Movin 107.5″ KMVK Dallas to Spanish Hot AC as “Mega 107.5“. Core artists on the new station include Shakira, Juanes, Marc Anthony, and Paulina Rubio. Mega is launching with the usual 10,000 songs in a row stunt.
These CBS Radio Rumors
February 17, 2009
Over the past 36 hours rumors have been flying regarding CBS making a number of format flips in multiple markets.
The first of which came true today as Rhythmic AC KMVK “Movin 107.5″ Dallas flipped to Spanish Hot AC as “Mega 107.5“.
We have found a number of domains that could hint at a possible flip in Los Angeles.
AmpRadioLA.com, Amp971.com, and Amp971fm.com were all registered anonymously on February 9. Back on January 16, AmpRadio971.com and 971AmpRadio.com were registered by programming consultant Anthony Acampora.
CBS launched the “AmpRadio” brand in Los Angeles as a Teen-oriented webcaster/HD2 simulcast last February on 93.1 KCBS-HD2.
We haven’t found any domains that point to any other markets, yet… However, WXRK New York Morning Host Opie links to two ominous pictures on his Twitter account here and here.
Movin To Classic Country in Jacksonville
February 18, 2009
Renda Broadcasting has flipped Rhythmic AC “Movin 100.7″ WMUV Jacksonville to Classic Country as “Country Legends 100.7“. The station, flanking sister “Froggy” 99.9 WGNE, will focus on music from the 70’s through mid-90’s.
KLSX Flip Confirmed
February 18, 2009
Yesterday we discovered a number of domains hinting towards a new format at CBS FM Talker 97.1 KLSX Los Angeles. Today, a number of dominoes have fallen.
Morning Host Adam Carolla’s affiliates have been told that Friday will be the last day the show will be produced. Middayers Frosty, Heidi, and Frank have been discussing the pending flip on air.
Now CBS is confirming that Friday at 5:00pm, KLSX will become “Amp Radio 97.1″ playing “All The Hits”.
WEEI Coming To Cape Cod
February 19, 2009
Qantum Communications has announced that CHR “96.3 The Rose” WRZE Dennis, MA will join Entercom’s WEEI Sports Radio Network on April 1 as WEII. All remaining staff will be reassigned throughout the cluster. Qantum also owns News/Talk 95.1 WXTK, Classic Hits “Cool 102” WCIB, and AC 106.1 WCOD.
104.1 WURH Hartford Sold
February 19, 2009
Red Wolf Broadcasting has acquired Modern Rock “FM 104.1” WURH Waterbury/Hartford, CT from the Aloha Stations Trust of stations required to be sold off by Clear Channel. No price has been announced.
Red Wolf VP/Programming Brian Ram will program the station once the sale is approved and completed. Red Wolf currently owns Rhythmic CHR “Jammin 107.7” WWRX and AC 106.5 WBMW in the New London, CT market.
KLSX Becomes Amp Radio 97.1
February 20, 2009
As expected, 97.1 KLSX Los Angeles flipped to CHR “Amp Radio” at 5:00pm PST. First hour of music includes:
Kanye West – Paranoid
Lady Gaga – Just Dance
2Pac – California Love
Pink – So What
T.I. – Dead And Gone
Beyonce – Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
Fat Joe – What’s Luv
Kevin Rudolf – Let It Rock
Akon – Right Now (Na Na Na)
Katy Perry – Hot N Cold
Rhianna – Disturbia
Kanye West – Gold Digger
T.I. – Whatever You Like
The Pussycat Dolls – I Hate This Part
Listen to the change of KLSX to Amp Radio at the Format Change Archive.
The Amp Goes To Disney World?
February 24, 2009
The radio industry has been buzzing with possible future locations for CBS’ “Amp Radio” now that KLSX in Los Angeles has flipped. So far, there’s a lot of decoys out there (especially thanks to celebrity blogger trampradio.com) and a number of other people squatting on domains they think may be in the future.
However, CBS Radio has registered one other domain that points to a possible future Amp location not on anybody’s radar: Orlando. AmpRadio1051.com was registered yesterday by CBS Radio. The only 105.1’s in CBS’ portfolio are struggling Hot AC “Mix 105.1” WOMX Orlando and more successful Country KNCI Sacramento.
WOMX has dropped steadily in the ratings over the course of 2008 and a flip to CHR could help CBS cut down two competitors while helping a sister station. Clear Channel CHR “XL 106.7” WXXL and Cox Rhythmic “Power 95.3” WPYO would take the biggest hit from from a direct CHR competitor. CBS sister Urban “102 Jamz” WJHM would rise above those two should that happen.
As far as New York or anywhere else goes. Just a bunch of decoys and squatters. Unless that’s what CBS wants us to think.
