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.
107.5 WJZZ Atlanta To Change Formats
January 28, 2009
Update 1/28/09: As expected, WJZZ became Urban AC “Magic 107.5″ today at 12am.
Net-Gnome Update 1/19/09:Over the weekend Radio-One registered a trio of domains that hint towards their plans in the Atlanta market.
Praise1025.com seems to hint at Gospel “Praise 97.5″ WPZE moving to the 102.5 frequency now hosting Talk/Urban Oldies “Grown Folks Radio” WAMJ.
MagicATL.com and MajicATL.com hints at WAMJ reclaiming one of its former monikers “Magic”. We’re going to have to assume that WAMJ’s format will move to a simulcast on 97.5 (which rimshots Atlanta from the southwest) and 107.5 (which rimshots Atlanta from the northeast).
Original Entry 1/14/09: Another exodus from Smooth Jazz is coming as Radio-One is planning to flip 107.5 WJZZ Atlanta over the next few days. PD Dave Kosh and personality Greg Fitzgerald were let go as part of the changes.
While the station is still broadcasting automated Smooth Jazz, the format will soon go by the wayside. With Martin Luther King Day and President Obama’s inauguration coming next week, Radio-One could have the perfect time to promote something to its target African-American audience.
