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Indiana RadioWatch
Serving Hoosier Broadcasters Since 1998
26 March 2018
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Good Evening:
(We'll be back with news stories on Thursday. But please keep reading!)
When I write IRW, and I reference something "From the Reading Pile," I do so for one of these reasons:
1. I found the article interesting (and you might, too!)
2. I found the article controversial.
3. I found the article in some form of mainstream media, and it's either interesting or controversial (or, both!)
Woof Boom Radio president and Indiana Broadcasters Association Chairman J Chapman responded to last Thursday's IRW, where we posted a Forbes opinion piece. If you also want to respond, please send me an e-mail.
In Blaine’s Reading Pile last week, there was a link to a Forbes article that spoke of more doom and gloom. More on that article in a moment.
Twitter has doubled the number of characters but social media today has conditioned us to read the headline and move on. That’s a problem. The headlines say “Bankruptcy.” They don’t say: RADIO REACHES 93%. RADIO IS THE BIGGEST REACH MEDIUM. RADIO GET RESULTS.
The Headlines are what they are because two of the largest radio companies are working through bankruptcy. This bankruptcy is a good thing…both will be much stronger. The bankruptcy is a creation of people who left those companies long ago…today’s leadership at both IHeart and Cumulus is strong…and by the way, so are their P&Ls. Both companies generate significant cash. Wall Street saddled both with a ridiculous amount of debt – now, finally its getting fixed. Here in Indiana, IHeart and Cumulus operate some of the most listened to and profitable stations. I know their leadership and I know many of their employees – the ones I know care deeply about their listeners and their customers.
Back to the Forbes article, read it to the end and you see past the headline and what it implies…the future of radio is: “local, local, local– stations deeply involved in their communities with local on air talent that shows up at events and plays the music local listeners want.” That’s what we are doing in Lafayette, Anderson, and Muncie. Our business – Radio is vibrant. The last couple of weeks we’ve recorded record advertising sales. Our business is growing and we’ve got a great story. It’s our job to tell it, sell it, and make a difference in our local communities.
This Week in Indiana Radio History
Sign-on dates seem to be a prickly matter, subject to great debate, and mostly impossible to confirm. If there's something we need to add to the "calendar," please let us know. Please e-mail us if you have updated information.
March 25: In 2005, Indianapolis' WENS (97.1fm, Shelbyville) flipped formats from Hot AC ("Real 97.1") to Country, as WLHK "Hank."
March 26: In 1996, Paul Phillips moves to a weekday evening talk show on News-Talk/WOWO (1190am, Fort Wayne).
March 27: In 1996, At Midnight, WQHK (1380am, Fort Wayne) flipped formats from Talk ("Hot Talk 1380") to Standards ("Radio Hollywood") and call letters to WHWD. In 2005, WFJZ (106.7fm, Hicksville, Ohio) flipped formats from Jazz ("Smooth Jazz 106.7") to AC "Froggy 106.7" as WFGA ("Froggy Garrett Auburn"), and here's how it sounded.
March 28: In 1948, 1450am in Fort Wayne signs on as WANE. Today, it's WLYV. In 2000, Indianapolis' Classic Rock/WNAP (93.1fm) flipped formats to CHR ("Radio Now 93.1"), and here's how it sounded. Today, it's WIBC.
March 29: In 1922, WOH radio signs on in Indianapolis, sharing time with WLK. Both stations signs off in 1923. In 2010, veteran WHBU (Anderson) broadcaster Bill Hecht dies. Age 93.
March 30: In 1987, IU beat Syracuse 74-73, on Keith Smart's winning shot (and you probably heard it on the radio). In 2012, WSBT (960am, South Bend) adds an FM translator on 96.1fm (W241AD).
March 31: In 1925, 1320am in Fort Wayne signs on as WOWO with 500 watts. WOWO later moves to 1190am in 1941.
Employment Opportunities
Indiana Public Broadcasting Stations, Inc. is looking for an Executive Director. More, including Responsibilities and Qualifications.
106.1 The River – WWWY-FM – South Central Indiana’s home for Classic Hits, is searching for our next morning show superstar. If you can deliver an upbeat, LOCALLY relatable, music-driven show then send me your best stuff. Local is how we win, so you’ll be expected to seek out ways to get involved in the community, social chops are a requirement. We offer a competitive salary, great benefits including 401(k), excellent work environment and an exceptional community. E-mail your resume and demo to Bob Morrison, Station Manager at bobm@wkkg.com. White River Broadcasting is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Z96-5 WAZY, a heritage Top 40 station in Lafayette, Indiana and Star City Broadcasting are looking for a full-time Assistant Program Director/Afternoon Drive Host. Duties include:
Hosting an afternoon drive shift live every weekday.
Producing/updating imaging, promos, and liners for use on the station.
Working promotional events and remotes as needed.
Help with music scheduling as needed.
Updating the station’s website and posting on our various social media platforms.
Help develop promotions/contests for the station.
RCS Selector, Adobe Audition, and AudioVAULT experience is a plus! Females and minorities are also encouraged to apply. Please send your resume, on-air demo, a production sample, and ratings history (if applicable) to Boomer@wazy.com No phone calls please.
Star City Broadcasting is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
That's all for this issue. Thank you for your continued support.
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