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Monday, July 25, 2011

Fresh Listen: WXRT

WXRT Even before the departure of Alternative WKQX (Q101) Chicago, longtime Triple-A WXRT seemed to be moving further into the Alternative world, if only because the format overall was doing so. At Lollapalooza time, in particular, ’XRT would unveil a slate of its own concerts that any Alternative station would have envied. Read More

Thursday, June 2, 2011

Does Mega-Airplay Make Songs Less Special?

Ethan Weiss After months of unpaid press agentry for Adele's "Rolling In The Deep," I had planned to give that song a rest for a while, particularly since it’s No. 1 this week. Read More

Monday, February 7, 2011

Jim Richards is the new PD for Seattle's "Click 98.9"

KWJZ Following the changeover from smooth jazz to Modern Music, Sandusky Radio-owned KWJZ-FM "Click" (98.9) brings in former Tribune Interactive VP/Content Jim Richards as PD. Richards is no stranger to programming stations on the West Coast, where he was once the VP/Programming for Clear Channel in San Diego and he also worked in management in San Jose… Read More

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Making Moves: December 29, 2010

Making Moves Longtime KINK (101.9) Portland, Oregon personality Sean Marten has left as of Monday. He’d been with Triple-A KINK since 1982, doing afternoon drive. Read More

Monday, December 20, 2010

Ross On (Even More) Radio: Catching Up On My Listening

No matter how much radio I listen to, there’s always too much radio to listen to it all—a happy consequence of today’s infinite dial. For more than a year, I’ve had a tickler file of stations that I wanted to listen to—recent format changes or stations in the news or recommendations from readers and industry friends.  This year, with the final … Read More

Thursday, October 14, 2010

‘Music City Roots’ Moves To New Station Home, Signs First Affiliates

The weekly Americana music show “Music City Roots: Live From The Loveless Cafe” is changing station affiliation from classic country WSM-AM Nashville to crosstown Triple-A WRLT (Lightning 100). The change takes effect with the show’s first anniversary broadcast on Oct. Read More

Monday, August 9, 2010

Train's Pat Monahan – The "25+" Interview

Pat Monahan If any record represents the convergence of Mainstream and Adult Top 40, it’s Train’s “Hey Soul Sister,” the most surprising comeback in a year defined by Top 40 comebacks. “Hey Soul Sister” has been a hit at Triple-A, AC, Hot AC and Mainstream Top 40—the latter being a format where Train hadn’t been a regular presence for seven years.… Read More

Thursday, May 27, 2010

How To A&R Your New American Idol

How To A&R Your New American Idol Some random thoughts after last night’s “American Idol” final about the chart prospects of this year’s idols. For starters, “American Idol” as a springboard to a hit is no longer guaranteed. Read More

Monday, January 4, 2010

Taking A First Listen To Cleveland's "Boom 107.3"

Last week, Cleveland radio veteran John Gorman returned to active duty as consultant of Smooth Jazz-to-Triple-A convert WNWV (Boom 107.3). Read More

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

WXPN's Annual NON-COMMvention announced

Triple-A WXPN Philadelphia’s annual NON-COMMvention is set to take place May 28 – 30, 2009 at the World Café Live. The 3-day event is for noncommercial and Triple-A radio stations, and features a new music showcase along with panels on fundraising, programming and marketing for non-comms. Read More

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