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Re: [IRCA] WDOD-1310 format change
- Subject: Re: [IRCA] WDOD-1310 format change
- From: "Paul B. Walker, Jr." <walkerbroadcasting@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:54:03 -0400
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If it was the right format for the market, it would've stayed around longer.
Just because you or one other person likes a format, doesn't mean it will
work. A station has to do what is financially viable.
Paul
On Fri, Aug 29, 2008 at 4:53 PM, <k4ape@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Well I guess it had to happen. WDOD 1310, Chattanooga, TN has changed
> formats.
> Seems like every time a station comes up with anything good, it won't be
> long before they will self-destruct themselves.
>
> Twenty years ago, they were Music of your life format. Then they tried
> airing "Air America" and that went over like a lead baloone. Then they tried
> local events and sports, mixed with MOYL music, and that was OK, but did not
> play well with locals. Then it was Ruby 1301. NOW that was the right format
> for this market. That was good for about 2 years, till today.
>
> Today, 29 August 2008, at 1630 EWT, I tuned in to find they have hit rock
> bottom for music. They were 'Ruby 1310' and now they call themselves "The
> true oldies channel- Labor day weekend oldies" playing the worst of the
> worst.
>
> Slowly but sure the local radio market is marching farther into hell!
> In the Chattanooga, TN market, there is no reason left to even own a radio.
>
> Willis
> Old Fort, TN
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