tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18889742.post113686813534190250..comments2023-05-05T03:58:50.647-04:00Comments on Nate's World of Words - Written, Spoken, and Otherwise: Radio Days - Part I The Slow Death of AM RadioNatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18023116533247424228noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18889742.post-1137014126682510062006-01-11T16:15:00.000-05:002006-01-11T16:15:00.000-05:00But danger... I'm talking about AM content with PE...But danger... I'm talking about AM content with PERSONALITY! <BR/><BR/>I predict that once you figure out how to hook up a podcast, you will channel your energies into a little microphone and proceed to entertain the masses on your very own podcast.. Is the world ready?<BR/><BR/>I dont know if your comments about Bloomberg Radio mean its going into porno or if you meant to write about its cume rating! :)<BR/><BR/>And as for my AM dial, I only have WFAN programmed in along with the all news station where I listen to my favorite traffic reporter.... Chris Maget!Natehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18023116533247424228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18889742.post-1136981678270117912006-01-11T07:14:00.000-05:002006-01-11T07:14:00.000-05:00Oops, you're right. I meant "sell". You always wer...Oops, you're right. I meant "sell". You always were quick to point out my gaffes, on and off the air, ya bastid.<BR/><BR/>For non sports fans? Speaking for myself, I have 3 of my 5 pre-sets on 820am WNYC. Also don't forget Air America, which is sticking with am (not sure it that's by choice, but they're doing well). And hey - Bloomberg News Radio is very strong here. Not the largest cum, but what a target demo: people with $$$! They bill zillions. <BR/><BR/>Oh, here's a traffic tip for you:<BR/><BR/>Avoid Rt.287 between exits 1 and 12 (Edison to Franklin) every day from 6am - 9am, and 4pm - 7 pm, and you'll be fine. Otherwise, it's a mess. Hope that helps! Pretty insightful, huh?Dangerspousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12738713827520279231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18889742.post-1136924538714029362006-01-10T15:22:00.000-05:002006-01-10T15:22:00.000-05:00I think you meant to say "sell that station for mi...I think you meant to say "sell that station for millions"... You are indeed the radio king.. and in a future post, the rest of the universe will hear the great tales of those good ol' days!<BR/><BR/>I agree that FAN and WINS are successful... but what is there for the non sports fan (such as yourself) to listen to on AM Radio...<BR/><BR/>Congrats on filling in for George Meade.. keep us posted for your traffic schedule, and please focus your reports on 287 specifically the lower 10 exits!Natehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18023116533247424228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18889742.post-1136922911109395422006-01-10T14:55:00.000-05:002006-01-10T14:55:00.000-05:00And we DID save AM radio! At least for Mike and Ma...And we DID save AM radio! At least for Mike and Marv. Those two schmucks were able to see that station for <I>millions</I> after we turned their numbers around.<BR/><BR/>Hey Natey, don't be so quick to write off AM radio, as you did in your opening paragraph. WFAN is the #1 <I>billing</I> station in the entire country. Not the biggest numbers, but because ALL their numbers are in 18 - 34 Males demographic, advertisers beat down their doors to throw money at them. They are the richest station in the US, bar none, and as long as that is the case then you can bet your frequency modulator that AM will be a alive and healthy a loooong time. (BTW, the Fall Arbitron numbers came out, and 1010WINS was #5 in NY Market overall, if I recall. So no death knell there yet either.)<BR/><BR/>Y'know, for all the times you and I talked over the years I never heard all those stories of you pre-NNJ. Or maybe I just tuned you out. Either way, it was a fascinating read.<BR/><BR/>Hey - I filled in for George Meade on WOR all last week, and they loved me. People actually called the station to tell me I was kickin' tuches. Now that George has announced his retirement, don't be suprised if someday soon you're applying for a job as MY board up! <BR/><BR/>Great post, buddy. Very entertaining!Dangerspousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12738713827520279231noreply@blogger.com