tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13975530.post115099582516353388..comments2023-09-22T13:45:50.991-04:00Comments on Ohio Media Watch: One More Sign the Oldies Format is DyingOhio Media Watchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07003503894299610300noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13975530.post-1151206982410807222006-06-24T23:43:00.000-04:002006-06-24T23:43:00.000-04:00In resonse to the 7th post...What about Billy Joel...In resonse to the 7th post...<BR/>What about Billy Joel's "The Longest Time" or "Uptown Girl"?<BR/>More and more they're sneaking in some early 80s, and not just overnight.<BR/>Remember what Majic sounded like in the late 80s? Very slowly they're moving in that direction. Not saying it's right or it's wrong...just trying to attrack a few younger numbers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13975530.post-1151135714045480162006-06-24T03:55:00.000-04:002006-06-24T03:55:00.000-04:00Zippo was once the (satellite) morning show on a r...Zippo was once the (satellite) morning show on a radio station I programmed. We got more requests for him for remotes than the rest of the air staff combined. (and I'd always have to explain to the clients that, for one reason or another, "Mr. Zippo was not available" to make an appearance...)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13975530.post-1151072171528491332006-06-23T10:16:00.000-04:002006-06-23T10:16:00.000-04:00I have worked in various capacities for a small WW...I have worked in various capacities for a small WW1 affiliate. A few years ago, the network made it clear to drop usage of the word "oldies." It became "greatest hits of all time." Hits from the '50s are rare and the '60s are now headed in the same direction. Also, since that "change," you hear a lot more late '70s and even early '80s in the WW1 playlist.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13975530.post-1151023702438250502006-06-22T20:48:00.000-04:002006-06-22T20:48:00.000-04:00OA--It's VERY easy to sneak in some 80s stuff; in ...OA--<BR/><BR/>It's VERY easy to sneak in some 80s stuff; in fact, Majic's been doing it for years (Beach Boys, Orbison, etc.) What's funny is that if they start nudging a bit more, they could pull out the old Majic carts from the 80s that used to reside at 3940 Euclid when the music was N-E-W.<BR/><BR/>As it is, those upset with the 80s stuff have a perfect choice down down the dial at 88.9.<BR/><BR/>Yep, you guessed it: the Sunday Oldies Jukebox, 25 hours of great music and memories from the 50s, 60s, and 70s. And, not only are we commercial-free (oooh, ahhh), but we're not limited to the safe 300. Great music, and dislodging some forgotten memories (do you remember her/his name?)<BR/><BR/>And, we're online too: http://www.sundayoldiesjukebox.com<BR/><BR/>(or click on my name in this comment)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13975530.post-1151022473754661892006-06-22T20:27:00.000-04:002006-06-22T20:27:00.000-04:00The guy who wrote our second comment could probabl...The guy who wrote our second comment could probably address this better, but I get the impression WMJI sneaks in a few 80's tunes for various reasons.<BR/><BR/>One reason is simple - to continue to nudge the format into more favorable demos. Once you're in the 70's, how difficult is it to slide a few early 80's tunes into the mix? Er...the "majic", that is...<BR/><BR/>Just a guess.<BR/><BR/>-OMWOhio Media Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07003503894299610300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13975530.post-1151022396794501522006-06-22T20:26:00.000-04:002006-06-22T20:26:00.000-04:00Oh please, just because a cover of a Motown song i...Oh please, just because a cover of a Motown song is in rotation doesn't mean the station is gonna flip to Lite FM. I think I heard Little Richard on WMJI the other day, does that mean they're going to hire Alan Freed's corpse?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13975530.post-1151022071932338372006-06-22T20:21:00.000-04:002006-06-22T20:21:00.000-04:00Another sign Oldies or even 60s & 70s is in troubl...Another sign Oldies or even 60s & 70s is in trouble...recently on MJI in the wee hours of the morning, I heard Rod Stewart's "This Old Heart Of Mine"...hardly from the 60s or 70s. Look for more of that in the not-too-distant future.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13975530.post-1151022059247122692006-06-22T20:20:00.001-04:002006-06-22T20:20:00.001-04:00Oh, and "Maria" is right, too...that's Pure Gold's...Oh, and "Maria" is right, too...that's Pure Gold's Maria Danza who was Zippo's co-host. We believe she's still working at the operation known on air as "Oldies Radio".<BR/><BR/>-OMWOhio Media Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07003503894299610300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13975530.post-1151022013002056812006-06-22T20:20:00.000-04:002006-06-22T20:20:00.000-04:00Your memory is correct - you did hear "Zippo in th...Your memory is correct - you did hear "Zippo in the Morning" on 100.9 FM.<BR/><BR/>The station licensed to Clyde was WNCG, if we recall correctly, and was indeed an affiliate of ABC's Pure Gold network at around that time.<BR/><BR/>The station is now classic rock WMJK "100.9 The Coast" and is part of Clear Channel's Sandusky-based cluster (along with WLEC/1450, WCPZ/102.7).<BR/><BR/>The WNCG calls landed not that far away, on North Central State College's LPFM at 95.7 in Mansfield...<BR/><BR/>-OMWOhio Media Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07003503894299610300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13975530.post-1151018584505376992006-06-22T19:23:00.000-04:002006-06-22T19:23:00.000-04:00Zippo! Thanks for the flashback, OMW. I used to l...Zippo! Thanks for the flashback, OMW. I used to listen Zippo and Maria (?) in the mornings on 100.9 in Sandusky (well, not "in", but close). This would have been around 1993-1996. I never heard much of them since and thought maybe I was just dreaming that I used to listen to a guy named Zippo in the morning. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13975530.post-1151000180662506702006-06-22T14:16:00.000-04:002006-06-22T14:16:00.000-04:00I've said it for years. And having worked at WMJI ...I've said it for years. And having worked at WMJI I know what runs that ship - Lanigan. Now moreso than ever. Years ago, 5-7, there was actual talent on the station other than Lanigan. No more. <BR/><BR/>WMJI has been able to "stay ahead of the curve" with oldies b/c of Lanigan. The station never would have been able to progress musically as quickly as it did w/o Lanigan's numbers. <BR/><BR/>When Lanigan goes...unfortunately so goes oldies. Sad too, since P35-64 is the new 25-54. Former CC VP Programming Chicago was quoted as saying as much in a January R&R article. CBS won't do oldies...even though it would fare better than alt rock on 92-3. There's no other player in Cleveland that would do oldies..at least not the way it SHOULD be done. So away they will go.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13975530.post-1151000013477483962006-06-22T14:13:00.000-04:002006-06-22T14:13:00.000-04:00Pocatello ID- So that's where the "secret broadcas...Pocatello ID- So that's where the "secret broadcast cave" is nowadays.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com