Tag Archives: The Rock 98.9 FM

Hearne: KCKC FM (Finally) Awakens, as Mix 93.3 & Point Slip

Let’s take a closer look at April’s radio ratings, shall we? For starters, two things stand out; the drop in ratings by a full share point for more for Entercom’s The Point and Steel City Media‘s Mix 93.3 FM. Coupled … Continue reading

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Hearne: Rumored KMBZ Radio Format Change Could Backfire, Experts Say

It took nearly four years for Entercom to admit it made a mistake… To confirm that blowing up adult contemporary powerhouse KUDL (98.1 FM) in order to simulcast News Radio KMBZ (980 AM) on the FM band to try and attract younger listeners was a failure. … Continue reading

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Hearne: Advertiser Calls Out 96.5 The Buzz Hosts as ‘Player Haters’

Out of the mouths of babes… In the wake of revelations about rampant on-air raunchiness at radio station 96.5 The Buzz and the million dollar message delivered last week by a jury to its parent company and hosts Afentra and Danny … Continue reading

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Hearne: Behind ‘96.5 The Buzz’ Big Fat, Million Dollar Miscue

Who the heck knew? I guess know, being young and “hip”just isn’t what it’s cracked up to be these days. Or so it would seem. I used to think – naively I suppose – that on air personalities at an alternative rock radio … Continue reading

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