Huge change in Clear Channel policy

BrianT · 9th April 2003, 06:37 PM

This Link is potentially big news. Clear Channel has officially terminated it's relationship with independent radio promoters.

My suspicion is that they were worried about rumblings in Congress and decided to preempt the issue.

What does this mean for those of us working on material destined for US radio? Heck if I know, but I hope it's good.

Regards,
Brian T

Dave Martin · 10th April 2003, 03:40 AM

Brian, If this is true it's a start, but the long term outlook for decent music on the radio is still not THAT good, and probably won't be until Clear Channel hires PD's for each station - or at least each region - and gives them authority to program the music that they think is good...

Bob Olhsson · 11th April 2003, 01:51 AM

Another great piece of news is that tonight WNEW-FM in New York has just changed formats to something actually resembling REAL top 40, i.e. the very best music across all genres. They are seeking a broad audience instead of just one of the "targeted segments" that have been choking music. They are even advertising that they will be back-announcing new songs! The station is called "102.7 Blink" and defines its self as "a mix of music, entertainment news and celebrity gossip."

If they are successful, it could redefine music radio to something a lot more like the kind of radio that launched rock & roll.

Logan · 30th April 2003, 01:45 PM

Bob's news is indeed encouraging, now if we could only get the stations to let the jocks program their own shows. I can remember when radio got behind regional and local acts and you could hear stuff that appealed to the local radio DJ. It also gave local acts a focus as to where to target their stuff, get the local DJ's on side and you could get your stuff on the air.. I know this stratedgy is open to some abuse but I'd rather that then the type of restictive trade that goes on today. Take care Logan

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9th April 2003, 06:37 PM	#1
BrianT Lives for gear Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Nashville Posts: 1,666	Huge change in Clear Channel policy This Link is potentially big news. Clear Channel has officially terminated it's relationship with independent radio promoters. My suspicion is that they were worried about rumblings in Congress and decided to preempt the issue. What does this mean for those of us working on material destined for US radio? Heck if I know, but I hope it's good. Regards, Brian T

10th April 2003, 03:40 AM	#2
Dave Martin Moderator emeritus Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 3,170	Brian, If this is true it's a start, but the long term outlook for decent music on the radio is still not THAT good, and probably won't be until Clear Channel hires PD's for each station - or at least each region - and gives them authority to program the music that they think is good... __________________ Dave Martin Java Jive Studio www.javajivestudio.com Cuppa Joe Records www.cuppajoerecords.com Nashville, TN

11th April 2003, 01:51 AM	#3
Bob Olhsson Motown legend Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Songwriter Gulch, Nashville TN Posts: 5,271	Another great piece of news is that tonight WNEW-FM in New York has just changed formats to something actually resembling REAL top 40, i.e. the very best music across all genres. They are seeking a broad audience instead of just one of the "targeted segments" that have been choking music. They are even advertising that they will be back-announcing new songs! The station is called "102.7 Blink" and defines its self as "a mix of music, entertainment news and celebrity gossip." If they are successful, it could redefine music radio to something a lot more like the kind of radio that launched rock & roll. __________________ Georgetown Masters 615 254-3233 Bob's room 615 385-8051 Music Industry 2.0

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30th April 2003, 01:45 PM	#4
Logan Gear maniac Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Elm Tree Ont. Canada Posts: 294	Bob's news is indeed encouraging, now if we could only get the stations to let the jocks program their own shows. I can remember when radio got behind regional and local acts and you could hear stuff that appealed to the local radio DJ. It also gave local acts a focus as to where to target their stuff, get the local DJ's on side and you could get your stuff on the air.. I know this stratedgy is open to some abuse but I'd rather that then the type of restictive trade that goes on today. Take care Logan