923 khht fm
im am hearing 923 to return as 923 the beat and radioinght.com is reporting it and 923thebeatla.com
im am hearing 923 to return as 923 the beat and radioinght.com is reporting it and 923thebeatla.com
im am hearing 923 to return as 923 the beat and radioinght.com is reporting it and 923thebeatla.com
That's probably not a bad idea, provided they don't recreate that "Rock With A Beat" format they initially tried in 1989.
RadioInsight speculates (not "reports", as it is not based on anything but Lance's sniffing our domain name registrations and the like) that the plan is for Kurt "Big Boy" Alexander to jump over to 92.3 when his contract at KPWR expires at the end of this month. Emmis (KPWR's owner) is suing him for breach of contract, alleging that Alexander is jumping to iHeart even though Emmis is matching their offer, as contractually required.
If -- and with that lawsuit filed, it now becomes an "if" -- 92.3 does reposition, I would presume it would be to a classic hip-hop format if Big Boy is planned for mornings. Which would put the final nails in the coffin over at 93.5 ...
If iHeart is planning to take on KPWR, they're going to need to do more that just steal away talent. Not only that, KPWR is a Rhythmic Top 40, so I wouldn't be surprised if they try to pull a San Antonio (KZEP) to challenge Power 106.
Apparently his contract is up, got a better offer with iHeart and left. Emmis is suing to retain him and to prevent him from joining the rumored 92.3 The Beat.
Sort of puts all that talk about CC being cheap or not paying for talent in context, doesn't it? As I've been saying for many years, CC pays lots of money for on air talent. But the talent needs to be able to deliver, and not everyone can do that.
Yes, indeed. $3.5 million a year is big money, even for LA.
That's probably not a bad idea, provided they don't recreate that "Rock With A Beat" format they initially tried in 1989.
KZEP is not a rhythmic CHR. It is mostly throwbacks with a few currents. It started with a month of non-stop music, and jocks were not added until much later.
I notice the classic hip hop format that is the flavor of the month right now across the country doesn't really garner very high ratings in los angeles which is where you would think it would do well.
If 92.3 does acquire big boy it will be ihearts los angeles second big morning show to acquire within the year. I am talking about the woody show on alt 98.7 which I enjoy.
Might it be 98.7 the beat instead of 92.3?
I hope not