tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-254213592009-12-30T16:38:54.651-05:00Boston Radio WatchWatching Boston radio since 1994Boston Radio Watchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924159636670979911bostonradio@yahoo.comBlogger134125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25421359.post-57099337571259791242009-12-28T20:38:00.003-05:002009-12-30T11:38:44.763-05:00WGBH to add two new local shows next monthPublic radio station WGBH 89.7FM which has shifted most of its schedule the mix of news-and-talk and public affairs programming on December 1st will soon be trying to distinguish itself from its local public radio competitor WBUR 90.9FM by devoting two hours each weekday afternoon to live, locally-produced programming. The station is launching "The Emily Boston Radio Watchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924159636670979911bostonradio@yahoo.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25421359.post-90246722690213532742009-12-27T23:52:00.005-05:002009-12-30T10:26:56.317-05:00Boston Radio rewind 20092009 was a year of great change in Boston radio. The combination of declining advertising dollars and introduction of Arbitron’s Portable People Meters to measure the listening audience put in motion a couple of major moves that really shook up the Boston market.First up, CBS Radio’s decision to ditch the 41-year heritage of WBCN 104.1FM’s rock format. Not only was this Boston Radio Watchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924159636670979911bostonradio@yahoo.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25421359.post-62753602095452511572009-12-18T14:23:00.003-05:002009-12-18T14:58:47.351-05:00Classical Consolidation : With the new agreement,WCRB streamlines BSO's live concert schedule After more than 58 years on local radio, the live Friday afternoon broadcasts of the Boston Symphony Orchestra performances from Symphony Hall will not be heard on WCRB 99.5FM. it was officially announced this morning. WCRB 99.5FM was acquired by WGBH on December 1st. As part of the new collaboration Boston Radio Watchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924159636670979911bostonradio@yahoo.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25421359.post-82859937477158853232009-12-17T16:01:00.006-05:002009-12-18T00:23:26.296-05:00The River flows with an All-Acoustic special on ChristmasThere will be some holiday specials all over the Boston radio dial next week. One of them will be on WXRV-FM/River 92.5 starting at 4pm on Christmas Eve(Thursday Dec.24). The Haverhill-bsaed Adult Album Alternative station will present "A Very Acoustic Christmas" as it tapes into its audio vaults from River's Musical Hall recordings.Here's Boston Radio Watchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924159636670979911bostonradio@yahoo.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25421359.post-85204058040211471402009-12-11T22:31:00.005-05:002009-12-11T23:16:39.267-05:00Oedipus spins to WFNX to carry on his Christmas Eve traditionEven after he stepped down as WBCN's program director in June 2004, Oedipus(real name : Edward Hyson) continued to come back to the Rock every Christmas Eve to host his annual holiday show. It's a tradition he he started back when he was working as station's nigh-time jock in 1978. When he moved into WBCN's PD chair in 1981, he decided Boston Radio Watchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924159636670979911bostonradio@yahoo.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25421359.post-82812012603768458662009-12-10T06:54:00.003-05:002009-12-10T22:56:23.062-05:00Mike-FM helps Franciscan Hospital for Children93-7 Mike FM, the station that constantly plugs its slogan - 'We Play Everything' - may really have to prove it all tomorrow(12/11) as it holds its 4th annual radiothon to raise funds for Franciscan Children's Hospital. Listeners will be able to call in between 7am and 7pm to request any song they want to hear in exchange for a donation. Here's the Boston Radio Watchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924159636670979911bostonradio@yahoo.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25421359.post-50926665775829391602009-12-03T20:54:00.005-05:002009-12-03T22:17:25.147-05:00Kiss 108 still reigns at No. 1 in NovemberThere were no major changes at the top of the monthly Arbitron radio ratings that came out today, with Top 40 music station WXKS-FM/Kiss 108 maintaining its reign as the most popular station in the Boston market. Rounding out the top 5 in the survey period that ran from October 15 to November 11 were, in order, adult-contemporary WMJX-FM/Magic 106.7, newsBoston Radio Watchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924159636670979911bostonradio@yahoo.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25421359.post-66193484343338094812009-12-01T17:08:00.005-05:002009-12-01T18:01:31.033-05:00WFNX to present the final countdown of the decadeIn less than a month, a new year will arrive, along with a new decade. While the big debate of how to refer to years starting in the second decade of the 21st century(eg,''twenty ten'' vs. ''two thousand ten'') is now underway, one Boston station will be gauging the musical sound of the first ten years of 2000's. On Friday, December 19th, WFNX Boston Radio Watchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924159636670979911bostonradio@yahoo.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25421359.post-28419657958836835652009-11-30T13:51:00.006-05:002009-11-30T14:52:05.162-05:00WGBH debuts with a new format and scheduleWGBH officials know that when their FM station launches its new brand schedule with more focus on in-depth news and analysis tomorrow morning(12/1), some people in the region will not be happy. But in the statement released this morning WGBH president Jon Abbott is confident the new mix on 89.7FM will ultimately develop a better connection to the local Boston Radio Watchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924159636670979911bostonradio@yahoo.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25421359.post-43417782309321777202009-11-18T15:53:00.004-05:002009-11-18T17:15:47.264-05:00'GBH makes a strong pledge to local classical music programmingCome December 1st, there will be some noticeable changes on Boston's lone 24/7 classical music outlet WCRB 99.5FM as the station joins WGBH's public broadcasting family. Pledge drives and underwriting announcements will replace commercials. WCRB will re-brand itself from "Boston's Classical Station" to "99.5 All Classical". Because Boston Radio Watchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924159636670979911bostonradio@yahoo.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25421359.post-90392733931412364912009-11-14T07:13:00.005-05:002009-11-14T14:55:34.583-05:00FCC approves WCRB purchase as 'GBH sets a date for its format conversionSince plating its antenna on the Great Blue Hills in Milton and going on the air on October 6, 1951, Boston's public broadcaster WGBH 89.7FM, has built its strong identity around news and music programming, much of it is jazz and classical. But come Tuesday, December 1, WGBH's format will undergo a major conversion to Boston Radio Watchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924159636670979911bostonradio@yahoo.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25421359.post-62510783875812707802009-11-13T13:05:00.002-05:002009-11-13T14:56:23.989-05:00WROR and WODS look for gold in Christmas season soundtracksBeginning a little after noon, two Boston classic hits stations - WODS 103.3FM and WROR 105.7FM - are once again hoping to spin the soundtracks of the Christmas season - from classic carols to sappy-soft ballads - into ratings gold. Adopting a format that has proven popular nationally and locally, these two stations are playing all Boston Radio Watchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924159636670979911bostonradio@yahoo.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25421359.post-67453076151743813262009-11-11T07:57:00.001-05:002009-11-11T08:01:50.623-05:00Boston Radio Watchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924159636670979911bostonradio@yahoo.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25421359.post-57295630878598429602009-11-05T21:46:00.006-05:002009-11-05T23:58:50.914-05:00Round 2 : SportsHub proves that it has arrivedWEEI-AM, a.k.a. Sports Radio 850, was the first all-sports station in Boston in 1991 and has dominated all pretenders since then, first on 890(WBPS), then on 1510(WNBR/WWZN) and most recently on 890(WAMG).But, finally, WEEI is facing a serious challenge as WBZ 98.5FM, a.k.a. 98-5 The SportsHub, is closing the gap between the two all-sports stations. Boston Radio Watchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924159636670979911bostonradio@yahoo.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25421359.post-3031916970592156762009-10-30T21:15:00.006-04:002009-10-30T23:48:39.179-04:00Sports stations to switch network affiliations this weekendSports fans in Boston are about to hear some changes at competing sports talkers WEEI AM 850 and WBZ-FM/98-5 in overnight and weekend timeslots effective this Sunday.As was mentioned here earlier, after a four-year stay at now-defunct ESPN 890, ESPN Radio's programming is returning to WEEI AM 850. After ESPN 890 went silent on September Boston Radio Watchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924159636670979911bostonradio@yahoo.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25421359.post-65750707553715463002009-10-24T15:20:00.002-04:002009-10-25T00:11:16.035-04:00Raines out at the RiverWXRV/The River 92.5 program director and morning personality Beau Raines has exited the Haverhill-based AAA(Adult Album Alternative) station earlier this week. Raines, a 37-year radio industry veteran took over as River's programmer and morning voice in mid-January. As was first reported here(BRW 1/12), former WROR 105.7FM(1999-2002) and WZLX 100.7FM(2002-2005) programmer Boston Radio Watchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924159636670979911bostonradio@yahoo.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25421359.post-7583260073366411142009-10-09T22:53:00.004-04:002009-10-10T12:48:13.427-04:00The new FM sports talker off to an encouraging startThe newest contender in sports-talk radio field has something to smile about according to September ratings report released by Arbitron yesterday.Not only did the new Sports Hub 98.5 earn very respectable numbers in its target male demos but starting out with zero listeners on August 13th the new sports talker registered an estimated 488,000 Boston Radio Watchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924159636670979911bostonradio@yahoo.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25421359.post-42216373746076470262009-10-07T16:41:00.005-04:002009-10-07T20:21:42.967-04:00ESPN Radio returns to WEEI
As was reported first in the Boston Globe a few weeks ago, WEEI AM 850 is getting back its ESPN Radio affiliation, it was announced today. WEEI will also carry ESPN Radio's overnight programming replacing Fox Sports Radio starting Monday, November 2nd.
WEEI became ESPN Radio's Boston affiliate in January 1992 when the radio network launched with a weekend-only Boston Radio Watchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924159636670979911bostonradio@yahoo.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25421359.post-62454446817274505432009-10-05T21:49:00.003-04:002009-10-05T22:20:42.086-04:00FNX gets a new boss to oversee its operationsA new name has turned up in an old place. Mike Tierney has been named VP of Broadcast Operations at alternative rocker WFNX 101.7FM and WFNX Radio Network effective today.During his 25 years in radio and record music business, Tierney has developed an impressive resume which includes stints as label manager for the Dave Matthews-owned ATO Records and Boston Radio Watchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924159636670979911bostonradio@yahoo.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25421359.post-36816537287194097762009-10-02T15:23:00.012-04:002009-10-02T21:08:21.030-04:00WTKK changes lineupBeginning Monday(10/5) there will be changes in the program lineup at FM talker WTKK 96.9FM. The Don Imus fans won't be too thrilled with the syndicated talk show's hours being cut from 6-9a to 6-7am, but those who want more local talk in the AM drive will welcome WTKK's programming shake-up.The biggest change on the new schedule has midday team of Margery Eagan and Jim Braude Boston Radio Watchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924159636670979911bostonradio@yahoo.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25421359.post-56249507691065689882009-09-29T15:38:00.002-04:002009-09-29T15:59:42.063-04:00WBCN's 1st reunion brings together former staffersBy all accounts WBCN's 1st reunion party was a smashing success. Stories are still making the rounds amongst the many former DJs, on-air staffers, managers, sales people, interns and many of 600 who shaped the station during its 41 years on the air. The private event was held last Friday night(9/25) at the historic Paradise Rock Club on Boston Radio Watchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924159636670979911bostonradio@yahoo.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25421359.post-72751568321118542972009-09-24T21:21:00.004-04:002009-09-24T22:04:30.657-04:00Kiss 108's Matty wins his second Marconi AwardWXKS/Kiss 108's legendary morning personality Matt Siegel was named Major Market Personality of the Year at the 2009 National Association of Broadcasters' Marconi Radio Awards.The awards, which recognize outstanding personalities and stations in 21 categories, were announced tonight at the 20th annual NAB Marconi Radio Awards Dinner and Show during Boston Radio Watchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924159636670979911bostonradio@yahoo.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25421359.post-74407837101084774912009-09-22T15:49:00.003-04:002009-09-23T10:09:33.770-04:00Report : Station's radio contest hits a snagThe Boston Herald reported on Tuesday(9/22) that WKLB 102.5FM's "Dream Wedding" radio contest "has become a nightmare for a Beverly bride-to-be who has put her big day on hold for years to raise her sister’s five sons after their mother died of cancer." The "Dream Wedding" contest was launched on August 3 on the station's website.Listeners had to log onBoston Radio Watchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924159636670979911bostonradio@yahoo.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25421359.post-33526128666263804412009-09-21T16:03:00.003-04:002009-09-21T20:24:32.355-04:00Breaking News : WGBH buys WCRB to Keep Classical Alive in BostonWGBH Boston, the nation's largest public media operation today acquired all-classical WCRB 99.5FM from Nassau Broadcasting Partners . As part of the transaction, WGBH will pay Nassau's creditor Goldman Sachs $14 million to purchase the FCC broadcast license for 99.5 FM, all related transmitting equipment, and WCRB's call letters and Boston Radio Watchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924159636670979911bostonradio@yahoo.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25421359.post-34649603361211039852009-09-18T11:04:00.003-04:002009-09-18T12:24:20.269-04:00BRW Notebook :Nothing But U2 : WBCN 104.1FM helped to launch U2 in the US some 30 years ago. The Rock may be gone from Boston airwaves, but some of its former DJ's will still be there when Bono and U2 pull into Foxboro for their Sunday and Monday night shows. Bradley Jay, who signed off WBCN to the sounds of Pink Floyd five weeks ago is now working weekends for classic rocker WZLX 100.7FM. Boston Radio Watchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11924159636670979911bostonradio@yahoo.com0