Hearne: The Empire Strikes Back — Entercom Ignites, Wilks Wilts
Think historic… A changing of the guard was in play in the July 2014 radio ratings as the once almighty Entercom became once again almighty. In a nutshell, Entercom’s The Point beat Mix 93.3, The Wolf...
View ArticleHearne: KFKF & Country Continue to Slip in July Radio Ratings
If there’s one thing Kansas City hates, it’s being branded as flyover hick country… Which made the reign of country station KFKF (94.1 FM) atop local radio ratings a little unsettling perhaps. And when...
View ArticleHearne: 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...
View ArticleHearne: 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...
View ArticleHearne: Shockers Abound in February Radio Ratings
In the words of the immortal Scribe Craig Glazer, “Wow!” In what might otherwise be expected to be a sleepy month in the wide world of radio ratings, surprises abound. Oh sure, classic rocker KCFX FM...
View ArticleHearne: ‘99.7 The Point’ Powers It’s Way to Numero Uno
There’s a new top gun in town… Three years in and 99.7 The Point (the radio station formerly known as KY) has clawed it’s way to the top of the ratings heap in listeners 12 and older, Monday through...
View ArticleHearne: 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...
View ArticleGlazer: Johnny Dare Deserves to Enter Rock ‘N’ Roll Radio Hall of Fame
His name’s a household word in Kansas City…. Like Gates BBQ, Winstead’s and Kelly’s. He’s a staple and has been for years. I’m talking about the Johnny Dare Morning Show on 98.9 The Rock. The latest:...
View ArticleHearne: Attendance Plummets at Rockfest 2018
Raise your hand if you believe the crowd counts at local events are the real deal? Anybody…nobody? It’s long been established that not even KC Police employ a methodology or bother to make a concerted...
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