An ayoda on radio

We've been a bit busy this month due to a very busy semester (even busier than normal) so I'm a bit tardy with my postings. I've several stories in the queue, plus the annual year in review is coming up very soon, after I turn in my final grades. Of note, grades were officially due on Christmas Eve, but I've been given a reprieve. I suppose that passes as a Christmas gift. Once again, I digress.   Regular readers of this blog know I'm a true fan of "Sweet" Dick Whittington (OK, I'm a fanboy), the most inventive of those who've graced the local airwaves. A few years ago, his creative soul came up with the idea of what would happen if someone were to actually receive all of the gifts listed in the "Twelve Days of Christmas." Hear the lunacy here . I've said it many times, but especially now, please stay safe and sane as you enjoy this holiday season. Looking forward to your readership in 2022! ayodaradio@gmail.com https://knowyourmeme.c...

Indeed, there's no shortage of opinions about Monday’s debut of “KNX News 97-1 FM,” Audacy’s foray into an AM-FM all-news simulcast in Southern California. It's what's available on WBBM-Chicago, KCBS-San Francisco, KMOX-St. Louis, WWL-New Orleans, and other Audacy stations across the country. The launch of the revamped KNX was designed to be a surprise, although some predicted a KNX simulcast over the years, the timing was unexpected. Looking at various social media platforms, there were a number of comments. A sampling: • “It would appear to be a brilliant move from a business and ratings standpoint” • “The inevitable future of spoken word formats. And you can’t argue with the success WTOP, KCBS, WBBM and KYW have had since embracing FM.” • “It will make the news twice as bad…in stereo!” • “Up where I live, KCBS 740 has also been on 106.9 FM for 13 years. Why didn’t KNX do this sooner?” • “Yes, it does sound great, including the new sounder behind your traffic re...

  It became "the" featured story on the station's daily "In Depth" Monday afternoon program. All-news KNX, which celebrated their centennial in 2020, was adding an FM simulcast and rebranding the station. A recent "KNX In Depth" program interviewing Dan Akroyd. From L to R: Akroyd, Charles Feldman, Mike Simpson Audacy Chair, President and CEO David Field was on the phone. In studio was Jeff Federman , Audacy Southern California Regional President, and Ken Charles , Brand Manager and Program Director, joining hosts Mike Simpson  and Charles Feldman . Indeed, the VIPs were present to launch "KNX News 97-1 FM." Ken Charles, KNX Brand Manager and Program Director “This is a project that is years in the making, not just days or weeks in the making, to get to the right point and the right time to do it…listen, it’s like birthing a baby," said Charles. "I feel like I’m a father and at 3:01 I’m going to pull out the cigars and the champagne...