July 31, 200422 yr As has been posted, the morning show is out and Howard Stern is going to WQAM. This will mean that from 6 am to 2 pm, WQAM will have no sports talk. They may also decide not to keep the other weekday sports shows. Looks like the play-by-play stuff (until the contracts for each run out), Kaplan, and the weekend sports stuff are safe...for now.
July 31, 200422 yr Author So do we have ANY Sports talk now? 485726[/snapback] 1400 The Fan. Mandich and Goldberg will stay on WQAM as of right now, but that could change. Can't wait to see where ESPN Radio lands, hopefully a nice signal like WAXY 790 so the Marlins can sign there next year. Either that or WIOD we come. I don't think WQAM will be able to keep the Marlins with this format. They might not be able to afford it as a talk station doesn't bill as well as a sports station.
July 31, 200422 yr Author it's not like any of the show are good anyways. 485733[/snapback] Yup, but there is only 1 sportsradio station now in Miami and that's 1400. :confused I hope ESPN finally comes in and gets in gear. The only way they could get the Marlins is with a good signal and proven ratings by the end of the winter books.
July 31, 200422 yr I enjoyed listening to Joe Rose in the mornings. I wonder what will happen to him?
July 31, 200422 yr Author No more neil Rogers? 485744[/snapback] Neil Rogers will be the anchor of the new WQAM. He isn't a sports show.
July 31, 200422 yr No more neil Rogers? 485744[/snapback] Neil Rogers will be the anchor of the new WQAM. He isn't a sports show. 485754[/snapback] neil rogers is a left wing son of a bitch.
July 31, 200422 yr No more neil Rogers? 485744[/snapback] Neil Rogers will be the anchor of the new WQAM. He isn't a sports show. 485754[/snapback] Actually,This move will help WQAM ratings if anything.Got rid of Howard David wack show for Stern is a plus.
July 31, 200422 yr Author WQAM Adds Howard Stern to Its Morning Line Up 7/30/04 MIAMI, Jul 30, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- WQAM-AM Sports Radio (560 kHz), a Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: BBGI) radio station, today announced that starting at 6:00 a.m. on Monday, August 16th, Howard Stern and his popular, top-rated syndicated morning show will return to the Miami airwaves on WQAM. Stern' s show will be broadcast weekdays from 6:00 a.m. to approximately 10:00 a.m., to be followed by long-time South Florida favorite and WQAM veteran, Neil Rogers. Commenting on the addition to WQAM's morning line up, Greg Reed, Vice President and General Manager of WQAM, noted, "With an enormous, long-term following in the Miami market, we are delighted to welcome Howard Stern to WQAM. Howard's morning show, which is enjoyed by millions of listeners nationwide, is a perfect complement to our daily programming line-up. We are confident he will once again receive a warm reception from listeners and advertisers alike." Howard Stern's morning show is syndicated around the country and can be heard on more than 40 radio stations from coast to coast. The show is one of the top-rated radio programs in America. "Together with the irreverent Neil Rogers, WQAM will offer Miami's best weekday morning programming line-up featuring hallmark sports programming with humorous, thought-provoking talk," added Mr. Reed. "We believe this combination positions WQAM as the team to beat during the morning drive in South Florida." Founded in 1961, Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. is a radio broadcasting company that, upon completion of pending transactions, will own or operate 43 stations (27 FM and 16 AM) located in ten large- and mid-size markets in the United States. In the Miami-Fort Lauderdale market, the Beasley Broadcast Group also owns WPOW Power 96 (96.5 mHz), a contemporary hits formatted station, and WKIS-FM (99.9 mHz), Miami's only country music station. Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: Statements in this release that are "forward-looking statements" are based upon current expectations and assumptions, and involve certain risks and uncertainties within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words or expressions such as "intends," "expects," "expected," "anticipates" or variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Key risks are described in the Company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Readers should note that these statements are subject to change and to inherent risks and uncertainties and may be impacted by several factors, including: economic and regulatory changes, the loss of key personnel, a downturn in the performance of our large-market radio stations, the Company's substantial debt levels, and changes in the radio broadcast industry generally. The Company's actual performance and results could differ materially because of these factors and other factors discussed in the "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition" of Beasley's SEC filings, including but not limited to annual reports on Form 10-K or quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, copies of which can be obtained from the SEC, www.sec.gov, or Beasley's website, www.bbgi.com. These statements do not include the potential impact of any acquisitions or dispositions announced or completed after July 30, 2004. All information in this release is as of July 30, 2004, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update the information contained herein to actual results or changes to the Company's expectations. SOURCE: Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. WQAM-AM Greg Reed, 305-653-6796 OR Jaffoni & Collins Inc. Stewart Lewack/Nathan Ellingson, 212-835-8500 bbgi@jcir.com Customize your Business Wire news & multimedia to match your needs. Get breaking news from companies and organizations worldwide. Logon for FREE today at www.BusinessWire.com. Copyright © 2004 Business Wire. All rights reserved.
July 31, 200422 yr I was kinda enjoying Joe "Big Dog" Rose in the mornings... Stern will be on 'til 10, then Neil's show runs until 2.
July 31, 200422 yr Author No more neil Rogers? 485744[/snapback] Neil Rogers will be the anchor of the new WQAM. He isn't a sports show. 485754[/snapback] neil rogers is a left wing son of a bitch. 485767[/snapback] I know, Rush is so much better.
July 31, 200422 yr Author I was kinda enjoying Joe "Big Dog" Rose in the mornings... Stern will be on 'til 10, then Neil's show runs until 2. 485772[/snapback] He is still on NBC 6 and could go to the ESPN station.
July 31, 200422 yr Author Are they still doing their previous contests, like Thursday Giveaways? 485780[/snapback] No word, likely you will see other contests.
July 31, 200422 yr Author WQAM ratings will be HIGHER than ever now. 485791[/snapback] But what about their billing? If they can't charge more for ads to cover the cost of paying to carry Stern, I doubt they can pay to keep Marlins, who are the radio free agent at years end.
July 31, 200422 yr Are they still doing their previous contests, like Thursday Giveaways? 485780[/snapback] No word, likely you will see other contests. 485789[/snapback] So what other radio stations give away marlins tickets? this stinks!
July 31, 200422 yr Author Are they still doing their previous contests, like Thursday Giveaways? 485780[/snapback] No word, likely you will see other contests. 485789[/snapback] So what other radio stations give away marlins tickets? this stinks! 485799[/snapback] 1400?
July 31, 200422 yr WQAM ratings will be HIGHER than ever now. 485791[/snapback] But what about their billing? If they can't charge more for ads to cover the cost of paying to carry Stern, I doubt they can pay to keep Marlins, who are the radio free agent at years end. 485798[/snapback] Higher ratings = $$$ They will be charging more money now for advertisement.
July 31, 200422 yr Are they still doing their previous contests, like Thursday Giveaways? 485780[/snapback] No word, likely you will see other contests. 485789[/snapback] So what other radio stations give away marlins tickets? this stinks! 485799[/snapback] 1400? 485800[/snapback] I've never listened to 1400, do they have a website?
July 31, 200422 yr Author WQAM ratings will be HIGHER than ever now. 485791[/snapback] But what about their billing? If they can't charge more for ads to cover the cost of paying to carry Stern, I doubt they can pay to keep Marlins, who are the radio free agent at years end. 485798[/snapback] Higher ratings = $$$ They will be charging more money now for advertisement. 485807[/snapback] WQAM is going to be paying huge rights fees for Stern, but hopefully they can recoup in raising ad rates enough. I doubt they can keep the Marlins next year unless they find a pot of gold somewhere.
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