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All News Stations in New York and Chicago Fail, Switch Formats to Music

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New York’s “FM News 101.9” WEMP is now alternative “New Rock 101.9.” Chicago’s year-old WIQI becomes “Adult Hits i101.” Merlin CEO Randy Michaels says “It was a difficult decision to make, but after a year of minimal audience engagement, coupled with the format’s inherent expense, I felt it was time to make a change.” Jim Richards is interim operations manager of both stations. The return to the “New Rock” format mirrors the previous sounds on the 101.9 frequency (RXP New York Rock Experience). The most successful format at 101.9 FM however was the unique and special blend of jazz on CD … Continue reading All News Stations in New York and Chicago Fail, Switch Formats to Music

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WRXP, New York’s former home of CD 101.9 set to make a Format Change to News and Female Talk

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Facebook Fans Try to Save The New York Rock Experience ‘RXP 101.9 WQCD “CD 101.9”, was once the premiere Smooth Jazz station in the country. As they say all good things must come to an end- CD 101.9’s 20 year run ended in 2008 when it became ‘RXP 101.9. There are many New York area listeners who still missed the unique jazz programming of CD 101.9. One can argue that CD 101.9 had the most diverse audience of any 25-54 station in the 90’s. But by the 2000’s, radio consultants morphed CD 101.9 and many other Smooth Jazz stations’ playlist … Continue reading WRXP, New York’s former home of CD 101.9 set to make a Format Change to News and Female Talk