No, I’m not looking to make a million bucks with it. If KDJQ wants it, I’d be more than happy to entertain any reasonable offer. Trade me some stuff for it.

If you dont like the present programming situation at the station, then perhaps step up to the plate, contact the owner and offer to put some of your talent and experience as well as time to use. I am sure this station, like any other of its size would just love some help in getting it up and running and making an impact in the next book.

The best jobs I have ever had started out as crappy volunteer postions or as part timer weekend slots. It really doesnt take much to make effective, productive action take place. Afterall, the journey of a thousand miles starts with one step…

If I lived closer to the station I would already have done what I am suggesting to others. It would be great to work for a “mom and pop” station again. A station that does not have so much money behind it that it cares more about its Stock Exchanged shareholders quarterly profit statements. A station that has the POTENTIAL for true innovation.

First”:

“If KDJQ is going to be a “throwback” type of station, why not do LIVE announcements instead of produced commercial breaks.”

Well, that requires people to be there live. That might be a problem is the staff is small. Right now I’m not even hearing voice-tracked stuff much on KDJQ. Mostly just a big juke-box.

Second:

“I’d also start contacting businesses that cater to the KDJQ generation and ask the owners of the company how much they spend per month on those in-house, canned satellite services for stores, restaurants or public areas.”

This one can be a bit sticky too. If the business just puts a radio on the shelf and plays it, OK. BUT… if they play it over the in-store sound system, then the music licensing people get involved and want their piece of the pie. That’s included in the fee they pay to the satellite people…… Cancelling a music service just might trigger a visit from ASCAP or BMI to see what they replaced it with.

Also, don’t forget, since KOOL left the oldies void, there are more players to contend with. KGEM 1140 is oldies, as well, and also an FM heard in this market now. And, no, I’m not talking about KHITS, even tho a lot of people put it in the same category. With those others out there, KDJQ isn’t going to find it as easy. They won’t just win by default. They’ll have to do their share of giving the listener something they don’t find somewhere else, and somehow promote it.

Give it some time. I think once they figure out the best way to sell and expose the station to the public, more “old school” types of revenue will start coming in.

If KDJQ is going to be a “throwback” type of station, why not do LIVE announcements instead of produced commercial breaks.

I’d also start contacting businesses that cater to the KDJQ generation and ask the owners of the company how much they spend per month on those in-house, canned satellite services for stores, restaurants or public areas.

Try and get them to invest with a local alternative. Some businesses spend 200-300 bucks a month for those industrial satellite services to play the same music KDJQ is playing 24/7, for free.