The Influence Radio in Chicago-From WGN to Digital Era
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Radio's Influence in America: From WGN To The Digital Era
Before the digital revolution, radio was the main way that Americans got their news and updates. Radio also allowed those who couldn't travel to TV or the Internet to express their views.
Chicago had 20 radio stations broadcasting their first broadcasts in 1924.
Sears, with its Chicago headquarters and mail-order plant in Homan Square, was a pioneer in the radio business. WLS is the World's Largest Retail Store, a brand that Sears launched to capitalize upon its own. WLS quickly established itself as a leader in the Chicago radio market.
As the radio industry grew, stations began to change their format. WLS shifted away from rural audiences in favor of the top-40. WCFL soon followed suit; both stations gradually lost local appeal as other stations altered their formats in an attempt to attract more listeners.
In the 1980s, FM stations first began appearing on radio dials and quickly gained in popularity. It was possible to hear FM stations over a greater area and with a superior sound quality compared to AM. Talk programming, which was quickly a huge success on FM, brought radio back to its roots as a news and entertainment medium.
chicago trucking companies jobs (illinoismail.top)'s flagship FM stations continued dominating the AM dial well into the 1990s. WGN however switched to a more sports-oriented format. WGCI switched from a traditional format of news to a music outlet for adult contemporary. WVAZ merged into Clear Channel before becoming an AMFM.
WGN's ownership changed again in 1999. Chancellor Media purchased it and turned it into a new/talk outlet. Eight Forty Eight, the morning program that had been running for many years, was no longer broadcast. WGN continued as market leader until sold to Nexstar in 2007.
Since that transition, Nexstar has experienced numerous staffing changes: Bob Sirott has taken over Steve Cochran's morning drive duties; Bill Leff and Wendy Snyder were relieved from midday duties; evening host Justin Kaufmann was let go from Nexstar; in recent years Nexstar has focused on hiring fresh talent so as to remain relevant in its marketplace.
Before the digital revolution, radio was the main way that Americans got their news and updates. Radio also allowed those who couldn't travel to TV or the Internet to express their views.
Chicago had 20 radio stations broadcasting their first broadcasts in 1924.
Sears, with its Chicago headquarters and mail-order plant in Homan Square, was a pioneer in the radio business. WLS is the World's Largest Retail Store, a brand that Sears launched to capitalize upon its own. WLS quickly established itself as a leader in the Chicago radio market.
As the radio industry grew, stations began to change their format. WLS shifted away from rural audiences in favor of the top-40. WCFL soon followed suit; both stations gradually lost local appeal as other stations altered their formats in an attempt to attract more listeners.
In the 1980s, FM stations first began appearing on radio dials and quickly gained in popularity. It was possible to hear FM stations over a greater area and with a superior sound quality compared to AM. Talk programming, which was quickly a huge success on FM, brought radio back to its roots as a news and entertainment medium.
chicago trucking companies jobs (illinoismail.top)'s flagship FM stations continued dominating the AM dial well into the 1990s. WGN however switched to a more sports-oriented format. WGCI switched from a traditional format of news to a music outlet for adult contemporary. WVAZ merged into Clear Channel before becoming an AMFM.
WGN's ownership changed again in 1999. Chancellor Media purchased it and turned it into a new/talk outlet. Eight Forty Eight, the morning program that had been running for many years, was no longer broadcast. WGN continued as market leader until sold to Nexstar in 2007.
Since that transition, Nexstar has experienced numerous staffing changes: Bob Sirott has taken over Steve Cochran's morning drive duties; Bill Leff and Wendy Snyder were relieved from midday duties; evening host Justin Kaufmann was let go from Nexstar; in recent years Nexstar has focused on hiring fresh talent so as to remain relevant in its marketplace.
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