The Impact of Radio in Chicago: From WGN to Digital Era
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Radio's impact in America: from WGN to digital age
Before digital technology took hold, radio was one of the primary ways that many Americans received news and information. The radio provided an outlet for those unable or unwilling to use television and the internet.
Chicago is home to twenty radio stations, the first of which began broadcasting in 1924. This includes WGN (World's Greatest Newspaper), owned by Tribune and started on March 29,1924.
Sears, with its abc 7 chicago news anchor changes (http://illinoismail.top/llinois9) headquarters and mail-order plant in Homan Square, was a pioneer in the radio business. WLS, or World's Largest Shop (WLS), was launched by the company to capitalize on its brand. WLS was soon a leading force in Chicago’s radio market.
Radio stations began to diversify their formats as the industry expanded. WLS began to focus on top-40 instead of its rural audience. Soon thereafter, WCFL also made this change; both stations gradually lost much of their local appeal as others altered their formats in attempts to attract new listeners.
In the 1980s, FM stations first began appearing on radio dials and quickly gained in popularity. Radio stations on FM were heard more easily and had better sound than AM. FM was ideal for talk programs, which were quickly hugely successful and reignited radio as an entertainment and news source.
By the 1990s, Chicago's flagship AM stations continued to dominate the AM dial, though WGN transitioned from full-service format to sports and talk. Meanwhile WGCI changed from traditional news format to adult contemporary music outlet; and WVAZ became an AMFM before merging with Clear Channel.
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 was the leader in the market until Nexstar bought it in 2007.
Nexstar's staff has changed a lot since the transition: Bob Sirott is now Steve Cochran’s replacement in morning drive; Bill Leff, Wendy Snyder and Justin Kaufmann were let go; Nexstar has been focusing on bringing in new talent in recent years to remain competitive in its market.
Before digital technology took hold, radio was one of the primary ways that many Americans received news and information. The radio provided an outlet for those unable or unwilling to use television and the internet.
Chicago is home to twenty radio stations, the first of which began broadcasting in 1924. This includes WGN (World's Greatest Newspaper), owned by Tribune and started on March 29,1924.
Sears, with its abc 7 chicago news anchor changes (http://illinoismail.top/llinois9) headquarters and mail-order plant in Homan Square, was a pioneer in the radio business. WLS, or World's Largest Shop (WLS), was launched by the company to capitalize on its brand. WLS was soon a leading force in Chicago’s radio market.
Radio stations began to diversify their formats as the industry expanded. WLS began to focus on top-40 instead of its rural audience. Soon thereafter, WCFL also made this change; both stations gradually lost much of their local appeal as others altered their formats in attempts to attract new listeners.
In the 1980s, FM stations first began appearing on radio dials and quickly gained in popularity. Radio stations on FM were heard more easily and had better sound than AM. FM was ideal for talk programs, which were quickly hugely successful and reignited radio as an entertainment and news source.
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 was the leader in the market until Nexstar bought it in 2007.
Nexstar's staff has changed a lot since the transition: Bob Sirott is now Steve Cochran’s replacement in morning drive; Bill Leff, Wendy Snyder and Justin Kaufmann were let go; Nexstar has been focusing on bringing in new talent in recent years to remain competitive in its market.
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