What's up over at KGON?

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Author: Joamon4sure
Thursday, November 02, 2006 - 5:41 am
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Morning

Whats up with these little "KGON" burps between songs lately. They really sound kind of "Korny". My ADHD has been pretty good lately and I do remember what station I usually have on the dial so I do not need to be reminded 30 times an hour. My Stereo even displays it, the song, and the website! Love KGON to death but just wanted to put in my two cents as a listener. What does everyone else think?
BTW...Connect the classics is a great idea!

Author: Bob
Thursday, November 02, 2006 - 6:31 pm
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They added these shortly after 107.5 went classic rock. Im sure the thinking was lets make sure the listener knows where classic rock lives.

Author: Valerie
Thursday, November 02, 2006 - 6:47 pm
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Why the hell did I hear Bon Jovi on KGON today? That's what I want to know. Not that I dislike him, but last time I checked he wasn't classic rock!

Author: Bob
Thursday, November 02, 2006 - 7:59 pm
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Well Val we are getting up there. Ah I mean he is getting up there. :-)

Author: Joamon4sure
Thursday, November 02, 2006 - 8:26 pm
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Think the full "92.3 KGON" sounds a little better than just "KGON" between songs. Great giveaway with the work force they have daily. And if the worry was 107.5 then the worry is over....right....???

Author: Trixter
Friday, November 03, 2006 - 12:31 am
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Classic Rock would now include Motley Crue, Iron Maiden, KISS, Bon Jovi and the rest of the gang from the 80's......

Sorry Val!

Author: Joamon4sure
Friday, November 03, 2006 - 5:37 am
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Cars are considered classics at 20+ years and groups qualify for the R&R hall of fame after 25 so most definately mid and early eighties should qualify as classic rock.

Author: Tdanner
Friday, November 03, 2006 - 7:47 am
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This is the same tricky area "oldies" faced.

Songs 25 years old might be "classic rock" or "oldies" on a strictly logical basis. But if the listener doesn't consider Bon Jovi classic rock (or Chicago and Elton oldies) then they are not. No matter what "logic" suggests. Meanings are in people not in words. (First law of semantics).

And right now "classic rock" is approaching the threshhold oldies faced a few years ago. Its core audience is heading for 55+ (demo death) in a landslide. Unless "classic rock" can shift its demo younger, the format is as doomed as oldies were. So they have to try to add newer old songs, and hope that the 45+ base will accept the tunes, while the 35-44 demo finds the station more attractive.

Author: Joamon4sure
Friday, November 03, 2006 - 7:57 am
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M 42 Demo and love the station. I agree that some is pushing as being to old for me but they have a good enough mix to hold my interest. May need the newer stuff for the next younger demo group though.

You know what they say about good rock:

"If it ain't worth listening to loud it ain't worth listening to"!

Author: Valerie
Friday, November 03, 2006 - 7:48 pm
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Well let me just say, I'm an 80's baby and a 90's kid. And 92.3 KGON isn't my #1 station. That would be 101 KUFO, 94.7 NRK, then KGON. For ROCK anyway. My dad listens to KGON, and when I was younger I thought, "Who wants to listen to that 'old' music." But now I like most of the stuff they play.
Classic Rock (to me) is definitely not anything from the 80's. Anything rock from the 80's [Motley Crue, Iron Maiden, KISS, Bon Jovi and the rest of the gang- as mentioned above] I just call 80's Metal, or Hair Bands. Some would use that awful term "Butt Rock".
This might be going off topic for 'KGON' but I need to rant. Now for just the last couple of years KUFO has been playing Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and Jimi Hendrix. Why? That's what KGON is for - Classic Rock. It seems like that's what kids are into these days, either that or the crap they play over at Mtv. I don't like it, I don't like it at ALL. If I want to hear those kinds of bands, I'll turn on KGON. When I listen to KUFO the types of bands I want to hear are Metallica, TOOL, Guns N' Roses, Ozzy, Alice In Chains, Soundgarden, etc. KUFO still plays those bands, but they are over-shadowed by the continuous play of Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and Hendrix.
All I'm saying is, I don't like the change. But I guess that is to be expected as the world, society, and pop culture grows older. And so I guess I don't like this new generation. I still feel as though I'm part of that 80's Metal generation and the 90's grunge generation. This being because I had two older siblings who grew up in the 80's, so everything 80's was still around for me as I grew up. Especially music! I'm definitely not the typical person my age.
Now, I'm feeling sad. I miss those days so much. Not trying to sound corny. But it's for personal reasons too. Wow, I hope you guys could understand all that.

Be kind.
Val

Author: Skeptical
Friday, November 03, 2006 - 9:36 pm
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"My dad listens to KGON,"

Yikes! That is making me feel real old!



:-)

Author: Joamon4sure
Friday, November 03, 2006 - 9:49 pm
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Just exactly what are the demo's for KGON, KUFO, and NRK anyway? Anyone know?

Author: Radioxpert
Saturday, November 04, 2006 - 12:19 am
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KGON needs to evolve!

Author: Semoochie
Saturday, November 04, 2006 - 12:30 am
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I haven't listened much to KGON for a long time. I listened on my way to work and home again. I didn't hear a single song from the Beatles, Stones or Who! In fact, I don't think I heard a single song from the 70s or earlier! Have they cut way back on them or are they gone completely?

Author: Radioxpert
Saturday, November 04, 2006 - 12:56 am
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KGON is still playing all of those artists, along with the 80's classics.

Author: Trixter
Saturday, November 04, 2006 - 10:48 am
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Xpert hits the nail on the head!
VERY true....
Someday they will wake up over there. I guess it will take some bad books before they re-evaluate the station...
Maybe not.....

Author: Justin_timberfake
Saturday, November 04, 2006 - 5:35 pm
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If it ain't broke, don't fix it! KGON continues to KICK kufo's ass especially in men 25-54, so why change???

Author: Joamon4sure
Saturday, November 04, 2006 - 9:30 pm
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KUFO (CBS)I think is trying to grab to much audience with it's program. Some old, Some 80's, Some 90's, and Some new rock. I like the older rock and am not that big of a fan of the newer stuff....although I do not dislike it....but when I want the newer stuff will tune to NRK.

My own perrsonal opinion is that CBS should have made KUFO direct itself at taking on KGON and put 107.5 with a 90's and up modern music format to compete with NRK. They are trying to take on to broad of a listener group and maybe losing some to stations with more narrowed playlists. Not ones jumping around through 4 decades.

Anyway just my two cents from the listener side of the speakers, you know the group of people who marketing types try to get and hold the attention of so they can sell advertising slots!

I agree with Timberflake....It ain't broke So don't try to fix it and make it FUPAR!!

Author: Randy_in_eugene
Saturday, November 04, 2006 - 10:06 pm
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KNRK has enough audience in their target demo to survive, but spliting the audience with a direct competitor would only create two losers.

The Classic Rock format would likely fare better, but given the overall pie is sliced into so many similar-sized pieces, head-to-head competition usually isn't the viable option it once was when KISN and KGW were duking it out for nearly half of all radio listeners between them.

The main reason multiple country stations can still co-exist is that style of music has not fragmented into a large number of sub-genres like rock has.

Author: Joamon4sure
Saturday, November 04, 2006 - 10:36 pm
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By Randy_in_eugene on Saturday, November 04, 2006 - 10:06 pm:
KNRK has enough audience in their target demo to survive, but spliting the audience with a direct competitor would only create two losers.

I am not in radio but look at it from the other side of the fence. I disagree that you would have two losers....the marketing guys will have to work harder to capture the best advertisers but what it will boil down to is the quality of the show not the music....The DJ's or lack there of will win of lose the audience. Also if the audience is split 50/50 then the promotions directer better get their act together and make people want to listen....after all why should I listen to your station....what's in it for me? With KGON you have the daily workforce giveaway, constant ticket giveaways, and listener interactive programs like connect the classics......I dont know if they have one but what about just a good old call me and I will play your requests or dedications?

Making the listener part of the program.....that is good programming!!

Author: Joamon4sure
Saturday, November 04, 2006 - 10:41 pm
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That would be like the "Cowboys" saying the "Seahawks" are the favorite so we are not going to play this season.

Author: Valerie
Saturday, November 04, 2006 - 11:57 pm
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By Justin_timberfake on Saturday, November 04, 2006 - 5:35 pm:
If it ain't broke, don't fix it! KGON continues to KICK kufo's ass especially in men 25-54, so why change???


What are you talking about? Don't fix what, which station? My whole point was to leave the classic rock to KGON, and have KUFO continue to play all the bands that make up a good Menage-a-Trois Weekend. And by the way, I'm a 19 year old girl. And I've listened to KUFO for about as long as I can remember.

Author: Joamon4sure
Sunday, November 05, 2006 - 12:17 am
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KGON and KUFO are competeing companies. You think CBS should just give up the Classic Rock market to the competition?

You would not remember but I listened to it when it was 101KRCK "KRoCK" back in the eighties. Also listened to KGON to. Back then the two had very similar playlists....KGON favoring the heavier side of Rock just slightly. I think the problem is that KUFO is trying to span to many generations of music and may lose the listeners interest from time to time. And when you lose their interest they scan for something else to listen to. CBS had the chance with two rock stations in the same building...107.5 Rock Hits and 101 KUFO...why they did not double team the ROCK programs and go after KGON and NRK is something they should have there heads examined for. (In my opinion) As it stands now CBS really only has one station to span about 40 years of ROCK.

You want to hear a really screwed up program......tune into "CHARLIE". Most Skitsofrenic programming I ever heard. (At least a little while ago...have not listened lately)

Author: Valerie
Sunday, November 05, 2006 - 12:28 am
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Hey Joamon4sure could you give me some examples of the stuff KUFO and KGON played back in the 80's as you said? Just curious. :-)

>>>Back then the two had very similar playlists....KGON favoring the heavier side of Rock just slightly.<<<

That's funny to think about now, KGON playing the heavier stuff.

Author: Joamon4sure
Sunday, November 05, 2006 - 12:46 am
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Judas Preist, Queen, Ozzy, AC/DC, Scorpions, Journey, STYX, KISS, Van Halen, Triumph, Sammy Hagar, Night Ranger, Pat Benetar, Def Leppard, Foreigner, J Geils, etc etc etc. They also played earlier stuff like Credance, Foghat, Terrible Ted, Alice Cooper, Lynard Skynard, Thin Lizzy...etc etc etc...and some Jimmy Hendrix for good measures....

KGON has mostly stayed with that music while KUFO tries to along with the more modern hits....to spread out as I mentioned on both threads. (My Opinion)

Author: Semoochie
Sunday, November 05, 2006 - 8:02 pm
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There was no KUFO until the very end of 1989. It followed a stunt that didn't start until after Christmas. I want to say December 29th. KRCK preceded it by 2 formats and several years. I don't believe they were owned by the same company. KRCK hit it big at the absolute end of AOR as an 18-24 format. It wasn't until later that AOR refocused to include 25-34 and saved the format.

Author: Joamon4sure
Sunday, November 05, 2006 - 9:39 pm
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Well....thanks for that. I did not know that as that is about the ERA were music kind of became non-existant for me. Had two kids by that time and plate was pretty full and was kind of hard to listen to Rock with them and the wife in the car. Although it did work out well a couple of times to drown out the temper tantroms!!!LOL

I thought it was outstanding the day that KUFO ran over that damn tickle me elmo doll with the Hummer........Now that was good radio. I just wish they could have ran over that friggin purple dinosaur also...!!!!!!LOL

Ahhh...geez....the nightmares that brings back....even just thinking of it and I can hear him singing....AAAHhhh make it stop!!!

Well at least one thing good is that my kids are old enough and could not give a rip about sponge bob....I hear that is even worse...

Author: Semoochie
Monday, November 06, 2006 - 12:19 am
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I really liked KUFO when they first came on! It was a current rock hits based format with any older songs being from the 80s. The closest to them in form was Q105, which was in its Rock leaning CHR period. As soon as Q105 left that form, KUFO changed somehow and lost me. I believe this was the beginning for them of what was to become Active Rock although I don't think the name had been coined yet.

Author: Justin_timberfake
Monday, November 06, 2006 - 7:44 pm
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I forgot how Awesome Q105 was back in its rock days.
The contests, the jingles, the music, the jocks! Such a great time for radio. I miss those days, back when radio stations actually cared about their listeners and actually cared about what went over the air.
I still remember the Phrase that pays
"Q105 means Music and Money"

Author: Valerie
Monday, November 06, 2006 - 10:58 pm
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Hmm. Are you mocking me or do you agree? Or is this a dumb question?

Author: Joamon4sure
Monday, November 06, 2006 - 11:14 pm
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Not mocking if you talking to me.

In the early eighties I knew it as KRCK....It and KGON were pretty much head to head though there were some differences....I preferred KRCK. Then along came kids in the mid eighties and my radio days were pretty much over. Even on the ride to work I preferred the silence in the car.....did not get to much of that at home with the rugrats all over the place and into everything! Thought KUFO came before 1989 but an insider confirmed the year. The nineties were a blurr and the fog is finally clearing. There is life after kids....!!!!That is a parents goal to live long enough to go full circle on your kids and be a nusance to them!!! And also to spend their inheritance.....!!!LOL

Author: Valerie
Monday, November 06, 2006 - 11:18 pm
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I was talking to Justin_timberfake. But thanks for answering my other question before.

Author: Radioxpert
Tuesday, November 07, 2006 - 1:38 am
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While Q105 was rockin' with artists like Aerosmith, Scorpions and Motley Crue, they were also playing some "rhythmic" material from the likes of Paula Abdul, Madonna and Milli Vanilli.

Actually, 105.1's current music mix sounds much the "glory days" of Q105.

Author: Justin_timberfake
Tuesday, November 07, 2006 - 6:28 pm
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NOT even close Xpert! Since when is 105.1 playing motley crue. The music on the buzz is awful.

Author: Trixter
Tuesday, November 07, 2006 - 8:04 pm
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Justin if you look at Xperts post you will see he SAID Q-105 and NOT the BUZZ....
Motley Crue WAS played on Q-105.....

Author: Valerie
Tuesday, November 07, 2006 - 9:39 pm
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So, what? You're not going to answer my question?

Author: Mrs_merkin
Tuesday, November 07, 2006 - 10:43 pm
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You're starting to bug.

Author: Valerie
Tuesday, November 07, 2006 - 11:02 pm
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Am I?

Author: Semoochie
Tuesday, November 07, 2006 - 11:51 pm
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To what specific question do you refer?

Author: Mrs_merkin
Wednesday, November 08, 2006 - 12:14 am
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I think it was:

"Why the hell did I hear Bon Jovi on KGON today? That's what I want to know."

Author: Radioxpert
Wednesday, November 08, 2006 - 12:46 am
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105-1 The Buzz did play a new Motley Crue song, last year. :-)

Author: Valerie
Wednesday, November 08, 2006 - 1:03 am
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I was referring to this quote from Justin_timberfake, as I said before.

>>>>I miss those days, back when radio stations actually cared about their listeners and actually cared about what went over the air.<<<<

It sounding like he was mocking what I said in my second post in this thread. "I miss those days so much. Not trying to sound corny."

That is why I said "are you mocking me, or do you agree?"

Assuming he was mocking me because he didn't respond. That's why I said, "So, what? You're not going to answer my question?"

Did that clear it up? :-)

Author: Mrs_merkin
Wednesday, November 08, 2006 - 1:13 am
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For me? No.

Author: Valerie
Wednesday, November 08, 2006 - 1:17 am
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Well maybe you should start from the top then work your way down the thread. It makes sense if you read the order of the responses. It does to me.

Author: Mayonnaise
Thursday, November 09, 2006 - 12:18 am
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Where's my damn Fly swatter. OOps did I say that out loud?

Author: Valerie
Thursday, November 09, 2006 - 12:21 am
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Why can't you just leave me alone? I thought I already made peace.

Author: Joamon4sure
Thursday, November 09, 2006 - 8:09 am
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Hey Valerie
Think you did make peace on the other thread but maybe Mayo has not read it yet.

Author: Joamon4sure
Wednesday, November 15, 2006 - 2:00 pm
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NOOOOOOO!!!

Please tell me I did not hear Billy Idol on KGON this afternoon. He had a couple of good songs but he ain't exactly a Rock Star!!! AHHHHHH.....don't do it!!!

If I ever hear Culture Club or Cyndie Lauper...that's it....i'll be on Satellite faster than a stampedeing heard of turtles....

Author: Skeptical
Wednesday, November 15, 2006 - 5:13 pm
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"but he ain't exactly a Rock Star!!!"

Sure he is. Sorry to disappoint you man.

Author: Pdxradio
Wednesday, November 15, 2006 - 5:33 pm
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I can't remember Portland radio in the late 1980s, but was Q105 more leaning rock/top 40? I think Z100 was more rhythmic/dance in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

At this time, the rhythmic top 40 format was slowly growing in Los Angeles (Power 106), New York (Hot 97) and evenually Seattle (KUBE 93, which evolved to rhythmic/dance in 1992).

Author: Joamon4sure
Wednesday, November 15, 2006 - 8:44 pm
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Ok...i'll say that some of his music classifies as Rock while some is more into the Punk category. Kind of a hybrid rocker if you will. I'll just leave it alone but it is very far down on my list of classic rock!!

L8R

Author: Semoochie
Wednesday, November 15, 2006 - 10:03 pm
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As I recall, Q105 went from Mainstream CHR to Rock CHR to Adult CHR. I think they then evolved to Hot AC. Before moving their antenna to the Cascades, they were a real screamer and even encouraged the callers to scream! They did pretty well too. I believe they got a 2.8 with a very poor signal into the Portland area.

Author: Joamon4sure
Wednesday, November 22, 2006 - 11:55 pm
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New Topic....

Is the slogan "Everything that Rocks" gonna replace "Classic Rock"?

Has there been a subtle shift in the playlist at KGON....moving more towards the eighties rock as mainstream and a little less seventies or is it just me? As I cut my teeth on eighties rock gotta say I like that era very much......all the way to the early nineties when most of the super groups quit producing new material and the next gen rock became mainstream. KGON.....what can you say....the one the only source for truly great Classic Rock! Keep on Rockin' Guys.......you are the greatest!!!

Author: Markandrews
Thursday, November 23, 2006 - 12:42 am
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KDKB scared a bunch of rock fans in Phoenix by feigning a pending format change a few months ago. They've been rockin' since before I visited here the first time in 1972. All it amounted to was a slight tweak of the music, and an image change to "Everything That Rocks"...It seems to be the "next big thing" in slogans for album rock stations. About the only visible thing here is a billboard campaign underway now with the updated slogan, and a few ticked off listeners because of the format scare...

There's bound to be SOME small shift, just because the audience is growing older. If the station doesn't evolve with the aging process, they fall out of contention for the coveted demos. For illustration, see "oldies" morphing into "the greatest hits of all time"...

For the record, I will hit the speed limit in February (55 y/o) and suddenly drop off the face of the earth because radio buyers suddenly think I don't have any money to buy their sponsors' products, or beer...or a Buick. I don't LIKE Buicks; I want a Toyota Prius. Go figure...

Author: Joamon4sure
Thursday, November 23, 2006 - 12:53 am
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42m myself and I want the Lotus KGON has ad spots for!!! I like the new slogan....so long as they stay with their demo group and try not to play a lot of really new rock...that is what they have NRK for right? I am not mad or scared about a format change with KGON....they have been "Rock" solid for many decades. Everything that rocks slogan will open up the format a little broader. I actually heard "Sam I Am" the other day.....not classic rock but great rock from a classic rocker!! I liked it!!

Take it Easy....Good Turkey Day To You!!

Author: Markandrews
Thursday, November 23, 2006 - 1:00 am
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Haven't listened to KGON's stream lately, but when I checked in many months ago, they struck me as highly consistent. Some wags might think of it as boring, but they've been nothing if not consistent. I'm bringing the family up for Christmas in Oregon for the first time since moving away in '89...so I'll look forward to hearing 'em for myself on a real radio!

Cheers...

Author: Semoochie
Thursday, November 23, 2006 - 1:19 am
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Ok, here goes: With agency buys, sponsors are not interested in reaching people over 55 because it is believed that it takes more work to reach them and they are less likely to spend as often as a younger person raising a family, etc, etc, etc. It has more to do with a person's willingness to spend than the amount they have. Also, certain products and services are designed for particular demographics and few are over 55. It has also been determined that it is more effective to reach people over 55 by using direct mail. This point loses me completely. It seems like it would be easier to throw away unopened mail than to get up to change the station. While we're on this topic, the money demos used to be 25-49. About 35 years ago, they changed to 25-54. It seems like there was an announcement on the news. Does anyone remember this? Did it really happen and if so, what if any was the reason given at the time for the change? I never heard of the 25-54 demo before that.

Author: Albordj
Thursday, November 23, 2006 - 8:06 am
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Great point Semoochie...it's a shame that agencies do what they do to justify many of the things that they tell a client. Personally I'm a 53 year old male and like most that I talk to, when they get all of the junk mail that supposedly reaches my demo, that supposedly moves us to purchase various products, I'll wager 95% of them throw the bulk of it away without looking. Electronic media has always been king in reaching people most efficiently and will continue IMHO. Agency people need to realize that those of us in our 50's and beyond will use radio more often, push the button less often, and will pay attention to all the elements of programming and that we have the largest chunk of disposible income of any demographic which means we'll spend more.

Author: Semoochie
Thursday, November 23, 2006 - 12:55 pm
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I understand the agencies are only responding to the clients desires and it's the clients who aren't interested in reaching people over 55.

Author: Joamon4sure
Thursday, November 30, 2006 - 11:12 am
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Hey.....

just thought of a really cool slogan for KGON.....

KGON ROCK's THE NORTHWEST (92.3 on the FM Richter Scale)

What do you guys think....any good???

Author: Onetimeradioguy
Thursday, November 30, 2006 - 11:18 am
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Uh huh.

Author: Digitaldextor
Saturday, December 09, 2006 - 2:18 pm
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How many of the DJs are voice tracked?

Author: Shane
Sunday, December 10, 2006 - 4:27 pm
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I heard a Guns N' Roses block last night, and Tom Petty's You Don't Know How it Feels, from 1994. I hope this "skewing youger" does not cause the long-time jocks to loose their appeal. If no one knows the heritage of the jock... well... it can't mean good news for the air staff. I like the idea though; why allow your audience to die off (as far as advertisers are concerned)? You can keep the same DEMO, but not the same individual listeners, if you keep skewing newer on what "Classic" means.

Author: Darktemper
Sunday, December 10, 2006 - 10:54 pm
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Think someone at KGON is SHARP! I listen regularly and even call in on the "Connect-The-Classics". I am not usually first but they still take my pick. Then the next day while listening to the stereo I seem to hear those tunes played on the air that day. Pretty sharp to play those that do not air the next day! That is a Win Win in any book! Do not think it a coincidense as I have had this happen or have noticed this a couple of times and I know KGON has to broad of a playlist for that to be just random chance!

I may be wrong on that but the numbers add up!

Take It Easy

Author: Justin_timberfake
Sunday, December 10, 2006 - 11:42 pm
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Hey shane you obviously don't listen to KGON much because they have been playing November Rain and "you dont know how it feels" for the last couple of years. The big shocker to me will be when they start playing Nirvana and Pearl jam, and Im guessing that will be coming very soon.

Author: Shane
Wednesday, December 13, 2006 - 7:34 pm
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Well, you might be right. Or it could be that we stumbled upon the answer. These songs jive well with 70's era rock, and perhaps I've heard "You Don't Know How It Feels" before and not even thought about it.

Author: Valerie
Wednesday, December 13, 2006 - 8:19 pm
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Let’s make a list of bands that shouldn’t be on KGON.

Bon Jovi
Billy Idol
Guns 'N' Roses
White Snake...

Author: Darktemper
Wednesday, December 13, 2006 - 8:35 pm
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Wrong
Maybe....na wrong
WAY WRONG
Wrong

Author: Valerie
Wednesday, December 13, 2006 - 8:43 pm
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How is that wrong? They aren’t classic rock.

Author: Semoochie
Wednesday, December 13, 2006 - 9:20 pm
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They are now.

Author: Mrs_merkin
Wednesday, December 13, 2006 - 9:30 pm
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Oh, Semoochie, that was good!

(cracking up)

Author: Valerie
Wednesday, December 13, 2006 - 9:32 pm
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No way!

Guns ‘N’ Roses = KUFO
White Snake (Tawny Kitaen dancing on the hood of a car “Here I Go Again”) you really think that’s KGON material??
Bon Jovi & Billy Idol & White Snake = Rock Hits of the 80’s…Oh, wait… :-(

Author: Bestdj
Wednesday, December 13, 2006 - 9:51 pm
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Holy crap!!!!!! I"m a classic!!!!! Dammit!!!,,,,,,,I mean oldie!!!!
Dammit!!!!! Doh!!!!!!

Author: Bunsofsteel
Wednesday, December 13, 2006 - 10:19 pm
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Valerie will you please understand that KGON is getting too old for advertisers, so they will have to start swaying YOUNGER! By adding artists like Bon Jovi and Guns N roses.
I turned on KGON the other day and it sounded exactly like Rock hits! It seems like they have taken The Rock hits playlist and have incorporated into theirs. Im miss rock hits :-( I can't wait tell MOVIN TANKS! That is the most pathetic playlist in the histroy of Radio!
Hey movin "LOVIN the brittney Spears, that is some GREAT STUFF!!(NOT)

Author: Darktemper
Wednesday, December 13, 2006 - 10:25 pm
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The way I figure it to keep on top with the 25-44 group they gotta move into the 90's or else risk losing some of the younger people by not playing newer rock. They don't overplay those artists but have just added some songs into the playlist. I think it a good thing.

Author: Valerie
Wednesday, December 13, 2006 - 10:38 pm
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90's??????????


As for overplay, KUFO does a good job at that.

Author: Bunsofsteel
Wednesday, December 13, 2006 - 10:42 pm
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UMMMM VAL. Lay off the drugs please. Yes eventually KGON will have to start playing 90's because their listening audience is getting too old and advertisers dont give a rip about anyone over 45. sorry.

Author: Valerie
Wednesday, December 13, 2006 - 10:56 pm
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Great way to make assumptions about people you don't know. Drugs??? Anyway...

I'm talking about NOW. They're not playing 90's NOW. (Well, maybe a couple G'N'R) They shouldn't even be playing those 80's bands. Or else they should change their name to something other that "CLASSIC ROCK".

Author: Bunsofsteel
Wednesday, December 13, 2006 - 11:02 pm
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UMMM Val. you REALLY need to lay off the drugs.
"november rain" "you don't know how it feels." If Im not mistaken, those are just a few of the 90's songs Ive been hearing on KGON.
By the way, can you slip me some of that stuff you are taking?

Author: Valerie
Wednesday, December 13, 2006 - 11:08 pm
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Man, you're just sooooooooo hilarious. Wooooo!

Author: Semoochie
Thursday, December 14, 2006 - 12:22 am
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Not to jump the gun but eventually ie sooner than later, Classic Rock stations will have no choice but to drop the 60s and put more emphasis on the 80s instead of the 70s, which will in effect become the "new" 60s. When that happens, many 90s songs will surely be added to the list. When they get to the point where they have to drop the 80s, it will probably be all over. :-( The line really is 55, not 45!

Author: Darktemper
Thursday, December 14, 2006 - 5:26 am
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The 80's...the last of the great supergroup's and the arena concerts. Once that is over it will be a sad day.

Even at 55 they still need to move forward. Why not play a little of those hits from those artists? You obviously do not listen to KGON very much or you would also have heard the "Everything That Rocks" station plug! That opens the door for things that are not played right now. Especially with "ROCK HIT'S" not around anymore. If you like KUFO so much why bother with KGON. Everytime I try and listen to them all I hear is GRUNGE rock. UHHHGG! KGON is a class act with people who really seem to enjoy their jobs and you can hear that! It ain't broke so don't need fixing!

Author: Valerie
Thursday, December 14, 2006 - 3:38 pm
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>>If you like KUFO so much why bother with KGON.<<

Because I like a very wide variety of music, that's why.

>>Every time I try and listen to them all I hear is GRUNGE rock.<<

Then you must not have listened to them for about ten years. 'Cause it seems every time I turn them on it's Led Zeppelin or Pink Floyd. I think they have their playlists mixed up!


P. S. Grunge ROCKS!!! - But I forgot, I AM on the KGON board. Hmm.

Author: Darktemper
Thursday, December 14, 2006 - 6:20 pm
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GRUNGE rock Sucks! I would like to see one Grunge band sell out three consecutive arena shows like Van Halen and many others always did when they were touring back in their day!

You Grungers can just stay over at KUFO and KNRK!

If I choose to want to listen to that garbage...I mean grungage...I know were I can find it!

Author: Valerie
Thursday, December 14, 2006 - 6:33 pm
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You must be old. I'm not a "grunger" hahahahah. I like all types of music.

Author: Darktemper
Thursday, December 14, 2006 - 6:50 pm
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Nope....age is a mental state....right now I figure I am about 22 with the wisdom and maturity of a person twice that age!

*PLONK*

Author: Valerie
Thursday, December 14, 2006 - 6:56 pm
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...ok...

Author: Mrs_merkin
Thursday, December 14, 2006 - 7:00 pm
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Maybe you should stick wth your K-Fed and Clay Aiken CDs for now...

Author: Missing_kskd
Thursday, December 14, 2006 - 7:05 pm
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Now that's a *Plonk!*

Sorry Dark, you have been bested!

Author: Valerie
Thursday, December 14, 2006 - 7:05 pm
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Another voice from beyond the grave. Do you think throwing out names from pop culture makes you like 'cool' or something? What's next, Britney Spears? Oh wait, you already used that one!

Author: Darktemper
Thursday, December 14, 2006 - 7:06 pm
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Just Kidding...that's actually probably a good thing to be tolerant of different types of music. I'm just to ...oooold I guess to learn new tricks! That's why I like Classic Rock...gotta turn it way up cause i'm half deaf...!!! But still hear good enough to tell the difference between Rock and Grubbage!! LOL

Author: Darktemper
Thursday, December 14, 2006 - 7:12 pm
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You young whipper snappers with the spittunes on your exhaust, half installed plastic unpainted fairings and spoliers, stainless steel 4 foot tall rear deck spoilers, sure got a wierd taste in music. Kind of goes with your cars....all scattered and not really thought through very well!! LOL Well I guess you can't hear it anyway's what with the ringing in your ears caused by the spittune strapped to your exhaust!!!! So don't matter how crappy it sounds....just so long as it has lot's of Bass and just goes. thump, thump, thump down the road!!!

Author: Darktemper
Thursday, December 14, 2006 - 7:14 pm
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Missing....I may be mistaken but I think Merkin just blasted Val and has got my back!!!

Author: Valerie
Thursday, December 14, 2006 - 7:16 pm
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Maybe you just can't relate.

Author: Missing_kskd
Thursday, December 14, 2006 - 7:35 pm
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...and that's two for the ladies!

*Plonk!*

Dang, Dark. It's getting ugly quick! Better say something nice :P

Author: Darktemper
Thursday, December 14, 2006 - 7:41 pm
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Na....it's 1 to 1 as I see it......Right Merkin.....If not i'll take my double dose of Crow and shut up!

Got my JD BBQ sauce ready to go. Gotta go to the store for propane. BRB

Author: Darktemper
Thursday, December 14, 2006 - 8:07 pm
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OK...I'm back!
Got the propane...so Merkin....what's the official score here...do I fire up my grill or what?

Author: Missing_kskd
Thursday, December 14, 2006 - 8:43 pm
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Lost my power too! I'm gonna sign off and wait it out!

G-night people!

Author: Bunsofsteel
Thursday, December 14, 2006 - 9:22 pm
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Valerie- are you a natural blonde??

Author: Mrs_merkin
Thursday, December 14, 2006 - 9:45 pm
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LMAO at Buns!

(Like does the carpet match the drapes?)

Official score is currently: 2 - 0

Like, I was totally reefin' on Valerie, like not on you, my Dark friend.

Like I gotta go crank up some like Journey and Tom Petty like while I still have power. (AC & DC!)

All gray,

MM

Author: Darktemper
Thursday, December 14, 2006 - 9:51 pm
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2 to 0.....I lose?

Author: Missing_kskd
Thursday, December 14, 2006 - 9:58 pm
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(decided to stick it out for a bit!)

It appears I might be serving up a double helping of crow stew!

chomp, Chomp!

Man, I hate that!

Author: Mrs_merkin
Thursday, December 14, 2006 - 10:23 pm
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No, Dark, you're fine...it's poor Val that has zero.

Pass the sauce, please.

Author: Missing_kskd
Thursday, December 14, 2006 - 11:05 pm
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Done!

(licks chops, grins and heads to bed!)

Author: Darktemper
Friday, December 15, 2006 - 7:13 am
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JD all gone but you can have the BBQ...never used that! Tossing Crows to Val! Try them blackened.....hides the foul taste that way! LOL

Author: Darktemper
Monday, January 08, 2007 - 1:24 pm
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Have noticed a lot more music being played during the Mark and Brian show since the first of the year. Any thoughts on what's up with that?

Author: Radiowoman
Wednesday, January 10, 2007 - 10:42 am
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First quarter, less spots.

Author: Darktemper
Wednesday, January 10, 2007 - 11:04 am
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Good...thought it would be something like that. Although sometimes I cannot figure out what Mark and Brian are laughing at, (I swear sometimes they just laugh to laugh.....They must have nitrous pumped into the studio), I still prefer them over the Corolla Bonaduce show, (soon to be the next celebrity boxing event)!!! LMAO
I actually prefer the music during the morning drive over the spots....but I guess who wouldn't!
We are always slow in advertising the first of the year as well....just getting new budget and new promo's for the year. It will pick up shortly!


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