August 1st Supposition

[radiomaniac]

As to Timmy's: "The Z Is Coming August 1st" posted in the previous thread....

I decided to call KSOP today and see if I could ferret anything out of them and this is what was said: When I asked what "the z is coming" meant and if it meant a new format or a new personality the lovely girl who answered the phone said she couldn't say (I didn't expect her to answer the question directly, but asking never hurts )but she did say "All I can say is that its exciting and that you have to listen august 1st to find out" I pressed farther and asked "oh, is there a specific time the change is going to happen?" She said "yes, midnight" to which I clarified was 12:00 am Monday morning.

So, we can generally conclude from that tidbit? I think we can rule out a contest (why would they announce a contest at midnight when so few people are listening) and probably rule out a new personality( why would they announce a new personality at midnight, again, when hardly anyone is listening). I think its safe to say that they are changing their name/brand and its also likely that they are changing formats cause I cant think of a way they could position themselves with the moniker of Z something and stay country.

I'm smelling Z104.3 cause it rolls off the tongue nicely....anyone else have supposition to add? Maybe they have made a deal with one of the corporate giants to change to a different frequency? (say CC and 106.5 since their is a rumor going around about J&J landing on 106.5?)

And Discuss.....

[Timmy]

KSOP would never change from country. Maybe it's just time for the cowboy to ride off into the sunset.

[radiomaniac]

Would you be willing to place a bet on that timmy?

[Timmy]

OK, so never is strong language for the frail industry... But I am pretty sure they wouldn't. Besides, I think K-Bull has been weakening for a while now and as Cumulus gets more involved, it could get worse.

Let's just say I'd be VERY surprised if KSOP changed formats more than just a moniker and perhaps call letters (which I also strongly doubt they'd do) and some positioners/imaging.

[kenglish]

radioinsight.com/blog/headlines/netgnomes/52529/whats-up-at-ksop/

Of course, I'm thinking, "Z-Best Country in Z-World: KSOP", spoken with a French accent. They can always give you wine with your music.

[dspete]

I'm going with rebrand retooling but staying country.
I doubt format change but they need to freshin' things up it's been awhile.
But the Z? I doubt they would give up the calls KSOP?

[Timmy]

I know, for a 100% fact that KSOP is NOT flipping to something besides Country. They are also NOT changing call letters.

How do I know?? I just do.

I'm horrible at gambling so no bets here.

[CAwasinNJ]

If this turns out to be another lame stunt like The End's recent nonsense or the Seacrest Clear Channel roadblock that we didn't even bother talking about, I'll be about ready to throw in the towel and give up on radio completely.

[seattlefollower]

Jul 27, 2011 22:32:17 GMT -6 CAwasinNJ said:

If this turns out to be another lame stunt like The End's recent nonsense or the Seacrest Clear Channel roadblock that we didn't even bother talking about, I'll be about ready to throw in the towel and give up on radio completely.

You too? Other than OPB, there's little here to bother with. I was listening to KROQ online today though, and I must admit, quite pleased. Then again, we lost any 'rock' station in this market for the younger set after K-UFO blew up.

[wallywombat]

wonder if we can expect Johnson and Johnson as the new DJ's

[Timmy]

Who knows? Maybe this will happen!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VveZdp8OLh0

[radiomaniac]

Wally, Why would they announce J&j at midnight? It's either new imaging or a new format.

Timmy, how do you know for 100% fact? Who is your contact at KSOP? do you work their? Maybe Cosmo and Wanda told you? (Sorry I couldn't resist, any time I hear the name Timmy it automatically evokes Fairly Oddparents......hazards of having an 11 yr old.. LOL)

[Timmy]

I cannot reveal said source(s). Just rest easy... we're days away...

[CAwasinNJ]

I think this counts as "You're too much of a radio geek when...." but as soon as I saw the Youtube URL I knew it was the Mix parody. Almost as scary is that I too tend to think of Fairly Oddparents when thinking of the name Timmy. I don't even have a kid. I just think it's a really funny show.

Meanwhile back in the real world, I suppose we'll just have to gather here in a little over 3 days from this post and see what happens. I've got no information but I trust Timmy.

[Timmy]

I guess we're missing out on some quality tv programming not having cable. I've never heard of this show. Thanks for the trust, CA... I'm certainly not directly involved with KSOP. So I am interested as well in what will transpire. It's always cool to have changes on the dial. Even if minor.