The Influence Radio in Chicago-From WGN to Digital Era
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Radio's Impact in America from WGN into the Digital Era
Before digital technology was widely adopted, radio was an important way to obtain news and other information for many Americans. The radio provided an outlet for those unable or unwilling to use television and the internet.
traffic Engineer chicago (Illinoismail.top) was home to 20 radio stations that first went on air in 1924, including Tribune-owned WGN ("World's Greatest Newspaper") that began airing broadcasts on March 29, 1924.
Sears' mail-order factory and its headquarters in Homan Square were pioneers in the radio industry. WLS was created by Sears to capitalize its brand. WLS soon become a key force in Chicago's radio market.
As radio stations expanded, they began to offer different formats. WLS changed its focus from rural to 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. The FM signal could be heard in a larger area, and the sound quality was superior to AM. FM proved to be ideal for talk programmes, which were very successful. Radio was once again a reliable source of entertainment and information.
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. 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 changed hands again in 1999 when it was acquired by Chancellor Media and converted into a news/talk outlet, discontinuing long-running morning program Eight Forty-Eight. WGN continued to be the market leader up until 2007 when it was sold by Nexstar.
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 digital technology was widely adopted, radio was an important way to obtain news and other information for many Americans. The radio provided an outlet for those unable or unwilling to use television and the internet.
traffic Engineer chicago (Illinoismail.top) was home to 20 radio stations that first went on air in 1924, including Tribune-owned WGN ("World's Greatest Newspaper") that began airing broadcasts on March 29, 1924.
Sears' mail-order factory and its headquarters in Homan Square were pioneers in the radio industry. WLS was created by Sears to capitalize its brand. WLS soon become a key force in Chicago's radio market.
As radio stations expanded, they began to offer different formats. WLS changed its focus from rural to 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. The FM signal could be heard in a larger area, and the sound quality was superior to AM. FM proved to be ideal for talk programmes, which were very successful. Radio was once again a reliable source of entertainment and information.
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. 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 changed hands again in 1999 when it was acquired by Chancellor Media and converted into a news/talk outlet, discontinuing long-running morning program Eight Forty-Eight. WGN continued to be the market leader up until 2007 when it was sold by Nexstar.
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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