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Re: WMTW radio switching to all news



On Sat, 22 Dec 2001 Dib9@aol.com wrote:
> 
> WMTW management says the move is in response to listener feedback, but
> it sounds like a cost cutting move to me.

Isn't an all-news format even more expensive than a talk format? You have
to pay for reporters to cover stories -- 24/7 staffing, as oppsed to just
a board-op/call screener to work with the host at a talk station.

Would an all-news station be able to make it in Portland?  

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