The Influence of Radio in Chicago - From WGN to the Digital Era
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Radio's impact in America: from WGN to digital age
Before digital technology was widely adopted, radio was an important way to obtain news and other information for many Americans. Furthermore, it provided a forum for those unable to travel to television or the internet to express their thoughts.
np jobs chicago il (illinoismail.top) was the home of 20 radio broadcasters that started airing broadcasts in 1924.
Sears was an early leader in radio business with its mail-order plant and headquarters at Homan Square in Chicago. WLS was created by Sears to capitalize its brand. WLS soon become a key force in Chicago's radio market.
As the radio industry expanded, stations began diversifying into various formats. WLS switched away from its rural audience in favor of 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.
The first FM radio stations appeared on the dial in the 1980s. Their popularity grew quickly. The FM signal could be heard in a larger area, and the sound quality was superior to 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. WGCI, a traditional news outlet, changed to an adult contemporary music outlet. WVAZ merged with Clear Channel and became 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 remained market leader from 1999 until being sold to Nexstar.
Nexstar, since its transition has seen a variety of changes in staff: Bob Sirott now hosts the morning show in place of Steve Cochran; Bill Leff has replaced Wendy Snyder as midday host; Justin Kaufmann has left Nexstar to become an evening host; and in recent times Nexstar focuses on hiring young talent in order to remain relevant.
Before digital technology was widely adopted, radio was an important way to obtain news and other information for many Americans. Furthermore, it provided a forum for those unable to travel to television or the internet to express their thoughts.
np jobs chicago il (illinoismail.top) was the home of 20 radio broadcasters that started airing broadcasts in 1924.
Sears was an early leader in radio business with its mail-order plant and headquarters at Homan Square in Chicago. WLS was created by Sears to capitalize its brand. WLS soon become a key force in Chicago's radio market.
As the radio industry expanded, stations began diversifying into various formats. WLS switched away from its rural audience in favor of 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.
The first FM radio stations appeared on the dial in the 1980s. Their popularity grew quickly. The FM signal could be heard in a larger area, and the sound quality was superior to 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. WGCI, a traditional news outlet, changed to an adult contemporary music outlet. WVAZ merged with Clear Channel and became 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 remained market leader from 1999 until being sold to Nexstar.
Nexstar, since its transition has seen a variety of changes in staff: Bob Sirott now hosts the morning show in place of Steve Cochran; Bill Leff has replaced Wendy Snyder as midday host; Justin Kaufmann has left Nexstar to become an evening host; and in recent times Nexstar focuses on hiring young talent in order to remain relevant.
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