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Month: October 2022

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The Hot Hits Revolution

Mike Joseph's Radio Legacy In the late 1970s and early 1980s, a seismic shift rocked the radio landscape. At its epicenter was Mike Joseph, a visionary programmer who breathed new life into the stagnating Top 40 format with his revolutionary "Hot Hits" approach. This innovative programming strategy not only revitalized struggling stations but also helped usher in the era of Contemporary Hit Radio (CHR), leaving an indelible mark on the […]

todayOctober 16, 2022 470 62

Radio Eras

The Golden Era of Chattanooga Radio

 The Top 40 Battles That Defined a Generation It’s a warm summer evening in Chattanooga, Tennessee, sometime in the late 1960s. The crackle of an AM radio fills the air as teenagers cruise down Brainerd Road, windows down, their cars packed with friends. From one car, you hear the unmistakable jingle of WFLI "Jet-FLI," the reigning king of Top 40 radio. From another, WGOW’s polished sound competes for attention. Meanwhile, […]

todayOctober 3, 2022 712 31 2

Radio History

Toronto Dial Wars

Toronto’s Top 40 Radio Rivalry of the '60s and '70s It’s a crisp autumn evening in Toronto, sometime in the late 1960s. The CN Tower hasn’t yet pierced the skyline, but the city is buzzing with energy. Teenagers cruise along Yonge Street, their radios blaring the latest hits from either CHUM or CFTR. These two stations, locked in a fierce battle for dominance, are more than just radio frequencies—they’re cultural […]

todayOctober 1, 2022 587 36

Bobby Ocean

Regional Roundups

San Francisco Airwave Rivalries

San Francisco's Radio Wars of the '60s and '70s   by Frankie Butler   It’s 1968, and the streets of San Francisco are alive with the countercultural revolution. The Haight-Ashbury district is buzzing with flower children, anti-war protests fill Civic Center Plaza, and the airwaves are ablaze with the sounds of a city in cultural overdrive. From the crackle of AM dials to the emerging clarity of FM stereo, San […]

todayOctober 1, 2022 565 59

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