Tag Archives: KFOG

The five stages of commercial radio format change grief

I am reviewing the furious responses of our readers to Eric Klein’s story on the format changeĀ at KPOJ in Portland. Only ten days ago it was Progressive Talk Radio. Now it is a sports channel. “You’ve got to be kidding … finish reading The five stages of commercial radio format change grief

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KFOG fans thank station for giving Morning Show a second makeover

“It quickly became obvious that the show we created wasn’t a good fit for KFOG,” declared KFOG Program Director Dennis Constantine on Wednesday. “So I am here to tell you that we made a mistake. KFOG is about taking risks, … finish reading KFOG fans thank station for giving Morning Show a second makeover

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KFOG: a “challenging week” since morning show changes

Another San Francisco Bay Area listener upheaval over morning show changes. This one at Cumulus owned KFOG 104.5 FM, where Bill Webster and “Irish Greg” McQuaid have been replaced by a new “KFOG in the Morning” program with Greg Gory, … finish reading KFOG: a “challenging week” since morning show changes

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Thanksgiving Radio: Alice’s Restaurant, the Beatles, and Radio Drama

Every year on Thanksgiving a number of stations all over the United States air the 18 minute plus song “Alice’s Restaurant” by Arlo Guthrie. Here in San Francisco, KFOG (104.5FM San Francisco/97.7FM San Jose) has been honoring that tradition for … finish reading Thanksgiving Radio: Alice’s Restaurant, the Beatles, and Radio Drama

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Hear Something a Little Different on the Radio Today?

Did you get fooled today? Radio stations are often one of the last remaining outlets to celebrate April Fool’s with gusto. Morning show DJs read fake news reports, radio shows are replaced, and some stations switch their formats for 24 … finish reading Hear Something a Little Different on the Radio Today?

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