Surely you're familiar with the legendary 970 WFLA in Tampa. They are
the #2 station in the market 12+, book after book. However, they have
a tough time getting numbers on the weekends. Back in May, Gabe Hobbs
decided to add just two hours of Free Talk Live's live Saturday show
to their weekend lineup. I'm not sure what show we replaced, but
whatever it was was only getting a .5 AQH share (M25-54) in the Spring
2008 book. After the Summer book, that number had risen to a 1.3.
Sure enough, the growth continued through the Fall book as program
director RC Bauer reports Free Talk Live with a 2.0! That's an
increase of 400% in less than a year! Free Talk Live gets results.
We also welcome Clear Channel's WGIR trimulcast as our newest live
Saturday show affiliates in New Hampshire! The trimulcast includes
WGIR AM in Manchester, WGIN AM in Rochester and the Seacoast and WGIP
AM in Exeter. WGIR's stations brings our total AM/FM affiliates to
46!
Finally, here's what Ted Baker, Program Director of another one of our
trimulcast affiliates, Finger Lakes News Radio in NY had to say about
Free Talk Live:
"Finally, a talk show that's not about the silly political battles
between left and right, but instead, focuses on the more important
battle for our future between the forces of individual liberty and
those who would deny it to us. Your listeners will say "wow, I thought
I was the only one who felt this way."
So, are you ready to boost your Saturday nights or even weeknights
(Remember, we're number one weeknights in Florence, AL on WVNA.) with
live programming? We are here for you when you are ready. How can we
help you and your station succeed?
Need a refresher on Free Talk Live? Visit our Program Directors
website:
http://PD.freetalklive.com There you'll find archives,
promos, and more! Free Talk Live airs live Mon - Sat, 7-10p ET. Take
as much of the show as you want, clear it when you want, preempt us if
necessary and never worry about makegoods!
Thanks for your continued interest. Let me know how I may be of
assistance,
Ian Freeman
Host, "Free Talk Live"
603-513-2449 Office & Cell
815-550-1851 FAX