We lost the next-to-last progressive radio station in ALL of Ohio Jan 19 when Clear Channel terminated WTPG (Stephanie, Maddow, Franken, etc.) and replaced it with Ingraham, Savage, etc., under the new call letters (we’re not making this up) WYTS.
Now all we have are Rush, Rush-lite (Beck), Rush Dumb (Hannity), Rushette (Ingraham), Rush Crazy (Savage), and on and on.
A group of volunteers (OhioMajorityRadio) is working to find stations to carry progressive programming at least SOMEWHERE on our radio dial. To do this, we need to show stations that local businesses here in Central Ohio can support progressive, rational, reality-based talk.
(Note: 58% of Central Ohio voted progressive last election--so there IS an audience. And WTPG’s LOWEST rating since it started only 2 years ago, matched the HIGHEST ratings of previous formats at the same frequency--so the progressive audience DOES respond. Currently we are gathering endorsements from WTPG sponsors to further back up that assertion.)
If you own a business (dentists, travel agents, Realtors, service organizations, etc.) in Central Ohio, or know an owner you can forward this to...we are asking for brief, non-binding, letters of interest we can show to broadcasters. For example, the letter could simply state:
"I am interested in the possibility of advertising my business during progressive radio programs. Broadcasters should contact me when they have progressive talk on their stations."
Please mail letters of interest to:
OhioMajorityRadio
P.O. Box 14117
Columbus, OH 43214
We are attempting to gather replies within the next week.
To get involved with our volunteer group, come to OhioMajorityRadio and click the Yahoo Group button, or email info(at)ohiomajorityradio.com
Note:
My apologies for posting something so provincial. But this may concern you too. Your progressive radio station--if you still have one--may be in jeopardy. For what you can do for your station, see another volunteer group, NonStopRadio.