NO MORE NEWS FROM MERLIN IN NEW YORK AND CHICAGO

Radio Ink ^ | 7/17/12 | Radio Ink

[raccoonradio]

The final stories covered by FM News 101.9 (WEMP-FM, New York) and FM News 101.1 (WIQI-FM, Chicago) announced format changes for the respective stations. “Effective immediately, Alternative is back on the air in New York as New Rock 101.9 and Adult Hits are on the air in Chicago as i101. It was a difficult decision to make, but after a year of minimal audience engagement, coupled with the format’s inherent expense, I felt it was time to make a change.” stated Randy Michaels, CEO of Merlin Media. “I’d like to thank the people who poured their heart and soul into the effort and I wish them all the best.”

[raccoonradio]

--Some wondered if the 101.9 in NY might go talk radio and run Rush if WABC were to give it up

--This is the company that started "IQ 106.9", a talk station in the Phila. area that has Rush, Hannity, local talk etc.

[raccoonradio]

http://formatchange.com/new-rock-101-9-debuts/ 3:23 in: The final news story at News 101.9 in NY is...a format change to alternative. “Thank you. And goodbye.”-—”new rock is on, WEMP-FM New York. This is what New Rock sounds like.New rock for New York. 101.9 (Beastie Boys: “No sleep till...Brooklyn.) Foo Fighters...” etc.