Word is breaking that Merlin Broadcasting has sold Philly’s WWIQ 106.9 to EMF Broadcasting, which is Christian religious programming. WWIQ has Imus, Beck, Rush, Hannity, etc. and some wonder if the new owners will switch format.
On a radio board people are guessing Rush or Sean could wind up on WNTP (950 AM I believe); that CBS (WPHT 1210) might not take them back, or that maybe an FM could be the new home. (”Or blow up one of their own signals for Rush Radio? Really, only 106.1 and 104.5 would make sense switching, and those would be a stretch.”—Pab Subgenus on RadioDiscussions Philly board)
We’ll see what happens if indeed the new owners of WWIQ
(subject to FCC approval) blow up the format
https://www.facebook.com/rickshaftan/posts/10200784125458325
>>At the end of April last year, WWIQ made its first on-air presence in Philadelphia. Nearly 16 months later, I have the uncomfortable and poignant task of letting the staff, our clients and advertisers and our listeners know that Merlin Media has accepted an offer from EMF (Educational Media Foundation) to purchase the station and the 106.9 signal. Over the next few months, IQ106.9 will continue to run its broadcast and daily operations will continue as usual until the final closing between the two companies. I am sure we will get tons of reaction from the community and the ratings will likely reach an all-time high. I appreciate everyone involved in the station and wish EMF the very best success in launching their new format in Philadelphia.