Posted by Barry on July 21, 2007 at 22:17:08:
While I'm not a big fan of oldies, I do listen occasionally to WCTZ, 96.7 FM. Their Stamford CT stick puts in an excellent signal to Westchester County.
In my personal opinion, it is an easier station to listen to than WCBS FM when trying to concentrate on other things (and most music radio listening is done in the background). They have a more AC approach, with less chat, less commercials (they claim 50 minutes of music per hour during the day)and fewer distracting jingles.
As they call their format Greatest Hits, some current or very recent pop songs are included. I think this is a plus, as it adds variety to the mix, and reduces the desire to turn to other stations to hear what is currently popular. It may also be more appealing to younger listeners, as the station is not just providing nostalgia.
I recall that when 101.1 was carrying Jack, Allan suggested that WCTZ's format may be a good use of the frequency.
Any objective opinions about WCTZ vs. WCBS FM as a background station (the way many actually listen to radio)?