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  • PromoTheRobot
    Registered User
    • Sep 2003
    • 2311
    #1

    A Bills story everyone is overlooking

    97 Rock no longer Bills flagship station.

    So 97 Rock/Cumulus Broadcasting walks away from the Bills radio rights. There are only 3 major radio companies in Buffalo: Cumulus, Entercom (which owns WGR), and Townsquare. Townsquare is not a major sports rights player so that leaves Entercom and WHAM/Clear Channel in Rochester, once a Bills flagship station years ago.

    But I predict Rogers in Toronto, who owns several AM and FM stations in Toronto including The Fan 590, could wind up being the Bills rights holder. Considering Rogers history with the Bills it's a no-brainer if they want to keep developing their ties to the team. Plus I could see Rogers easily outspending Entercom and Clear Channel.

    If Rogers did become the Bills rights holder it would solidify Toronto as part of the Bills market, making it far less likely the Bills would leave for Los Angeles or wherever. Just my take.

    PTR
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  • MitchMurrayDowntown
    Skoobasaurus-Rex
    • Oct 2011
    • 22284
    #2
    Re: A Bills story everyone is overlooking

    Very valid write up, expanding our market sounds great & help us to get to a better place.

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    • Michael82
      Registered User
      • Jul 2002
      • 82328
      #3
      Re: A Bills story everyone is overlooking

      No chance that Rogers becomes the flagship station. That would really piss off local affiliates. I bet that Entercom works out a deal to become the new flagship station and they put the games on their FM station and WGR finally goes back to being nice to them again, just like they are with the Sabres.
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      • trapezeus
        Legendary Zoner
        • Oct 2004
        • 19525
        #4
        Re: A Bills story everyone is overlooking

        so perhaps bills games won't be broadcast? after 49 unanswered points, is this a bad thing?

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        • PromoTheRobot
          Registered User
          • Sep 2003
          • 2311
          #5
          Re: A Bills story everyone is overlooking

          Originally posted by Michael82
          No chance that Rogers becomes the flagship station. That would really piss off local affiliates. I bet that Entercom works out a deal to become the new flagship station and they put the games on their FM station and WGR finally goes back to being nice to them again, just like they are with the Sabres.
          That's a reason?? A few years back WHAM in Rochester became the Bills flagship station and they had an affiliate in Buffalo. It's not that big a deal.

          PTR
          10 Commandments of the D
          1. Never stop Rocking.
          2. Legalize all drugs.
          3. Quit your day job.
          4. All Religion should be taxed.
          5. Cut down on carbohydrates.
          6. F**k her gently.
          7. Never believe what people tell you after a show.
          8. Always take a spoon full of Metamucil after a heavy day of eating.
          9. Get at least 9 hours of sleep a day.
          10. Eatin' ain't cheatin'.

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          • Extremebillsfan247
            Registered User
            • Sep 2008
            • 3142
            #6
            Re: A Bills story everyone is overlooking

            Originally posted by PromoTheRobot
            97 Rock no longer Bills flagship station.

            So 97 Rock/Citadel Broadcasting walks away from the Bills radio rights. There are only 3 major radio companies in Buffalo: Cumulus, Entercom (which owns WGR), and Townsquare. Townsquare is not a major sports rights player so that leaves Entercom and WHAM/Clear Channel in Rochester, once a Bills flagship station years ago.

            But I predict Rogers in Toronto, who owns several AM and FM stations in Toronto including The Fan 590, could wind up being the Bills rights holder. Considering Rogers history with the Bills it's a no-brainer if they want to keep developing their ties to the team. Plus I could see Rogers easily outspending Entercom and Clear Channel.

            If Rogers did become the Bills rights holder it would solidify Toronto as part of the Bills market, making it far less likely the Bills would leave for Los Angeles or wherever. Just my take.

            PTR
            Good write up, and great point. With the new deal for more games in Toronto coming, a Bills flagship station in Toronto would make sense for Rogers Communications for promotion purposes. It could mean more revenue for the Bills in the long term, as Toronto has a bigger media market. JMO

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            • ServoBillieves
              The Voice of Reason
              • Jul 2007
              • 6106
              #7
              Re: A Bills story everyone is overlooking

              This past season I listened to WHAM for my Bills coverage... Let's hope they can keep up or **** the Bills the second they move.
              Bye Bye Brady...
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              • TigerJ
                Registered User
                • Jul 2002
                • 22575
                #8
                Re: A Bills story everyone is overlooking

                Entercom, with WGR will certainly be interested in broadcast rights. The only question is, I have no idea how deep their pockets are. I don't get any stations that far away. We are on the fringe of being able to hear WHAM. I wonder how having a Canadian flagship station would affect the network in and around New York State. The station that carries the Bills station locally for us has boardcast antennae I can see outside my kitchen window. I hope they can keep carrying it.
                Last edited by TigerJ; 01-02-2012, 04:35 PM.
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                • PromoTheRobot
                  Registered User
                  • Sep 2003
                  • 2311
                  #9
                  Re: A Bills story everyone is overlooking

                  Originally posted by TigerJ
                  Entercom, with WGR will certainly be interested in broadcast rights. The only question is, I have no idea how deep their pockets are. I don't get any stations that far away. We are on the fringe of being able to hear WHAM. I wonder how having a Canadian flagship station would affect the network in and around New York State. The station that carries the Bills station locally for us has boardcast antennae I can see outside my kitchen window. I hope they can keep carrying it.
                  If Rogers gets the rights it doesn't mean the Bills won't be on a Buffalo radio station. They would be an affiliate like all the other stations on the network. Like I posted earlier, its happened before when a Rochester station was the flagship (WHAM).

                  PTR
                  10 Commandments of the D
                  1. Never stop Rocking.
                  2. Legalize all drugs.
                  3. Quit your day job.
                  4. All Religion should be taxed.
                  5. Cut down on carbohydrates.
                  6. F**k her gently.
                  7. Never believe what people tell you after a show.
                  8. Always take a spoon full of Metamucil after a heavy day of eating.
                  9. Get at least 9 hours of sleep a day.
                  10. Eatin' ain't cheatin'.
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                  • YardRat
                    Well, lookie here...
                    • Dec 2004
                    • 86315
                    #10
                    Re: A Bills story everyone is overlooking

                    Originally posted by Michael82
                    No chance that Rogers becomes the flagship station. That would really piss off local affiliates. I bet that Entercom works out a deal to become the new flagship station and they put the games on their FM station and WGR finally goes back to being nice to them again, just like they are with the Sabres.
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                    • TigerJ
                      Registered User
                      • Jul 2002
                      • 22575
                      #11
                      Re: A Bills story everyone is overlooking

                      Originally posted by PromoTheRobot
                      If Rogers gets the rights it doesn't mean the Bills won't be on a Buffalo radio station. They would be an affiliate like all the other stations on the network. Like I posted earlier, its happened before when a Rochester station was the flagship (WHAM).

                      PTR
                      I expect that's probably true. I just wondered if there are any potential wrenches in setting up a network of stations on both sides of the border.
                      I've made up my mind. Don't confuse me with the facts.

                      I'm the most reasonable poster here. If you don't agree, I'll be forced to have a hissy fit.

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                      • The Jokeman
                        Registered User
                        • Dec 2003
                        • 9995
                        #12
                        Re: A Bills story everyone is overlooking

                        Even though they're more music oriented I wonder if WECK would consider taking a chance since they still cover the Yankees and UB football.
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                        • PromoTheRobot
                          Registered User
                          • Sep 2003
                          • 2311
                          #13
                          Re: A Bills story everyone is overlooking

                          Originally posted by TigerJ
                          I expect that's probably true. I just wondered if there are any potential wrenches in setting up a network of stations on both sides of the border.
                          Naw. 590 in Toronto is on the Bills network now. As for WECK getting the Bills, there is absolutely no chance of that happening. No signal, no money.

                          PTR
                          10 Commandments of the D
                          1. Never stop Rocking.
                          2. Legalize all drugs.
                          3. Quit your day job.
                          4. All Religion should be taxed.
                          5. Cut down on carbohydrates.
                          6. F**k her gently.
                          7. Never believe what people tell you after a show.
                          8. Always take a spoon full of Metamucil after a heavy day of eating.
                          9. Get at least 9 hours of sleep a day.
                          10. Eatin' ain't cheatin'.
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                          • DrGraves
                            Registered User
                            • Mar 2008
                            • 2693
                            #14
                            Re: A Bills story everyone is overlooking

                            hopefully wgr gets it that way i can just leave that station on all day
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                            • Fitzpatrick'sbeard
                              Veteran Zoner
                              • Aug 2011
                              • 436
                              #15
                              Re: A Bills story everyone is overlooking

                              one station that could be home to the Bills

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                              they are also the radio home to the Bisons
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