WZZL Paducah

Climbs from #9 to #3

Challenge

In 2016, WZZL Paducah, Kentucky ranked 9th persons 12+. The station switched between several versions of “Rock” including Active Rock and Modern Rock. The station played lots of currents, many exclusive to just that station. It was targeted too young, too “hard” and was too unfamiliar sounding.

Withers Broadcasting Companies partnered with Radio Consulting Services in 2016. Online Music Testing, Competitive Market Analysis and Monitors were conducted, followed by an Action Plan for the station to move to Mainstream Rock. WZZL quickly improved its position from 9th to 3rd persons 12+.

Company: WZZL – A Withers Broadcasting Companies Station

Location: Paducah, Kentucky

Client Since: 2016

Solution

Withers Broadcasting Companies partnered with Radio Consulting Services in 2016. Competitive Market Analysis, Monitors and Online Music Research were conducted, followed by an Action Plan for the station to move to Mainstream Rock. WZZL quickly improved its position from 9th to 3rd persons 12+.

Timeline

2016: Performed Competitive Analysis to find the best strategic position

2016: Conducted Online Music Research

2016: A new Mainstream Rock format was created and launched

2016: Positioning updated to “106.7 WZZL, Everything That Rocks”

2016: Station voice updated simultaneously with evolved music changes

2017: A new logo was created; updated website, station vehicle, etc.

2017: Station becomes promotionally active; marketing included TV campaign

2017: WZZL hits #6 Persons 12+, revenue increases

2018: WZZL is #3 Persons 12+, Adults 18-34, 18-44, 18-49, 25-54 #1 Men 25-54

2019: WZZL maintains #3 ratings status

Source: Eastlan Ratings 2015-2020

“After working with Jon at Radio Consulting Services I would highly recommend him and his team! From the start I knew we had hired someone I could trust to make things happen. They hit the ground running. There was no question Jon and the Radio Consulting Services team would do everything they promised. Producing results for WZZL.”

– Rick Lambert, (Former) COO Withers Broadcasting Companies

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