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PARTY 103.3 Over/Under

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Re: PARTY 103.3 Over/Under

Post by CurlyHoward » Mon Jun 05, 2023 9:48 pm

Nonsense! Playing Pink, Gwen Stefani and Meghan Trainor while having a hack "comedian" and shrill woman as sidekicks is innovative and what Rage Against The Machine wrote "Guerrilla Radio" about. Andrew will get a 20 share soon. Kiss might as well shut down now!



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Re: PARTY 103.3 Over/Under

Post by Deleted User 15408 » Mon Jun 05, 2023 9:49 pm

I would pick on Party 103.3 more, but its to easy. Making fun of that station is like kicking a baby.



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Re: PARTY 103.3 Over/Under

Post by burytheneedle » Tue Jun 06, 2023 9:13 am

DJ_Tanner wrote:
Mon Jun 05, 2023 6:44 pm
The audio streaming online and the audio feeding TOD-HD2 is not processed. I have urged as strongly as I could that Party 103 should, at a minimum, get some DAB software package.
When they moved from 1520 to TOD HD2 I think they decided they were trading an AM no one listened to for an HD no one would listen to. Though they’re not exactly wrong, HD radios in cars have higher penetration every day, so I dunno how wise this thinking is. But they are most concerned with Party103 -even though there is no translator without a mothership.
The FM translator does have some sweetening going on -though certainly nothing too cutting edge!
Given what I do understand about the way it’s all being done though, rather shoestring, I’d still say they’re punching above their weight class.
Part of what makes the Party 103 story so interesting to me, other than the little guy slinging mud in the big guys eyes, is that they’re unapologetically doing what they want because they’re convinced there is a niche there -they are not chasing a trend or looking to fill a void. They are going to do what they want to do, and I think that’s great!
Were I in their position, I’d do things differently for sure -but I’m not in their position!
I use a program for automation on my internet stations called "NextKast." Runs around $300 to buy it out right. It has built in processing and I have heard numerous compliments on quality of audio. The stream is probably as good, if not better sounding, than a well funded FM's processing. I don't know that would solve his issue with processing HD2 but it would for sure make the stream sound way better. I guess my point is there is so much technology out there at a doable price and in 2023 that stream needs to sound just as good, if not better, than the FM. Really not picking on Andrew, because a TON of well funded stations make that same mistake.



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Re: PARTY 103.3 Over/Under

Post by DJ_Tanner » Wed Jun 07, 2023 8:11 pm

MicProcessor_22 wrote:
Mon Jun 05, 2023 8:46 pm

You sound like you have bought Z’s b.s. 100%. Which is sad, the narcissist has corrupted another person.
I’ve no personal investment in the success or failure of their efforts.


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Re: PARTY 103.3 Over/Under

Post by Colonel Flagg » Fri Jun 09, 2023 9:40 pm

I assume this translator will be sold eventually, and "The Party" will be over.


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Re: PARTY 103.3 Over/Under

Post by Deleted User 16093 » Sat Sep 23, 2023 8:22 pm

Once Fusion got 1520am back on the air, they didn't waste too much time selling it to Relevant radio, which IMO probably made sense. 103.3fm, my guess is Fusion could be fixing to sell that eventually too. If I recall correctly, EMF acquired a translator in Madison WI and EMF gave them 1520am in exchange for that, I'm guessing 103.3 was part of the deal as well or it was purchased separately. Don't recall.



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Re: PARTY 103.3 Over/Under

Post by radioandtventhusiast » Mon Sep 25, 2023 11:05 am

I thought Party was going off the air last night. During the traffic report, the reporter said "one last time" and said "Thank you Toledo", and then went to dead air after the commercial break. Andrew Z was back this morning, and the FB page is still active. I wonder if that particular reporter left, and the automation might've stopped working, until an engineer could fix it.

I feel if the Party eventually fails, Andrew Z could easily move his show to podcast form. Many other radio personalities have done it.



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Re: PARTY 103.3 Over/Under

Post by CurlyHoward » Mon Sep 25, 2023 8:02 pm

just probably somebody else leaving the station because Andrew didn't pay them.

And yeah, he could go to podcast. Like them or not, and I don't, Andrew and Demitrius do have their loyal audience. But he'd probably charge for it and it would wind up another failed venture.



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Re: PARTY 103.3 Over/Under

Post by edj » Wed Sep 27, 2023 11:14 pm

I was in Toledo today. 103.3 is spending money for weather and traffic reports. How that check hasn’t bounced is a mystery



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Re: PARTY 103.3 Over/Under

Post by CurlyHoward » Thu Sep 28, 2023 8:44 am

I'm not sure about the rest of the day but in mornings Andrew's terrible female sidekick named Renee does them, or rather butchers them. Just another attempt at being "local" that winds up sounding like pure amateur hour



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Re: PARTY 103.3 Over/Under

Post by Deleted User 15408 » Thu Sep 28, 2023 7:06 pm

edj wrote:
Wed Sep 27, 2023 11:14 pm
I was in Toledo today. 103.3 is spending money for weather and traffic reports. How that check hasn’t bounced is a mystery
Probably Barter, just running spots for access to the services.



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Re: PARTY 103.3 Over/Under

Post by alangoldsmith » Fri Sep 29, 2023 11:41 am

Toledo Radio Ratings August 2023:

https://ratings.radio-online.com/content/arb097



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Re: PARTY 103.3 Over/Under

Post by Deleted User 16093 » Fri Sep 29, 2023 12:19 pm

The translator in Perrysburg is getting the same ratings as a full market signal airing high school football. :lol



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Re: PARTY 103.3 Over/Under

Post by BASProShop » Thu Nov 30, 2023 6:41 pm

I believe the end is nigh. I'm told the 106.5 WTOD HD2 has been turned off for non-payment. I have confirmed there is no HD2 carrier anymore. That means the 103.3 translator should already be off, but I understand there will be a lag. Fusion Radio, the actual owners of the translator, will not likely want to risk FCC fines.



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Re: PARTY 103.3 Over/Under

Post by edj » Fri Dec 01, 2023 3:50 pm

Is 103.3 dead air or airing something else?

Buying a first radio station these days even for someone with decent credit and assets would be a risky move for a bank. In Andrew Z's case, it would be downright idiotic.



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