KCHZ was an interesting case because they apparently made the programming switch based on new data about listener trends and audience size as Arbitron moves from diary-based audience tracking to the PPM system in the KC market. The press release about the format switch mentioned specifically the addition of Daughtry, David Cook, and Kelly Clarkson to KCHZ’s new playlist (the release actually made it sound more like a switch to HAC then CHR, but whatev’). It appears that similar shake-ups are happening in a lot of the markets where PPM has been introduced. Early results seem to indicate that the diary system led to over-estimation of the audience for certain formats such as Talk and Rhythmic, and under-estimation of some of the adult-leaning mainstream formats and stations. I’m sure the PPM program is making some ad sales managers very twitchy right about now.

I’m pretty sure Mediabase has an HAC, AC, or CHR station incorrectly tagged as Rhythmic in their monitoring system right now.

Last week, KCHZ in Kansas City added LLWD and Mediabase called it Rhythmic.

Like many stations, it has had a lot of format changes over the years. In 2005, it became a Rhythmic station, but over the years, it’s moved closer to CHR (Top 40) and officially switched over to that format on October 8, 2009 (and started adding Rockish songs).

That probably explains most of the Rhytmic spins. Mediabase just hasn’t updated yet.

http://www.mmr247.com/mmrweb/Reports/Reg/EMD.asp?SOngID=1687846&NumDays=7

And if they could see their way to spinning some Adam and Allison too I’ll be pretty darn happy!

It doesn’t appear Jive has given up promoting LLWD or Kris quite yet.

Given up? The promo push has barely gotten started for Kris and the other S8 Idols. LLWD is showing some nice solid spincreases on CHR and HAC, and lots of good adds (that Cumulus block always helps). But patience, grasshoppers. Kris’s AI is still largely driven by a single market (single station, really, though the WPLJ add will help broaden his exposure in NYC). He’s going to have to triple or quadruple his current cumulative AI before the song starts to reach a level of familiarity that will stabilize and ultimately lift the sales numbers. That’s going to take several weeks at least. If Jive timed things right, things will start to tip and he’ll really start to gain traction right around when the album drops.

I agree that the sluggish sales numbers are troubling, but as numbers-focused as I am, I also firmly believe that each Idol is going to forge their own path. I didn’t have a strong favorite this year, but I’m certainly having fun watching their roll-outs, and can’t wait to see what kind of artists they evolve into and how well the market embraces each of them.

I think it’s classified as HAC, but honestly it’s playlist comes straight off the itunes Top20 minus some of the rap/hip-hop songs. And once they start to play something, I usually hear it alot.

That’s basically the textbook definition of HAC (aka Adult Top 40) – everything on the mainstream Top 40 minus most rap and hip-hop. In terms of chart behavior and programming focus, HAC really has more in common with CHR than AC. HAC plays more recurrents than CHR and typically maintains a larger playlist, but they do put songs into power-rotation. On HAC this is usually 50-60 spins/week, compared to upwards of 100 spins a week for CHR power rotation.

ETA: just checked and this is B101.5 which is also widely heard in the DC area. I think it’s classified as HAC, but honestly it’s playlist comes straight off the itunes Top20 minus some of the rap/hip-hop songs. And once they start to play something, I usually hear it alot.

LLWD on Pop radio
LW TW
69 50 KRIS ALLEN Live Like We’re Dyin’ ¦ 572 218 354 4.342

The song has 354 more spins this week that last. It’s doing very well on the radio.

That is a big increase from where it was before. So, that should theoretically start translating to downloads. I know there’s a timing issue too, so maybe we just have to wait a bit longer to see the effect.

Hmm, interesting. On the one hand, you don’t want to waste the tv appearances on a single that isn’t catching on with the public. On the other ‘“ with the video and iTunes banner (plus increased spins), things could certainly change for the better rather quickly. Glad it’s not my job to decide this stuff.

Hmm – well, my take is – they’ve already shot the mv, and an itunes banner tie-in with it is probably not loads of money – so doing both of those seems like a no brainer. This will probably happen in the next few weeks, leading up to all the promo (interviews, etc.) he’ll be doing in Nov leading up to Nov 17.

IF at that point LLWD is not picking up (or staying up, if it starts a significant climb), and IF the album were to similarly underperform, then, and only then, would an alternate single make sense, imo. Maybe to roll out in Dec?

http://www.hitsdailydouble.com/vibe/vibe.cgi?rank5

And it looks like Kris is lined up for a lot of the big shows once his album drops (Conan, Ellen, Regis & Kelly…)

Throw in the fact that Kris is getting mainly positive press, and I doubt Jive is anywhere close to throwing in the towel on him. The sales numbers aren’t great, but the radio spins are strong and the reviews are strong.

I am stoked for this album to arrive. I would love if they released another of single soon.

That is awesome that he wrote/co-wrote on 9 songs of the 12. Such a shame that the first single was one he had no real hand in. I still like it, but it’s a shame knowing what Kris was capable of delivering.

I’m not worried about any of these numbers. I’ve never bought music or based what I liked on numbers before, and I’m not going to start now.

Speaking of which, I did buy Bob Dylan’s Christmas album and I love it. It’s perfect family and friends around the house with everyone having a little too much holiday cheer singing along to holiday songs. Seems to me that’s the effect he was after.

girlygirl: Lyndsey Parker got to hear 8 of the 12 songs to make Kris’ album (of the 12, Kris wrote or co-wrote 9 of them!!!)

Here’s her review/preview of the album ‘” HINT ‘” it’s a REALLY REALLY REALLY positive write-up

I could hug you right now!!!! Thank you for the delivery of such awesome news!! Woot, woot!!!!

My husband called me last night on the way from work (5:30) and LLWD was on the radio. THEN, I heard it again this morning for the first time (for me)!