Dave Beasing noted that KLOS is now positioning itself as "LA’s #1 Classic Rock Station" so it appears they are indeed committed to being Classic Rock. There’s a long tradition of this in the business, as former AOR stations like KQRS, KGON, WGRF, and others opted to "age gracefully" with their original demographics. L.A. still may not have NFL Football, but at least it deserves a great Classic Rock station.
President & Founder at Jacobs Media
Fred Jacobs founded Jacobs Media in 1983, and quickly became known for the creation of the Classic Rock radio format.
Jacobs Media has consistently walked the walk in the digital space, providing insights and guidance through its well-read national Techsurveys.
In 2008, jacapps was launched - a mobile apps company that has designed and built more than 1,300 apps for both the Apple and Android platforms. In 2013, the DASH Conference was created - a mashup of radio and automotive, designed to foster better understanding of the "connected car" and its impact.
Along with providing the creative and intellectual direction for the company, Fred consults many of Jacobs Media's commercial and public radio clients, in addition to media brands looking to thrive in the rapidly changing tech environment.
Fred was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 2018.
Jacobs Media has consistently walked the walk in the digital space, providing insights and guidance through its well-read national Techsurveys.
In 2008, jacapps was launched - a mobile apps company that has designed and built more than 1,300 apps for both the Apple and Android platforms. In 2013, the DASH Conference was created - a mashup of radio and automotive, designed to foster better understanding of the "connected car" and its impact.
Along with providing the creative and intellectual direction for the company, Fred consults many of Jacobs Media's commercial and public radio clients, in addition to media brands looking to thrive in the rapidly changing tech environment.
Fred was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 2018.
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And just as Chris Berman would say, “We welcome those of you who were watching the Jets-Raiders game…”, it looks like (from the KLOS website) that they are not affraid to acknowledge and welcome former Arrow listeners to KLOS. Good idea…
Looking at the KLOS playlist for the last seven days in Mediabase, it looks at though they are hopping on the classic rock bandwagon….