Jan 28, 2019 · From being the #1 direct seller at WBEN for 20 years, and from being on air creating the Buffalo Means Business show, I can tell you first hand that the success of WBEN is the heritage, the "talk" format (not so much news). Clients like the format, that's what matters. For every client that is opposed to right leaning talk, three love it.

Mar 12, 2011 · So I caught some of Bill's show on Friday while driving around the city in between appointments. He sharply criticized WBEN's morning show, saying "those people have no idea what they are doing over there. I know because I used to have a show on that station." He also referenced Tom Bauerle by...

Oct 17, 2013 · WBEN wouldn't be getting the credit you so generously give them if WGR had remained an actual competitor. This is anything but a demonstration of the free marketplace.

Dec 27, 2023 · I had a conversation about this very subject with a longtime WBEN manager years ago who said up until consolidation, WGR was a real threat to 'BEN. All because WGR wasn't outright winning, does not mean there wasn't healthy competition between the two, which certainly benefited the audience...

Jul 31, 2020 · WBEN names David Bellavia to mornings. Entercom has announced the return of former U.S. Army Staff Sergeant and on-air host David Bellavia as morning show host for WBEN-AM, the voice of news in Buffalo. Bellavia will be heard weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET, beginning August 3. More...

Dec 31, 2011 · It's official, The Bills are leaving Cumulus. Will then end up back on WBEN or will Townsquare snag them? And how did know one else not know this was happening on these boards? No more breaking news here

Jun 15, 2015 · I was thinking about this the other day. WISX is being kick in the butt by WIOQ and WBEB. Nevertheless, looking at the ratings, we see that WBEN is doing worse than WISX. But, I think that if WISX really sells their new format (that being a more BEN FM style, with a heavy dosing of late 80's and...

Dec 28, 2023 · Where's the bounce from shutting down a competitor? Don't change the subject. You say they wanted to help WBEN, and the change didn't significantly improve the station, WGR's last competitive book was 1993. Then the crash in 94 and 95. They stayed consistent at a 5 share during 6 ownership changes, when you say the owners manipulated the station.

Apr 7, 2023 · The big biller for them and the market is WBEN, which is nearly 20% ahead of the market's #2 biller. Local direct and local agencies have not read the memo about 25-54 and do buy older demos. Perhaps, but Audacy is not interested in nickel and dime local accounts. They have massive debt...

Dec 27, 2023 · When WBEN owner Keymarket bought WGR from Rich Communications, they then controlled the more established and sustaining frequencies---and the transition to sports was underway.