CBS Rethinking FM

Changes are anticipated at CBS Radio.

They have big decisions to make not only about protecting a few more revenue producing AM brands but what to do with FM music in the era of Pandora.

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1.  The next sports and/or news AM stations that CBS needs to protect by sacrificing an existing FM outlet.

2.  The changing view of music FM stations at CBS.

3.  Why is CBS waiting so long in New York to protect 1010 WINS?

4.  A surprising, highly-rated and profitable FM station that someday may have to become a simulcast to protect a profitable AM brand.  The toughest call of all.

5.  The safest CBS FM music station.

6.  What happened to CBS President Les Moonves’ assertion that he’s open to selling some smaller markets.  An update.

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