Hi there. I am a manager in the sales department for KKLZ and wanted to participate in your dialogue. KKLZ had been doing some form of rock for 21 years. Unfortunately, the radio station was getting beat handily in the rock arena ratings by 1) KOMP, 2) KKJJ (Jack)and off/on by 3) The Point. Most advertisers are not buying more than 1 or 2 rock radio stations unless they are a gentlemen's club or an advertiser of that ilk, so at the end of the day, "no ticky no laundry". We've got payroll to make and bills to pay. I personally prefer the music we were playing as a Classic Rock format, but the songs are accessible on three other radio stations all day long. With this new format, KKLZ is playing exclusive music that is unavailable on terresteral radio. I'm not trying to sell you on the decision to change the format. However I thought you might want to know the method to the madness. If you know anyone who likes that kind of music (60s & 70s POP), please invite them to listen. I need the job.

Mark