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SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 - VOLUME 11, ISSUE 32X
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WHAT MAKES A HIT A HIT?

"Don't You Know What the Night Can Do" wasn't the Summer Song of 1988. It wasn't the next "Tonight, Tonight, Tonight," despite a similar set-up. But it was No. 6. So was it a hit? At a moment when we're wondering even what No. 1 means, here are some wide-ranging thoughts on "When Is A Hit Not A Hit?"
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SUMMER SONG '22 IS HERE

The field was better. The Summer Song '22 race was tighter. The candidates all say something about the state of current hits, including the one that's 36 years old. Ross On Radio readers did have a clear favorite. So the Summer Song of 2022 is... (Then hear it and my candidates for fall on Big Hits Energy.)
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IN L.A., REAL POWER
(KJLH, KTWV, KDAY, TOO)


L.A.'s Hip-Hop and adult R&B stations always had to prove their place in the market. But this month, Real 92.3 tied KIIS. Last month, adult R&B KJLH set an all-time record. The Wave has been a market-leader for years. I took a Fresh Listen to L.A.'s R&B and Hip-Hop outlets, including Power 106 and KDAY too. 
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A GAME CHANGING STORY?

KRTY San Jose wasn't supposed to show in the ratings after leaving FM for streaming only. Instead, it became a top five showcase for radio in the audio world. The following week, Cumulus debuted a hosted online only station in Syracuse. It's a radio turning point, if we can pivot.
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GOTTA KEEP 'EM SEPARATED?

Since the release of "Hold Me Closer," Top 40 and AC PDs have been having a discussion for the first time in decades: artist separation for Elton John. But hasn't radio decided that doesn't matter? Here's a fun thread with many of your thoughts on the topic as well. (And I always appreciate the follow.)
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