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Ratings: It’s a Christmas tradition . . . ‘K-E-Z’ dominates

  By zonarama December 20, 2016 January 26, 2017 ZonaMedia

| RADIO | “K-E-Z” switched on the yule tunes November 9 and the annual holiday gimmick did its usual magic propelling the station to even greater dominance, according to the latest Nielsen Audio ratings for metro Phoenix. Perennial runner-up KSLX… Continue reading

Tagged   KALV, KESZ, KHOT, KMXP, KNIX, KOOL, KSLX, KTAR, KUPD, KYOT, phoenix, radio, ratings

December 17, 2016

  By zonarama December 17, 2016 December 27, 2016 Phoenix 50

“Rhythm & Blues” by The Head and the Heart is #1 for a second week on the Rock n Roll for Grownups chart. Two songs enter the top 10 this week: “Love On The Weekend” (#6) by John Mayer and… Continue reading

Tagged   2016, head and the heart, john mayer, michael kiwanuka, ryan adams, the xx

Trump’s cabinet nominees

  By zonarama December 12, 2016 January 18, 2017 ZonaToons

Note to wife: As Donald Trump announces his choices for Cabinet positions, an interesting pattern is emerging. Consider: The Environmental Protection Agency nominee is a climate-change denier who has sued the EPA to weaken environmental regulations. The Energy designate and… Continue reading

Tagged   donald trump, trump administration

December 10, 2016

  By zonarama December 10, 2016 December 27, 2016 Phoenix 50

The Head and the Heart from Seattle score their second #1 hit of 2016 with “Rhythm & Blues” on this week’s Rock n Roll for Grownups chart. Three new songs this week: “Not Easy” (#48) by Alex Da Kid featuring… Continue reading

Tagged   2016, alex da kid, colony house, elle king, head and the heart, judah & the lion, x ambassadors

December 03, 2016

  By zonarama December 3, 2016 December 19, 2016 Phoenix 50

Mesa’s very own Jimmy Eat World hits #1 on the Rock n Roll for Grownups chart with “Sure And Certain.” Its lyric video features old home movies with many scenes obviously shot in Arizona. Among the biggest gainers this week:… Continue reading

Tagged   2016, jimmy eat world, john mayer, mondo cozmo, norah jones, rag'n'bone man, southern culture on the skids, wilco

November 26, 2016

  By zonarama November 26, 2016 December 10, 2016 Phoenix 50

“Go Robot” by the Red Hot Chili Peppers, which name-checks Zonastar Alice Cooper, is #1 for a second week on the Rock n Roll for Grownups chart. John Mayer returns after three years’ absence with “Love On The Weekend,” debuting… Continue reading

Tagged   2016, alice cooper, john mayer, leonard cohen, neil young, norah jones, red hot chili peppers

Ratings: Yawn – top four stations stay put

  By zonarama November 22, 2016 November 25, 2016 ZonaMedia

| RADIO | Despite not gaining audience share,the top four stations remained the same in the latest metro Phoenix radio ratings, according to Nielsen Audio. “K-E-Z” and KSLX were 1-2, as usual, although both stations lost some ground. KUPD held… Continue reading

Tagged   KALV, KESZ, KHOT, KMLE, KMXP, KNIX, KOOL, KSLX, KTAR, KUPD, KYOT, phoenix, radio, ratings

Signs of autumn

  By zonarama November 22, 2016 November 22, 2016 ZonaToons

Note to wife: I know you miss autumn leaves, but we have other ways of knowing fall has arrived. Continue reading

Tagged   snowbirds, zona life

Good for business

  By zonarama November 22, 2016 December 25, 2016 ZonaToons

Note to wife: Up till now, all modern-day U.S. presidents who have businesses or investments, place these holdings in what is called a “blind trust” – meaning, they are administered by a trustee without the president’s knowledge. This is done… Continue reading

Tagged   donald trump, ivanka trump, trump businesses

November 19, 2016

  By zonarama November 19, 2016 December 27, 2016 Phoenix 50

The Red Hot Chili Peppers score their second consecutive #1 hit #1 with “Go Robot” on the Rock n Roll for Grownups chart. Jim James of My Morning Jacket climbs 10 spots to #25 with “Here In Spirit.” Also moving… Continue reading

Tagged   2016, chuck prophet, david bowie, growlers, jim james, milky chance, my morning jacket, pressing strings, rag'n'bone man, red hot chili peppers
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