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Old 22-11-2016, 21:54
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Not had to put up with Heart for the past 3 years thankfully after changing jobs. Today someone had it on at work and I can't believe I still heard the same few tracks they were hammering over 3 years ago. One was Rihanna followed by Coldplay followed by Kylie.

Talk about ground hog day. Dreadful.
They must be doing something right record-breaking listener figures (9.6 million)
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Old 22-11-2016, 22:07
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Possibly another new name they're trying out. Good they are bringing in new blood
Agree is a good move, just curious why Kent and no other local stations (OFCOM requirement) or is it a plan that the 10pm slot becomes regional in more areas
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Old 23-11-2016, 01:04
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Fault with Winchester Tx. High pitched noise over audio. Sounds like could be possibly STL related as the audio is much quieter so maybe pushing the AGC down.
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Old 23-11-2016, 06:55
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But surely they dont want to hear Madcon or BEP's?! I just don't belive it.
You'd be surprised. Listening habits don't match those of Digital Spy posters and Madcon Beggin' and The Black Eye Peas I Gotta Feeling still test very well.

So, again - why would you ignore the research?
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Old 23-11-2016, 08:44
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You'd be surprised. Listening habits don't match those of Digital Spy posters and Madcon Beggin' and The Black Eye Peas I Gotta Feeling still test very well.

So, again - why would you ignore the research?
I guess so, We on here are not normal radio listeners. Im sure my 4 sisters love heart. Also over time our listening habits change I guess, Beggin by Madcon really annoys me so it much stick out so much when its played. Only listen to heart for JK & Lucky rest of time I now find myself listening to Heat alot (all be it the presenters chat so much crap) and also love capital xtra with Jez and then Toni Phillips.
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Old 23-11-2016, 09:19
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Agree is a good move, just curious why Kent and no other local stations (OFCOM requirement) or is it a plan that the 10pm slot becomes regional in more areas
It could be a requirement as its a strange introduction. Whats the competition like in Kent for commercial radio.
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Old 23-11-2016, 10:20
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Since when did Heart Kent get its own late show and why?
That's very odd, so only 1 station opts out of the Network at 10pm, unless this is something to do with deregulation but I'm not to sure though, reminds me of the Gcap days where some stations opt out of the network.
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Old 23-11-2016, 10:22
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Agree is a good move, just curious why Kent and no other local stations (OFCOM requirement) or is it a plan that the 10pm slot becomes regional in more areas
I think that could be a plan, as I said on my previous post, in the GWR/GCAP days some stations opted out of the network to do there own thing.
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Old 23-11-2016, 10:29
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I must admit I would enjoy heart more if they stopped playing all the cheesy songs like Time of my life and I wanna dance with somebody etc. But I am male and probably not their target audience.
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Old 23-11-2016, 12:51
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There are many variations across the stations,

ie: Heart London we have Jenni Falconor 4am til 6am then she joins jamie theakston til 7am then Emma Bunton rocks up 7 til 9am then London gets Toby for an extra hour 9am til 1pm
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Old 23-11-2016, 13:15
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There are many variations across the stations,

ie: Heart London we have Jenni Falconor 4am til 6am then she joins jamie theakston til 7am then Emma Bunton rocks up 7 til 9am then London gets Toby for an extra hour 9am til 1pm
Thats more down to how much Emma Bunton is getting paid. It makes more sense to have her on between 7-9 when more listeners are around.

This change in Kent is a totally new local slot.
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Old 23-11-2016, 13:33
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Thats more down to how much Emma Bunton is getting paid. It makes more sense to have her on between 7-9 when more listeners are around.

This change in Kent is a totally new local slot.
Or is Emma just a lazy cow?!
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Old 23-11-2016, 13:43
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There are many variations across the stations,

ie: Heart London we have Jenni Falconor 4am til 6am then she joins jamie theakston til 7am then Emma Bunton rocks up 7 til 9am then London gets Toby for an extra hour 9am til 1pm
That's no different Heart London still local 6-10am like all other stations just with different presenters filling that time.
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Old 23-11-2016, 14:05
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That's no different Heart London still local 6-10am like all other stations just with different presenters filling that time.
True.
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Old 23-11-2016, 14:24
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I wonder if that 10pm opt out on Heart Kent is permanent then? If it is then Global are doing a good job of it.
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Old 23-11-2016, 14:29
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I wonder if that 10pm opt out on Heart Kent is permanent then? If it is then Global are doing a good job of it.
Can I ask why is it good? What benefit of having Anna Johnson on instead of Kat Shoob?
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Old 23-11-2016, 14:48
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Can I ask why is it good? What benefit of having Anna Johnson on instead of Kat Shoob?
It depends if its different to the format of kats show.
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Old 23-11-2016, 15:29
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Can I ask why is it good? What benefit of having Anna Johnson on instead of Kat Shoob?
Because it's a local programme Kat Shoob is very good what you don,t realise it's up to the PC what ever programme the station wants to take, and also I've never heard of Anna Johnson so I think that it is good that Global are doing a local opt out.
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Old 23-11-2016, 15:35
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Because it's a local programme Kat Shoob is very good what you don,t realise it's up to the PC what ever programme the station wants to take, and also I've never heard of Anna Johnson so I think that it is good that Global are doing a local opt out.
Do you think Sharon in Gravesend really sits there and thinks "oh I wish this presenter on heart was in a studio up the road" no. Normal people couldnt give a shit. Having Heart Kent opting out of national output really makes no different to normal listeners in Kent, It brings nothing beneficial to the output. Infact its their lost as Kat is far superior.
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Old 23-11-2016, 15:44
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Don't get your knickers in a twist hit. You'll likely find this is a less risky way of trying someone out on air without affecting the rest of the network, as the girl herself hasn't even mentioned it on social media, which she'd likely do if it was permanent.
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Old 23-11-2016, 15:47
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Don't get your knickers in a twist hit. You'll likely find this is a less risky way of trying someone out on air without affecting the rest of the network, as the girl herself hasn't even mentioned it on social media, which she'd likely do if it was permanent.
I have no issue with the girl! I like her on ITV2. The issue is this notion that "normal" listeners really care where the presenter is in the country. Clair from Margate really honestly doesn't care. I bet you. Lol
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Old 23-11-2016, 15:56
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I have no issue with the girl! I like her on ITV2. The issue is this notion that "normal" listeners really care where the presenter is in the country. Clair from Margate really honestly doesn't care. I bet you. Lol
That's a tough one really. There would likely be a few people that presume as its called Heart Kent that the person they are listening to is indeed in Kent, however on the whole I'd agree with you, the average listener wouldn't give a monkeys, as long as they get their fix of Black Eyed Peas and Madcon
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Old 23-11-2016, 16:25
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That's a tough one really. There would likely be a few people that presume as its called Heart Kent that the person they are listening to is indeed in Kent, however on the whole I'd agree with you, the average listener wouldn't give a monkeys, as long as they get their fix of Black Eyed Peas and Madcon
I'm guessing its either a slot to try new people in (why Kent and not one of the weekend London slots), a requirement or the only other thought is for lorry drivers at the ferries
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Old 24-11-2016, 08:25
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1 week till Christmas songs arrive on all heart stations
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Old 24-11-2016, 10:47
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Do you think Sharon in Gravesend really sits there and thinks "oh I wish this presenter on heart was in a studio up the road" no. Normal people couldnt give a shit. Having Heart Kent opting out of national output really makes no different to normal listeners in Kent, It brings nothing beneficial to the output. Infact its their lost as Kat is far superior.
I understand your point but it is good that Heart are making an effort also, Capital Scotland has a extra ,local show at weekends, so dose Capital Cymru.
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