Pueblo International
had planned to expend into radio in the US; options were
signed for WWOK and WJOK in Miami for $3.2 million and for
WTFM in New York for $8.7 million. Severe problems at the
supermarkets prevented exercising these options. One of
the stations to be purchased by Pueblo went instead to
Metroplex; Norm Wain offered the manager's position in this
far more lucrative market.
Radio Hit
In mid-1990, I moved to
Miami and helped build the cities newest music and news
based radio station. With a "godfather"
like Y-100, success seemed insured.
Among the promotional
devices used was the regular "Hit Sheet."
Firebombing!
The new station got
considerable press. However, after about 9 months of
broadcasting and considerable initial ratings success, the
transmitter site was firebombed. The police suspected
country music fans who were upset about the increasing
Hispanic presence in Miami. The station was on less than
100 watts power for many months, and owners lost interest.
Recognition
The
prestigious
Board of Announcers of Cuba (in Exile) awarded this
certificate at its annual gala diner in 1980.
