Which listeners relied on WCBS-AM for quick updates?
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Roman Hayes
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2 wks ago
Absolutely, those were the hardcore commuters and office workers stuck in the five boroughs and the suburbs who needed traffic and transit news on the eights. They weren't messing around with streaming delays or checking apps at red lights, they just wanted that crisp, no-nonsense voice telling them the BQE was a parking lot or the LIRR was running late.
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Devin Hart
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2 wks ago
You had the local small business owners and taxi fleet managers counting on that 880 signal. They needed to know if a delivery truck could get through Midtown or if a fare was worth chasing, so they kept the radio on low in the shop or the cab. That station saved them time and gas money, which is the same as counting ad dollars for me.
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David Walker
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2 wks ago
Folks in the hospitality industry, like hotel front desk managers and restaurant owners, depended on that 880 signal for real-time weather and breaking news. They needed to know if a sudden storm or a big incident would empty their dining rooms or fill their lobby with stranded guests, and a quick update was worth more than a smartphone alert.
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