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14940
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At one time AM radio reigned supreme in the broadcasting world. While 223 of the state's 320 licensed commercial stations are AM, FM radio is making inroads, with an estimated three out of four listeners now tuning to FM stations. AM broadcasters are scrambling to find ways to lure them back and bolster their sagging share of advertising revenues.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 6 Issue 7, July 1986,
p12-14, 16, 18-20, 22, il, por
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Record #:
14961
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When Bryan McIntyre, general manager of radio station WPTF, was hired, the station's format was heavy on sports, news and information, along with mild mannered music. Listeners were drifting away. His solution - more talk, less music. Enter Bob Kwessel, described by McIntyre as \"a wild man, loud-mouthed, and obnoxious,\" a person who irritated everyone, but drew listeners. Now WPTF has climbed back atop the Triangle's radio ratings.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 6 Issue 7, July 1986,
p23, 26, por
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Record #:
14962
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Charlotte's standing as a business and financial center received a large boost when Royal Insurance, a company that has been in New York City for 135 years, decided to relocate its headquarters there. Among the reasons were the high cost of doing business in New York which necessitated the need for a more economical location and the desire to provide a better quality of life for its employees. Royal will complete its move to the new $30 million headquarters on September 1.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 6 Issue 7, July 1986,
p28-33, il, por
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Record #:
15041
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Honda Power Equipment and Manufacturing, Inc. is the U.S. branch of the Japanese company's lawnmower-manufacturing division. The company opened the Swepsonville plant in Alamance County in 1984, producing 50 movers a day. When the plant was dedicated in October of that year, production had reached 100 a day. In the summer of 1985, the plant reached full capacity and is now producing 500 movers a day.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 6 Issue 7, July 1986,
p34-36, 38, il, por
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