For being a radio station that no one can hear and that no one listens to according to Arbitron, our 2012 Great Baltimore Sports Media Report Card is garning huge hits and many folks trying to win the trip to Cleveland.
The final question on the survey asks: “What would improve WNST.net & AM 1570 in 2013 to make you visit more often?
SO FAR HERE ARE THE RESPONSES:
precisely updated “morning newspaper” Seems like some of the stuff is repeated and not updated
9/19/2012 2:29 PMView Responses
Have Peter write more article, he does a great job with the business of things, but I miss hearing his thoughts in the blogs. Tell Drew to tone it down a bit especially with his predictions, when a game is way in doubt. I understand Nestor dispute with Angelos, but give it a rest. No one is more passionate about Baltimore sports than he is, but saying the same thing over-and-over again gets old. Luke does a great job, I’d like to see him do more Orioles stuff when it conflicts with preseason football though. All-in-all, WNST does a great civic job and love the trips idea, and hope to go on one soon when I get more $$$.
9/19/2012 2:14 PMView Responses
WNST.net: improve some of the functionality. It’s sometimes hard to maneuver through the site when you want to jump from page to page. AM1570: Although I know this can’t happen, signal strength. Also, get better midday talent. I like Drew and Glenn, but Yaffe and Mittermaier are awful (They always have been. I’m still trying to figure out how they have a job). Thyrl is only slightly better.
9/19/2012 2:06 PMView Responses
More of Thyrl, Peter DiLutis and especially Luke Jones… much, much less of Drew Forrester, for the love of God.
9/19/2012 1:41 PMView Responses
On air, have to say the loss of Rob and Bob hurt. Drew is solid. Glenn is decent. Can’t handle Thryl…its like he is trying to hard. Web site is good. I probably should really lean on it more than the sun. Old habits i guess.
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9/19/2012 1:30 PMView Responses
More of Nestor on the radio.
9/19/2012 1:30 PMView Responses
I turn off the station at 10 a.m. when I am at work. I can not listen to Damon Yaffe.. I want sports information, not negativity and sermons about how the sports world should be and every single thing that is wrong in the sports world and what he would do about it. He may be the worst radio personality ever on WNST. It would be better if you had more expert guests and hear more from the people like Alan Mcallum. Sometimes, the ramblings of callers gets a little old on WNST. If I wanted to hear average fans opinions about what happened in yesterday’s game or what the Orioles should do tonight, I could just listen to my co- workers . Thanks
9/19/2012 1:08 PMView Responses
Access to Orioles players and manager (not your station’s fault). BTW, how did you get McClouth interview on the air last week?
9/19/2012 12:53 AMView Responses
8Hire Bob Hainey back. Get rid of Thyrl Nelson.
9/19/2012 12:45 AMView Responses
stronger signal, when i travel WNST is what i tune to but it seems beyond a certain point i loose the signal, i travel I-70 frequently but roughly 10-15 the signal is gone
9/19/2012 12:21 AMView Responses
If you were Live&Local weekend mornings, while the other “Sports Talk” stations run info ads, you’de Kill It! I know there are different shows different times during the yr, I miss the concept of a 52 week SatAM “Ravens!” show…where the 1st caller every week was from Cali!
9/19/2012 12:21 AMView Responses
More breaking news and unique insights to Ravens/Orioles. Less of Nestor taking unprovoked shots at Angelos and the O’s – its fine when warranted and topical but no need to in almost every web post.
89/19/2012 12:12 AMView Responses
Can’t visit/listen more than I already do.
9/19/2012 11:50 AMView Responses
nOTHING.
9/19/2012 11:45 AMView Responses
Absolutely love the station, the radio hosts, the web site, the text service.
9/19/2012 11:38 AMView Responses
8Nestor on the air more.
9/19/2012 11:23 AMView Responses
Add traffic and weather reports during morning and evening commutes.
9/19/2012 11:15 AMView Responses
I know this is something you hear a lot but it bears repeating: Due to the times I can listen to the radio (and I don’t have a smartphone with the apps) which is in the car, WNST’s signal makes it tough to listen to the station. Don’t worry though, in Westminster 105.7 the Fan gets constant interference as well, in fact during the day 1570 has a clearer signal.
9/19/2012 11:04 AMView Responses
In regards to Twitter and Facebook, nothing. Nobody touches WNST when it comes to Twitter and Facebook. My only complaint about WNST. net is the fact that the webpage is a little cluttered. It is not something that prevents me from checking the website daily but I do find it to be a little cluttered which I think can be a distraction for some visitors.
89/19/2012 10:54 AMView Responses
stronger signal
9/19/2012 10:44 AMView Responses
Your website is poorly designed. I would look at making the site more visually appealing. It has all the basics, just could be so much better. SI.com is a great example of what a sports page should look like.
9/19/2012 10:26 AMView Responses
On air- less of those stupid top 10 lists and more talk on Mondays about Ravens as opposed to golf or other NFL teams. On line more Blogs by on air hosts maybe multiple times a day as needed with breaking sports news.
9/19/2012 10:15 AMView Responses
8More compelling hosts – Drew is the only one really interesting. Lack of weekend programming is a problem. Limited Ravens pregame and postgame.
9/19/2012 10:11 AMView Responses
What really makes me against WNST(I only listen to Drew) is the trashing of EVERY other media entity in the area. It just is disgusting to keep hearing the same old mantra of “they suck” and we are the experts. The trashing of the O’s management(it’s personal, not business) is just so old. The hypocrisy of making note of other hosts “from some other town” and not Baltimore and yet having a constant stream of “out of town” experts to comment on Baltimore sports???? It just doesn’t fit what you proclaim as your model as LOCAL. Being proud of “firing” people is just so low brow and classless. That they are able to secure jobs on your competitors should be a testament to the training they get from the station… not a talking point that the other station sucks. You can look at your station as a good training ground for the Major Leagues. I know the radio business(as an advertiser, salesman for media and printed critic) and no matter what is stated, the station is widely considered MINOR. I can never stomach people who speak ill of competition, it is so juvenile and speaks to a inherent weakness of where it comes from. So how in good conscious can I believe that Honesty, Integrity are really the bedrocks of your mission? Trashing other people and companies does not garner a sense of Integrity. And I may be an older skew for what is sports talk radio today, but I could care less about “breaking news”, I don’t need to be aware of EVERYTHING happening at every moment. Part of the problem with our “plugged in” society is everyone looking at their phones 24/7. Speaks to the incivility, rudeness and narcissism of our time. Watch what is going around you and not your phone, catching up on the news(either on the web or TV) is something that I enjoy. Don’t need to know things before everyone else.
9/19/2012 10:05 AMView Responses
stronger radio signal
9/19/2012 9:57 AMView Responses
I think the service is great so I can’t think of anything to suggest at this time.
89/19/2012 9:49 AMView Responses
More nestor
9/19/2012 9:11 AMView Responses
I do lose your radio signal when I go north of shawan road, and i can’t get you in very clear at all up in hampstead, frustrating because I like your station a great deal.
9/19/2012 9:04 AMView Responses
I think you already do a great job. The only complaint I have is the TuneInRadio stream is unreliable. Don’t know if it’s the app or what, but since I can’t tune you guys in on the radio before sunrise, I depend on the stream.
9/19/2012 8:59 AMView Responses
8More articles related to the Orioles, I feel this year that with the team being a winner for the first time in 14 years that the blogs related to the Orioles are lacking while anything dealing with the Ravens is written almost daily during September and even months prior to that.
9/19/2012 8:58 AMView Responses
Easier to navigate and find information (like events)
9/19/2012 8:54 AMView Responses
Although I really like the morning show witgh Drew, I wish he had a more interesting partner. At times things seem to get flat.
9/19/2012 8:33 AMView Responses
WNST.net—more timely info. Some headlines stay up for days (NHL lockout enters 2nd day). Also, some late scores are not available in various sports–especially baseball. Improve on the quality of the links. Too many times I have a link go somewhere other than the headline notes.
89/19/2012 8:28 AMView Responses
Live streaming from your weekly shows , catching it next day is good but would be nice to catch it during event , Dennis Pitta show in Perry Hall is a good example I saw on Facebook that it was packed and so I got in my car and went the bad part is they wouldn’t let me in due to size of place anyway it would have been Kool to catch the show as it was happening ..
9/19/2012 8:26 AMView Responses
More weekend stuff
9/19/2012 8:22 AMView Responses
Your live stream is getting more reliable but at times it is still problematic
9/19/2012 8:16 AMView Responses
8Too much time on small local college sports but I understand the reasoning. I would like more national major sports news discussed instead – I turn off certain very bad callers – you figure it out. My listenting habits are mainly opening of shows where I get good summary and commentary on the game by the hosts but then turn off when i hear most opinions by listeners – prefer to hear “experts” so I turn on ESPN or certian 105.7 hosts that I thinka re very knowledgeable. For example I lover Billick segmnets and segments with out of town reporters/broadcasters etc.
9/19/2012 7:59 AMView Responses
Even though I understand the situation with the Orioles ….Sometimes the constant trashing can get to be to much. I do like that you dont just say what homer fans want to hear though. Also during the interviews with players/coaches after the games 1570 asks the best questions. Some outlets are embarrassing with stupid questions to athletes.
9/19/2012 7:50 AMView Responses
If it’s possible to improve on what you already do better than anyone else, is to continue to be very local. Your station makes a person feel like they are not just a listener, but a personal friend. This is so rare today in radio and nobody does it better than WNST.
9/19/2012 7:46 AMView Responses
More web content. Better writers/more research done to support opinions (like drew’s blog about the nationals suing the orioles. One of the most informative peices I’ve read). MOst of the time bloggers just spout their opinions with ZERO RESEARCH done.
9/19/2012 5:56 AMView Responses
More local High School sports coverage
9/19/2012 5:37 AMView Responses
Not much. Everything is great.
9/19/2012 1:17 AMView Responses
More Ravens talk
9/19/2012 1:17 AMView Responses
a little more national news. a little more epl coverage. maybe an hour show once a week. maybe brent could do it for you.
9/19/2012 1:13 AMView Responses
You have got to get a section for the Wizards going!!!!!!!!!!! I love WNST but the only problem is that it acts like the wiz don’t even exist!!! Meanwhile they pay alot of attention to the Capitals, a team which has never played in Baltimore, while denying the former and still close to home Baltimore Bullets!!! I know many people who see this as the only glaring problem with WNST, other than that great job. But seriously guys let get some Wiz coverage Baltimore is a hotbed for future NBA players and its a shame to see the number one name in Baltimore sports not even covering our own NBA team. Just need a section for the Wizards and WNST will be pure Bmore sports perfection.
9/19/2012 12:56 AMView Responses
More frequent updates, better O’s relationship though Angelos sucks & needs to sell the team
9/19/2012 12:27 AMView Responses
You have got to get a section for the Wizards going!!!!!!!!!!! I love WNST but the only problem is that it acts like the wiz don’t even exist!!! Meanwhile they pay alot of attention to the Capitals, a team which has never played in Baltimore, while denying the former and still close to home Baltimore Bullets!!! I know many people who see this as the only glaring problem with WNST, other than that great job. But seriously guys let get some Wiz coverage Baltimore is a hotbed for future NBA players and its a shame to see the number one name in Baltimore sports not even covering our own NBA team. Just need a section for the Wizards and WNST will be pure Bmore sports perfection.
9/19/2012 12:56 AMView Responses
8More frequent updates, better O’s relationship though Angelos sucks & needs to sell the team
9/19/2012 12:27 AMView Responses
My only complaint about WNST is Drew held a contest a few yrs ago for kids to wire a survey about their favorite teacher and he would give them free tickets to an O’s gm. Well she did it and was excited but she never got to go. This was about 3 or 4 yrs ago. Every time she hears his voice she remembers. Other then that no issues with the station.
9/19/2012 12:26 AMView Responses
Free stuff Keep up the good work
9/19/2012 12:25 AMView Responses
Honestly, there’s not much that I can think of other then that sometimes the text alerts seem to be delayed. If you can fix that everything else is great!
89/19/2012 12:16 AMView Responses
FM station for the car.
9/19/2012 12:10 AMView Responses
A better signal. Talent besides Drew.
9/19/2012 12:09 AMView Responses
You guys have a great knack of finding radio talent, id try to hold onto it a little but with that said i dont know a lot about running my own business so im sure nestor had his reasons.
9/19/2012 12:05 AMView Responses
8I liked the top of the hour national sports news updates but realize that WNST is no longer affiliated with SNR(yahoo!radio) or FoxSportsRadio. Also, wish you could find weekend programming that actually sticks. Otherwise, bravo on jobs well done.
9/19/2012 12:03 AMView Responses
The radio has got to get better hosts. First Nestor took off to handle admin stuff, then Jeremy, Haynie, Long and Ray were gone. After Drew in the AM I shut the station off until the next day. If Drew ever left I would never listen again.
9/18/2012 11:54 PMView Responses
trips news more info on texting
9/18/2012 11:53 PMView Responses
n/a
9/18/2012 11:39 PMView Responses
Get rid of Bull Dog
9/18/2012 11:38 PMView Responses
Nestor, I grew up in Severna Park and went to college at UVA. I’m 46 years old. In 1994 I moved to Baltimore County. I want to thank you. I feel like you and your station introduced me to the customs and culture of Baltimore. I have never stopped listening. I applaud you for keeping Angelos honest. I listen in the car driving to work every morning for Ravens coverage. Keep innovating.
9/18/2012 11:24 PMView Responses
8Wouldn’t change a thing
9/18/2012 11:23 PMView Responses
Make the home page less busy and not so blog dominant.
9/18/2012 11:18 PMView Responses
Not much…it’s on the radio on the way to work then .net when I log into my computer. Lose the signal in the evening on the am radio on the way home.
9/18/2012 11:17 PMView Responses
Signal strength. I travel Balt dc metro territory. More caps coverage.
89/18/2012 11:17 PMView Responses
Nothing – you guys have great content
9/18/2012 11:16 PMView Responses
Difficult to address but the radio signal strength on west side of baltimore is frustrating and is primary reason I tune out. Website has so much content difficult to quickly consume. Occasionally hosts pet peeves become repetitive.
9/18/2012 11:14 PMView Responses
Usually with the station i just get out of signal range and cannot hear it anymore when i want to listen. In terms of social media and social media interaction its top notch and the website is top notch. Its the only station in town where you know you can take trips to see Baltimore teams on the road and that is fantastic as a fan. I feel like even though the Orioles are doing well the station still wants to beat the team up at times and i get that i truly do but it turns you off as a fan. I also get the chest out we are the best mindset, any person in any field should have it , but that as well becomes a bit trying after awhile as a listener and supporter. Other than that its the best in town for Baltimore sports and keep up the fantastic work.
9/18/2012 11:13 PMView Responses
8Bring back Bob and Rob
9/18/2012 11:11 PMView Responses
any way to get a stronger signal
9/18/2012 11:11 PMView Responses
Considering I am an avid listener to the program and follower via twitter, facebook, ustream, you name it. WNST is by far greater than any other media outlet in town. With that said, I know Nestor and company are always looking for ways to grow. So I will provide a few suggestions… Since I work 8-5 I rarely get to listen live although I do one my way to work tune into Drew and Luke. But, I am on the audio vault MORE than anyone. It is by far one of my favorite features and I love the “search” tool. Having said that, I would suggest if possible to keep even older links in the audio vault. I know time to time I like to show friends and family certain encounters that may have happened a while back that no longer are available on the audio vault. Maybe a “Best of Drew” or “Best of Glenn” section could work or just keeping old old links. For example, I would like to hear the Angelos interview that you guys play frequently, but I can’t find that if I search “Peter Angelos” in the audio vault. Overall, WNST does a fantastic job. Whether its the text service, the knowledge of sports talk hosts, the MANY trips Nestor puts together to various sporting events. Its just fantastic and I couldn’t be happier or luckier to have grown up all these years listening to WNST. I am 23 years old and i have been waking up running to turn on WNST on my way to Pikesville High School, I even got my New York roommates at College Park enjoying WNST with me. Thanks Nestor and crew for all the great coverage you provide to all Baltimore fans around the world. Keep up the good work. -Sam Bruck
9/18/2012 11:09 PMView Responses
Expand the time given to Damon and Paul program, give less time to Thryl. Damon and Paul are a strong follow-up to Drew in the a.m. Only my opinion but I listen ALMOST everyday, even when out of town. The website is the best in town, not even close.. The content is legit, but the design could improve somewhat. Anyone who is not subscribed to the text service is missing out. Will be honest, I jump over to Haynie often, Dude is the best in my opinion. Drew is fantastic and a step up over the clowns on the FM side in the a.m. He owns the morning as far as I can tell.
89/18/2012 11:08 PMView Responses
A few shows repeat throughout the day, making them outdated when they repeat. Other than that, great job!
9/18/2012 11:08 PMView Responses
On air longer hours.
9/18/2012 11:06 PMView Responses
Improved nighttime signal, but you know that. I liked Haynie, but I know that was tough. Liked him better on your station than on WJZ. Website design could be better. Sometimes content hard to find. You’re doing fine overall–I love that you’re locally owned–so rare in radio.
9/18/2012 11:05 PMView Responses
8Nothing. If I had more time I would listen more.
9/18/2012 11:01 PMView Responses
The radio reception in the car in Baltimore is very spotty which tends for me to switch to 105.7 and stay there more times than not.
9/18/2012 11:00 PMView Responses
WNST IS AWESOME!
9/18/2012 10:58 PMView Responses
I find the quality of the audio in the audio vault on the site to be poor sometimes.
89/18/2012 10:58 PMView Responses
Better radio signal.
9/18/2012 10:57 PMView Responses
