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Originally posted by Flashing Lights
£100, I have a question. Which radio station do you think is more important? Radio 1 or Z100?
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Hm...it's tough to tell. Radio 1 certainly has a big effect on single sales. Except for exceptional singles (pardon the pun), you need R1 support or you can get screwed over. Sometimes, though, it doesn't mean anything, like when the label doesn't do enough promo, or the video doesn't get enough airplay from the music channels.
I don't think you can say one is necessarily more important than another, since they cater to two drastically different markets. I think the importance of the stations changes according to what song it is, and the circumstances.
It's a great question though. The music industries for the UK and US are so complex, and to compare the workings of the two is even harder. But it's very interesting. Sorry that my reply isn't very in depth, it's pretty superficial.
* I wish Z100 would have a chart show, however. Like première the BB top 40 on Wednesday evening. That would be awesome.