When listening to WBNJ-FM (91.9) out of Barnegat Township this summer, people are noticing more of Chicago, James Taylor, Steely Dan, Eagles and Fleetwood Mac and less of Billie Holiday, Tony Bennett, Johnny Mathis, Nat King Cole and Judy Garland.
Bill Clanton Jr., general manager/program director, said that last month, the station moved to make a more 1960s and ’70s centered “party format” to better serve the communities of Ocean County.
“This change was a natural progression, and the response from listeners has been very positive,” said Clanton.
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