That has resulted in more "niche" formats and the sharing of resources within clusters of stations, de-emphasizing local news and information.

Unlike the much larger laser video disk, which remains a niche format, DVD disks appear to have reached the mainstream.

Considering their niche format and signal limitations, Energy was competitive in the ratings and in revenues.

"There are so many formats in radio that when you're in a niche format like this, it's a good place to be."

"But the industry recognizes that broader choices and niche formats do make a difference."

Although it began as a niche format spun off from AOR, by 2001 classic rock had surpassed album rock in market share nationally.

They dropped the Soul format and decided a Spanish format would be a better niche format for 1420.

AM radio's decline flattened out in the mid-1990s due to the introduction of niche formats and over commercialization of many FM stations.

In the industry, the mix of music the station plays is known as "adult album alternative," or triple-A, a niche format used by commercial and noncommercial stations alike.

There is little room for niche formats like all-opera.