In 1971, the station became WPOM, with a contemporary format. In the intervening years, WPOM would adopt several other formats, including all-news in the late 1970s, disco in the early 1980s, and a split format of gospel and blues by 1999.
WPOM's evolution from its initial contemporary format to various other formats over time, including news, disco, and gospel/blues, highlights its adaptability in the radio industry.