 Station management indicated they were impressed by the success of stations such as WXPN and KCRW, and sought a musical format not otherwise accessible in Baltimore; at the time, WEAA, WJHU, and Washington's WPFW also devoted at least part of their broadcast days to jazz.The AAA format has achieved a similar level of success, and WTMD has developed a reputation as a strong supporter of the local music scene.WTMD concurrently moved from faculty oversight in the Department of Electronic Media and Film to direct management by the university's communications department.