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98.1 Kiss FM Major Announcement

BossRadioDJ

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As noted by bayareaxent in the Renel thread ... a big announcement is expected on 98.1 Kiss FM at 9:30 this morning.

Listen online at:

http://www.981kissfm.com
 
They aired a pre-recorded message by Renel:

* It's official ... she's gone.

* She'll be back next Friday (May 8) from 7 to 9 a.m. for a farewell show.

* There will also be an evening "throwdown" for listeners and staff (date TBA).
 
More... if you can stand it:

* "Renel's Last Record Party" will be held on Saturday, May 23, at Cobb's Comedy Club in the city. Tickets go on sale this Sunday.

* Renel's announcement and a listener comments section at:

http://www.981kissfm.com/pages/dj_renel.html
 
Maybe it's only due to her stature as a long-time morning show personality - but it's nice that they're giving her a send off instead of the regular "pack your box and the security guard will show you to the door" thing.
 
Don't feel bad, Michael Martin will use her on Movin' in the Mornin'
 
In their 'official' corporate announcement, did they say why she was leaving or what her next step is going to be? How did they spin this?
 
Lkeller said:
Maybe it's only due to her stature as a long-time morning show personality - but it's nice that they're giving her a send off instead of the regular "pack your box and the security guard will show you to the door" thing.
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actually, its "leave NOW with security, then u can come in on sunday evening and get your stuff"..... They have the security guard waiting for you as you walk in the building.
 
Or like, "Your stuff is at the door. Pick it up and get the hell outta here or we'll throw it in the dumpster...Bitch!"
 
dharmadoug said:
actually, its "leave NOW with security, then u can come in on sunday evening and get your stuff"..... They have the security guard waiting for you as you walk in the building.
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My experience in business as a manager of dozens of people in a couple different companies is that when you tell someone you're letting them go, several things tend to happen: (1) their quality of work goes down immediately (whether they're good guys or not), (2) they tend to badmouth the company and/or the manager, (3) if they're vindictive they may want to do something to try to get back at the company, (4) their attitude starts to poison the people who are left.

Thus, most employers will usually let the person go at the end of the day or on a day off or vacation. They'll also do their best to separate the person from the rest of the work force by not allowing them in to say goodbyes. And, of course, if it's air staff we're talking about, they'll usually not be allowed to say on-air goodbyes.

Unfortunately, there are a lot of people who wrap up their idea of self-worth in their job. Take away their job and they've lost their emotional compass because they immediately think someone is telling them they're worthless -- and they won't stand for that.

People almost always feel they're doing a better job than they're really doing, and they just can't see how the company can function without them. And then, especially if they're male, they can often go into a rage about the decision being unfair, etc., because they're only seeing it from their own perspective.

I'd say that the reason the employee in question (I have no idea who they are) is being allowed to do a goodbye show and such is because they've shown time and again to management that they have their act together, that they know the situation from management's perspective, etc. In all likelihood they'll be offered something in the future if something opens up.

Contrast this with whoever it was who was let go from KVYN and had sour grapes. Who would want that person within 500 feet of a microphone again?
 
When I left my position with my former employer, my boss came in and I signed my severance papers. then he allowed me to stay a while to say good bye to my crew. He added, "Normally I have to walk you out of the store to your car. You've been up fornt with me from the get -go. So I'm gonna to give you a couple of hours to say good-bye to your crew. I trust nothing will happen to the store. Or I will be fired"

Needless to say, nothing happened as I got what I wanted, a win-win situation.
 
Domino Rippy said:
Don't feel bad, Michael Martin will use her on Movin' in the Mornin'
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He would if he had any money. St John was the last CC person he could afford to bring in, from what I hear...
 
When her non-compete is up, and revenue starts to rebound, she'll most likely be back with her peeps now at Movin.

The funny (or stupid?) thing is Clear Channel is making her even bigger with this "Giant" send-off. She'll be "so happy to be back" and listeners will have "missed her so much." Blah

...say early November?
 
How damned simple is the solution? Don't fire people without just cause like stealing, harrassing others, making threats, etc.
 
crguy said:
When her non-compete is up, and revenue starts to rebound, she'll most likely be back with her peeps now at Movin.
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No non-competes in California. They may be paying her, under contract, for a specific period, which would not allow her to work at another station (unless she negotiates out of it, if, it in fact, is still in effect).
 
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