Here's proof positive that the Altoona/State College radio markets are insignificant...the last post was for a TV question! No one even had a comment on MJ's death...pathetic. Did any of the lame-ass stations in either town play his tunes on the day he died? I didn't listen...I was watching TV.
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edarmsttrong said:
Well if you didn't listen then you OBVIOUSLY don't know the answer to your own questions. You just keep watching TV.
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OBVIOUSLY, hence the inquiry...
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Do I have a choice? Radio sucks here...none of the stations have any imagination. At least my TV stretches my imagination 32 inches! Actually, broadcast radio in general sucks. It has become a talentless, voicetracked waste of time. Sad, really...
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edarmsttrong said:
The tv widens your imagination?!?... and only 32 inches?...BUTT maybe...but HARDLY the imagination. ANYONE can sit their butt in front of the BOOB tube and widen it. It's a brainless activity. My Dog watches TV and will bark at it. He even knows how to turn it OFF.
and since you are inquiring.... Michael is dead...BOO HOO... His music will live on forever...BOO HOO... ok... VH1 is doing a Michael Marathon for those of you who want to widen your ...ummm....imagination...NOW, Back to the music..... a special dedication in honor of Michaels Passing Here 's JOURNEY, Lovin, touchin, Squeezin.... .
Wow, what are you smoking?
Whatever it is, radio still sucks in Altoona/State College...
Why are so many of these posts about how thing were, back in the day? It's because radio, for the most part, has become a vast wasteland of garbage. AEs have the audacity to try and sell this to people? I would consider TV for my money...people's asses may be getting fat watching the tube, but at least they'll see my ad.
Whatever it is, radio still sucks in Altoona/State College...
Why are so many of these posts about how thing were, back in the day? It's because radio, for the most part, has become a vast wasteland of garbage. AEs have the audacity to try and sell this to people? I would consider TV for my money...people's asses may be getting fat watching the tube, but at least they'll see my ad.
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edarmsttrong said:
Keep dreamin Pal....I have never EVER smoked and I don't drink, pop pills, OR shoot up either... I haven't seen an ad in years since I bought my TiVo. Anyone else that has it, or any digital recorder is doing the same I assure you. BOTH radio and TV have become vast wastelands. But at least with radio you can listen while doing work or participating in an activity to keep your butt thin. The New media...(the one you are currently looking at) is the way to go. Here you can get your radio, TV, Movies, Games, News, discussions, dates, Porn, cars, furniture, books, and a fat ass...the list goes on....
Video killed the radio star, my friend...
Don't get me wrong...I am and always will be a radio geek to the core, but it's so dissapointing to see what has happened to the industry. And, locally it is an extreme example. Stations that are nothing but wannabe jukeboxes that play commercials occasionally, or the 'big chain' station, that if I scan the dial I can hear 2 others, kind of like a radio McDonalds that serves 'country' music. Speaking of McDonalds, you could actually make more money working there, than in radio. Here's proof: The station that advertised a 7-12 shift, M-F...2 hours live, the rest voicetracked...pay just about minimum wage. Gee, can I work in State College radio, please? Do you think they're gonna pay for 2 hours that your not at the mic? Doubtful...and what kind of talent do you get with that pay scale? A kid who will go work at Mcd's instead of becoming a broadcaster.
As a matter of fact, I'm amazed that stations haven't come up with a scheme to get you to pay them to work there, or for listening...oh, that's right...there's SirusXM for that.
I agree with you about the new delivery platforms on the way. It might level the playing field for all media, even better than AMs on FM translators! (See...Carey Simpson WAS onto something!)
I know there are others out there who know where I'm coming from...they just seem afraid to say it.
Don't get me wrong...I am and always will be a radio geek to the core, but it's so dissapointing to see what has happened to the industry. And, locally it is an extreme example. Stations that are nothing but wannabe jukeboxes that play commercials occasionally, or the 'big chain' station, that if I scan the dial I can hear 2 others, kind of like a radio McDonalds that serves 'country' music. Speaking of McDonalds, you could actually make more money working there, than in radio. Here's proof: The station that advertised a 7-12 shift, M-F...2 hours live, the rest voicetracked...pay just about minimum wage. Gee, can I work in State College radio, please? Do you think they're gonna pay for 2 hours that your not at the mic? Doubtful...and what kind of talent do you get with that pay scale? A kid who will go work at Mcd's instead of becoming a broadcaster.
As a matter of fact, I'm amazed that stations haven't come up with a scheme to get you to pay them to work there, or for listening...oh, that's right...there's SirusXM for that.
I agree with you about the new delivery platforms on the way. It might level the playing field for all media, even better than AMs on FM translators! (See...Carey Simpson WAS onto something!)
I know there are others out there who know where I'm coming from...they just seem afraid to say it.
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edarmsttrong said:Video killed the radio star, my friend...
Don't get me wrong...I am and always will be a radio geek to the core, but it's so dissapointing to see what has happened to the industry. And, locally it is an extreme example. Stations that are nothing but wannabe jukeboxes that play commercials occasionally, or the 'big chain' station, that if I scan the dial I can hear 2 others, kind of like a radio McDonalds that serves 'country' music. Speaking of McDonalds, you could actually make more money working there, than in radio. Here's proof: The station that advertised a 7-12 shift, M-F...2 hours live, the rest voicetracked...pay just about minimum wage. Gee, can I work in State College radio, please? Do you think they're gonna pay for 2 hours that your not at the mic? Doubtful...and what kind of talent do you get with that pay scale? A kid who will go work at Mcd's instead of becoming a broadcaster.
As a matter of fact, I'm amazed that stations haven't come up with a scheme to get you to pay them to work there, or for listening...oh, that's right...there's SirusXM for that.
I agree with you about the new delivery platforms on the way. It might level the playing field for all media, even better than AMs on FM translators! (See...Carey Simpson WAS onto something!)
I know there are others out there who know where I'm coming from...they just seem afraid to say it.
Point, Set, Match!!... I agree with you here but... it wasn't video that killed the radio star... it was the station owners and their greed. . The only so called "talent" out there (there are a couple) do it for the fun and love of the art even though they are limited in voice tracking or sparse live shifts available AND a strong armed programmer. You KNOW they ain't doin it for the money!! Howard Stern had commented recently on the fact that station owners and programmers are throwing just ANYONE on the air without regard for those who have gone to broadcasting school or college. A voice track can be cleaned up to make ANYONE sound half decent. It's a wonder a union hasn't stepped in yet! Eventually someone that is live on the air will make a break for it and do something "memorable" because after all, whats the harm in getting fired from a less than minimum wage job? Any takers? Ain't no one payin attention so why not just go for it... get your foot in the door.... and just BLOW THE LISTENERS AWAY with something they wouldn't dare expect! If you get fired...Oh well.... it's not like you lost any money. ;D
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