And It Begins: Brian D'Aurelio Exits Emmis/New York

[DToTheJ]

Source: All Access.
http://www.allaccess.com/story/93524

In addition to being OM for WRXP, he did nights on the station as "Drelio" (gee, how original)... In all fairness, he was the OM for the entire Emmis cluster, including Hot 97 and Kiss-FM.

His official exit will be "at the end of the month." Hmmm, right around the time Merlin is projected to control 101.9... "Connect the dots, la-la-la-la-la..."

 

[WRXPinsider]

Translation of his quotes in the article:

"the recent sale of EMMIS properties has necessitated my departure." - I WAS FIRED BECAUSE THERE'S NO NEED FOR AN OM IN A TWO STATION CLUSTER. ALSO, MY FINGERPRINTS WERE ALL OVER THE DEAD BODY OF WRXP, AND SOMEBODY HAD TO TAKE THE MAIN BLAME FOR THE STATION'S FAILURE.

"I am now looking for my next opportunity to lead, inspire creativity and innovate in brand marketing, radio management and/or on-air programming." - I WILL WORK IN ANY CAPACITY, BECAUSE WITH THE CURRENT STATE OF RADIO, I'D BE INSANE TO THINK THAT I'D GET THE SAME KIND OF HIGH PAYING AND HIGH LEVEL GIG AS I HAD IN NEW YORK, ESPECIALLY WITHOUT EMMIS NY VP/GM ALEX CAMERON AROUND TO REWARD ME FOR KISSING HER BUTT, AGREEING WITH EVERYTHING SHE SAID, AND BEING HER LOYAL LAPDOG SINCE I GOT HERE IN '05.

"Open to relocation so all markets and opportunities are of interest!" - PLEASE, PLEASE HIRE ME TO DO PRETTY MUCH ANYTHING. REALLY. PLEASE. I GET IT THAT THERE ARE NO SUCCESSES THAT I CAN POINT TO THAT I WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR DURING MY TIME AT EMMIS NY, OR THAT I COULD AT LEAST STEAL CREDIT FOR, SO I'M HOPING THAT MY CHARM, MY DESIRE TO PLEASE, AND MY SKILLS AT KISSING UP AND KICKING DOWN WILL GET ME HIRED QUICKLY!

 

[deigosanchez]

Worst DJ ever to grace the NY Radio market. I have never heard someone so bad on radio (even Leslie Fram is better, not by much.) Also love those promo pics of him. To have him on with that fake "From the Basement" crap was one thing but then to disrespect radio by putting him on at nights when there was tons of real jocks out there, is absolutely disgusting. Good Job Alex. Its a shame how bad he was at marketing too. Did anyone know RXP existed? Did they even promote in Long Island or in other areas that are clearly rock-n-roll areas. Learn your craft before trying to be a jock on-air, which he sucked at also. Give him credit, He got paid for 2 jobs and was shitty at both. I wish I could get that.

 

[WNTIRadio]

It amazes me on this board how people trash someone without knowing all of the inside facts. And it amazes me even more, knowing the business of radio for over 16 years now, how people crap on someone that could very easily wind up being in a position to hire the person that did all of the dumping on the message board.

Anonymous or not, in this day and age, why risk posting something so personal and harsh? Look at what Twitter did for Mr. Weiner, did wonders for his political career.

If I were hiring anyone I would research them online and find out what they post... if it's anything like the diatribes here I would steer clear of that person.

Constructive criticism is one thing, so is armchair quarterbacking (that's what message boards mostly do) but to trash someone or an employer on a message board is something that will hurt you a lot more than it will hurt them in the end.

 

[leethalweapon]

It amazes me on this board how people trash someone without knowing all of the inside facts. And it amazes me even more, knowing the business of radio for over 16 years now, how people crap on someone that could very easily wind up being in a position to hire the person that did all of the dumping on the message board.

Anonymous or not, in this day and age, why risk posting something so personal and harsh? Look at what Twitter did for Mr. Weiner, did wonders for his political career.

If I were hiring anyone I would research them online and find out what they post... if it's anything like the diatribes here I would steer clear of that person.

Constructive criticism is one thing, so is armchair quarterbacking (that's what message boards mostly do) but to trash someone or an employer on a message board is something that will hurt you a lot more than it will hurt them in the end.

Here, here...

I wonder if people realize that, if the very people they are attacking happen to stumble across the BILE written about them, then the auther could face some legal issues... In case you haven't noticed, each ip address is logged. Just think about that as you go about damaging someone's reputation, and maybe your own career prospects.

 

[WRXPinsider]

I wonder if people realize that, if the very people they are attacking happen to stumble across the BILE written about them, then the auther could face some legal issues... In case you haven't noticed, each ip address is logged. Just think about that as you go about damaging someone's reputation, and maybe your own career prospects.

If you're referring to posts by me and Diego, we have nothing to hide or fear: we're calling them as we saw things happen. Nothing we've posted carries any legal implications. If anyone whose poor performance we've pointed out has an issue with what's been posted, they should be more concerned about their talents and abilities as professionals than being taken to task for their lousy results and crappy on-the-job behavior. Maybe some self-reflection on their parts would be helpful, especially if they think that they'll have future careers in radio (IMHO, they won't - their jobs at Emmis will most likely be their last in the industry).

Also, you seem to be more focused on playing nice than playing right. Would you prefer that mistakes not be discussed and behind the scenes ineptness, selfishness, and incompetence not be revealed? The reasons why RXP failed have been analyzed here endlessly, yet the truth is it was simple human arrogance, ignorance, and incompetence on the part of the NYC execs that made the failure happen. These failures may not affect them directly (except of course for Fram and Drelio), but for us in the rank and file, our livelihoods have been massively, and negatively, impacted (and not because of anything we've posted here).

OMT to keep in mind: give spellcheck a try. It's author, not auther.

 

[Dick Skinner]

I wonder if people realize that, if the very people they are attacking happen to stumble across the BILE written about them, then the auther could face some legal issues... In case you haven't noticed, each ip address is logged. Just think about that as you go about damaging someone's reputation, and maybe your own career prospects.

If you're referring to posts by me and Diego, we have nothing to hide or fear: we're calling them as we saw things happen. Nothing we've posted carries any legal implications. If anyone whose poor performance we've pointed out has an issue with what's been posted, they should be more concerned about their talents and abilities as professionals than being taken to task for their lousy results and crappy on-the-job behavior. Maybe some self-reflection on their parts would be helpful, especially if they think that they'll have future careers in radio (IMHO, they won't - their jobs at Emmis will most likely be their last in the industry).

Also, you seem to be more focused on playing nice than playing right. Would you prefer that mistakes not be discussed and behind the scenes ineptness, selfishness, and incompetence not be revealed? The reasons why RXP failed have been analyzed here endlessly, yet the truth is it was simple human arrogance, ignorance, and incompetence on the part of the NYC execs that made the failure happen. These failures may not affect them directly (except of course for Fram and Drelio), but for us in the rank and file, our livelihoods have been massively, and negatively, impacted (and not because of anything we've posted here).

OMT to keep in mind: give spellcheck a try. It's author, not auther.

I guess one has to wonder if 'RXP could have been more successful if the staff wasn't populated with know-it-all attitude cases bent on second guessing every move of management and sabotaging morale by spreading rumors and and hate mail around every industry forum out there. Fortunately, in my experience (which is extensive), those are the ones who's careers stall out never to be revived. I'm just sayin'.

 

[leethalweapon]

Also, you seem to be more focused on playing nice than playing right. Would you prefer that mistakes not be discussed and behind the scenes ineptness, selfishness, and incompetence not be revealed? The reasons why RXP failed have been analyzed here endlessly, yet the truth is it was simple human arrogance, ignorance, and incompetence on the part of the NYC execs that made the failure happen. These failures may not affect them directly (except of course for Fram and Drelio), but for us in the rank and file, our livelihoods have been massively, and negatively, impacted (and not because of anything we've posted here).

Playing nice, or playing right, there are ways to do it without slandering people or reputations. Over the 'RXP journey, I have read with great interest and often amazement critique's of the station, and how poster's say they know how it should be. The fact that some (so-called) employee has been using a public forum to aid in the undermining of morale, says that they can't be trusted.

At 38, I have been in the radio game for nearly 15 years. I have had a number of jobs. Some management was less than acceptable, but Karma sorted them out in time. Having said that, every industry job I have had, I have left on good terms with the employer. Even if I have disagreed with management, I still had respect, as you never know when you may cross paths again.

OMT to keep in mind: give spellcheck a try. It's author, not auther.

Thanks for the tip.

 

[TheBigA]

Would you prefer that mistakes not be discussed and behind the scenes ineptness, selfishness, and incompetence not be revealed?

It is all, as we say, inside baseball. No one cares to know how the sausage is made. If they knew, they wouldn't eat it.

Here's the most basic fact: If the only problem at the station was bad management, the new owners would address that, and keep everyone else. I've seen it happen. But that's not what's happening here.

 

[WRXPinsider]

I guess one has to wonder if 'RXP could have been more successful if the staff wasn't populated with know-it-all attitude cases bent on second guessing every move of management and sabotaging morale by spreading rumors and and hate mail around every industry forum out there. Fortunately, in my experience (which is extensive), those are the ones who's careers stall out never to be revived. I'm just sayin'.

Spoken like a good company soldier who has no problem going down with the ship. Management right or wrong, eh Manny?

Guess you've never had your livelihood negatively affected by the stupidity, arrogance, ignorance, and incompetence of your bosses. You're lucky. Hope you never experience it.

For those of us who have, and for those of us now out of work, the only choice we have is whistle-blowing. No rumors in any of our posts, no hate mail - just reality. Is it too unpleasant to hear?

Just sayin'.

 

[HarrytheK1]

Whistle blowers are brave & gutsy individuals who put their careers & themselves on the line to reveal wrongdoing. You are someone who is hiding behind an alias. Additionally, you've only expressed your opinion. You have not disclosed any facts.

There is nothing wrong with trying to avoid getting a rap as a malcontent. That's what you are doing and that's fine, so don't make yourself out to be someone who stands for the "truth." You obviously don't realize that you are coming across as nothing but self-serving and that you are the one who appears to stupid, arrogant, ignorant, and incompetent.

 

[Dick Skinner]

I guess one has to wonder if 'RXP could have been more successful if the staff wasn't populated with know-it-all attitude cases bent on second guessing every move of management and sabotaging morale by spreading rumors and and hate mail around every industry forum out there. Fortunately, in my experience (which is extensive), those are the ones who's careers stall out never to be revived. I'm just sayin'.

Spoken like a good company soldier who has no problem going down with the ship. Management right or wrong, eh Manny?

Guess you've never had your livelihood negatively affected by the stupidity, arrogance, ignorance, and incompetence of your bosses. You're lucky. Hope you never experience it.

For those of us who have, and for those of us now out of work, the only choice we have is whistle-blowing. No rumors in any of our posts, no hate mail - just reality. Is it too unpleasant to hear?

Just sayin'.

No, CRAP Insider, I've experienced all of it. I've even been you, the whining, butt hurt expert who knows it all. Fortunately for me, I grew up and managed to put together a fairly decent career in spite of myself. Good luck with yours.