Today's Boston Sunday Herald's "Inside Track" reports that management at WTKK-FM is getting tired of the oft-absent Don Imus and his schtick, and that they may say sayonara when the contract expires next April (assuming Imus doesn't expire before then). This may explain why they have experimented with live local talk in that time slot during the cranky cowboy's vacations. Read all about it at http://thetrack.bostonherald.com/moreTrack/view.bg?articleid=101975
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Boston Herald Report Imus A Short-time On 969 FM Talk
- Thread starter Shellanswerman
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> Today's Boston Sunday Herald's "Inside Track" reports that
> management at WTKK-FM is getting tired of the oft-absent Don
> Imus and his schtick
Yeah, somebody posted the Herald article at FreeRepublic. Remember that WEEI
decided not to renew his contract; put D & C on, and the 'EEI ratings went up.
In Prov, Imus airs on WHJJ which runs Air America/prog talk the rest of the day...'HJJ is dumping Springer and Franken, will I-man be next?
But the TKK contract runs till April so unless they really want to get rid of him right away (and can find a way...) he's there for another half year.<P ID="signature">______________
News and views about Boston and New England Radio:
http://www.livejournal.com/community/boston_radio</P>
> management at WTKK-FM is getting tired of the oft-absent Don
> Imus and his schtick
Yeah, somebody posted the Herald article at FreeRepublic. Remember that WEEI
decided not to renew his contract; put D & C on, and the 'EEI ratings went up.
In Prov, Imus airs on WHJJ which runs Air America/prog talk the rest of the day...'HJJ is dumping Springer and Franken, will I-man be next?
But the TKK contract runs till April so unless they really want to get rid of him right away (and can find a way...) he's there for another half year.<P ID="signature">______________
News and views about Boston and New England Radio:
http://www.livejournal.com/community/boston_radio</P>
Big Mistake if WTKK does that. They don't have anybody in the wings locally with the national connections Imus has like him or not.
Hate his music selection and some of his schtick but put up with him because all the big pols in Washington and the media still go on his show.
Who is Boston could have that pull?
> Today's Boston Sunday Herald's "Inside Track" reports that
> management at WTKK-FM is getting tired of the oft-absent Don
> Imus and his schtick, and that they may say sayonara when
> the contract expires next April (assuming Imus doesn't
> expire before then). This may explain why they have
> experimented with live local talk in that time slot during
> the cranky cowboy's vacations. Read all about it at
http://> thetrack.bostonherald.com/moreTrack/view.bg?articleid=101975
>
Hate his music selection and some of his schtick but put up with him because all the big pols in Washington and the media still go on his show.
Who is Boston could have that pull?
> Today's Boston Sunday Herald's "Inside Track" reports that
> management at WTKK-FM is getting tired of the oft-absent Don
> Imus and his schtick, and that they may say sayonara when
> the contract expires next April (assuming Imus doesn't
> expire before then). This may explain why they have
> experimented with live local talk in that time slot during
> the cranky cowboy's vacations. Read all about it at
http://> thetrack.bostonherald.com/moreTrack/view.bg?articleid=101975
>
Oh my gawd, put this in a frame, hang it on the wall, and mark today's date, because for once, I agree with parklane!
> Big Mistake if WTKK does that. They don't have anybody in
> the wings locally with the national connections Imus has
> like him or not.
>
> Hate his music selection and some of his schtick but put up
> with him because all the big pols in Washington and the
> media still go on his show.
>
> Who is Boston could have that pull?
>
>
> > Today's Boston Sunday Herald's "Inside Track" reports that
>
> > management at WTKK-FM is getting tired of the oft-absent
> Don
> > Imus and his schtick, and that they may say sayonara when
> > the contract expires next April (assuming Imus doesn't
> > expire before then). This may explain why they have
> > experimented with live local talk in that time slot during
>
> > the cranky cowboy's vacations. Read all about it at
> http://>
> thetrack.bostonherald.com/moreTrack/view.bg?articleid=101975
>
> >
>
> Big Mistake if WTKK does that. They don't have anybody in
> the wings locally with the national connections Imus has
> like him or not.
>
> Hate his music selection and some of his schtick but put up
> with him because all the big pols in Washington and the
> media still go on his show.
>
> Who is Boston could have that pull?
>
>
> > Today's Boston Sunday Herald's "Inside Track" reports that
>
> > management at WTKK-FM is getting tired of the oft-absent
> Don
> > Imus and his schtick, and that they may say sayonara when
> > the contract expires next April (assuming Imus doesn't
> > expire before then). This may explain why they have
> > experimented with live local talk in that time slot during
>
> > the cranky cowboy's vacations. Read all about it at
> http://>
> thetrack.bostonherald.com/moreTrack/view.bg?articleid=101975
>
> >
>
> Big Mistake if WTKK does that. They don't have anybody in
> the wings locally with the national connections Imus has
> like him or not.
>
> Hate his music selection and some of his schtick but put up
> with him because all the big pols in Washington and the
> media still go on his show.
>
> Who is Boston could have that pull?
>
>
> > Today's Boston Sunday Herald's "Inside Track" reports that
>
> > management at WTKK-FM is getting tired of the oft-absent
> Don
> > Imus and his schtick, and that they may say sayonara when
> > the contract expires next April (assuming Imus doesn't
> > expire before then). This may explain why they have
> > experimented with live local talk in that time slot during
>
> > the cranky cowboy's vacations. Read all about it at
> http://>
> thetrack.bostonherald.com/moreTrack/view.bg?articleid=101975
>
> >
>
> the wings locally with the national connections Imus has
> like him or not.
>
> Hate his music selection and some of his schtick but put up
> with him because all the big pols in Washington and the
> media still go on his show.
>
> Who is Boston could have that pull?
>
>
> > Today's Boston Sunday Herald's "Inside Track" reports that
>
> > management at WTKK-FM is getting tired of the oft-absent
> Don
> > Imus and his schtick, and that they may say sayonara when
> > the contract expires next April (assuming Imus doesn't
> > expire before then). This may explain why they have
> > experimented with live local talk in that time slot during
>
> > the cranky cowboy's vacations. Read all about it at
> http://>
> thetrack.bostonherald.com/moreTrack/view.bg?articleid=101975
>
> >
>
M
morescrapple
Guest
> Big Mistake if WTKK does that. They don't have anybody in
> the wings locally with the national connections Imus has
> like him or not.
>
> Hate his music selection and some of his schtick but put up
> with him because all the big pols in Washington and the
> media still go on his show.
>
> Who is Boston could have that pull?
>
Well have they tried to look around, or is it just about glancing at the retread list?
Man this biz is getting LAZY.
> the wings locally with the national connections Imus has
> like him or not.
>
> Hate his music selection and some of his schtick but put up
> with him because all the big pols in Washington and the
> media still go on his show.
>
> Who is Boston could have that pull?
>
Well have they tried to look around, or is it just about glancing at the retread list?
Man this biz is getting LAZY.
Not a big mistake. Imus is old and boring. He is on MSNBC...and MSNBC is dead last in the 24 hour news network market. Wonder why?
Imus is a schmuck.
> Big Mistake if WTKK does that. They don't have anybody in
> the wings locally with the national connections Imus has
> like him or not.
>
> Hate his music selection and some of his schtick but put up
> with him because all the big pols in Washington and the
> media still go on his show.
>
> Who is Boston could have that pull?
>
>
> > Today's Boston Sunday Herald's "Inside Track" reports that
>
> > management at WTKK-FM is getting tired of the oft-absent
> Don
> > Imus and his schtick, and that they may say sayonara when
> > the contract expires next April (assuming Imus doesn't
> > expire before then). This may explain why they have
> > experimented with live local talk in that time slot during
>
> > the cranky cowboy's vacations. Read all about it at
> http://>
> thetrack.bostonherald.com/moreTrack/view.bg?articleid=101975
>
> >
>
<P ID="signature">______________
-TheGuy...InTheRadio</P>
Imus is a schmuck.
> Big Mistake if WTKK does that. They don't have anybody in
> the wings locally with the national connections Imus has
> like him or not.
>
> Hate his music selection and some of his schtick but put up
> with him because all the big pols in Washington and the
> media still go on his show.
>
> Who is Boston could have that pull?
>
>
> > Today's Boston Sunday Herald's "Inside Track" reports that
>
> > management at WTKK-FM is getting tired of the oft-absent
> Don
> > Imus and his schtick, and that they may say sayonara when
> > the contract expires next April (assuming Imus doesn't
> > expire before then). This may explain why they have
> > experimented with live local talk in that time slot during
>
> > the cranky cowboy's vacations. Read all about it at
> http://>
> thetrack.bostonherald.com/moreTrack/view.bg?articleid=101975
>
> >
>
<P ID="signature">______________
-TheGuy...InTheRadio</P>
F
FMRadio1
Guest
Using that logic, why doesn't WTKK run Hannity live instead of Jay Severin? Hannity is arguably the number two syndicated conservative talker behind Limbaugh and has extensive national connections. He can book bigger guests than Severin, even though Jay was an operative for the GOP back in the day. Why doesn't WTKK do that? Because Jay targets a local audience and over the years has built a loyal following. There's no reason WTKK can't do the same thing in mornings. Just because WRKO can't get their act together with their local show doesn't mean that WTKK can't either. The trick is to find the right show and giving it time to work.
Besides, while Imus does have a lot of senators on his show, he counts Chris Dodd, John Kerry and Barack Obama as regulars. I'm sure conserva-talk PD's wince when the I-man does twenty minutes with these guys and can hear the sound of radio tuners flipping away. A local show not only can deal with local issues, but can deliver the non-stop extreme right wing view that exists on the station most of the rest of the day.
Plus, WTKK could make a few other adjustments in it's programming with a morning show change. With no Imus the station could blow out I-man pal Mike Barnicle, end the local show at 9am and air Laura Ingraham live instead of on tape delay. Then they could move Hannity to 7-10pm to go up against Savage on WRKO. It would be a stronger lineup than they have now and would add more pressure to 680.
Mike Thomas
> Big Mistake if WTKK does that. They don't have anybody in
> the wings locally with the national connections Imus has
> like him or not.
>
> Hate his music selection and some of his schtick but put up
> with him because all the big pols in Washington and the
> media still go on his show.
>
> Who is Boston could have that pull?
Besides, while Imus does have a lot of senators on his show, he counts Chris Dodd, John Kerry and Barack Obama as regulars. I'm sure conserva-talk PD's wince when the I-man does twenty minutes with these guys and can hear the sound of radio tuners flipping away. A local show not only can deal with local issues, but can deliver the non-stop extreme right wing view that exists on the station most of the rest of the day.
Plus, WTKK could make a few other adjustments in it's programming with a morning show change. With no Imus the station could blow out I-man pal Mike Barnicle, end the local show at 9am and air Laura Ingraham live instead of on tape delay. Then they could move Hannity to 7-10pm to go up against Savage on WRKO. It would be a stronger lineup than they have now and would add more pressure to 680.
Mike Thomas
> Big Mistake if WTKK does that. They don't have anybody in
> the wings locally with the national connections Imus has
> like him or not.
>
> Hate his music selection and some of his schtick but put up
> with him because all the big pols in Washington and the
> media still go on his show.
>
> Who is Boston could have that pull?
More Drivel From the Crazed Right-Wing ?
Ah, more drivel from the crazed Right-Wing. Just what Boston needs.
Imus works because he is not boring or predictable as are the others you mentioned.
Plus, I think Peter Symth at Greater Media is more level headed than the suits at Entercom.
> Using that logic, why doesn't WTKK run Hannity live instead
> of Jay Severin? Hannity is arguably the number two
> syndicated conservative talker behind Limbaugh and has
> extensive national connections. He can book bigger guests
> than Severin, even though Jay was an operative for the GOP
> back in the day. Why doesn't WTKK do that? Because Jay
> targets a local audience and over the years has built a
> loyal following. There's no reason WTKK can't do the same
> thing in mornings. Just because WRKO can't get their act
> together with their local show doesn't mean that WTKK can't
> either. The trick is to find the right show and giving it
> time to work.
>
> Besides, while Imus does have a lot of senators on his show,
> he counts Chris Dodd, John Kerry and Barack Obama as
> regulars. I'm sure conserva-talk PD's wince when the I-man
> does twenty minutes with these guys and can hear the sound
> of radio tuners flipping away. A local show not only can
> deal with local issues, but can deliver the non-stop extreme
> right wing view that exists on the station most of the rest
> of the day.
>
> Plus, WTKK could make a few other adjustments in it's
> programming with a morning show change. With no Imus the
> station could blow out I-man pal Mike Barnicle, end the
> local show at 9am and air Laura Ingraham live instead of on
> tape delay. Then they could move Hannity to 7-10pm to go up
> against Savage on WRKO. It would be a stronger lineup than
> they have now and would add more pressure to 680.
>
> Mike Thomas
>
>
> > Big Mistake if WTKK does that. They don't have anybody in
> > the wings locally with the national connections Imus has
> > like him or not.
> >
> > Hate his music selection and some of his schtick but put
> up
> > with him because all the big pols in Washington and the
> > media still go on his show.
> >
> > Who is Boston could have that pull?
>
Ah, more drivel from the crazed Right-Wing. Just what Boston needs.
Imus works because he is not boring or predictable as are the others you mentioned.
Plus, I think Peter Symth at Greater Media is more level headed than the suits at Entercom.
> Using that logic, why doesn't WTKK run Hannity live instead
> of Jay Severin? Hannity is arguably the number two
> syndicated conservative talker behind Limbaugh and has
> extensive national connections. He can book bigger guests
> than Severin, even though Jay was an operative for the GOP
> back in the day. Why doesn't WTKK do that? Because Jay
> targets a local audience and over the years has built a
> loyal following. There's no reason WTKK can't do the same
> thing in mornings. Just because WRKO can't get their act
> together with their local show doesn't mean that WTKK can't
> either. The trick is to find the right show and giving it
> time to work.
>
> Besides, while Imus does have a lot of senators on his show,
> he counts Chris Dodd, John Kerry and Barack Obama as
> regulars. I'm sure conserva-talk PD's wince when the I-man
> does twenty minutes with these guys and can hear the sound
> of radio tuners flipping away. A local show not only can
> deal with local issues, but can deliver the non-stop extreme
> right wing view that exists on the station most of the rest
> of the day.
>
> Plus, WTKK could make a few other adjustments in it's
> programming with a morning show change. With no Imus the
> station could blow out I-man pal Mike Barnicle, end the
> local show at 9am and air Laura Ingraham live instead of on
> tape delay. Then they could move Hannity to 7-10pm to go up
> against Savage on WRKO. It would be a stronger lineup than
> they have now and would add more pressure to 680.
>
> Mike Thomas
>
>
> > Big Mistake if WTKK does that. They don't have anybody in
> > the wings locally with the national connections Imus has
> > like him or not.
> >
> > Hate his music selection and some of his schtick but put
> up
> > with him because all the big pols in Washington and the
> > media still go on his show.
> >
> > Who is Boston could have that pull?
>
Ge, but how do you really feel? You've got to learn to express yourself more.
> Not a big mistake. Imus is old and boring. He is on
> MSNBC...and MSNBC is dead last in the 24 hour news network
> market. Wonder why?
>
> Imus is a schmuck.
>
>
> > Big Mistake if WTKK does that. They don't have anybody in
> > the wings locally with the national connections Imus has
> > like him or not.
> >
> > Hate his music selection and some of his schtick but put
> up
> > with him because all the big pols in Washington and the
> > media still go on his show.
> >
> > Who is Boston could have that pull?
> >
> >
> > > Today's Boston Sunday Herald's "Inside Track" reports
> that
> >
> > > management at WTKK-FM is getting tired of the oft-absent
>
> > Don
> > > Imus and his schtick, and that they may say sayonara
> when
> > > the contract expires next April (assuming Imus doesn't
> > > expire before then). This may explain why they have
> > > experimented with live local talk in that time slot
> during
> >
> > > the cranky cowboy's vacations. Read all about it at
> > http://>
> >
> thetrack.bostonherald.com/moreTrack/view.bg?articleid=101975
>
> >
> > >
> >
>
> Not a big mistake. Imus is old and boring. He is on
> MSNBC...and MSNBC is dead last in the 24 hour news network
> market. Wonder why?
>
> Imus is a schmuck.
>
>
> > Big Mistake if WTKK does that. They don't have anybody in
> > the wings locally with the national connections Imus has
> > like him or not.
> >
> > Hate his music selection and some of his schtick but put
> up
> > with him because all the big pols in Washington and the
> > media still go on his show.
> >
> > Who is Boston could have that pull?
> >
> >
> > > Today's Boston Sunday Herald's "Inside Track" reports
> that
> >
> > > management at WTKK-FM is getting tired of the oft-absent
>
> > Don
> > > Imus and his schtick, and that they may say sayonara
> when
> > > the contract expires next April (assuming Imus doesn't
> > > expire before then). This may explain why they have
> > > experimented with live local talk in that time slot
> during
> >
> > > the cranky cowboy's vacations. Read all about it at
> > http://>
> >
> thetrack.bostonherald.com/moreTrack/view.bg?articleid=101975
>
> >
> > >
> >
>
Re: More Drivel From the Crazed Right-Wing ?
> Ah, more drivel from the crazed Right-Wing. Just what Boston
> needs.
>
> Imus works because he is not boring or predictable as are
> the others you mentioned.
>
> Plus, I think Peter Symth at Greater Media is more level
> headed than the suits at Entercom.
>
What you fail to understand is that middle-aged males are the target of political talk radio. Especially conservative ones. It taps into certain "frustrations" that they have with current affairs and allows for an outlet that is more satisfactory than the somewhat more left-leaning newspapers or other media outlets.
Like it or not, that's the target. That's who listens to this type of radio. And, it's also why AAR will never have more than a tiny fraction of the audience that the big conservative talkers do. It's not that there are so many conservatives, it's that they often share this interest and gravitate to this type of radio. Much more so than liberals.
Also, have you ever wondered why conservative talkers get good (sometimes great) numbers in fairly liberal markets like New York, San Francisco, and (yes) Boston? Because, conservative talk radio is an outlet that provides a place where their opinions are shared. Unlike other places. And, these are folks who often feel like other radio/TV outlets are biased to the left. So, there's a lot of loyalty to a given station too.
Again, it's a level of interest that is not shared by those on the left. So, forget having a leftist host on WTKK. After trying to go with the middle ground, they have found success to the political right. And, that's how it works in radio.
> Ah, more drivel from the crazed Right-Wing. Just what Boston
> needs.
>
> Imus works because he is not boring or predictable as are
> the others you mentioned.
>
> Plus, I think Peter Symth at Greater Media is more level
> headed than the suits at Entercom.
>
What you fail to understand is that middle-aged males are the target of political talk radio. Especially conservative ones. It taps into certain "frustrations" that they have with current affairs and allows for an outlet that is more satisfactory than the somewhat more left-leaning newspapers or other media outlets.
Like it or not, that's the target. That's who listens to this type of radio. And, it's also why AAR will never have more than a tiny fraction of the audience that the big conservative talkers do. It's not that there are so many conservatives, it's that they often share this interest and gravitate to this type of radio. Much more so than liberals.
Also, have you ever wondered why conservative talkers get good (sometimes great) numbers in fairly liberal markets like New York, San Francisco, and (yes) Boston? Because, conservative talk radio is an outlet that provides a place where their opinions are shared. Unlike other places. And, these are folks who often feel like other radio/TV outlets are biased to the left. So, there's a lot of loyalty to a given station too.
Again, it's a level of interest that is not shared by those on the left. So, forget having a leftist host on WTKK. After trying to go with the middle ground, they have found success to the political right. And, that's how it works in radio.
> Today's Boston Sunday Herald's "Inside Track" reports that
> management at WTKK-FM is getting tired of the oft-absent Don
> Imus and his schtick, and that they may say sayonara when
> the contract expires next April (assuming Imus doesn't
> expire before then). This may explain why they have
> experimented with live local talk in that time slot during
> the cranky cowboy's vacations. Read all about it at
http://> thetrack.bostonherald.com/moreTrack/view.bg?articleid=101975
>
There was a time, back when he was on WNNNNNNNNNBC, that I actually liked Imus. A lot. But, that Imus disappeared many, many pints ago. Since then, I have made periodic attempts to listen to his show. And, those attemps have all ended in failure. It is just a tremendously BORING program. Imus has been mailing it in for years now.
I think that adding a GOOD local talker to WTKK's am slot is a great idea.
> management at WTKK-FM is getting tired of the oft-absent Don
> Imus and his schtick, and that they may say sayonara when
> the contract expires next April (assuming Imus doesn't
> expire before then). This may explain why they have
> experimented with live local talk in that time slot during
> the cranky cowboy's vacations. Read all about it at
http://> thetrack.bostonherald.com/moreTrack/view.bg?articleid=101975
>
There was a time, back when he was on WNNNNNNNNNBC, that I actually liked Imus. A lot. But, that Imus disappeared many, many pints ago. Since then, I have made periodic attempts to listen to his show. And, those attemps have all ended in failure. It is just a tremendously BORING program. Imus has been mailing it in for years now.
I think that adding a GOOD local talker to WTKK's am slot is a great idea.
M
morescrapple
Guest
>
> Plus, WTKK could make a few other adjustments in it's
> programming with a morning show change. With no Imus the
> station could blow out I-man pal Mike Barnicle, end the
> local show at 9am and air Laura Ingraham live instead of on
> tape delay. Then they could move Hannity to 7-10pm to go up
> against Savage on WRKO. It would be a stronger lineup than
> they have now and would add more pressure to 680.
>
> Mike Thomas
>
The station that really embraces local programming will win over Boston for good. It's a big enough market.
> Plus, WTKK could make a few other adjustments in it's
> programming with a morning show change. With no Imus the
> station could blow out I-man pal Mike Barnicle, end the
> local show at 9am and air Laura Ingraham live instead of on
> tape delay. Then they could move Hannity to 7-10pm to go up
> against Savage on WRKO. It would be a stronger lineup than
> they have now and would add more pressure to 680.
>
> Mike Thomas
>
The station that really embraces local programming will win over Boston for good. It's a big enough market.
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