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Changes at Q104, WQAL
- Thread starter R_Schmidt
- Start date
> Allan Fee is no longer PD.
>
> The new PD of WQAL is Dave Popovich.
Darn, you beat the Mighty Blog of Fun(tm) by roughly 10 minutes:
http://ohiomedia.blogspot.com/2006/01/breaking-news-big-changes-at.html
Very, very interesting. Dave comes in from KIMN/Denver, and of course, was the long-time PD of then-WLTF "Lite Rock 106 1/2".
Things just got very, very interesting.
-OA<P ID="signature">______________
Ohio Media Watch - <a target="_blank" href=http://ohiomedia.blogspot.com>http://ohiomedia.blogspot.com</a></P>
>
> The new PD of WQAL is Dave Popovich.
Darn, you beat the Mighty Blog of Fun(tm) by roughly 10 minutes:
http://ohiomedia.blogspot.com/2006/01/breaking-news-big-changes-at.html
Very, very interesting. Dave comes in from KIMN/Denver, and of course, was the long-time PD of then-WLTF "Lite Rock 106 1/2".
Things just got very, very interesting.
-OA<P ID="signature">______________
Ohio Media Watch - <a target="_blank" href=http://ohiomedia.blogspot.com>http://ohiomedia.blogspot.com</a></P>
N
network
Guest
> Very, very interesting. Dave comes in from KIMN/Denver, and
> of course, was the long-time PD of then-WLTF "Lite Rock 106
> 1/2".
And Dave wasn't in Denver that long, either. About a year or less, wasn't it (or is time ticking away that quickly & he was there longer?!? LOL) Allan's a real good guy.
But you are right, OA. Things have gotten interesting -- or shall we assume WILL get interesting. It'll be very interesting to see what Dave has up his sleeve for his former employer. A Hot AC battle is about to begin, pardner.
> of course, was the long-time PD of then-WLTF "Lite Rock 106
> 1/2".
And Dave wasn't in Denver that long, either. About a year or less, wasn't it (or is time ticking away that quickly & he was there longer?!? LOL) Allan's a real good guy.
But you are right, OA. Things have gotten interesting -- or shall we assume WILL get interesting. It'll be very interesting to see what Dave has up his sleeve for his former employer. A Hot AC battle is about to begin, pardner.
> But you are right, OA. Things have gotten interesting -- or
> shall we assume WILL get interesting. It'll be very
> interesting to see what Dave has up his sleeve for his
> former employer. A Hot AC battle is about to begin,
> pardner.
Oh, no kidding.
Popovich knows the format and certainly knows the market from his lengthy time at 106.5. It's a signal that CBS really wants to go after WMVX, and go after them in a big way.
-OA<P ID="signature">______________
Ohio Media Watch - <a target="_blank" href=http://ohiomedia.blogspot.com>http://ohiomedia.blogspot.com</a></P>
> shall we assume WILL get interesting. It'll be very
> interesting to see what Dave has up his sleeve for his
> former employer. A Hot AC battle is about to begin,
> pardner.
Oh, no kidding.
Popovich knows the format and certainly knows the market from his lengthy time at 106.5. It's a signal that CBS really wants to go after WMVX, and go after them in a big way.
-OA<P ID="signature">______________
Ohio Media Watch - <a target="_blank" href=http://ohiomedia.blogspot.com>http://ohiomedia.blogspot.com</a></P>
J
JohnnyMorganWXJX
Guest
> > Very, very interesting. Dave comes in from KIMN/Denver,
> and
> > of course, was the long-time PD of then-WLTF "Lite Rock
> 106
> > 1/2".
>
> And Dave wasn't in Denver that long, either. About a year
> or less, wasn't it (or is time ticking away that quickly &
> he was there longer?!? LOL) Allan's a real good guy.
>
> But you are right, OA. Things have gotten interesting -- or
> shall we assume WILL get interesting. It'll be very
> interesting to see what Dave has up his sleeve for his
> former employer. A Hot AC battle is about to begin,
> pardner.
This news knocked me back on my heels.
Dave has been in Denver for just about a year, at CBS sister KIMN.
Remember, Dave's got time logged at CBS/C-Town sister WDOK as well, as both PD and McVay consultant. He's no stranger to One Radio Lane.
It's no secret that WMJI has been phoning it in for about 2+ years (even under the days of Dave's leadership). It's only become more pronounced since Meg took over. OBVIOUS voicetracking middays and nights. Only two live hosts--the big morning show, and Action Jackson's PM drive show. Action's a good jock, but he's declined some since joining Majic almost 4 years ago (God, is it that long since they fired Scott Howitt?)
There's numerous ways to look here:
WQAL (lower) and WDOK (upper) combine to wipe off Majic. That will hurt. Especially if the ratings drop (should it happen) causes Lanigan's retirement.
WQAL goes head-to-head with Mix and beats them, wiping Mix off the map.
WDOK eschews "soft rock" for a 70s/80s oldies format; WQAL aims more recent (90s-now). BOTH kill Majic and Mix simultaneously.
QUESTION: If Mix and/or Majic are wiped, what replaces them? Not FM talk, as was suggested by a guy on "that other board". We've shot that down. Not gonna hurt WTAM from within. Oldies doesn't have much time left in the tank, unless it's a 70s/80s thing.
What happens now to Allan Fee, who has been PD for so long (what, 4 years or so, yes?) Will he take lightly to being relegated to just morning on-air, or as an APD? Will either happen?
Ok, so let's look at this logically--K-Rock is set; WQAL is set now with good leadership; WDOK's been set since about 1995. WNCX is still in the air. What happens, we wait to see.
Some rambling here, but I'm on an adrenaline high with this news. Yes, I'm a geek.
> and
> > of course, was the long-time PD of then-WLTF "Lite Rock
> 106
> > 1/2".
>
> And Dave wasn't in Denver that long, either. About a year
> or less, wasn't it (or is time ticking away that quickly &
> he was there longer?!? LOL) Allan's a real good guy.
>
> But you are right, OA. Things have gotten interesting -- or
> shall we assume WILL get interesting. It'll be very
> interesting to see what Dave has up his sleeve for his
> former employer. A Hot AC battle is about to begin,
> pardner.
This news knocked me back on my heels.
Dave has been in Denver for just about a year, at CBS sister KIMN.
Remember, Dave's got time logged at CBS/C-Town sister WDOK as well, as both PD and McVay consultant. He's no stranger to One Radio Lane.
It's no secret that WMJI has been phoning it in for about 2+ years (even under the days of Dave's leadership). It's only become more pronounced since Meg took over. OBVIOUS voicetracking middays and nights. Only two live hosts--the big morning show, and Action Jackson's PM drive show. Action's a good jock, but he's declined some since joining Majic almost 4 years ago (God, is it that long since they fired Scott Howitt?)
There's numerous ways to look here:
WQAL (lower) and WDOK (upper) combine to wipe off Majic. That will hurt. Especially if the ratings drop (should it happen) causes Lanigan's retirement.
WQAL goes head-to-head with Mix and beats them, wiping Mix off the map.
WDOK eschews "soft rock" for a 70s/80s oldies format; WQAL aims more recent (90s-now). BOTH kill Majic and Mix simultaneously.
QUESTION: If Mix and/or Majic are wiped, what replaces them? Not FM talk, as was suggested by a guy on "that other board". We've shot that down. Not gonna hurt WTAM from within. Oldies doesn't have much time left in the tank, unless it's a 70s/80s thing.
What happens now to Allan Fee, who has been PD for so long (what, 4 years or so, yes?) Will he take lightly to being relegated to just morning on-air, or as an APD? Will either happen?
Ok, so let's look at this logically--K-Rock is set; WQAL is set now with good leadership; WDOK's been set since about 1995. WNCX is still in the air. What happens, we wait to see.
Some rambling here, but I'm on an adrenaline high with this news. Yes, I'm a geek.
B
bigwoody
Guest
> > Allan Fee is no longer PD.
> >
> > The new PD of WQAL is Dave Popovich.
>
> Darn, you beat the Mighty Blog of Fun(tm) by roughly 10
> minutes:
>
http://ohio> media.blogspot.com/2006/01/breaking-news-big-changes-at.html
>
>
> Very, very interesting. Dave comes in from KIMN/Denver, and
> of course, was the long-time PD of then-WLTF "Lite Rock 106
> 1/2".
>
> Things just got very, very interesting.
>
> -OA
>
There were rumors that Dave was headed to Detroit to be the new CC OM/RVPP. It's well known that his family remained behind in Cleveland. A return to C-town makes sense, for family, and professionally. Dave knows Cleveland. He's been programming here, off and on, since the early 80s. Welcome back Dave!
> >
> > The new PD of WQAL is Dave Popovich.
>
> Darn, you beat the Mighty Blog of Fun(tm) by roughly 10
> minutes:
>
http://ohio> media.blogspot.com/2006/01/breaking-news-big-changes-at.html
>
>
> Very, very interesting. Dave comes in from KIMN/Denver, and
> of course, was the long-time PD of then-WLTF "Lite Rock 106
> 1/2".
>
> Things just got very, very interesting.
>
> -OA
>
There were rumors that Dave was headed to Detroit to be the new CC OM/RVPP. It's well known that his family remained behind in Cleveland. A return to C-town makes sense, for family, and professionally. Dave knows Cleveland. He's been programming here, off and on, since the early 80s. Welcome back Dave!
B
bigwoody
Guest
> > > Very, very interesting. Dave comes in from KIMN/Denver,
>
> > and
> > > of course, was the long-time PD of then-WLTF "Lite Rock
> > 106
> > > 1/2".
> >
> > And Dave wasn't in Denver that long, either. About a year
>
> > or less, wasn't it (or is time ticking away that quickly &
>
> > he was there longer?!? LOL) Allan's a real good guy.
> >
> > But you are right, OA. Things have gotten interesting --
> or
> > shall we assume WILL get interesting. It'll be very
> > interesting to see what Dave has up his sleeve for his
> > former employer. A Hot AC battle is about to begin,
> > pardner.
>
>
> This news knocked me back on my heels.
>
> Dave has been in Denver for just about a year, at CBS sister
> KIMN.
>
> Remember, Dave's got time logged at CBS/C-Town sister WDOK
> as well, as both PD and McVay consultant. He's no stranger
> to One Radio Lane.
>
> It's no secret that WMJI has been phoning it in for about 2+
> years (even under the days of Dave's leadership). It's only
> become more pronounced since Meg took over. OBVIOUS
> voicetracking middays and nights. Only two live hosts--the
> big morning show, and Action Jackson's PM drive show.
> Action's a good jock, but he's declined some since joining
> Majic almost 4 years ago (God, is it that long since they
> fired Scott Howitt?)
>
>
Dave programmed WMJI in the early 80's, as well as the post-Sanders/Howitt era.
Re: Action
...maybe Action ends up at WQAL? Popovich brought him to WMJI. That's why Howitt was cut loose, Action was on the beach. And that Dave didn't feel Scott's style worked for MJI's future evolution. I disagree. Will be interesting to see what plays out. I don't Action has a contract. And if he does, it's not much of one. Plus, Ohio IS a right to work state. Contracts are just paper.
Also...IMHO the BEST HAC Imaging producer in Cleveland is...WMJI's TR. He produced MIX's stuff when it launched in '98. He also imaged Dayton and other markets. I don't believe CC contracts it's imaging personnel. TR also imaged WKDD for quite a few years. He does great work!
Dave and TR worked together at 'MJI. Maybe a 2nd go 'round? <P ID="edit"><FONT class="small">Edited by bigwoody on 01/17/06 11:02 PM.</FONT></P>
>
> > and
> > > of course, was the long-time PD of then-WLTF "Lite Rock
> > 106
> > > 1/2".
> >
> > And Dave wasn't in Denver that long, either. About a year
>
> > or less, wasn't it (or is time ticking away that quickly &
>
> > he was there longer?!? LOL) Allan's a real good guy.
> >
> > But you are right, OA. Things have gotten interesting --
> or
> > shall we assume WILL get interesting. It'll be very
> > interesting to see what Dave has up his sleeve for his
> > former employer. A Hot AC battle is about to begin,
> > pardner.
>
>
> This news knocked me back on my heels.
>
> Dave has been in Denver for just about a year, at CBS sister
> KIMN.
>
> Remember, Dave's got time logged at CBS/C-Town sister WDOK
> as well, as both PD and McVay consultant. He's no stranger
> to One Radio Lane.
>
> It's no secret that WMJI has been phoning it in for about 2+
> years (even under the days of Dave's leadership). It's only
> become more pronounced since Meg took over. OBVIOUS
> voicetracking middays and nights. Only two live hosts--the
> big morning show, and Action Jackson's PM drive show.
> Action's a good jock, but he's declined some since joining
> Majic almost 4 years ago (God, is it that long since they
> fired Scott Howitt?)
>
>
Dave programmed WMJI in the early 80's, as well as the post-Sanders/Howitt era.
Re: Action
...maybe Action ends up at WQAL? Popovich brought him to WMJI. That's why Howitt was cut loose, Action was on the beach. And that Dave didn't feel Scott's style worked for MJI's future evolution. I disagree. Will be interesting to see what plays out. I don't Action has a contract. And if he does, it's not much of one. Plus, Ohio IS a right to work state. Contracts are just paper.
Also...IMHO the BEST HAC Imaging producer in Cleveland is...WMJI's TR. He produced MIX's stuff when it launched in '98. He also imaged Dayton and other markets. I don't believe CC contracts it's imaging personnel. TR also imaged WKDD for quite a few years. He does great work!
Dave and TR worked together at 'MJI. Maybe a 2nd go 'round? <P ID="edit"><FONT class="small">Edited by bigwoody on 01/17/06 11:02 PM.</FONT></P>
N
nate81
Guest
> > > Very, very interesting. Dave comes in from KIMN/Denver, and
> > > of course, was the long-time PD of then-WLTF "Lite Rock 106
> > > 1/2".
> >
> > And Dave wasn't in Denver that long, either. About a year
> > or less, wasn't it (or is time ticking away that quickly &
> > he was there longer?!? LOL) Allan's a real good guy.
> >
> > But you are right, OA. Things have gotten interesting -- or
> > shall we assume WILL get interesting. It'll be very
> > interesting to see what Dave has up his sleeve for his
> > former employer. A Hot AC battle is about to begin,
> > pardner.
>
>
> This news knocked me back on my heels.
>
> Dave has been in Denver for just about a year, at CBS sister
> KIMN.
>
> Remember, Dave's got time logged at CBS/C-Town sister WDOK
> as well, as both PD and McVay consultant. He's no stranger
> to One Radio Lane.
>
> It's no secret that WMJI has been phoning it in for about 2+
> years (even under the days of Dave's leadership). It's only
> become more pronounced since Meg took over. OBVIOUS
> voicetracking middays and nights. Only two live hosts--the
> big morning show, and Action Jackson's PM drive show.
> Action's a good jock, but he's declined some since joining
> Majic almost 4 years ago (God, is it that long since they
> fired Scott Howitt?)
>
> There's numerous ways to look here:
>
> WQAL (lower) and WDOK (upper) combine to wipe off Majic.
> That will hurt. Especially if the ratings drop (should it
> happen) causes Lanigan's retirement.
That last part does deserve some re-analysis.
Any doing in of WMJI would be accelerated if Lanigan left. I've said in the past that he AND Malone could both go out on top. They are the "wild card" at 6200 Oaktree, only no one really wants to think about it.
But really: Lanigan's been at WMJI for a little over twenty years. Before that, he was at WGAR/1220 for ten more. He's hosted one of the few shows that actually outlasted Howard Stern. And he's still in the top of the ratings, plus is WMJI's lone bright spot, IMHO. What else is there?
Then, who does CC replace them with? Brian & Joe? That's an easy choice. But they are WMVX's true strength. Hmmm.... do we cue up those Gregorian chants?
> WQAL goes head-to-head with Mix and beats them, wiping Mix
> off the map.
Very easy to see. Really, what IS WMVX trying to be?
> WDOK eschews "soft rock" for a 70s/80s oldies format; WQAL
> aims more recent (90s-now). BOTH kill Majic and Mix
> simultaneously.
BOTH are very realistic, IMHO. WDOK's been running "Flashback" 70's/80's oldies weekends with regularity. But does 70s/80s oldies have staying power, considering that most HAC's literally burned out that whole decade?
Which would make sense that WQAL finally went with an "80s-free" HAC - if after the second try. Only now WQAL could get more into a "WKDD" direction with the 90s/00s. John Connor and Jen would fit the bill.
Either way, Dave and Scott Miller are a hell of a programming duo that's now at One Radio Lane. To be honest, I really didn't give Scott his proper dues while, ironically, taking over for Dave. (Yes, he was right in chastising me on this board.) He's done a damn good job at WDOK, and the ratings speak for itself.
> QUESTION: If Mix and/or Majic are wiped, what replaces them?
> Not FM talk, as was suggested by a guy on "that other
> board". We've shot that down. Not gonna hurt WTAM from
> within. Oldies doesn't have much time left in the tank,
> unless it's a 70s/80s thing.
I really have no idea. But they can't just unload them...
- Nathan Obral
> > > of course, was the long-time PD of then-WLTF "Lite Rock 106
> > > 1/2".
> >
> > And Dave wasn't in Denver that long, either. About a year
> > or less, wasn't it (or is time ticking away that quickly &
> > he was there longer?!? LOL) Allan's a real good guy.
> >
> > But you are right, OA. Things have gotten interesting -- or
> > shall we assume WILL get interesting. It'll be very
> > interesting to see what Dave has up his sleeve for his
> > former employer. A Hot AC battle is about to begin,
> > pardner.
>
>
> This news knocked me back on my heels.
>
> Dave has been in Denver for just about a year, at CBS sister
> KIMN.
>
> Remember, Dave's got time logged at CBS/C-Town sister WDOK
> as well, as both PD and McVay consultant. He's no stranger
> to One Radio Lane.
>
> It's no secret that WMJI has been phoning it in for about 2+
> years (even under the days of Dave's leadership). It's only
> become more pronounced since Meg took over. OBVIOUS
> voicetracking middays and nights. Only two live hosts--the
> big morning show, and Action Jackson's PM drive show.
> Action's a good jock, but he's declined some since joining
> Majic almost 4 years ago (God, is it that long since they
> fired Scott Howitt?)
>
> There's numerous ways to look here:
>
> WQAL (lower) and WDOK (upper) combine to wipe off Majic.
> That will hurt. Especially if the ratings drop (should it
> happen) causes Lanigan's retirement.
That last part does deserve some re-analysis.
Any doing in of WMJI would be accelerated if Lanigan left. I've said in the past that he AND Malone could both go out on top. They are the "wild card" at 6200 Oaktree, only no one really wants to think about it.
But really: Lanigan's been at WMJI for a little over twenty years. Before that, he was at WGAR/1220 for ten more. He's hosted one of the few shows that actually outlasted Howard Stern. And he's still in the top of the ratings, plus is WMJI's lone bright spot, IMHO. What else is there?
Then, who does CC replace them with? Brian & Joe? That's an easy choice. But they are WMVX's true strength. Hmmm.... do we cue up those Gregorian chants?
> WQAL goes head-to-head with Mix and beats them, wiping Mix
> off the map.
Very easy to see. Really, what IS WMVX trying to be?
> WDOK eschews "soft rock" for a 70s/80s oldies format; WQAL
> aims more recent (90s-now). BOTH kill Majic and Mix
> simultaneously.
BOTH are very realistic, IMHO. WDOK's been running "Flashback" 70's/80's oldies weekends with regularity. But does 70s/80s oldies have staying power, considering that most HAC's literally burned out that whole decade?
Which would make sense that WQAL finally went with an "80s-free" HAC - if after the second try. Only now WQAL could get more into a "WKDD" direction with the 90s/00s. John Connor and Jen would fit the bill.
Either way, Dave and Scott Miller are a hell of a programming duo that's now at One Radio Lane. To be honest, I really didn't give Scott his proper dues while, ironically, taking over for Dave. (Yes, he was right in chastising me on this board.) He's done a damn good job at WDOK, and the ratings speak for itself.
> QUESTION: If Mix and/or Majic are wiped, what replaces them?
> Not FM talk, as was suggested by a guy on "that other
> board". We've shot that down. Not gonna hurt WTAM from
> within. Oldies doesn't have much time left in the tank,
> unless it's a 70s/80s thing.
I really have no idea. But they can't just unload them...
- Nathan Obral
N
nate81
Guest
> > > > Very, very interesting. Dave comes in from
> KIMN/Denver,
> >
> > > and
> > > > of course, was the long-time PD of then-WLTF "Lite
> Rock
> > > 106
> > > > 1/2".
> > >
> > > And Dave wasn't in Denver that long, either. About a
> year
> >
> > > or less, wasn't it (or is time ticking away that quickly
> &
> >
> > > he was there longer?!? LOL) Allan's a real good guy.
> > >
> > > But you are right, OA. Things have gotten interesting
> --
> > or
> > > shall we assume WILL get interesting. It'll be very
> > > interesting to see what Dave has up his sleeve for his
> > > former employer. A Hot AC battle is about to begin,
> > > pardner.
> >
> >
> > This news knocked me back on my heels.
> >
> > Dave has been in Denver for just about a year, at CBS
> sister
> > KIMN.
> >
> > Remember, Dave's got time logged at CBS/C-Town sister WDOK
>
> > as well, as both PD and McVay consultant. He's no
> stranger
> > to One Radio Lane.
> >
> > It's no secret that WMJI has been phoning it in for about
> 2+
> > years (even under the days of Dave's leadership). It's
> only
> > become more pronounced since Meg took over. OBVIOUS
> > voicetracking middays and nights. Only two live
> hosts--the
> > big morning show, and Action Jackson's PM drive show.
> > Action's a good jock, but he's declined some since joining
>
> > Majic almost 4 years ago (God, is it that long since they
> > fired Scott Howitt?)
> >
> >
>
>
> Dave programmed WMJI in the early 80's, as well as the
> post-Sanders/Howitt era.
>
> Re: Action
>
> ...maybe Action ends up at WQAL? Popovich brought him to
> WMJI. That's why Howitt was cut loose, Action was on the
> beach. And that Dave didn't feel Scott's style worked for
> MJI's future evolution. I disagree.
Action was still at WZJM three months (May 2001; WZJM then flipped to WXTM) after Scott was fired (Feb 2001). Mike Ivers took over in WMJI PMD until Daune Robinson left to join WFHM that June. Action then replaced Mike - he was on the beach by then.
I do agree on Scott. He should've stayed.
But one other thing: does Lee Ann Sommers come back to WQAL? She followed Dave to Denver - would that fill the still-vacant nighttime slot?
- Nathan Obral
> KIMN/Denver,
> >
> > > and
> > > > of course, was the long-time PD of then-WLTF "Lite
> Rock
> > > 106
> > > > 1/2".
> > >
> > > And Dave wasn't in Denver that long, either. About a
> year
> >
> > > or less, wasn't it (or is time ticking away that quickly
> &
> >
> > > he was there longer?!? LOL) Allan's a real good guy.
> > >
> > > But you are right, OA. Things have gotten interesting
> --
> > or
> > > shall we assume WILL get interesting. It'll be very
> > > interesting to see what Dave has up his sleeve for his
> > > former employer. A Hot AC battle is about to begin,
> > > pardner.
> >
> >
> > This news knocked me back on my heels.
> >
> > Dave has been in Denver for just about a year, at CBS
> sister
> > KIMN.
> >
> > Remember, Dave's got time logged at CBS/C-Town sister WDOK
>
> > as well, as both PD and McVay consultant. He's no
> stranger
> > to One Radio Lane.
> >
> > It's no secret that WMJI has been phoning it in for about
> 2+
> > years (even under the days of Dave's leadership). It's
> only
> > become more pronounced since Meg took over. OBVIOUS
> > voicetracking middays and nights. Only two live
> hosts--the
> > big morning show, and Action Jackson's PM drive show.
> > Action's a good jock, but he's declined some since joining
>
> > Majic almost 4 years ago (God, is it that long since they
> > fired Scott Howitt?)
> >
> >
>
>
> Dave programmed WMJI in the early 80's, as well as the
> post-Sanders/Howitt era.
>
> Re: Action
>
> ...maybe Action ends up at WQAL? Popovich brought him to
> WMJI. That's why Howitt was cut loose, Action was on the
> beach. And that Dave didn't feel Scott's style worked for
> MJI's future evolution. I disagree.
Action was still at WZJM three months (May 2001; WZJM then flipped to WXTM) after Scott was fired (Feb 2001). Mike Ivers took over in WMJI PMD until Daune Robinson left to join WFHM that June. Action then replaced Mike - he was on the beach by then.
I do agree on Scott. He should've stayed.
But one other thing: does Lee Ann Sommers come back to WQAL? She followed Dave to Denver - would that fill the still-vacant nighttime slot?
- Nathan Obral
LeeAnn Sommers (was Re: Changes at Q104, WQAL)
>
> But one other thing: does Lee Ann Sommers come back to WQAL?
> She followed Dave to Denver - would that fill the
> still-vacant nighttime slot?
>
> - Nathan Obral
I'd bet LeeAnn makes a return to Cleveland.
Toohey back to mid-days
Lee Ann afternoons
John Connor back to nights
I am thinking CBS solved 2 problems at once.
Got a great PD, and likely filled PM Drive
>
> But one other thing: does Lee Ann Sommers come back to WQAL?
> She followed Dave to Denver - would that fill the
> still-vacant nighttime slot?
>
> - Nathan Obral
I'd bet LeeAnn makes a return to Cleveland.
Toohey back to mid-days
Lee Ann afternoons
John Connor back to nights
I am thinking CBS solved 2 problems at once.
Got a great PD, and likely filled PM Drive
B
bigwoody
Guest
It's official...and FEE stays (for now?)
Allaccess has the official report....
ALL ACCESS has confirmed that CBS Hot AC KIMN/DENVER PD DAVE POPOVICH has resigned and accepted the PD post at sister Hot AC WQAL (Q104)/CLEVELAND. He will replace PD ALLAN FEE, who remains with the station as half of the morning show with co-host REBECCA WILDE. POPOVICH has a 25-year history of programming success in the CLEVELAND market at WLTF, WDOK, WMJI and WMVX.
This move leaves a PD opening at KIMN and sister Country WILLIE 92.5. Philosophies and resume packages to VP/Programming KEITH ABRAMS at [email protected], and audio to him at CBS RADIO/DENVER, 1560 Broadway, Suite 1100, DENVER, CO 80202.
Allaccess has the official report....
ALL ACCESS has confirmed that CBS Hot AC KIMN/DENVER PD DAVE POPOVICH has resigned and accepted the PD post at sister Hot AC WQAL (Q104)/CLEVELAND. He will replace PD ALLAN FEE, who remains with the station as half of the morning show with co-host REBECCA WILDE. POPOVICH has a 25-year history of programming success in the CLEVELAND market at WLTF, WDOK, WMJI and WMVX.
This move leaves a PD opening at KIMN and sister Country WILLIE 92.5. Philosophies and resume packages to VP/Programming KEITH ABRAMS at [email protected], and audio to him at CBS RADIO/DENVER, 1560 Broadway, Suite 1100, DENVER, CO 80202.
Re: LeeAnn Sommers (was Re: Changes at Q104, WQAL)
> I'd bet LeeAnn makes a return to Cleveland.
> Toohey back to mid-days
> Lee Ann afternoons
> John Connor back to nights
Interesting theory/bet there. As I mentioned in a recent OMW item, it appears that Q104 had settled in with Jen Toohey in PMD and John Connor in middays...but now, with Popovich incoming as PD, all bets are off.
The thing is...Ms. Toohey is very good, and really connects with that audience. I'm by far not an expert on music formats, but it would appear that the midday slot is nearly as important as PMD to a station like Q104. If Lee Ann came back and took PMD, that'd seem to be a pretty easy solution for them...with Jen back in middays.
But Ms. Sommers' return is not an automatic. Certainly, high-profile personalities often follow their programmers to new (or in this case, old) markets. But maybe she likes Denver and wants to stay there? Who knows.
-OA<P ID="signature">______________
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> I'd bet LeeAnn makes a return to Cleveland.
> Toohey back to mid-days
> Lee Ann afternoons
> John Connor back to nights
Interesting theory/bet there. As I mentioned in a recent OMW item, it appears that Q104 had settled in with Jen Toohey in PMD and John Connor in middays...but now, with Popovich incoming as PD, all bets are off.
The thing is...Ms. Toohey is very good, and really connects with that audience. I'm by far not an expert on music formats, but it would appear that the midday slot is nearly as important as PMD to a station like Q104. If Lee Ann came back and took PMD, that'd seem to be a pretty easy solution for them...with Jen back in middays.
But Ms. Sommers' return is not an automatic. Certainly, high-profile personalities often follow their programmers to new (or in this case, old) markets. But maybe she likes Denver and wants to stay there? Who knows.
-OA<P ID="signature">______________
Ohio Media Watch - <a target="_blank" href=http://ohiomedia.blogspot.com>http://ohiomedia.blogspot.com</a></P>
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bigwoody
Guest
> That last part does deserve some re-analysis.
>
> Any doing in of WMJI would be accelerated if Lanigan left.
> I've said in the past that he AND Malone could both go out
> on top. They are the "wild card" at 6200 Oaktree, only no
> one really wants to think about it.
>
> But really: Lanigan's been at WMJI for a little over twenty
> years. Before that, he was at WGAR/1220 for ten more. He's
> hosted one of the few shows that actually outlasted Howard
> Stern. And he's still in the top of the ratings, plus is
> WMJI's lone bright spot, IMHO. What else is there?
>
> Then, who does CC replace them with? Brian & Joe? That's an
> easy choice.
Is it? B&J are the only thing keeping MIX afloat, yet that's not saying much. I'm shocked they've been in the market as long as they have. Even Gorman is quoted as saying he never should've hired them for 'MMS. They're not that good. And are also-rans to Lanigan and Malone.
WMJI is still a strong brand, as long as L&M are there. P25-54's are off a bit now and again, but are still stronger than most. WMJI has evolved well, musically. LACK Of Personality radio will/IS killing it, fast.
A programmer needs to analyze his/her station as if coming into the market for the first time. What are the weaknesses? How would I attack the station? Easy answers when it comes to WMJI. Take the Am show out of the equation. Can't beat them. But you can beat the rest of the station. Not b/c oldies is over. It's not.
IMHO 70s/80s is not a strong format. Weekends are one thing. The "oh wow" factor is at play, but not 24/7.
>
> Any doing in of WMJI would be accelerated if Lanigan left.
> I've said in the past that he AND Malone could both go out
> on top. They are the "wild card" at 6200 Oaktree, only no
> one really wants to think about it.
>
> But really: Lanigan's been at WMJI for a little over twenty
> years. Before that, he was at WGAR/1220 for ten more. He's
> hosted one of the few shows that actually outlasted Howard
> Stern. And he's still in the top of the ratings, plus is
> WMJI's lone bright spot, IMHO. What else is there?
>
> Then, who does CC replace them with? Brian & Joe? That's an
> easy choice.
Is it? B&J are the only thing keeping MIX afloat, yet that's not saying much. I'm shocked they've been in the market as long as they have. Even Gorman is quoted as saying he never should've hired them for 'MMS. They're not that good. And are also-rans to Lanigan and Malone.
WMJI is still a strong brand, as long as L&M are there. P25-54's are off a bit now and again, but are still stronger than most. WMJI has evolved well, musically. LACK Of Personality radio will/IS killing it, fast.
A programmer needs to analyze his/her station as if coming into the market for the first time. What are the weaknesses? How would I attack the station? Easy answers when it comes to WMJI. Take the Am show out of the equation. Can't beat them. But you can beat the rest of the station. Not b/c oldies is over. It's not.
IMHO 70s/80s is not a strong format. Weekends are one thing. The "oh wow" factor is at play, but not 24/7.
J
JohnnyMorganWXJX
Guest
WMJI Agonistes
> WMJI is still a strong brand, as long as L&M are there.
> P25-54's are off a bit now and again, but are still stronger
> than most. WMJI has evolved well, musically. LACK Of
> Personality radio will/IS killing it, fast.
Exactly. You don't realize just how bad things are until you really think about it--just 10 years ago, WMJI's line-up:
Lanigan, Webster, Malone, Shane Hollett, Chip Kullick (sometimes)
Ravenna Miceli (and Biz to Biz trivia)
Scott Howitt
Denny Sanders
Sandy Bennett
Mike Valentine
Luther Heggs (Atta boy, Luther!)
Chris "The Mighty" Quinn
Each and every one--live, and local. Even overnights. And by that time, the weekday hosts had been there at least 5 years, some 6+. Each one was a seasoned veteran in broadcasting, and especially in Cleveland broadcasting.
Now:
Lanigan & Malone, Chip Kullick, Tracy Carroll
Chuck Collier (v/t)
Action Jackson
Daune Robinson (v/t)
No one overnights
Jim Hart (possibly live, but sounds v/t)
Kat Jackson (v/t)
Jeff Kelly (who?)
That's it. The longest not in AMD...Daune Robinson, if you aggregate. Continuous: Action, at just about 4 years or so.
And when was the last time you saw Majic at a remote?
> A programmer needs to analyze his/her station as if coming
> into the market for the first time. What are the weaknesses?
> How would I attack the station? Easy answers when it comes
> to WMJI. Take the Am show out of the equation. Can't beat
> them. But you can beat the rest of the station. Not b/c
> oldies is over. It's not.
Chuck, I agree with that last part. But you know that; I know that; Uncle Bill knows that; couple others here know that. But the GMs, the PDs, sales, advertising agencies, and advertisers think otherwise. And they're not motivated enough to work a bit harder to make it a success.
So, until then, keep sending your dials and webstreams to places like the SundayOldiesJukebox.com, and reliving the past at reelradio.com, and at various tribute sites. Because the non-comms will be THE place for it. And once that happens--and the ratings are showing gains--our fund drives will show that the sales folks were W-R-O-N-G, wrong.
> IMHO 70s/80s is not a strong format. Weekends are one thing.
> The "oh wow" factor is at play, but not 24/7.
There's not even "oh wow" on weekends. More like "oh no". For the gains that Majic made musically when Meg took over, it plateaued and has been stagnant now. Add in a lifeless presentation, and there you have it.
WMJI item #1: a new jingle package
WMJI item #2: some good talent. I work cheap--and can double as an imaging voice.
> WMJI is still a strong brand, as long as L&M are there.
> P25-54's are off a bit now and again, but are still stronger
> than most. WMJI has evolved well, musically. LACK Of
> Personality radio will/IS killing it, fast.
Exactly. You don't realize just how bad things are until you really think about it--just 10 years ago, WMJI's line-up:
Lanigan, Webster, Malone, Shane Hollett, Chip Kullick (sometimes)
Ravenna Miceli (and Biz to Biz trivia)
Scott Howitt
Denny Sanders
Sandy Bennett
Mike Valentine
Luther Heggs (Atta boy, Luther!)
Chris "The Mighty" Quinn
Each and every one--live, and local. Even overnights. And by that time, the weekday hosts had been there at least 5 years, some 6+. Each one was a seasoned veteran in broadcasting, and especially in Cleveland broadcasting.
Now:
Lanigan & Malone, Chip Kullick, Tracy Carroll
Chuck Collier (v/t)
Action Jackson
Daune Robinson (v/t)
No one overnights
Jim Hart (possibly live, but sounds v/t)
Kat Jackson (v/t)
Jeff Kelly (who?)
That's it. The longest not in AMD...Daune Robinson, if you aggregate. Continuous: Action, at just about 4 years or so.
And when was the last time you saw Majic at a remote?
> A programmer needs to analyze his/her station as if coming
> into the market for the first time. What are the weaknesses?
> How would I attack the station? Easy answers when it comes
> to WMJI. Take the Am show out of the equation. Can't beat
> them. But you can beat the rest of the station. Not b/c
> oldies is over. It's not.
Chuck, I agree with that last part. But you know that; I know that; Uncle Bill knows that; couple others here know that. But the GMs, the PDs, sales, advertising agencies, and advertisers think otherwise. And they're not motivated enough to work a bit harder to make it a success.
So, until then, keep sending your dials and webstreams to places like the SundayOldiesJukebox.com, and reliving the past at reelradio.com, and at various tribute sites. Because the non-comms will be THE place for it. And once that happens--and the ratings are showing gains--our fund drives will show that the sales folks were W-R-O-N-G, wrong.
> IMHO 70s/80s is not a strong format. Weekends are one thing.
> The "oh wow" factor is at play, but not 24/7.
There's not even "oh wow" on weekends. More like "oh no". For the gains that Majic made musically when Meg took over, it plateaued and has been stagnant now. Add in a lifeless presentation, and there you have it.
WMJI item #1: a new jingle package
WMJI item #2: some good talent. I work cheap--and can double as an imaging voice.
S
scoob
Guest
Jeff Kelly
If it's the Jeff Kelly I think it is, he's the PD at Youngstown's CC Oldies outlet, WBBG/Big 106.1
He actually was the first PD at the old Top 40 WPHR/POWER 108 back in the late 80's, btw.
> > WMJI is still a strong brand, as long as L&M are there.
> > P25-54's are off a bit now and again, but are still
> stronger
> > than most. WMJI has evolved well, musically. LACK Of
> > Personality radio will/IS killing it, fast.
>
> Exactly. You don't realize just how bad things are until
> you really think about it--just 10 years ago, WMJI's
> line-up:
>
> Lanigan, Webster, Malone, Shane Hollett, Chip Kullick
> (sometimes)
> Ravenna Miceli (and Biz to Biz trivia)
> Scott Howitt
> Denny Sanders
> Sandy Bennett
> Mike Valentine
> Luther Heggs (Atta boy, Luther!)
> Chris "The Mighty" Quinn
>
> Each and every one--live, and local. Even overnights. And
> by that time, the weekday hosts had been there at least 5
> years, some 6+. Each one was a seasoned veteran in
> broadcasting, and especially in Cleveland broadcasting.
>
> Now:
>
> Lanigan & Malone, Chip Kullick, Tracy Carroll
> Chuck Collier (v/t)
> Action Jackson
> Daune Robinson (v/t)
> No one overnights
> Jim Hart (possibly live, but sounds v/t)
> Kat Jackson (v/t)
> Jeff Kelly (who?)
>
>
> That's it. The longest not in AMD...Daune Robinson, if you
> aggregate. Continuous: Action, at just about 4 years or so.
>
>
> And when was the last time you saw Majic at a remote?
>
> > A programmer needs to analyze his/her station as if coming
>
> > into the market for the first time. What are the
> weaknesses?
> > How would I attack the station? Easy answers when it comes
>
> > to WMJI. Take the Am show out of the equation. Can't beat
> > them. But you can beat the rest of the station. Not b/c
> > oldies is over. It's not.
>
> Chuck, I agree with that last part. But you know that; I
> know that; Uncle Bill knows that; couple others here know
> that. But the GMs, the PDs, sales, advertising agencies,
> and advertisers think otherwise. And they're not motivated
> enough to work a bit harder to make it a success.
>
> So, until then, keep sending your dials and webstreams to
> places like the SundayOldiesJukebox.com, and reliving the
> past at reelradio.com, and at various tribute sites.
> Because the non-comms will be THE place for it. And once
> that happens--and the ratings are showing gains--our fund
> drives will show that the sales folks were W-R-O-N-G, wrong.
>
>
> > IMHO 70s/80s is not a strong format. Weekends are one
> thing.
> > The "oh wow" factor is at play, but not 24/7.
>
> There's not even "oh wow" on weekends. More like "oh no".
> For the gains that Majic made musically when Meg took over,
> it plateaued and has been stagnant now. Add in a lifeless
> presentation, and there you have it.
>
> WMJI item #1: a new jingle package
> WMJI item #2: some good talent. I work cheap--and can
> double as an imaging voice.
>
If it's the Jeff Kelly I think it is, he's the PD at Youngstown's CC Oldies outlet, WBBG/Big 106.1
He actually was the first PD at the old Top 40 WPHR/POWER 108 back in the late 80's, btw.
> > WMJI is still a strong brand, as long as L&M are there.
> > P25-54's are off a bit now and again, but are still
> stronger
> > than most. WMJI has evolved well, musically. LACK Of
> > Personality radio will/IS killing it, fast.
>
> Exactly. You don't realize just how bad things are until
> you really think about it--just 10 years ago, WMJI's
> line-up:
>
> Lanigan, Webster, Malone, Shane Hollett, Chip Kullick
> (sometimes)
> Ravenna Miceli (and Biz to Biz trivia)
> Scott Howitt
> Denny Sanders
> Sandy Bennett
> Mike Valentine
> Luther Heggs (Atta boy, Luther!)
> Chris "The Mighty" Quinn
>
> Each and every one--live, and local. Even overnights. And
> by that time, the weekday hosts had been there at least 5
> years, some 6+. Each one was a seasoned veteran in
> broadcasting, and especially in Cleveland broadcasting.
>
> Now:
>
> Lanigan & Malone, Chip Kullick, Tracy Carroll
> Chuck Collier (v/t)
> Action Jackson
> Daune Robinson (v/t)
> No one overnights
> Jim Hart (possibly live, but sounds v/t)
> Kat Jackson (v/t)
> Jeff Kelly (who?)
>
>
> That's it. The longest not in AMD...Daune Robinson, if you
> aggregate. Continuous: Action, at just about 4 years or so.
>
>
> And when was the last time you saw Majic at a remote?
>
> > A programmer needs to analyze his/her station as if coming
>
> > into the market for the first time. What are the
> weaknesses?
> > How would I attack the station? Easy answers when it comes
>
> > to WMJI. Take the Am show out of the equation. Can't beat
> > them. But you can beat the rest of the station. Not b/c
> > oldies is over. It's not.
>
> Chuck, I agree with that last part. But you know that; I
> know that; Uncle Bill knows that; couple others here know
> that. But the GMs, the PDs, sales, advertising agencies,
> and advertisers think otherwise. And they're not motivated
> enough to work a bit harder to make it a success.
>
> So, until then, keep sending your dials and webstreams to
> places like the SundayOldiesJukebox.com, and reliving the
> past at reelradio.com, and at various tribute sites.
> Because the non-comms will be THE place for it. And once
> that happens--and the ratings are showing gains--our fund
> drives will show that the sales folks were W-R-O-N-G, wrong.
>
>
> > IMHO 70s/80s is not a strong format. Weekends are one
> thing.
> > The "oh wow" factor is at play, but not 24/7.
>
> There's not even "oh wow" on weekends. More like "oh no".
> For the gains that Majic made musically when Meg took over,
> it plateaued and has been stagnant now. Add in a lifeless
> presentation, and there you have it.
>
> WMJI item #1: a new jingle package
> WMJI item #2: some good talent. I work cheap--and can
> double as an imaging voice.
>
J
JohnnyMorganWXJX
Guest
Re: Jeff Kelly
> If it's the Jeff Kelly I think it is, he's the PD at
> Youngstown's CC Oldies outlet, WBBG/Big 106.1
>
> He actually was the first PD at the old Top 40 WPHR/POWER
> 108 back in the late 80's, btw.
Ok, he's got some good cred. I haven't heard him since I've got my chums from the SOJ (www.sundayoldiesjukebox.com) on Sundays.
[How was that for plugging, UB? I'm well nigh covert.]
> If it's the Jeff Kelly I think it is, he's the PD at
> Youngstown's CC Oldies outlet, WBBG/Big 106.1
>
> He actually was the first PD at the old Top 40 WPHR/POWER
> 108 back in the late 80's, btw.
Ok, he's got some good cred. I haven't heard him since I've got my chums from the SOJ (www.sundayoldiesjukebox.com) on Sundays.
[How was that for plugging, UB? I'm well nigh covert.
]Odd how little the Denver board seems to care.
They lose PD of 2 stations.
They lose PD of 2 stations.
N
network
Guest
WQAL and Nights
> I'd bet LeeAnn makes a return to Cleveland.
> Toohey back to mid-days
> Lee Ann afternoons
> John Connor back to nights
As long as Q104 has to run that horrid "Leeza At Night" show, there is no use doing anything with nights, IMO. That show just kills your nighttime numbers because of the time the show starts. Blow out Leeza, air the replay overnight and then you can do something with nights.
Also keep in mind that nights are usually the most difficult daypart of HAC simply because of the demo. Most are married and have family duties to attend to during this time, so they are not listening to the radio. There's nothing you can do about that, so you MUST adjust accordingly.
There would also be no advantage to moving Jen and John around. Again. All you're going to do is piss off your P1's. Again. Jen sounds great in PM drive and I think John does a good job in middays.
It would be great to have Leanne back in Cleveland and she would be a great fit for the Q audience, but who wants to keep moving all the time?
> I'd bet LeeAnn makes a return to Cleveland.
> Toohey back to mid-days
> Lee Ann afternoons
> John Connor back to nights
As long as Q104 has to run that horrid "Leeza At Night" show, there is no use doing anything with nights, IMO. That show just kills your nighttime numbers because of the time the show starts. Blow out Leeza, air the replay overnight and then you can do something with nights.
Also keep in mind that nights are usually the most difficult daypart of HAC simply because of the demo. Most are married and have family duties to attend to during this time, so they are not listening to the radio. There's nothing you can do about that, so you MUST adjust accordingly.
There would also be no advantage to moving Jen and John around. Again. All you're going to do is piss off your P1's. Again. Jen sounds great in PM drive and I think John does a good job in middays.
It would be great to have Leanne back in Cleveland and she would be a great fit for the Q audience, but who wants to keep moving all the time?
B
bigwoody
Guest
Re: WMJI Agonistes
> WMJI item #1: a new jingle package
> WMJI item #2: some good talent. I work cheap--and can
> double as an imaging voice.
The jingles are pretty bad. They need, at least, the Tony Griffin Super Hits pacakge. But obviously JAMS/PAMS would be the way to go - with six layer sing - but cost too much. No unecessary investment will be made. My buddy is the PD at WODB/Columbus. He got Saga to get JAMS/PAMS. And they barely cover the market.
WMJI also needs to stop using the bumper beds they're using. Those are from the Brown Bag/K-Earth package cira 1998. They're soooooo old. Everytime I hear them I cringe. And there's only 3 of them! I don't fault Meg, she's probably not aware of the beds' age.
Johnny, you do VO? Send me a demo (do you know I did some freebies for SOJ?). Nothing against you (or anyone) but I'm not a fan of an on air talent also being the station imaging VO. Oversaturation, and it sounds silly when you're also on the air.
I need to stay up late this weekend and tune you in on SOJ.
'MJI does need a new VO. I love Bumper Morgan, the VO since '98. But he's not sounding so good lately. I don't know if that's what they want from him or not. I know MJI was looking to make a change late '03/04. TR and I chatted about our VO in Raleigh, who was Jeff Laurence. Sounds great, young (for oldies), has many reads and is affordable.<P ID="edit"><FONT class="small">Edited by bigwoody on 01/18/06 02:30 PM.</FONT></P>
> WMJI item #1: a new jingle package
> WMJI item #2: some good talent. I work cheap--and can
> double as an imaging voice.
The jingles are pretty bad. They need, at least, the Tony Griffin Super Hits pacakge. But obviously JAMS/PAMS would be the way to go - with six layer sing - but cost too much. No unecessary investment will be made. My buddy is the PD at WODB/Columbus. He got Saga to get JAMS/PAMS. And they barely cover the market.
WMJI also needs to stop using the bumper beds they're using. Those are from the Brown Bag/K-Earth package cira 1998. They're soooooo old. Everytime I hear them I cringe. And there's only 3 of them! I don't fault Meg, she's probably not aware of the beds' age.
Johnny, you do VO? Send me a demo (do you know I did some freebies for SOJ?). Nothing against you (or anyone) but I'm not a fan of an on air talent also being the station imaging VO. Oversaturation, and it sounds silly when you're also on the air.
I need to stay up late this weekend and tune you in on SOJ.
'MJI does need a new VO. I love Bumper Morgan, the VO since '98. But he's not sounding so good lately. I don't know if that's what they want from him or not. I know MJI was looking to make a change late '03/04. TR and I chatted about our VO in Raleigh, who was Jeff Laurence. Sounds great, young (for oldies), has many reads and is affordable.<P ID="edit"><FONT class="small">Edited by bigwoody on 01/18/06 02:30 PM.</FONT></P>
J
JohnnyMorganWXJX
Guest
Re: WMJI Agonistes
> > WMJI item #1: a new jingle package
> > WMJI item #2: some good talent. I work cheap--and can
> > double as an imaging voice.
>
>
> The jingles are pretty bad. They need, at least, the Tony
> Griffin Super Hits pacakge. But obviously JAMS/PAMS would be
> the way to go - with six layer sing - but cost too much. No
> unecessary investment will be made. My buddy is the PD at
> WODB/Columbus. He got Saga to get JAMS/PAMS. And they barely
> cover the market.
>
> WMJI also needs to stop using the bumper beds they're using.
> Those are from the Brown Bag/K-Earth package cira 1998.
> They're soooooo old. Everytime I hear them I cringe. And
> there's only 3 of them! I don't fault Meg, she's probably
> not aware of the beds' age.
Agreed. With both paragraphs. Maybe Tony Griffin's Radio 1 package? (haha)
> Johnny, you do VO? Send me a demo (do you know I did some
> freebies for SOJ?). Nothing against you (or anyone) but I'm
> not a fan of an on air talent also being the station imaging
> VO. Oversaturation, and it sounds silly when you're also on
> the air.
I see what you're saying about the talent also doing voicers. I agree, but note that it's common in in this day and age at a number of stations in a number of markets (notably, 3WS/Pittsburgh, where morning man Jim Merkel is also the station's VO guy. But he's spectacular at both, it's hard to fault him.)
I don't do any voice-overs now. Always wanted to get into it--try it out at least. Not sure exactly what the mechanics are, what's good/bad, equipment, etc. Especially nowadays in the computer age. I know you start with a good mic, and that's no problem at all.
My uncle does do voicers and you may have heard him.
But currently my voice is solely limited just to the sleepy overnight guy Sat nights/Sunday mornings starting at 3am on Cleveland/Akron's premiere oldies outlet, the Sunday Oldies Jukebox. (See, no one will even know that was a plug.)
> I need to stay up late this weekend and tune you in on SOJ.
I'll try to make it worthwhile.
And if you do hear it, PLEASE pass along any critiques and comments. It's been 4 years since I last did this. Feel free to rip!
> 'MJI does need a new VO. I love Bumper Morgan, the VO since
> '98. But he's not sounding so good lately. I don't know if
> that's what they want from him or not. I know MJI was
> looking to make a change late '03/04. TR and I chatted about
> our VO in Raleigh, who was Jeff Laurence. Sounds great,
> young (for oldies), has many reads and is affordable.
I agree with you about Bumper. Good guy, but he's got so much going on with lots of other stations he may be swamped. I might suggest the aforementioned Jim Merkel, from CC's sister station in the Steel City be given a try.
Or some guy named Chuck Matthews.
> > WMJI item #1: a new jingle package
> > WMJI item #2: some good talent. I work cheap--and can
> > double as an imaging voice.
>
>
> The jingles are pretty bad. They need, at least, the Tony
> Griffin Super Hits pacakge. But obviously JAMS/PAMS would be
> the way to go - with six layer sing - but cost too much. No
> unecessary investment will be made. My buddy is the PD at
> WODB/Columbus. He got Saga to get JAMS/PAMS. And they barely
> cover the market.
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> WMJI also needs to stop using the bumper beds they're using.
> Those are from the Brown Bag/K-Earth package cira 1998.
> They're soooooo old. Everytime I hear them I cringe. And
> there's only 3 of them! I don't fault Meg, she's probably
> not aware of the beds' age.
Agreed. With both paragraphs. Maybe Tony Griffin's Radio 1 package? (haha)
> Johnny, you do VO? Send me a demo (do you know I did some
> freebies for SOJ?). Nothing against you (or anyone) but I'm
> not a fan of an on air talent also being the station imaging
> VO. Oversaturation, and it sounds silly when you're also on
> the air.
I see what you're saying about the talent also doing voicers. I agree, but note that it's common in in this day and age at a number of stations in a number of markets (notably, 3WS/Pittsburgh, where morning man Jim Merkel is also the station's VO guy. But he's spectacular at both, it's hard to fault him.)
I don't do any voice-overs now. Always wanted to get into it--try it out at least. Not sure exactly what the mechanics are, what's good/bad, equipment, etc. Especially nowadays in the computer age. I know you start with a good mic, and that's no problem at all.
My uncle does do voicers and you may have heard him.
But currently my voice is solely limited just to the sleepy overnight guy Sat nights/Sunday mornings starting at 3am on Cleveland/Akron's premiere oldies outlet, the Sunday Oldies Jukebox. (See, no one will even know that was a plug.)
> I need to stay up late this weekend and tune you in on SOJ.
I'll try to make it worthwhile.
And if you do hear it, PLEASE pass along any critiques and comments. It's been 4 years since I last did this. Feel free to rip!
> 'MJI does need a new VO. I love Bumper Morgan, the VO since
> '98. But he's not sounding so good lately. I don't know if
> that's what they want from him or not. I know MJI was
> looking to make a change late '03/04. TR and I chatted about
> our VO in Raleigh, who was Jeff Laurence. Sounds great,
> young (for oldies), has many reads and is affordable.
I agree with you about Bumper. Good guy, but he's got so much going on with lots of other stations he may be swamped. I might suggest the aforementioned Jim Merkel, from CC's sister station in the Steel City be given a try.
Or some guy named Chuck Matthews.
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