Competition between radio groups is to be expected but what the local Clear Channel tried to do at Taste of Syracuse is classless and low level. Much like the neighbor that constantly borrows your tools or the colleague that takes credit for your idea it's a sign of weakness. They couldn't launch their own project on it's own merits? It must be a desperate situation there with Delmonico..a fine example of a community leader.
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Clear Channel is a Moochy Neighbor
- Thread starter RomeToupee
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Well, consider this. There were clients involved. It's almost likely these clients paid Clear Channel to get in on the promotion, and to have announcements made on-air. As I read elsewhere, CC was trying to sell booths at their event for less than ToS was asking... in effect, CC was trying to undercut Galaxy.
Since the event didn't happen, these clients now have to be refunded. Joel gets to explain to corporate why he needs to issue refunds and/or why he's going to have to sacrifice a boatload of otherwise saleable airtime to make room for makegoods. Of course, as in any other desperate make-good situation, they'll probably just add the makegoods to the existing spotloads, rather than replacing other spots. In the end, CC tries to cheat Galaxy, but CC's listeners are the ones who get cheated. Unless CC winds up cheating itself because listeners get upset with longer stopsets and turn the dial elsewhere... except for the fact that CC's biggest cash cow happens to be the one format that has no competition in the market.
Since the event didn't happen, these clients now have to be refunded. Joel gets to explain to corporate why he needs to issue refunds and/or why he's going to have to sacrifice a boatload of otherwise saleable airtime to make room for makegoods. Of course, as in any other desperate make-good situation, they'll probably just add the makegoods to the existing spotloads, rather than replacing other spots. In the end, CC tries to cheat Galaxy, but CC's listeners are the ones who get cheated. Unless CC winds up cheating itself because listeners get upset with longer stopsets and turn the dial elsewhere... except for the fact that CC's biggest cash cow happens to be the one format that has no competition in the market.
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theradiokid
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Okay. Can someone please fill me in here? What happened with Clear Channel and the Taste of Syracuse? And what do you mean it didn't happen? I've been hearing Galaxy's TK talking about it all day today. Someone give me the scoop, please?
--The Radio Kid
(AKA Oswego Jeremy, as nicknamed by George of the Radio Racket.)
My email: [email protected].
--The Radio Kid
(AKA Oswego Jeremy, as nicknamed by George of the Radio Racket.)
My email: [email protected].
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theradiokid
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Thanks for the link, aaronread. It filled in the big gap. Because of my visual impairment, and newspapers not always being accessable, I don't always see stories that are talked about here, so sometimes, I need a little help filling in the blanks. Thanks again.
Well, this sort of thing is predictable. Cookie Channel and Joel (gimme, gimme, gimme) Delmonico think they can get away with anything and everything. Hmmm. I wonder what the backlash of all this will be from the local venders who were supposed to be a part of this event. Well, this is for sure: This will be fun to watch as the backlash plays out.
--The Radio Kid
(AKA Oswego Jeremy, as nicknamed by George of the Radio Racket.)
My email: [email protected]
Well, this sort of thing is predictable. Cookie Channel and Joel (gimme, gimme, gimme) Delmonico think they can get away with anything and everything. Hmmm. I wonder what the backlash of all this will be from the local venders who were supposed to be a part of this event. Well, this is for sure: This will be fun to watch as the backlash plays out.
--The Radio Kid
(AKA Oswego Jeremy, as nicknamed by George of the Radio Racket.)
My email: [email protected]
Typical Clear Channel behavior, but a brand new low - even for them. But then again, it's not like they ever got ORIGINALITY points - unless it's backstabbing.
Why didn't this guy see the flaming obvious? Is he that blinded by greed? If they held their event at another time, everybody would have been spared this misery.
It may have been about food, but this leaves a bad taste.......
Why didn't this guy see the flaming obvious? Is he that blinded by greed? If they held their event at another time, everybody would have been spared this misery.
It may have been about food, but this leaves a bad taste.......
Interesting quote from the article:
"Joel Delmonico, vice president and general manager of Clear Channel's Syracuse-area operations, said the event would have been the first of several, all timed to coincide with Clinton Square festivals, to promote locally grown and produced food and beverages."
So how many of these events have been held with other festivals? None. Just proves that this was Joel trying to grab some of Ed's cash.
"Joel Delmonico, vice president and general manager of Clear Channel's Syracuse-area operations, said the event would have been the first of several, all timed to coincide with Clinton Square festivals, to promote locally grown and produced food and beverages."
So how many of these events have been held with other festivals? None. Just proves that this was Joel trying to grab some of Ed's cash.
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