Congrats Richard Eeds

[Radio Pro]

Richard Eeds heads to Santa Fe to become Director of Marketing for Gov.
Richardson. Sometime next month according to article in Joe Monihan's political blog today.

Congrats to Richard..a loss to listeners of 770.


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http://joemonahansnewmexico.blogspot.com/

 

[LRLucero]

Re: Congrats Richard Eads

WOOT! Good riddance to bad rubish!

 

[ABQRADIO]

Re: Congrats Richard Eads

I think Richard did a good job at 770. His speech impediment was a bit distracting - he sounds like he has been drinking alcohol! As a talk host, I thought his weekend solo gig was very good talk radio - he sounded like he really cared about his product.

 

[GridLeakBias]

Re: Congrats Richard Eads

I think Richard did a good job at 770. His speech impediment was a bit distracting - he sounds like he has been drinking alcohol! As a talk host, I thought his weekend solo gig was very good talk radio - he sounded like he really cared about his product.

So what's the skinny on a replacement Producer for the Nucci Drive Home? How about Billy Cornelius, he's matured considerably since coming on board. ???

 

[ABQTom]

Bill Richardson isn't much of a liberal, so I'm not at all surprised that a program director from Citadel SW's right wing flamethrower got the position. They refused to hire me at a position at Citadel, they never returned any emails or phone calls, obviously because they did not want a liberal within their building. I was probably the most qualified applicant for the position.

 

[oldgoldlvr]

Just a small correction...Richard will be taking over as Director of Marketing for the State Tourism Dept., not for Governor Richardson.

 

[ABQTom]

Well, then, that's still too bad that KOB right winger Eeds will be doing marketing for NM Tourism.

One area this will create problems: the gay community *WAS* working to encourage New Mexico as a destination for the gay and lesbian community...

Sadly, with a right winger on board from Citadel ... (who won't even bother to return phone calls to his LIBERAL applicants - ever heard of EOE?!) ... such activities of the State of NM will probably cease.

The lesson here is that you don't hire *OPINIONATED* radio hosts for government positions or campaigns.

Objective journalists? DIFFERENT story.

On the other hand, that Citadel special on Illegals with supposed Objective journalists Jenkins/McCallum/Allan was VERY biased to the right. It was appalling.

As for Eeds and pals at Citadel SW, they're going to run when 1350 takes over 6A-7P. Rush and Hannity *WILL NOT* be around in 5 years. Guaranteed.

ABC/Citadel/Boyce/Jennings have to develop a long term strategy, and w/o Big Ed on board, they won't make it against Miller/Hartmann/Schultz/Collins.


-albuquerqueTom

 

[EDwalker]

As for Eeds and pals at Citadel SW, they're going to run when 1350 takes over 6A-7P.

Now that is funny; I'm sure Citadel hasn't been losing any sleep over 1350; and I'm
fairly certain it hasn't been keeping Clear Channel up at night either.

 

[ABQTom]

Re: KKOB

Ratings are trending away from right wing hosts like Limbaugh, O'Reilly, and ratings are increasing for moderate liberals like Hartmann and Schultz. Hartmann beat Limbaugh in Seattle and many other markets.

Look at the numbers in major markets. ABC/Citadel needs to call Amy Bolton at Jones and make a deal to get Ed on all their stations nationwide. Ed has mentioned his Albuquerque ratings several times on his program, and even challenged "770" as to why they don't put him on.

In my radio work, I follow the trends and work with people who do likewise. You *MUST* to do that in this biz or you won't make it. If you program your stations based solely on political considerations alone (i.e. all far right or all far left), then you're dead.

KKOB and KTBL programming is appalling, biased, racist, sexist, and homophobic, and they won't last forever as the #1 talker for 12+. Like KIRO and others, they'll eventually slip into the 4-6 share range 12+ - UNLESS - unless...they get their act together and get Schultz, Hartmann, and others on their 50kW towers.

 

[EDwalker]

Re: KKOB

Ratings are trending away from right wing hosts like Limbaugh, O'Reilly, and ratings are increasing for moderate liberals like Hartmann and Schultz. Hartmann beat Limbaugh in Seattle and many other markets.

Look at the numbers in major markets. ABC/Citadel needs to call Amy Bolton at Jones and make a deal to get Ed on all their stations nationwide. Ed has mentioned his Albuquerque ratings several times on his program, and even challenged "770" as to why they don't put him on.

In my radio work, I follow the trends and work with people who do likewise. You *MUST* to do that in this biz or you won't make it. If you program your stations based solely on political considerations alone (i.e. all far right or all far left), then you're dead.

KKOB and KTBL programming is appalling, biased, racist, sexist, and homophobic, and they won't last forever as the #1 talker for 12+. Like KIRO and others, they'll eventually slip into the 4-6 share range 12+ - UNLESS - unless...they get their act together and get Schultz, Hartmann, and others on their 50kW towers.

In my radio work, I follow the trends too. Schultz is a great product; but sticking him on a station that has successfully positioned itself with the right wingers is only going to PO the cume of that radio station - and confuse the audience to what that station is all about.

Nothing personal - but you appear to be pushing an agenda - not sound decision making. And yes, there is a place for liberal talk radio. But its breakout success has been limited to a handful of markets.

Meanwhile - watching the trends - KKOB maintains a steady #1 12+. KABQ...off a tad.

 

[GridLeakBias]

Well, then, that's still too bad that KOB right winger Eeds will be doing marketing for NM Tourism.

One area this will create problems: the gay community *WAS* working to encourage New Mexico as a destination for the gay and lesbian community...

Sadly, with a right winger on board from Citadel ... (who won't even bother to return phone calls to his LIBERAL applicants - ever heard of EOE?!) ... such activities of the State of NM will probably cease.

From your post it is evident you haven't listened to Richard E., he is VERY left-wing. He should fit in quite nicely in the People's Republic of Santa Fe.

 

[ABQTom]

"From your post it is evident you haven't listened to Richard E., he is VERY left-wing. He should fit in quite nicely in the People's Republic of Santa Fe."

Well, if Richard Eeds is left-wing, then my comment that citadel doesn't allow liberals in their building is incorrect.

All the best to Richard and his new position with Gov. Richardson!

 

[ABQTom]

Re: KKOB

EdWalker wrote:

"I follow the trends too. Schultz is a great product; but sticking him on a station that has successfully positioned itself with the right wingers is only going to PO the cume of that radio station - and confuse the audience to what that station is all about.
Nothing personal - but you appear to be pushing an agenda - not sound decision making. And yes, there is a place for liberal talk radio. But its breakout success has been limited to a handful of markets.
Meanwhile - watching the trends - KKOB maintains a steady #1 12+. KABQ off a tad."

response:
It wouldn't ruin the cume considering that Hannity is beating Ed in many markets, Albuquerque included. Several stations program both Rush and Ed. And, many local talkers have a mix of liberals and conservatives, and are #1 in their markets, like KGO and KIRO.

I am pushing ratings and revenue. Ed Schultz beats Hannity in Denver, Miami, San Diego, Seattle, Portland, and Albuquerque, etc. ABC/Citadel stations will have to eventually face reality, or displace Hannity with some other host, or, with Ed. How will Citadel explain to their advertisers the loss of revenue during Hannity?

You can see that KABQ's success is a strong indication that Albuquerque is a rapidly changing market in terms of political demographics. Citadel programmers downtown would be wise to pay attention to what's going on in the fancy conference rooms behind the dark tinted glass walls at Jefferson St NE.

Finally the 12+ trend numbers mean nothing, KABQ dropping to below 2 shares isn't relevant considering 1) their exceptional 12+ 4 book average for a liberal station, and, 2) their good 25-54 numbers

 

[GridLeakBias]

"From your post it is evident you haven't listened to Richard E., he is VERY left-wing. He should fit in quite nicely in the People's Republic of Santa Fe."

Well, if Richard Eeds is left-wing, then my comment that citadel doesn't allow liberals in their building is incorrect.

All the best to Richard and his new position with Gov. Richardson!

I don't mean to drag this out, but on a final note - Mike Santullo is currently listed as a guest (or fill-in) host. He had his own evening program at KKOB back in the days when it was still KOB. He also is politically left-leaning - nothing wrong with that, I'm just saying. He's at his best when he's talking about food, very entertaining.

 

[ABQTom]

I don't mean to drag this out, but on a final note - Mike Santullo is currently listed as a guest (or fill-in) host. He had his own evening program at KKOB back in the days when it was still KOB. He also is politically left-leaning - nothing wrong with that, I'm just saying. He's at his best when he's talking about food, very entertaining.
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Interesting. Citadel/ABC still doesn't have Ed Schultz on any of their properties. Why is this, given Ed's success against Hannity? Yes, ABC syndicates Hannity, however, Ed is 9A-NOON, and Hannity NOON-3....

And....look at CBS Radio. They only have one progressive talk station - AM 1090 Seattle KPTK. In Vegas on Monday Oct 9, Today they just added Hannity at NOON, followed by "The Great One" live at 3pm.

But it's NOT ONLY the RIGHT = Likewise with Air America, who makes it difficult for other liberal talkers to compete, like Big Ed. Why did Air America put Hartmann in the same time slot as Big Ed. Ridiculous, forcing stations to delay one program, or the other.....

 

[EDwalker]

Re: KKOB

It wouldn't ruin the cume considering that Hannity is beating Ed in many markets, Albuquerque included.

I think I see your point, though disagree.

How will Citadel explain to their advertisers the loss of revenue during Hannity?

Radio stations don't explain "loss of revenue" to advertisers. Usually they explain that to the owners of the company. The advertisers don't care.

Citadel programmers downtown would be wise to pay attention to what's going on in the fancy conference rooms behind the dark tinted glass walls at Jefferson St NE.

I'd be surprised if KABQ-AM is nothing more than an afterthought in the fancy conference rooms behind the dark tinted glass wall at Jefferson St NE. There far bigger priorities with FM revenue. Have you heard the spot load on AM 1350?

Finally the 12+ trend numbers mean nothing, KABQ dropping to below 2 shares isn't relevant considering 1) their exceptional 12+ 4 book average for a liberal station, and, 2) their good 25-54 numbers

Their "exceptional 12+ average for a ="liberal station"? Huh? Are you suggesting that they deserve a handicap because its programming is "liberal"?

My guess is that whatever 25-54 numbers the station might have, its likely not enough to affect revenue, except as an "add on" to seal a deal with buys on one of the company's FMs. Just educated thinking on my part...

 

[GridLeakBias]

Interesting. Citadel/ABC still doesn't have Ed Schultz on any of their properties. Why is this, given Ed's success against Hannity?

And why should they carry Ed? Hannity is a proven winner in the Albuquerque market (#70). And that’s what we’re talking about – the #70 market.

And....look at CBS Radio. They only have one progressive talk station - AM 1090 Seattle KPTK. In Vegas on Monday Oct 9, Today they just added Hannity at NOON, followed by "The Great One" live at 3pm.

I thought we were talking about the Albuquerque market.