Corporate iPod Radio Shuffle

[bakerst]

The advent of iPod radio will kill radio in the long run. You take away the human element and you take away it's heart & soul, and that's what seems to be happening. Radio has always been more than just the music, it's the personalities that listeners attach to, ie: The Wolfman, Larry Lujak, The Real Don Steele, Rich Brother Robbin and yes the Ed Alexander's, Alan Michaels & Jim Bednarek's as well, that live, eat & breathe the community they dedicate themselves to. Corporate bean counters do not understand this and in the long run it will be their downfall. In this day and age of uncertainty, it just seems really foolish to take away one more thing that listeners count on and yes, really rely on every day and that's that voice, that person that's been a constant in their lives. Do that, and listeners will go looking elsewhere for that sense of security. The music???..that can be downloaded anytime, but the talent, that's not available on i-tunes.

 

[justcallmebob]

Yes you got it! I was in radio here in Tucson. I'm out because I was not allowed to be myself. Read liner A. here liner B. here.....
VERBATIM! What a bunch of crap. Yes promoting upcoming events is important but.....sorry I'm not a card reader. The personalities you mentioned are all tops in my book I know Alan, Ed, and Rich. All great guys!

Hopefully this will be cyclical. God I hope so....

 

[tcsnrayp]

All due respect BOB... you are out because they cut your position. If you had maintained a more positive attitude instead of being the whining complainer you are... you might have survived the cut based on management wanting to keep good people around. That is one reason I am still here.

 

[Ultimajock]

If you had maintained a more positive attitude instead of being the whining complainer you are... you might have survived the cut based on management wanting to keep good people around. That is one reason I am still here.

...since you fail to mention actual talent, Ray, you seem to back up Bob and BakerSt's main point, not refute it ;D ...

 

[lamey]

All due respect BOB... you are out because they cut your position. If you had maintained a more positive attitude instead of being the whining complainer you are... you might have survived the cut based on management wanting to keep good people around. That is one reason I am still here.

Ouch Ray, Even I felt a little sting from that one.

 

[Walking On]

"Management" is making a fatal mistake when they can people based on their perception of "attitude", especially when ignoring "talent". Some of the best jocks in the history of radio had an "attitude" as far as management was/is concerned. I don't think someone like, let's say, Jim Ladd, was/is exactly a "management" favorite, but he sure is a kick ass jock. Probably giving management way too much credit, though, since "management" in Tucson seems to only live by the dollar, seemingly being satisfied with barely competent and/or inexperienced "talent" as long as it is cheaper than the competent and experienced talent.

 

[justcallmebob]

All due respect BOB... you are out because they cut your position. If you had maintained a more positive attitude instead of being the whining complainer you are... you might have survived the cut based on management wanting to keep good people around. That is one reason I am still here.

Good for you and I do hope you continue to prosper. I think I know who you are, and you are indeed talented. No one cut me.
I got out because I wanted to. I am just frustrated by the current state of radio I would like it to be more personality driven.

I wish you well my friend.