Dana MacDonald resurfaces south of the Canal

[ka3kza]

Former WSTW morning jock Dana MacDonald is now fulling morning duties for Delmarva's Oldies station in Milford, Cool 101.3. He replaces Mike Butts.

 

[Porky Hooton]

That's a great move. I think he will really sound much better on the classic hits format. The talk on the street was that Clear Channel really wanted him to take the afternoon job at Delaware's Country Station, WDSD, but that he had non-compete. There was also some speculation that he might land at Delmarva's premier stand alone in Havre de Grace, WXCY. Pete Booker, and the crew at Delmarva always do a great job of trying to get displaced workers in this current radio depression, the right seat on the bus. Do good, be well and happy.

 

[MikefromDelaware]

It does appear, from what we read on these posts at RI, that Delmarva is a good company to work for. They appear to try to take care of their people, which isn't always a normal part of how radio works, so hats off to Delmarva.

 

[Porky Hooton]

Mike. I have always kept radio companies on my investment horizon , and while not directly involved with that industry, I find that privately held organizations are in better shape these day than those held by stockholders. Delmarva is owned by a family from Pennsylvania, that also own a couple of newspapers. I would definitely put them in my top three, along with a company owned by The Mormon Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints know in broadcast circles as Bonneville, with Saga Broadcasting also making the top three cut. While my list is not scientifically constructed, and while it certainly does not include all groups, here is my ranking ; Lincoln Financial, Larry Wilson's Alpha Broadcasting, Cox, Emmis, CBS, Entercom, Salem, Greater Media, Clear Channel, Beasley, Cumulus, Citadel, Radio One, Shamrock Times, Tribune WGN, Nasty Sports 1520, and Atlantic-JVC-Northwood Investments. All this being, now is not a good time to be investing in the old line (tv/newspaper/radio) media platforms. If you want to read about the challenges facing the old media and the opportunities in new media, I would commend that you check out a blog called Inside Music Media, penned by a gentleman named Jerry Del Colliano. This guy knows what he is talking about and understands the next generation of radio. Sadly, many radio operators are still traveling by stage coach. Do good, be well and happy.

 

[Porky Hooton]

Oh, one more that I have researched that you would want to keep clear of, and that I would put at the bottom of my list, is an outfit called Great Scott Broadcasting with some really non performers in markets like Salisbury, Pottsville, and New Castle. Do good, be well and happy.

 

[radio19720]

re: "It does appear, from what we read on these posts at RI, that Delmarva is a good company to work for. They appear to try to take care of their people, which isn't always a normal part of how radio works, so hats off to Delmarva."

Mike, you might want to ask Rob A-game, John Wilson, Chris Walus and the list goes on before you make a statement like that. If you're part of the "boys" network you are fine within Delmarva, one could name names, but no need. Just remember, Delmarva like other companies is out to save a buck and make three.

 

[Iluvradio102]

HAHA Rob A-game was a miserable miserable excuse for a man. Dude would come into work like he was doing hard labor and hated every second of it. HE was miserable b/c thats who he is. Delmarva gave him EVERY chance, miserable book after miserable book for him, to keep his job. His ratings blew, but that wasn't the reason he was let go. It was his piss poor attitude and condescending manner to everyone that got him the boot. He's a POS and needs to learn to smile once in a while.

 

[Delawhere]

Iluvradio, you are SERIOUSLY obsessed with Agame! You said in an earlier post that you don't work for WSTW, yet you said "he came into work everyday"...hmmm. You got the gig, what is your problem?

And good for you Dana! Letting it be known thru the grapevine that you were talking to WJBR, and having Delmarva hire you back at an INCREASE over what you were making at WSTW! Well-played.

 

[Porky Hooton]

Entertainment and sales are two of the few industries where C- students could make lots of money. Just look at P.T. Barnum. Even today in this miserable business cliamate for terrestrial radio, there are still opportunites . And if you are entrepreneurial, you can attract listeners with one of the new media platforms, eliminating expensive radio towers and transmitters. One of my associates, has been investigating a case in Michigan, where a morning team was let go from a traditonal radio station. They now have emerged on line and taken their show back on the road. There's another a guy in Bismarck, ND, who is now doing his talk show on line. A third fellow named Sam Lit is doing the same thing with Hy Lit's legacy. And you know what ? In all three cases, these originators of quality programming have listeners, and they are each making money selling marketing ideas to advertsiers. It really isn't rocket science. It is about me and my media platform, giving you and your company, access to my listeners or viewers, and then me monetizing that. Period. And I get to put the cash in my pocket. Radio 19720 gives an example where three people are let go, for whatever reason. I can't speak on behalf of the first two former employees that you mention, but in my former business venture, my partner and I always felt that Chris Walus was the "benchmark" of our organization. It is also my understanding, that during his Delmarva years, he maximized commercial rates and made the company more money than they had ever seen. So in his case, I am sure it was just philosophical differences with other members of his senior managment staff. Do good, be well and happy.

 

[radio19720]

Like I stated Porky. If you are one of the "boys", you are in with the Delmarva team. The inner circle is strong. Chris must not have brown-nosed enough to join that club.

 

[Porky Hooton]

Radio 19720, I seem to recall some of their personnel have been in the Delmarva employ for sometime. When Chris was in Dover the first time he was never afraid to give the President or the CEO his opinion, and if there was a discussion on what was best way to solve the problem, defference was giving to Chris, as he was the "radio guy" in the organization. So you are right, he might not have been on the same page with his boss at WSTW. Programming and sales types have told me that many of their staff at their multiple locations on Delmarava have been around for quite some time. And they have always promoted women in their organization. Cynthia Morgan has been a VP and Director of Sales for many years and the air samples of the women that I have heard is quite impressive. In Dover they have a women co-host who I think is named Paula Pesci. She works with a gentleman who sounds like he is from the UK. In Havre de Grace, Paula Gilley(sp) does a really fine job of leading that team, and I am sure there others. So it sounds like it's a diverse work place. I also listened to a congressional debate on their internet channel this morning and Ms. Armstrong (can't remember her first name) sounded very good. Fortunately for me, they have great WDEL website that allows me to hear them in St. Michaels, MD. Do good, be well, and happy.