Debi Diaz out at KLUV

[rbrucecarter5]

I will not be listening to KLUV during the day anymore.

This is a perfect illustration of why radio is in trouble. It got to its present state slowly - one bad decision at a time, one disenchanted listener at a time. Over the years, it has added up. This sort of thing might have worked a couple of decades ago, radio had a captive audience (except for all those nasty DX'ers). But now - people are drifting off to iPods, satellite, and streaming.

HD not the answer. Radio depends on listener loyalty - a lot of it to DJ's. People don't even know the names of middle managers or owners, much less have loyalty to them. The last owner most people remember is Gordon McLendon, he managed to keep his stations staffed with DJs - many of which we still remember.

Radio can grow again, but it will be by subtraction. Subtract the salary of the corporate beancounter that only knows how to can people, and use the money freed up to hire back top talent. Subtract the salary of the corporate lawyer who fights creativity at every turn, and use the money to hire creative on-air talent. Subtract the salary of some middle level managers, and use the money to hire more on-air talent. Subtract the money shoved down the rat-hole of HD, and put it into engineering of the money making analog signal to be sure it penetrates houses way out in the suburbs and buildings downtown.

Top talent always lands on their feet, and KLUV's loss will be somebody's gain somewhere.

 

[scrtr84]

what cracks me up is people like MikeShannon who have no idea of the details of the situation offering up their opinion like they know what's going on.

keep passing out the sage advice my friend.

What cracks me up is people who assume posters like Mike Shannon have no idea of the details. Mike has followed DFW radio and TV history, and has done a superb job of it. He's made plenty of radio contacts along the way, and you can take his word for what he posts. Mike is a class act.

Knock off the uninformed assumptions my friend.

 

[scrtr84]

Radio can grow again, but it will be by subtraction. Subtract the salary of the corporate beancounter that only knows how to can people, and use the money freed up to hire back top talent. Subtract the salary of the corporate lawyer who fights creativity at every turn, and use the money to hire creative on-air talent. Subtract the salary of some middle level managers, and use the money to hire more on-air talent. Subtract the money shoved down the rat-hole of HD, and put it into engineering of the money making analog signal to be sure it penetrates houses way out in the suburbs and buildings downtown.

Top talent always lands on their feet, and KLUV's loss will be somebody's gain somewhere.

AMEN, Brother... AMEN!

 

[greencougar7]

Mike Shannon IS THE most informed person about radio history in DFW including current news. He has kept up with well known and not so well known persons who have been on radio and TV in DFW. What cracks me up (to borrow that worn out line) If Mike dares to venture an opinion against RM , Marty's lemmings and the like, he gets put down by those who are either directed by Rusty,or are so blind in loyalty to the former Pizza Hut driver,and who do not know what REAL radio was like.
Mike never felt for one minute he would ever be a radio or tv personality on the scale of Chapman, Diaz, Dorsey. Jay, etc. He did know a need for a thorough historical site about DFW broadcasting that MANY MANY WELL NAMED BROADCAST PROFESSIONALS HAVE RELIED ON, PLUS SUPPORTED. He also gathers many vets for a semi annual DFW radio luncheon with many well know personalities in attendance. He also has helped out many many people on a charitable basis without seeking compensation or attention. So yeah it cracks me up about the criticism he receives because his critics don't know him, have no desire to know him and are afraid to admit it. Mike keep doing what you have been doing and let the "want a be's" continue to fog up the window trying to take a peek at you.

 

[MikeShannon914]

Color me...embarrassed. :-[

I guess Dan Henry is the Channel 4 weatherman. Yes, thank you Peter Z, it is indeed DAVID Henry. Oops.

It's all opinion, folks. If some people on here have put me on a pedestal for whatever reason, hey, I didn't ask for that. I do, however, appreciate the support. If some view me as some sacred cow, well, I didn't ask for that, either. I guess you either love me or hate me. Frankly, the naysayers give me plenty to think about sometimes, but I still continue on, undaunted, and I do try to learn something in the process. And if I've made a mistake with facts, by all means point it out so the facts can be set straight. If it's my opinion, well, opinions are like @$$holes, everyone's got one and they all STINK. Hey, I have to read YOUR opinions, too...I may not agree, but it's as much your right to put them here as it is mine, and I stand by your right to do so.

Perhaps some folks would benefit from seeing the small print at the bottom of the page blown up into BIG print, in case they've forgotten:

Postings on Radio-Info.com are the opinions of the people who post them...In fact many of the views expressed here are just plain wrong. But they are opinions and this site allows us all to discuss those opinions. Any reliance on information posted is done so at the user's own risk.

 

[OHTBGH]

The first time I met Debbie was at my first WBAP Christmas party back in 1997.

I worked with Debbie Cooking at Benihana for Wednesday's Child. A REAL CLASSY lady! We had worked on and off for about 3 years. She was even patient enough to teach me the ropes the first time. That first year I had a terrible bout with Gout and my whole right foot was affected. It was like moving a giant brick attached to your leg! We had a big laugh because Steve Blow kept stepping on it while cooking! I've made some great friends from those years. WCBC changed up after Wendy's Dave Thomas died and we started playing Monopoly at Eddie Dean's Ranch. I don't remember seeing her after that. But then we were very busy working for a good cause.

No matter what, she'll land on her feet.

BGH

 

[BBontheRadio]

Color me...embarrassed. :-[

I guess Dan Henry is the Channel 4 weatherman. Yes, thank you Peter Z, it is indeed DAVID Henry. Oops.

Right, but as PeterZ pointed out, David is in sales, not programming, staffing, etc. and has nothing to do with this affair.

Mike, I'm sure your heart is in the right place, but you really screwed the pooch on this one.

Let's quit bickering and just wish Debi the best in the future.

 

[EbolaMonkey]

Right, but as PeterZ pointed out, David is in sales, not programming, staffing, etc. and has nothing to do with this affair.

Mike, I'm sure your heart is in the right place, but you really screwed the pooch on this one.

David Henry used to be the GM of KLUV and PeterZ and BenB both know it. Mike's info was out-dated. Big deal.

 

[BBontheRadio]

David Henry used to be the GM of KLUV and PeterZ and BenB both know it. Mike's info was out-dated. Big deal.

You don't know what I know or do not know, so please do not speak for me, k?

FWIW, I am not up on who is the GM of every station in either the CBS group or the rest of the market. I'm reasonably certain the information wouldn't be difficult to find, using searches on the net, by calling the stations, etc.

 

[greencougar7]

In the real world of life..does it matter? CBS still reeks and KVIL sux for letting Terry King go but keep that insominiac cure all morning show. KLUV reeks for letting Debbie go. CBS= Can't Be Sane.

 

[scrtr84]

In the real world of life..does it matter? CBS still reeks and KVIL sux for letting Terry King go but keep that insominiac cure all morning show. KLUV reeks for letting Debbie go. CBS= Can't Be Sane.

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