According to what's been reported lately on Taylor-on-Radio-Info (right here on this very website), I don't know if it would be possible for Delmonico to "sacrifice" himself to save others' jobs.
Taylor claims he's heard that CC has actually reviewed the performance of each on-air talent -- how much revenue they generate during their airshift (regardless of ratings) compared to their salary. For sales, how much you bring in, compared to how much you take out. But this strategy doesn't explain how the company will determine the fate of non-talent or non-sales jobs -- like the GM, promotions, production, and so forth, where determining one person's direct impact on station revenue isn't so cut-and-dry.
In any event, regardless of the methodology, Taylor's reporting has indicated that these meetings probably aren't negotiations, but rather corporate handing out marching orders. (Though it makes you wonder, if they're trying to save money, why are they paying to fly every GM down to Texas, instead of just e-mailing "the list" to each GM?)
CNYRadio.com has heard a number of rumors -- but obviously, with the meetings just starting, we're not putting a lot of weight into them, nor will we repeat them. However, we are definitely interested in reporting
facts as soon as they become available.
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