Fox Talk, Stars and Double T sounding great!

[nutpos]

There is a lot of bitterness in these threads. I have noticed that....I think its the nature of the business, but most importantly, I think that most of the people just don't want to see anyone be successful, and they do what ever they can to poo poo and downplay, discredit, and whitewash any hint of success by ANYONE. Doesn't matter if its GAP, or RAMAR or Lubbock Radio Group. Its the same crap. No one willing to give anyone any credit, just a bunch of incessant whining. What a sad existence some of you live.

 

[BLehman]

I think a lot of what Walker said may be true, but I wouldn't believe that it cements the ultimate fate of the stations. I listen to Double T a great deal more than I do Stars or Magic, so that is the one I'd be best suited to discuss. I think they have a lot of good things going, and as mentioned, are a potential powerhouse. All of their local shows have something to offer, IMO, some more than others. EIther way, I pick up a clear and distinct format that separates the three shows from one another, and from others in the market. Not to mention, the atmoshphere between shows and hosts is one that is conducive to success through cooperation. Something that does not happen at the GAP compound, you can hear the difference IMO. I look at the relative inexperience of the guys on The Bottom Line, and I see a lot of potential for a successful future, though undoubtedly, there is a large amount of room for improvement. With that said, though, I enjoy their program daily and look forward to the evolution of the show. I have to believe that Cowan will be destined for greener pastures at some point in the near future, just my opinion. The Bottom Line is the show I listen to the most, but I enjoy The Morning Drive and Tech Talk as well. Both bring unique features that I feel like I can't find anywhere else in the market. Either way, like the aforementioned poster said, it's all negative on here and it doesn't have to be that way. I think Lubbock is in a good position with the choices they have, far better than some other markets of comparable size. Some should take the time to enjoy it.

 

[Garrett]

I enjoy reading the post Garrett puts on this board. You can tell he really has a passion for radio and is really inquisitive about all aspects of the game. With that being said, when I come back to Lubbock to see family I think me and Garrett need to have lunch and talk about this thing with Ramar! I would never damn anyone for having an opinion or call them stupid because he hears something I don't and that's fine but Garrett let me point out a couple of things to you from an old radio dog that's seen it all! Ramar is a self indulged radio/TV group. If they say they're great in the halls they believe it regardless of the sales. They have a radio GM who is very much lacking in people skills, radio skills and the knowledge and nohow to motivate and if you ask the "upper" clients in the market they will tell you first hand the reason they won't advertise is because of the way he does business. Next comes the station manager or whatever his title is. He was hired to focus on sales! Did you know this guy does the music on Stars? That's right, you have a sales person with NO programming experience playing with the format, making the adds, rest, clocks and rotations. Come to any TAB event and eventually you'll hear about it in the form of a joke or two at the bar after a long day of seminars! The group has NO program directors. Not one person with the title has any experience. The young lady that runs Double T came from TV and doesn't have a clue! Just listen to any of the live shows and you can tell they are not being worked with. I've listed to the Bottom Line several times and it's a good show but he needs help! During one show I counted him saying "um" 94 times! That's not a typo 94 times! Back to Stars! When I stay with my family that's the station that's on the alarm clock and the girl that does morning is the worst jock in the market. Her show prep is rip and read with no brevity and no idea that half of the stuff she talks about doesn't even relate to the market. I heard her do several breaks that went in excess of 7 minutes of her just talking! Some of the stations have great elements. Double T can be a power house if they get the right people in the right spots. Magic is the daddy of the group and they have some really strong talent but still need some work! The imaging on most of the stations is very very poor and doesn't fit the stations with the expect ion of Magic and people have already talked about Tesh and Delila so I won't even mention that. I just thought I would give you a few proven facts about this group. Like I said, they have a few good elements but man do they need work. They should be sold out on Double T and when you have to run PSA's during Tech Games, something's wrong! It may be due to the fact they can't get good talent with the knowledge needed because they don't pay any money or have anyone to train people in the art of sales because your main sales guy is to busy messing with the music. I have a great friend who worked with them a couple years ago and had a great resume of medium market success and they only paid him 26 thousand a year for mornings and a PD post. I hope I didn't offend you because I think you have the passion that everyone who loves radio needs! Like I said I just wanted to give you some inside info all of which came from people I know that has worked with this group!

Please read/respond to the personal message I sent you, thanks.