The number one rated station in the MIDLAND/ODESSA market has lost all of its staff.After hearing that the station would be up for sale soon the dj's tried to negociate a agreement with the stations management and when that was not possible everyone including the sales team and the PD/Morning show walked out! Can anyone see a station wanting to be number one in this market and flipping their current format?
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Full staff walks out on KMMZ
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OK Q and A..
Yes im talking about la caliente 101.3fm this is the same team that also made KQLM 107.9 number one for many years. They were looking for a bonus or maybe percentage of the profit that the station owners were gona make now that the station is number one and with a very wide margin. its a total staff of about 7 yeah i know small number of employees! and yes Midland/Odessa is one market and yes for many years now the number one station has been regional mexican since spanish is not a format!
Yes im talking about la caliente 101.3fm this is the same team that also made KQLM 107.9 number one for many years. They were looking for a bonus or maybe percentage of the profit that the station owners were gona make now that the station is number one and with a very wide margin. its a total staff of about 7 yeah i know small number of employees! and yes Midland/Odessa is one market and yes for many years now the number one station has been regional mexican since spanish is not a format!
This is just my humble opinion, but in today's shrinking radio job market, I have to question the intelligence of anybody in radio doing what you say they did.
Did they really start demanding bonuses or shares of the profits? And did they really walk out when the owners refused their demands? What in the hell were they thinking?
Considering the fact that -- all over this country -- there are hundreds of good experienced radio people looking for jobs because of downsizing brought on by conglomerate consolidation.
If those people in Midland really did quit and walk out, I'm betting they've already been replaced. Now THEY'RE on the streets looking for work. So what did they really accomplish with their stupid walkout? I bet their spouses and children are thrilled.
Here's a fact that every person in radio should never forget. For every person now working on the air, there are at least a thousand people out there in the real world who would gladly come in and do the same thing you're doing for less than you're making.
Remember that the next time you start thinking about marching into the owner's office demanding bonuses or profit sharing. That's just the way it is, and if you don't like that, you should find another way to make a living.
Did they really start demanding bonuses or shares of the profits? And did they really walk out when the owners refused their demands? What in the hell were they thinking?
Considering the fact that -- all over this country -- there are hundreds of good experienced radio people looking for jobs because of downsizing brought on by conglomerate consolidation.
If those people in Midland really did quit and walk out, I'm betting they've already been replaced. Now THEY'RE on the streets looking for work. So what did they really accomplish with their stupid walkout? I bet their spouses and children are thrilled.
Here's a fact that every person in radio should never forget. For every person now working on the air, there are at least a thousand people out there in the real world who would gladly come in and do the same thing you're doing for less than you're making.
Remember that the next time you start thinking about marching into the owner's office demanding bonuses or profit sharing. That's just the way it is, and if you don't like that, you should find another way to make a living.
I learned a long time ago that everyone is replacable - especially in radio. I agree with everything that filioscotia said - given today's environment in radio, why the hell would you walk out? What does that do for your reputation? You think it's easy finding another gig?Or you think that the owners will come calling, begging you back?
I also learned a long time ago to never, ever, make important decisions when you're in an emotional state. As for radio, it's not like it once was, where you could go across the street to another station and get a new gig. A friend of mine did that years ago in San Angelo - but, it jusat doesn't happen anymore. And, when you look at what's happening in the industry, it just doesn't make any sense to walk away from a job when you have it - besides, make them terminate you - you can get unemployment that way until something else comes along.
Just my two cents on the matter.
I also learned a long time ago to never, ever, make important decisions when you're in an emotional state. As for radio, it's not like it once was, where you could go across the street to another station and get a new gig. A friend of mine did that years ago in San Angelo - but, it jusat doesn't happen anymore. And, when you look at what's happening in the industry, it just doesn't make any sense to walk away from a job when you have it - besides, make them terminate you - you can get unemployment that way until something else comes along.
Just my two cents on the matter.
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crow
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Even though I LOVE IT that the whole staff walked out... You got to admit... getting each person to actually agree to walk out... that says a lot. To bad it wasn't a staff of 50 or more. That would have made more of a statement. However, unfortunately, I have to agree with everyone else. It doesn't matter how talented, skilled and successful you might be in radio... management does not care. You are replaceable. Either by another living, breathing person... Yes, there are hundreds of people waiting for an opening in radio. I should know... I am one of them. Or by that glorious, evil and most lazy part of radio... SYNDICATION/VOICE-TRACKING.
Just out of curiosity, can someone clarify some things for me?
According to R&R, the #1 station in the Odessa-Midland market is KQLM 107.9. KMMZ doesn't even appear on the 12+. So how is KMMZ the #1 station in the market?
According to Wikipedia, KMMZ is owned by Conjunto Primavera, a very popular norteño band in the Regional Mexican circles. Are they the ones selling the station?
According to R&R, the #1 station in the Odessa-Midland market is KQLM 107.9. KMMZ doesn't even appear on the 12+. So how is KMMZ the #1 station in the market?
According to Wikipedia, KMMZ is owned by Conjunto Primavera, a very popular norteño band in the Regional Mexican circles. Are they the ones selling the station?
Let's see.... economy is very bad, radio jobs are hard to find anyway, other stations are dumping talents.... Hmmm.... Just how stupid does one have to be to walk out of a paying job? Yeah, they're gonna have people running to hire them.
Yeah this market has been under a embargo for about 3 years now. Primavera has the station under a LMA the real owner is Conjunto primavera who was hoping to buy the station for 2mil and sell it for 6 with the numbers the station has now! Guys im not talking about just a talented team im talking about a morning show with a 15.0 share and mid days that no one can touch and a afternoon drive time shift that wins in every single demo..this guys have it all not to mention a sales team! Im in the best interest in helping these guys get back on the air.
Good for the staff. They'll show management that they're needed. That'll scar management for life. In the meanwhile, I hear McDonald's has better pay and benefits than radio nowdays. 
Idiots, they can get replaced as easy as one, two, three. Can anyone say Piolin por la Manana syndication?
These people are fools, or in this occasion, PENDEJOSSSS!
Not only are they loosing their jobs, but they are now smearing their image to the public. May not be a pretty image if they ever do get back on the air.
Idiots, they can get replaced as easy as one, two, three. Can anyone say Piolin por la Manana syndication?
These people are fools, or in this occasion, PENDEJOSSSS!
Not only are they loosing their jobs, but they are now smearing their image to the public. May not be a pretty image if they ever do get back on the air.
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blaster69
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IT's a sad story any way you look at it. Unfortunatley the folks who walked are learning the hard way that hanging on and even taking unemployment is a better alternative than letting pride get the best of you. Yes, it will be a great story to tell your grandchildren, in the meantime a tough way to live. As for the future, what owner will hire someone who has walked out? That reputation is a hard one to get work with.
omega, look for a 105.9 KJWT in Midland, two years ago I Knew about some citations or something they did not pay probably if they pay it off they can be on the air on that station. or another one in Crane, TX about 30 miles from Odessa 50,000watts they may be interested in selling the frecuency, I do not know the exacts numbers but that could be a start. Let me tell you that as a team they can do a lot of things. What about the money ? Do they have it or at least CREDIT?
princesitadj said:
Doh! KMMZ is the Crane station.
KKJW 105.9 lost its license over 2 years ago because the owner abandoned it and didn't renew the license.
You can buy the license when it next comes up for auction.
"God save me from DJ's that want to own a radio station." ---Norman Fischer
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crow
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Here is just a thought... if the STAFF was so good, on-air, sales etc... If you were management... would you think that they would maybe TRY to get them back. We know GM's don't normally have anything to do with the success of a station. It usually comes down to the on-air staff etc... So, and I'm just throwing it out there... do you think the GM etc... would even bother with that? Or would they and upper management, CEO's etc... just simply say screw it... get some NEW people in here? Does anyone know what they are currently doing? That being management.
crow said:
That is like saying a team does not need a coach. Most successful stations are the product of a great leader who inspires, leads and sets the standards. Part of that success is knowing who to hire and how to get the most out of everyone on the team.
Well the GM that primavera had put their to lead the station never really did anything but take care of his own pocket so the staff felt that if primavera was going to pocket 3 or 4 mill they deserved to atleast be paid the bonus that the company had promised if they were able to stay on top in the market.So they hired a lawyer and when primavera saw that well ,they didnt not like that very much and told the staff they would not negociate at all so the whole staff walked! Im not talking about some wana be morning show guy who just started and has had luck the pd and morning show guy is really incredible not only am i talking about his on air talent but also programming wise. Explane to me how you can make a station number one keep it number one for 3 years with a 12.0 share 12+ and then leave that station and do it all over aggain? To bad in a market like this options are limited on where you can go!
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