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[Parttimer]

Stephanie Miller? Anchorage is one of her largest markets, for crying out loud.

How many top 10 markets markets is she in? (I know the answer....that station in Chicago with a 0.2. Hannity's on WLS but he since he's not live that's failure to perform. ). Yet Hannity's syndicators are "afraid of a gaping hole in the top 10".

How many top 50 markets? Yes, Seattle and Minneapolis. Where else?

Her entire national audience is less than Hannity's in New York. Or LA. Or Chicago. Or Philly. Or Pittsburgh. And you're making this comparison with a straight face?

Did the Seattle station carry Randi Rhodes live when she was on? (I know the answer).

And by the way, when Rhodes beat Hannity in one demo in one book 3 years ago, men 25-54, which is not really the core of talk radio, how were the 12+ numbers? How about 35-64? How about women? Was it a whole book or a trend?

Did you program WJNO when Randi Rhodes was there? A little truth in advertising might be in order......

 

[talkjim]

"Stephanie Miller? Anchorage is one of her largest markets, for crying out loud."

You're showing your ignorance again, Parttimer, but nothing new about that. She's morning drive at CC's KTLK/Los Angeles, from where the show originates. Sometime when you're hanging around the house not doing research and not checking facts, you might give the PD at KFI, who's also the PD of KTLK a call, and ask her how she feels about Stephanie's ratings performance on a mid to weak AM signal in Los Angeles. And you might ask the same question of the PD at CC's Green 960 in San Francisco, where Stephanie is also on morning drive. And then there's KPTK/Seattle. And there are others much larger than Anchorage. But I'm going to make you find them--time you got off your butt and did some research.

I notice you've also fallen into the habit of disparaging WCPT in Chicago, which has recently experienced some uncharacteristic ratings weakness, but only a year ago was at a one share...just shy of the 1.1 that was going to the CBS hot talk station WCKG, anchored by the market legend Steve Dahl. WCPT is a weak suburban AM signal without pre-sunrise authorization, and given its limitations, many on these boards from a variety of political persuasions have marveled at the success it has enjoyed in spite of those limitations. It's begun simulcating some suburban FMs, which may to some extent help the ratings picture.

As for your other questions, Partimer, get up off your butt and answer them yourself--I'm tired of doing your work for you.

And no, I have never programmed WJNO. Now what do you do all day? Oh, yes, of course, you're a Parttimer.

 

[Parttimer]

"Stephanie Miller? Anchorage is one of her largest markets, for crying out loud."

You're showing your ignorance again, Parttimer, but nothing new about that. She's morning drive at CC's KTLK/Los Angeles, from where the show originates. Sometime when you're hanging around the house not doing research and not checking facts, you might give the PD at KFI, who's also the PD of KTLK a call, and ask her how she feels about Stephanie's ratings performance on a mid to weak AM signal in Los Angeles. And you might ask the same question of the PD at CC's Green 960 in San Francisco, where Stephanie is also on morning drive. And then there's KPTK/Seattle. And there are others much larger than Anchorage. But I'm going to make you find them--time you got off your butt and did some research.

Actually, I did. When looking at the California affiliates on her site quickly last night "Burbank" didn't register in my head as LA. Sorry for the oversight.

Missed that 0.6 number.

And no, I have never programmed WJNO. Now what do you do all day? Oh, yes, of course, you're a Parttimer.

Thanks. Being condescending is what you do best.

By the way, it's a screen name and has absolutely nothing to do with what I do for a living.

 

[Parttimer]

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I notice you've also fallen into the habit of disparaging WCPT in Chicago, which has recently experienced some uncharacteristic ratings weakness, but only a year ago was at a one share...just shy of the 1.1 that was going to the CBS hot talk station WCKG, anchored by the market legend Steve Dahl. WCPT is a weak suburban AM signal without pre-sunrise authorization, and given its limitations, many on these boards from a variety of political persuasions have marveled at the success it has enjoyed in spite of those limitations. It's begun simulcating some suburban FMs, which may to some extent help the ratings picture.

It just seems strange that at the peak of Obama-mania, on his home turf, they lost 80% of their 12+ numbers. But they are fighting an uphill battle with that signal.

OK.... I'm done pushing buttons.

You've actually shown me that the format has a foothold on the west coast, which makes sense. I still think you have blinders on with regards to Hannity.

What do you think it would take to break that west coast formula out into some success in Middle America? Can it be done? (If you fall back onto the "irrational" and "inexplicable" crutch again I'll lose what little respect I have for you at the moment.) If you were the syndicator (and I still don't think you're coming clean as to what you really do) what's the business plan?

And you really need to work on your people skills.

 

[MsMusicRadio]

"Obama-mania" also shows that so-called Red States ( why are they called "Red"?) went for Obama because they too were fed up with business as usual. Liberal radio just does not seem to generate the "excitement" that conservative radio seems too. Liberals tend to be too logical and talk facts. 'Conservative" radio seems to be programmed with the high level intensity of 60's TOP 40 radio. They use former TOP 40 DJ's as hosts ( Rush,Schnitt, Quinn) and use rock music as the top of the hour ID. They often scream and shout and are really much more entertaining. Who wants to read intellectual conservative thought in the "National Review" when you can hear "reality radio" passing for news. I'm sure that Dick Biondi or "Dick "Wild Childe" Kemp could have brought their style to hysterical radio and done well. Remember when Hannity had a survey ( this is TV ) on how people wanted Red States to revolt. I call that irresponsible hysteria mongering used only to generate controvery. ( and ratings)

 

[MsMusicRadio]

Listening to Michael Savage sarcastically attacking and hanging up on callers is real entertaining and about as intellectualy deep as doing 'boogie checks". However, I concede that this type of programming certainly kept AM radio alive after TOP 40 moved to FM and full service MOR's evolved into AC on FM.

 

[talkjim]

"You've actually shown me that the format has a foothold on the west coast, which makes sense. I still think you have blinders on with regards to Hannity. "

I'm pleased that you are finally able to put aside your snarky attitude for a moment, Parttimer, and admit your knowledge gap. And I don't want to get in the way of the mancrush you have on Hannity. But it might interest you to know that he just got topped across the board in New York, including 25-54, by Steve Malzberg on the traditionally weak and old-skewing WOR.

It's all about what I and others have pointed out--it's a weak show, full of redundant talking points, and lacking for humor and entertainment value. Sean does maintain an energy level and he's good at kissing up to his base, but aside from that, the show benefits tremendously from a lack of viable syndicated competition in afternoon drive, from following Rush on many stations, and from Sean's visibility on TV every night.

So that's the latest on your hero Hannity, Parttimer. What do you want to try to sell me on now? A flat earth theory maybe? I think I'm done with your lazy and poorly-informed butt.

 

[Parttimer]

Criticizing Hannity for "underperforming" is like criticizing Phil Mickelson for not being Tiger Woods. Are there flaws? Sure.

But your frustration with not being able to crack a 1-share anywhere but ultra-liberal markets (and the fact that LA is "pleased with Stephanie Miller's performance" on one of those sub-1-share stations says it all about how low the expectations are), the banishment of the progressive format to fringe signals in a great majority of markets, it's total absence in even more markets, and sheer jealousy that your "more talented" stable of hosts is being CRUSHED in market placement, ratings and revenue causes you to hysterically and desperately scream and yell about any negative you can find.

Just keep talking down to me and keep those personal insults coming. It's very revealing.