Nassau is still losing $

[argytunes]

Re: The Real Answer

> At the end of the day it doesn't matter whether the audience
> loves or hates what's "coming out of the speakers". It's
> about perception and recall. Put "Frank" or "WJYY" or "Wolf"
> or "Hawk" in your diary on Thursday - and send it back.
> That's what matters. You would be amazed at the role this
> plays if you reviewed some diaries. Argy, I respect and
> admire your views, but the game has changed. And, no...I'm
> not happy about it either.

Perhaps....the rules of the game need to be changed again??? I doubt that I'm the only radio listener around here who feels that the many of the radio stations could use a "voice lift?"
>
> >And with another Nassau station, David Lee Roth
> > (Howard Stern's successor)is completely clueless as a
> radio
> > host (sorry).
>
> David Lee Roth is on a Nassau station? Huh? Did I pull a Rip
> Van Winkle? Which one, and, how the heck did I miss that?!?

MEA CULPA....This is what happens when I write stuff without the benefit of coffee! Sorry for the error!

I think the point I was trying to make was that not every musician can instantly transform himself (or herself)into a radio jock! I was one of the luckier ones---since I was able to do both jobs (on-air work during the day and stage performer at night) simulataneously.

argytunes
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[weeder]

Re: The Real Answer

> > ya kiddin me? if i had a few million burning a whole in my
>
> > pocket, I'd be the first person at the bargaining table!
> > Hahaha...
> >
> > I am sure they would prefer to keep to the stations that
> are
> > the most stable ratings wise. Frank was probably the best
> > move they've made since they've been up here. They have a
> > good programming philosophy with that...some other
> decisions
> > leave me a little confused though :-x
>
> That makes 2 OF US! I guess I'd love to be a "fly on the
> wall" and sit in on a Nassau Corporate Programming Meeting?
> The "Frank Format" has definitely made an impact in the
> market...as far as the ratings are concerned. But I've also
> listened to several of the other frequencies Nassau bought
> (from "the classical station" to THE BONE) and I keep asking
> myself...."are there really enough listeners and advertisers


It's kind of sad what's happening with Nassau stations .It's time to realize it's New Hampshire not New Jersey . Got to give them credit for trying
> willing to support them?
>

It's kind of sad what's happening with Nassau stations .It's time to realize it's New Hampshire not New Jersey . Got to give them credit for trying but let's cut some fat from the top and give people that need work jobs
weeder
>

> argytunes
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[argytunes]

Re: The Real Answer

> It's kind of sad what's happening with Nassau stations .It's
> time to realize it's New Hampshire not New Jersey . Got to
> give them credit for trying but let's cut some fat from the
> top and give people that need work jobs
> weeder


AMEN!

Here's something else to consider? WHO is actually bringing in the dollars that keep a radio station (or a group of stations) ALIVE? Is it a GM? The sales staff? A particular talent...or specific format?

While it's easier for a few current broadcasters to answer: ALL OF THE ABOVE, I know that most radio stations usually have 2 or 3 'core players' who are keeping their frequency "active" (and not dying) in the market?

Am I mistaken about this? Or have the "suits" who run the big conglomerates basically written staff members off with the single sentence: "THAT'S THEIR JOB & WE CAN REPLACE THEM WITH SOMEBODY ELSE TOMORROW!"

My question is....is that "somebody else" necessarily better?

argytunes