> > I know at one time On Top communications had some presence
>
> > in the Jackson market. There have been posts on the
> Georgia
> > board about the company's stations there. Is the company
> > still in Jackson or are they getting out of that market as
>
> > they appear to be doing in Georgia? I'm not trying to
> spread
> > a rumor but this inquring mind wants to know.
> > I worked for the company for a very short while when they
> > bought their first stations and was just wondering how
> Steve
> > and the company were doing?
> >
> > Rick
> >
> As the character on John Boy and Billy says,"Not too good!".
> Not sure what presence you're referring to, but the On Top
> stations were never successful,unless you consider
> misleading a few advertisers and listeners as to what the
> stations were offering. Hegwood's friends have run out of
> money,poor planning by inadequate management has prevented
> any possible success in the Jackson market,and, quite
> frankly, the ability of established urban stations to offer
> a superior product on the air has prevented any window of
> opportunity. Hegwood obviously has the reputation as a good
> programmer, but it takes more than that. Sorry if this seems
> harsh and flippant, but going head to head with two class C
> stations with only a 6kw suburban signal,funded by other
> people's money, was not smart,in my opinion.
>
Don't forget, too, that On Top lost an LMA in Virginia. If OT's finances are really that bad, I'm surprised they even lasted this long.<P ID="signature">______________
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