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Question About WLUP and Brandmier
- Thread starter ultravox
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> Why is he getting new equipment? What does the other DJs
> use? Are they gonna use the same new equipment? Whats wrong
> with equipment that is already there?
>
A lot of stations have a "normal" studio and a "morning" studio... I think some of it is mainly for shows which are syndicated or will be syndicated, though, so that theoretically should the need arise to break the local signal off they could.
Q has one for Mancow. I'm also willing to bet that it's in his contract he has to have one.
Btw.. Is WLUP in the Merch Mart now and if so are they down on the 2nd floor w/ Q101 or up in the old WMAQ/Q101 digs?
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> use? Are they gonna use the same new equipment? Whats wrong
> with equipment that is already there?
>
A lot of stations have a "normal" studio and a "morning" studio... I think some of it is mainly for shows which are syndicated or will be syndicated, though, so that theoretically should the need arise to break the local signal off they could.
Q has one for Mancow. I'm also willing to bet that it's in his contract he has to have one.
Btw.. Is WLUP in the Merch Mart now and if so are they down on the 2nd floor w/ Q101 or up in the old WMAQ/Q101 digs?
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> > Why is he getting new equipment? What does the other DJs
> > use? Are they gonna use the same new equipment? Whats
> wrong
> > with equipment that is already there?
> >
>
> A lot of stations have a "normal" studio and a "morning"
> studio... I think some of it is mainly for shows which are
> syndicated or will be syndicated, though, so that
> theoretically should the need arise to break the local
> signal off they could.
>
> Q has one for Mancow. I'm also willing to bet that it's in
> his contract he has to have one.
>
> Btw.. Is WLUP in the Merch Mart now and if so are they down
> on the 2nd floor w/ Q101 or up in the old WMAQ/Q101 digs?
>
> -A
>
My understanding is that his new studio digs will be right down the hall
from Mancows KQX's studio. Whatever floor it's on.
My question here is. Why will you devote a brand new studio to a radio
personality (past or present) that really haven't been that impressive
on the air lately these past several years? Both in LA on KLSX, and ARROW.
Also in Chicago on WCKG?
Rick Dees was given his own studio along with his old board equipment to use.
But it worked for him. And KIIS still made money. Because he was good. It was
worth it.
I like Johnny B. Even though a lot of listeners out here in the LA area didn't.
I think Emmis or any other radio coorporate should let their personality prove
themselves before making any major cost expensive moves like this. Just my
opinion.
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art estrada</P>
> > use? Are they gonna use the same new equipment? Whats
> wrong
> > with equipment that is already there?
> >
>
> A lot of stations have a "normal" studio and a "morning"
> studio... I think some of it is mainly for shows which are
> syndicated or will be syndicated, though, so that
> theoretically should the need arise to break the local
> signal off they could.
>
> Q has one for Mancow. I'm also willing to bet that it's in
> his contract he has to have one.
>
> Btw.. Is WLUP in the Merch Mart now and if so are they down
> on the 2nd floor w/ Q101 or up in the old WMAQ/Q101 digs?
>
> -A
>
My understanding is that his new studio digs will be right down the hall
from Mancows KQX's studio. Whatever floor it's on.
My question here is. Why will you devote a brand new studio to a radio
personality (past or present) that really haven't been that impressive
on the air lately these past several years? Both in LA on KLSX, and ARROW.
Also in Chicago on WCKG?
Rick Dees was given his own studio along with his old board equipment to use.
But it worked for him. And KIIS still made money. Because he was good. It was
worth it.
I like Johnny B. Even though a lot of listeners out here in the LA area didn't.
I think Emmis or any other radio coorporate should let their personality prove
themselves before making any major cost expensive moves like this. Just my
opinion.
<P ID="signature">______________
art estrada</P>
>
> My understanding is that his new studio digs will be right
> down the hall
> from Mancows KQX's studio. Whatever floor it's on.
> My question here is. Why will you devote a brand new studio
> to a radio
> personality (past or present) that really haven't been that
> impressive
> on the air lately these past several years?
Possibly because they did so for Muller, and that's also true for him?
> My understanding is that his new studio digs will be right
> down the hall
> from Mancows KQX's studio. Whatever floor it's on.
> My question here is. Why will you devote a brand new studio
> to a radio
> personality (past or present) that really haven't been that
> impressive
> on the air lately these past several years?
Possibly because they did so for Muller, and that's also true for him?
> >
> > My understanding is that his new studio digs will be right
>
> > down the hall
> > from Mancows KQX's studio. Whatever floor it's on.
> > My question here is. Why will you devote a brand new
> studio
> > to a radio
> > personality (past or present) that really haven't been
> that
> > impressive
> > on the air lately these past several years?
>
> Possibly because they did so for Muller, and that's also
> true for him?
>
Yea, but as I stated before. Let Johnny B. prove himself to be a
proven winner in the Chicago market before Emmis starts to invest
big money for a studio just to cater to a radio personality that's now
willing to come back to the Windy City.
BTW, Why was he released from his WCKG's 106.9 contract in Chicago?
<P ID="signature">______________
art estrada</P>
> > My understanding is that his new studio digs will be right
>
> > down the hall
> > from Mancows KQX's studio. Whatever floor it's on.
> > My question here is. Why will you devote a brand new
> studio
> > to a radio
> > personality (past or present) that really haven't been
> that
> > impressive
> > on the air lately these past several years?
>
> Possibly because they did so for Muller, and that's also
> true for him?
>
Yea, but as I stated before. Let Johnny B. prove himself to be a
proven winner in the Chicago market before Emmis starts to invest
big money for a studio just to cater to a radio personality that's now
willing to come back to the Windy City.
BTW, Why was he released from his WCKG's 106.9 contract in Chicago?
<P ID="signature">______________
art estrada</P>
> Q has one for Mancow. I'm also willing to bet that it's in
> his contract he has to have one.
Unless this has changed within the last two years, this is not true. Mancow used the main on-air studio for Q101 to do his show. He utilized some of the other production rooms to do his work, such as screen calls, but his show was broadcast from the main on-air studio.
> his contract he has to have one.
Unless this has changed within the last two years, this is not true. Mancow used the main on-air studio for Q101 to do his show. He utilized some of the other production rooms to do his work, such as screen calls, but his show was broadcast from the main on-air studio.
> > >
> > > My understanding is that his new studio digs will be
> right
> >
> > > down the hall
> > > from Mancows KQX's studio. Whatever floor it's on.
> > > My question here is. Why will you devote a brand new
> > studio
> > > to a radio
> > > personality (past or present) that really haven't been
> > that
> > > impressive
> > > on the air lately these past several years?
> >
> > Possibly because they did so for Muller, and that's also
> > true for him?
> >
> Yea, but as I stated before. Let Johnny B. prove himself to
> be a
> proven winner in the Chicago market before Emmis starts to
> invest
> big money for a studio just to cater to a radio personality
> that's now
> willing to come back to the Windy City.
>
> BTW, Why was he released from his WCKG's 106.9 contract in
> Chicago?
>
As I see it, Johnny B. proved himself in the Chicago market over the past two decades. And he and The Loop were a good combo. I for one liked his show. Too bad the Evergreen regime in the '90's messed around with the talent too much (Brandmeier, Dahl, Meier, Matthews). That station (well, both 97.9 and AM1000) was practically destroyed by the suits!
As for the 'CKG contract, I think it was due to L.A., as well as a demand for more money from 'CKG. Details were always vague, but I think Johnny B. has more than once suffered from Garry Meier-itis, as far as blowing away contracts due to ridiculous demands, and finding himself unemployed.
I don't think there was any ill will with upper management. After all, he worked for 'CKG's sister station (KCBS) in L.A. for many years.<P ID="signature">______________
The Liberal Talk Radio Update</P>
> > > My understanding is that his new studio digs will be
> right
> >
> > > down the hall
> > > from Mancows KQX's studio. Whatever floor it's on.
> > > My question here is. Why will you devote a brand new
> > studio
> > > to a radio
> > > personality (past or present) that really haven't been
> > that
> > > impressive
> > > on the air lately these past several years?
> >
> > Possibly because they did so for Muller, and that's also
> > true for him?
> >
> Yea, but as I stated before. Let Johnny B. prove himself to
> be a
> proven winner in the Chicago market before Emmis starts to
> invest
> big money for a studio just to cater to a radio personality
> that's now
> willing to come back to the Windy City.
>
> BTW, Why was he released from his WCKG's 106.9 contract in
> Chicago?
>
As I see it, Johnny B. proved himself in the Chicago market over the past two decades. And he and The Loop were a good combo. I for one liked his show. Too bad the Evergreen regime in the '90's messed around with the talent too much (Brandmeier, Dahl, Meier, Matthews). That station (well, both 97.9 and AM1000) was practically destroyed by the suits!
As for the 'CKG contract, I think it was due to L.A., as well as a demand for more money from 'CKG. Details were always vague, but I think Johnny B. has more than once suffered from Garry Meier-itis, as far as blowing away contracts due to ridiculous demands, and finding himself unemployed.
I don't think there was any ill will with upper management. After all, he worked for 'CKG's sister station (KCBS) in L.A. for many years.<P ID="signature">______________
The Liberal Talk Radio Update</P>
> > >
> > > My understanding is that his new studio digs will be
> right
> >
> > > down the hall
> > > from Mancows KQX's studio. Whatever floor it's on.
> > > My question here is. Why will you devote a brand new
> > studio
> > > to a radio
> > > personality (past or present) that really haven't been
> > that
> > > impressive
> > > on the air lately these past several years?
> >
> > Possibly because they did so for Muller, and that's also
> > true for him?
> >
> Yea, but as I stated before. Let Johnny B. prove himself to
> be a
> proven winner in the Chicago market before Emmis starts to
> invest
> big money for a studio just to cater to a radio personality
> that's now
> willing to come back to the Windy City.
>
> BTW, Why was he released from his WCKG's 106.9 contract in
> Chicago?
>
Chicago is the #3 mkt. in the country . . . right? While I never was a listener to B, the way you phrased your comment, sounds as if Chicago is Keokut, Iowa and he is taking a huge step backwards in his career.
> > > My understanding is that his new studio digs will be
> right
> >
> > > down the hall
> > > from Mancows KQX's studio. Whatever floor it's on.
> > > My question here is. Why will you devote a brand new
> > studio
> > > to a radio
> > > personality (past or present) that really haven't been
> > that
> > > impressive
> > > on the air lately these past several years?
> >
> > Possibly because they did so for Muller, and that's also
> > true for him?
> >
> Yea, but as I stated before. Let Johnny B. prove himself to
> be a
> proven winner in the Chicago market before Emmis starts to
> invest
> big money for a studio just to cater to a radio personality
> that's now
> willing to come back to the Windy City.
>
> BTW, Why was he released from his WCKG's 106.9 contract in
> Chicago?
>
Chicago is the #3 mkt. in the country . . . right? While I never was a listener to B, the way you phrased your comment, sounds as if Chicago is Keokut, Iowa and he is taking a huge step backwards in his career.
> > Q has one for Mancow. I'm also willing to bet that it's
> in
> > his contract he has to have one.
>
> Unless this has changed within the last two years, this is
> not true. Mancow used the main on-air studio for Q101 to do
> his show. He utilized some of the other production rooms to
> do his work, such as screen calls, but his show was
> broadcast from the main on-air studio.
>
When I toured there a few years ago, which was right after they moved to the 2nd floor (I believe) from the old WMAQ/WKQX studios they showed me an air studio and then Mancow's studio.
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> in
> > his contract he has to have one.
>
> Unless this has changed within the last two years, this is
> not true. Mancow used the main on-air studio for Q101 to do
> his show. He utilized some of the other production rooms to
> do his work, such as screen calls, but his show was
> broadcast from the main on-air studio.
>
When I toured there a few years ago, which was right after they moved to the 2nd floor (I believe) from the old WMAQ/WKQX studios they showed me an air studio and then Mancow's studio.
-A<P ID="signature">______________
</P>
> > > >
> > > > My understanding is that his new studio digs will be
> > right
> > >
> > > > down the hall
> > > > from Mancows KQX's studio. Whatever floor it's on.
> > > > My question here is. Why will you devote a brand new
> > > studio
> > > > to a radio
> > > > personality (past or present) that really haven't been
>
> > > that
> > > > impressive
> > > > on the air lately these past several years?
> > >
> > > Possibly because they did so for Muller, and that's also
>
> > > true for him?
> > >
> > Yea, but as I stated before. Let Johnny B. prove himself
> to
> > be a
> > proven winner in the Chicago market before Emmis starts to
>
> > invest
> > big money for a studio just to cater to a radio
> personality
> > that's now
> > willing to come back to the Windy City.
> >
> > BTW, Why was he released from his WCKG's 106.9 contract in
>
> > Chicago?
> >
> Chicago is the #3 mkt. in the country . . . right? While I
> never was a listener to B, the way you phrased your comment,
> sounds as if Chicago is Keokut, Iowa and he is taking a huge
> step backwards in his career.
>
No, not at all K.
What does market size have to do with having a radio talent decide on
whether they get their own studio or not?
I remember when Johnny B was one of the hottest Morning talents
in Chicago back in the 80's and through the early part of the 90's. Even
though the late Bob Wall @ WGCI-FM was on his a8s in the Mornings.
You must understand that JB has been out of the Chicago radio market for
over ten years. Now he's crawling back on all fours to get into a market that
he was pretty much successful in. But now the big question is, will be as
successful now or better than what he was back in the day?
A lot of his listener back then, are in their mid 40's and up.
Don't get me wrong. As i've said before. I like JB. I wish him all the best
back in Chi-Town. But before any company starts spending big money for your
demands. let's see what you can do for them.
<P ID="signature">______________
art estrada</P>
> > > > My understanding is that his new studio digs will be
> > right
> > >
> > > > down the hall
> > > > from Mancows KQX's studio. Whatever floor it's on.
> > > > My question here is. Why will you devote a brand new
> > > studio
> > > > to a radio
> > > > personality (past or present) that really haven't been
>
> > > that
> > > > impressive
> > > > on the air lately these past several years?
> > >
> > > Possibly because they did so for Muller, and that's also
>
> > > true for him?
> > >
> > Yea, but as I stated before. Let Johnny B. prove himself
> to
> > be a
> > proven winner in the Chicago market before Emmis starts to
>
> > invest
> > big money for a studio just to cater to a radio
> personality
> > that's now
> > willing to come back to the Windy City.
> >
> > BTW, Why was he released from his WCKG's 106.9 contract in
>
> > Chicago?
> >
> Chicago is the #3 mkt. in the country . . . right? While I
> never was a listener to B, the way you phrased your comment,
> sounds as if Chicago is Keokut, Iowa and he is taking a huge
> step backwards in his career.
>
No, not at all K.
What does market size have to do with having a radio talent decide on
whether they get their own studio or not?
I remember when Johnny B was one of the hottest Morning talents
in Chicago back in the 80's and through the early part of the 90's. Even
though the late Bob Wall @ WGCI-FM was on his a8s in the Mornings.
You must understand that JB has been out of the Chicago radio market for
over ten years. Now he's crawling back on all fours to get into a market that
he was pretty much successful in. But now the big question is, will be as
successful now or better than what he was back in the day?
A lot of his listener back then, are in their mid 40's and up.
Don't get me wrong. As i've said before. I like JB. I wish him all the best
back in Chi-Town. But before any company starts spending big money for your
demands. let's see what you can do for them.
<P ID="signature">______________
art estrada</P>
> > >
> > > My understanding is that his new studio digs will be
> right
> >
> > > down the hall
> > > from Mancows KQX's studio. Whatever floor it's on.
> > > My question here is. Why will you devote a brand new
> > studio
> > > to a radio
> > > personality (past or present) that really haven't been
> > that
> > > impressive
> > > on the air lately these past several years?
> >
> > Possibly because they did so for Muller, and that's also
> > true for him?
> >
> Yea, but as I stated before. Let Johnny B. prove himself to
> be a
> proven winner in the Chicago market before Emmis starts to
> invest
> big money for a studio just to cater to a radio personality
> that's now
> willing to come back to the Windy City.
>
> BTW, Why was he released from his WCKG's 106.9 contract in
> Chicago?
>
He wasn't released. His (three year?) contract expired, and they couldn't agree on a new one. This was January 2001, I think. He had already been pulled from the air at the LA station under a play-or-pay condition of his contract there.
Why give him a new studio? Because he asked for it, and WLUP was willing to do it. Simple as that.
> > > My understanding is that his new studio digs will be
> right
> >
> > > down the hall
> > > from Mancows KQX's studio. Whatever floor it's on.
> > > My question here is. Why will you devote a brand new
> > studio
> > > to a radio
> > > personality (past or present) that really haven't been
> > that
> > > impressive
> > > on the air lately these past several years?
> >
> > Possibly because they did so for Muller, and that's also
> > true for him?
> >
> Yea, but as I stated before. Let Johnny B. prove himself to
> be a
> proven winner in the Chicago market before Emmis starts to
> invest
> big money for a studio just to cater to a radio personality
> that's now
> willing to come back to the Windy City.
>
> BTW, Why was he released from his WCKG's 106.9 contract in
> Chicago?
>
He wasn't released. His (three year?) contract expired, and they couldn't agree on a new one. This was January 2001, I think. He had already been pulled from the air at the LA station under a play-or-pay condition of his contract there.
Why give him a new studio? Because he asked for it, and WLUP was willing to do it. Simple as that.
Johnny's first show was better than ANYTHING I HAVE HEARD FROM THE LIKES OF THE PENCIL NECK GEEKS AT THE ZONE...THE DRIVE...and yes, the program-length commercial for Sirius that is known as the Howard Stern show! Rock on JB!
> Btw.. Is WLUP in the Merch Mart now and if so are they down
> on the 2nd floor w/ Q101 or up in the old WMAQ/Q101 digs?
I believe they're on the second floor with Q101. Metro Traffic took over the upstairs studios when Q101 went downstairs, but they're now with Shadow. I'm not sure who's using that space now.
It does seem to me that Barden had a central control for their automated stations in the Mart--is NextMedia still using it and if they are, which floor is it on?
> on the 2nd floor w/ Q101 or up in the old WMAQ/Q101 digs?
I believe they're on the second floor with Q101. Metro Traffic took over the upstairs studios when Q101 went downstairs, but they're now with Shadow. I'm not sure who's using that space now.
It does seem to me that Barden had a central control for their automated stations in the Mart--is NextMedia still using it and if they are, which floor is it on?
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