Quiet board

[True Grit]

You could hear a pin drop. Everyone too busy coping with getting through the holidays?

 

[MisterBilge]

Everyones's waiting for the boots to drop at the Clear Channel meetings in Texas. Those that aren't are retyping their resumes in the event WalMart has more openings for greeters. (A good position for recently phased out morning show hosts that traditionally sound happy, enthusiastic and informed.)

 

[probuttonpusher]

maybe the people in Vermont killed each other off, they seem to be the only ones who post here.

 

[radiotony]

There isn't a lot to talk about, now is there?

 

[Curb]

Things are quiet because radio is in a deep hole...and 2009 may be even worse. A few Wallstreet and Broadcast analysts say that radio revenue nationwide will fall another 13%...and they say that number is very conservative. Some say revenue will be down over 20%.

Radio listening in smaller markets, including Bangor, Burlington, and Portland was down over 30% last year...and its not going to get any better. Advertisers are going elsewhere. Internet and cable TV is WAY up and continues to grow. Radio and local TV stations are suffering huge.

I hate to be negative...but that is the reality. It is because of this that many radio pros are looking at getting out for good. Burlington and Bangor markets will see a number of vets leave the biz. Just watch.

 

[louiemanno]

Hey let’s all chip in and buy a little AM and show those bastards how it’s done!!! Oh… I already tried that with some guys once...… Never mind. 

Louie

 

[Gadon]

Where's Arnold Poon hanging out these days ?

Sounds like all is quiet at the center of the Northern New England radio universe.. Rutland Vermont.. I guess that's a good thing..

 

[gfordnh]

maybe the people in Vermont killed each other off,

LOL! Good one!

 

[Zeb Norris]

Radio listening in smaller markets, including Bangor, Burlington, and Portland was down over 30% last year...

No it isn't. It's down less than 10%.

Down is down, but the sky isn't falling.