Ratings are in...

rev_darkness · Jul 27, 2005

Re: discussion turn (apology)

> I was simply trying to point out that Mr. Martin, like every
> other person in radio, tends to bemoan the inaccuracy of the
> ratings when they are down and gloat when they're up. This
> time he just did it all in the same breath.
> There was no intention to bash the success of the RMS. I
> can admire his accomplishments and at the same time not be a
> fan of his methods.

I apologize if it appeared that I took your statement to mean that you were bashing the success of the RMS. I was actually pointing my finger at a few others around here.

It is quite possible to admire the accomplishment if not the method. That's exactly the way I feel about Stern, Kraddick, and Jagger.

It is ammusing how the ratings can be read so that every show in every time slot on every station is "#1 in the Metroplex!".

I was actually trying to further the discussion, but... well...

HE STARTED IT!!!!

(c'mon, some of this stuff it funny, idnit?)

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Phantom · Jul 27, 2005

Re: discussion turn (apology)

> > I was simply trying to point out that Mr. Martin, like
> every
> > other person in radio, tends to bemoan the inaccuracy of
> the
> > ratings when they are down and gloat when they're up.
> This
> > time he just did it all in the same breath.
> > There was no intention to bash the success of the RMS. I
> > can admire his accomplishments and at the same time not be
> a
> > fan of his methods.
>
>
> I apologize if it appeared that I took your statement to
> mean that you were bashing the success of the RMS. I was
> actually pointing my finger at a few others around here.
>
> It is quite possible to admire the accomplishment if not the
> method. That's exactly the way I feel about Stern,
> Kraddick, and Jagger.
>
> It is ammusing how the ratings can be read so that every
> show in every time slot on every station is "#1 in the
> Metroplex!".
>
> I was actually trying to further the discussion, but...
> well...
>
> HE STARTED IT!!!!
>
> (c'mon, some of this stuff it funny, idnit?)

As far as Arbitron, when you have a monopoly, you have to at least wonder about the end result.

Yes, we are hilia... hilari... hilarious... yeah

Phantom · Jul 27, 2005

No, no, no

Bingo, I was talking to Slambang.

He had a potty mouth. And well, I had to push him off the swing -- even though he is a girl.

Mr. IQ refers to Mr. Slam.

To whom am I speaking operator?

> > By the way, Bingo and I have concluded if you have time to
>
> > read my post.
>
> Concluded? Concluded what?
>
> >
> > Oh, if you want to insult me, you ought to at least look
> at
> > my resume.
> >
>
> I would assume the same would go for you?
>
> >
> > Post your e-mail.
> >
>
> Once again... same goes...
>

Phantom · Jul 27, 2005

Re: Battle?

> >
> > What's wrong with your ears?
> >
>
> What? Why would... Oh... I get it. You mean to infer that
> people call me "Dumbo" on a regular basis, but due to a
> hearing deficiency, I am unaware of such insults. I am
> impressed. That almost counts as 'witty'.

Did you say Ditty? Speak the hell up!

> >
> > How do you know that I don't?
> >
> > Are you psychic?
> >
>
> Yes. I knew you were going to ask that...

Yes what?

>
> >
> > You were trying ... unsuccessfully.
> >
>
> There is a difference between quoting and repeating. I was
> repeating.

Now, you're repeating yourself.

> >
> > Yeah right ... that extra "a" stood out like a sore thumb
> --
> > to any English teacher or journalism professor.
> >
>
> ...or anyone who may have graduated high school? I, of
> course, do not know at what level you stopped comprehending
> grammar lessons. I can only make an educated guess.

I was in journalism, so I ignored grammar.

>
> >
> > I'm guessing you're about 5'4 to 5'5" and 260.
> >
> > Close?
> >
>
> Nope. 6' and 180 lbs of pure woman-pleasin, ass-kickin
> Celt. I know that you won't believe the text on the screen.
> Ask Doc.

Doc Who?

> Now if you had insulted my Male Pattern Baldness,

then you
> woulda been dead-on.
>
> >
> > Well, civility.
> >
>
> Quite.
>
> >
> > In other words, you can't proof it?
> >
>
> I said that I could "proof" it, but could not "prove" it.

OOOOOPs, The Batman is reading too fast.

> If you need to, please consult a dictionary or a thesaurus.
>
> >
> > Just for that ... I am going to call you Bingo?
> >
>
> I would expect you to call me Bingo, or Mr. MacGee, just as
> I will refer to you as The Batman, or Batman. It's only
> appropriate to address individuals by their name, don't you
> think?
>
> >
> > Finally my headlines are better ...
> > "Ratings" at the top is lame
> >
>
> Well, you have me there. But when you use the word
> "Finally" to begin a sentence, please make sure it is the
> final sentence. Otherwise, it's just plain silly looking.

Yeah, I did notice that but by the end I just did not care Bingo!

> >
> > How about "Batman and Bingo battle!"
> >
>
> I refuse to have a battle of wits with an unarmed man.

I think I know where you work part time.

But The Batman gives you the last word.

rev_darkness · Jul 27, 2005

Re: Battle?

>
> Doc Who?
>

Doc Bryce

>
> OOOOOPs, The Batman is reading too fast.
>

There is a difference between "good" and "fast"... ask any woman.

>
> I think I know where you work part time.
>

Then spill... I've nothing to hide.

>
> But The Batman gives you the last word.
>

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arnoldevns · Jul 27, 2005

> Considering that this is a 1 kw AM signal with a transmitter
> site off of 380 near Little Elm, this isn't a bad start.
> Especially when one considers the almost total lack of
> promotion this station has received. If anyone wants to
> suggest programming that could run on this signal without
> any promotion and get better ratings, I'd be curious to hear
> what that programming might be.
>
> For comparison, consider that conservative talker KSKY/660
> has a much better signal, billboards all over town...and a
> 0.7 share.
>

Agreed. KXEB has unique programming for this area. KSKY is one of four stations running conservative talk shows in this market. Worse, KSKY has NO local talk shows. Neither does KXEB - but that's not much of a problem when you have something no other station in town has.

What liberals won't like is the comparison between KXEB and the other four talk stations:

Conservative talk: 8.8 share (WBAP, KRLD, KLIF, KSKY)
Liberal talk: 0.5 share (KXEB)

Yes, I'm aware KLIF carries Alan Colmes and KRLD has news and the Rangers. It's just a rough estimation.

Tom_Desmond · Jul 28, 2005

> What liberals won't like is the comparison between KXEB and
> the other four talk stations:

> Conservative talk: 8.8 share (WBAP, KRLD, KLIF, KSKY)
> Liberal talk: 0.5 share (KXEB)

Still not a fair comparison, since three of those stations are established and on strong signals. Not to mention that they actually get promoted.

The actual potential of liberal talk radio as a format is really not something that we can know until many more years have passed, with better promotion, better stations, and probably quite a bit of experimentation to see what will and won't work.

After all, the conservative talk formats took a while to develop and build.

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