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Ryan Seacrest On KISS FM...has it worked out?

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I remember that there was alot of talk here on radio-info.com from the regulars that when Ryan Seacrest was announced as the new morning host of KISS FM he would fail big time. That KISS FM had been destroyed and would never be the #1 station in LA again. Most of the regulars were saying Roy and the CC heads had made a huge mistake by putting him on KISS. That was a few books ago. How did that work out for them? Where is KISS in the ratings? Have they had any success? Is Seacrest still even the host on the am show or has he failed and been replaced already? The way people were talking on here it seemed like he wouldnt make the cut. That him and Ellen K were a total mismatch for each other, KISS fm, its listeners and LA radio in general.

Apparently there are some real radio gurus here, so what happened guys?
 
It's KIIS...

and there is no word "alot"

> I remember that there was alot of talk here on
> radio-info.com from the regulars that when Ryan Seacrest was
> announced as the new morning host of KISS FM he would fail
> big time. That KISS FM had been destroyed and would never be
> the #1 station in LA again. Most of the regulars were saying
> Roy and the CC heads had made a huge mistake by putting him
> on KISS. That was a few books ago. How did that work out for
> them? Where is KISS in the ratings? Have they had any
> success? Is Seacrest still even the host on the am show or
> has he failed and been replaced already? The way people were
> talking on here it seemed like he wouldnt make the cut. That
> him and Ellen K were a total mismatch for each other, KISS
> fm, its listeners and LA radio in general.
>
> Apparently there are some real radio gurus here, so what
> happened guys?
>
 
Re: It's KIIS...

> and there is no word "alot"

And no one cares about Seacrest anymore, either.<P ID="signature">______________


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In spite of the rude regular and the rude "moderator," there are some who care about Seacrest (not me, but I have nothing against him). He's held onto most of Dees's numbers, and his demos match the station's target much better. Most folks here probably wouldn't want to admit it, but his being installed in mornings, coupled with the rhythmic lean they took on last year, has helped KIIS come back to a respectable place in the ratings.

Hope THIS helped!

> I remember that there was alot of talk here on
> radio-info.com from the regulars that when Ryan Seacrest was
> announced as the new morning host of KISS FM he would fail
> big time. That KISS FM had been destroyed and would never be
> the #1 station in LA again. Most of the regulars were saying
> Roy and the CC heads had made a huge mistake by putting him
> on KISS. That was a few books ago. How did that work out for
> them? Where is KISS in the ratings? Have they had any
> success? Is Seacrest still even the host on the am show or
> has he failed and been replaced already? The way people were
> talking on here it seemed like he wouldnt make the cut. That
> him and Ellen K were a total mismatch for each other, KISS
> fm, its listeners and LA radio in general.
>
> Apparently there are some real radio gurus here, so what
> happened guys?
>
 
No matter how ya spell it KISS FM is #1

> > and there is no word "alot"
>
> And no one cares about Seacrest anymore, either.
>



Well I just saw the numbers for Ryan and KIIS fm...and judiging by them, people do care. Way to go! KISS 'EFF 'EM is on top in EL A! Impressive. Everyone over there should be proud of their hard work. I knew that was a winner when they put it together! How could you think it wouldn't be?! So I guess that whole KIIS FM / Ryan Seacrest-Ellen K Doomsday scenerio never played out like so many predicted.

I wonder if they are able to sell it to advertisers. You think they are making money? Or is it one of those deals where they have big numbers and no sales? Any info on that from sombody who knows about finances would help alot. Alot. thanx!
 
Re: No matter how ya spell it KISS FM is #1

>
> I wonder if they are able to sell it to advertisers. You
> think they are making money? Or is it one of those deals
> where they have big numbers and no sales? Any info on that
> from sombody who knows about finances would help alot. Alot.
> thanx!

KISS billed a lot on the tradition of Dees. It appears they will end 2005 about the same as 2004, which is some accomplishment. The numbers, in thier prime sales demos, are better than they had been for several years, so this is a win for them. Sometimes Clear Channel gets lucky...
>
 
I think I can answer that one....they'll be the last to admit that they were wrong. And I was among them.
 
> In spite of the rude regular and the rude "moderator," there
> are some who care about Seacrest (not me, but I have nothing
> against him). He's held onto most of Dees's numbers, and
> his demos match the station's target much better. Most
> folks here probably wouldn't want to admit it, but his being
> installed in mornings, coupled with the rhythmic lean they
> took on last year, has helped KIIS come back to a
> respectable place in the ratings.

First of all, "moderator", when put in quotes, implies that the person being described is not actually a moderator. That is not the case, even though there are still some people who apparently cannot separate in their minds my participation in threads when not acting as a moderator.

Second, my statement that "no one cares" about Seacrest is based upon an easily-checked fact: Prior to this thread, the last actual thread about him was back in September (although he was mentioned in passing in a more recent thread about Rick Dees). I define "caring" about him in terms of being actively discussed.

Sure, his ratings are fine (although, as you pointed out, a lot of KIIS' rise has to do with tweaking the music). CC, as David says, got lucky. But he does not generate anywhere near the amount of buzz as Dees did, and in that regard, he's just another voice on the radio.

If that falls under your category of "rude", all I can say is that I don't force any of you to read my posts.<P ID="signature">______________


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> First of all, "moderator", when put in quotes, implies that
> the person being described is not actually a moderator.
> That is not the case, even though there are still some
> people who apparently cannot separate in their minds my
> participation in threads when not acting as a moderator.
>
> Second, my statement that "no one cares" about Seacrest is
> based upon an easily-checked fact: Prior to this thread,
> the last actual thread about him was back in September
> (although he was mentioned in passing in a more recent
> thread about Rick Dees). I define "caring" about him in
> terms of being actively discussed.
>
> Sure, his ratings are fine (although, as you pointed out, a
> lot of KIIS' rise has to do with tweaking the music). CC,
> as David says, got lucky. But he does not generate anywhere
> near the amount of buzz as Dees did, and in that regard,
> he's just another voice on the radio.
>
> If that falls under your category of "rude", all I can say
> is that I don't force any of you to read my posts.
>




I dont know KM. You come across as taking things too personally and seem a bit jaded about the whole KIIS and Seacrest issue. 'No Buzz. Just another voice. Got Lucky. Nobody cares.'You need to relax a bit. Maybe not take the whole 'moderator' thing too seriously. Seacrest and KISS did a pretty bomb-ass job, you were wrong about it. No big deal. I was wrong about Philly beating Dallas last night. Im not hating on 'em on a football messageboard today. Its the intranet and radio conversation. Nobodys life is on the line here. No internet jihad going on. Take a deep breath.
 
The guy did drives me away from listening to them! And as listeners, I know I'm not alone.

> I remember that there was alot of talk here on
> radio-info.com from the regulars that when Ryan Seacrest was
> announced as the new morning host of KISS FM he would fail
> big time. That KISS FM had been destroyed and would never be
> the #1 station in LA again. Most of the regulars were saying
> Roy and the CC heads had made a huge mistake by putting him
> on KISS. That was a few books ago. How did that work out for
> them? Where is KISS in the ratings? Have they had any
> success? Is Seacrest still even the host on the am show or
> has he failed and been replaced already? The way people were
> talking on here it seemed like he wouldnt make the cut. That
> him and Ellen K were a total mismatch for each other, KISS
> fm, its listeners and LA radio in general.
>
> Apparently there are some real radio gurus here, so what
> happened guys?
>
 
> First of all, "moderator", when put in quotes, implies that
> the person being described is not actually a moderator.
> That is not the case, even though there are still some
> people who apparently cannot separate in their minds my
> participation in threads when not acting as a moderator.
>
> Second, my statement that "no one cares" about Seacrest is
> based upon an easily-checked fact: Prior to this thread,
> the last actual thread about him was back in September
> (although he was mentioned in passing in a more recent
> thread about Rick Dees). I define "caring" about him in
> terms of being actively discussed.
>
> Sure, his ratings are fine (although, as you pointed out, a
> lot of KIIS' rise has to do with tweaking the music). CC,
> as David says, got lucky. But he does not generate anywhere
> near the amount of buzz as Dees did, and in that regard,
> he's just another voice on the radio.
>
> If that falls under your category of "rude", all I can say
> is that I don't force any of you to read my posts.
>
Actually, I was implying that it's ironic that the "moderator" isn't so moderate on this board. Because you have the "M" by your name, as well as an ID within your posts that you're a moderator, you represent the management of the board and should set an example.

The question wasn't how's Seacrest doing on these boards, it's how he's doing in Los Angeles. You make good points that he's not generating "Dees-sized buzz," although he does seem to cause some talk with people I know in the demos he's aiming at, which I'm sure neither you nor I fit.

Lastly, I think the original poster is not a regular on this particular board, being from out of town, and I think he should've been treated with more respect.
 
Semantics

> Actually, I was implying that it's ironic that the
> "moderator" isn't so moderate on this board. Because you
> have the "M" by your name, as well as an ID within your
> posts that you're a moderator, you represent the management
> of the board and should set an example.

Since "moderate" has multiple meanings, depending on usage, your irony is noted, even if it is little more than an exercise in semantics.

For the record: It is generally recognized by the management that moderators who participate in discussions are stating their personal opinions, unless it is clear from the content that they are speaking as a moderator. Therefore, your admonishment is rejected, as I will not "moderate" (as in lessen) the passion of my opinions just because I am a "moderator" (as in the person who deals with matters that hinder the discussion).

Actually, as a moderator I should have deleted your post, as it technically violates the R-I rule on questioning moderator decisions in public, but I felt you were owed an answer to a well-thought out post. But let's not debate it further, please.<P ID="signature">______________


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Definition of Moderator makes KM a Monitor

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<P ID="edit"><FONT class="small">Edited by KMRichards on 11/17/05 02:24 AM.</FONT></P>
 
Re: Definition of Moderator makes KM a Monitor

> Content deleted as violation of Radio-Info Rule #5.
>



Because you know your wrong and have no case.


Shame.
 
Re: Definition of Moderator makes KM a Monitor

> Because you know your wrong and have no case.
>

Your wrong is not his wrong. You're wrong on both counts.
 
Im so right it kills you.

Content removed (again) as violation of Radio-Info Rule #5.

Last warning.
<P ID="edit"><FONT class="small">Edited by KMRichards on 11/18/05 12:42 AM.</FONT></P>
 
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