Seacrest

[rubberchicken]

Demos have been emailed to many programmers in the last few days for consideration. From what I understand, Premiere is being very pushy trying to get PD's to sign on for it.
If I am a PD, local jocks are the way to go, but if I have to automate it, give me a jock from another market before the Seacrest show anyday! I do not find the demo the least bit interesting and quite frankly am a little tired of this guy being everywhere you turn.

Also you can opt for a version of the show with music already included (take the whole show), or just the breaks (and program your own music)

 

[Roger That]

I'm not saying Seacrest is the end-all-be-all of CHR jock options, but have you people actually LISTENED to so-called "local" radio?

"...are people going to care more about someone in their town they can relate to talking about things happening in their town?"

The answer is obviously "yes." But take a minute and actually listen to that which you hold so dear. Your jocks aren't doing it. Few in this entire country are.

Don't hold "live-and-local" so close to your chest without actually doing it.

That said...if I have to pick between a local jock that nobody knows (and set your ego aside...they DON'T know them), and a guy like Seacrest, that has the ability to deliver similar (and likely, better) content...now what do you choose? Personally, I'd take interviews and topical discussions about what's going on (even nationally) before a "local" jock hitting the post with his Phrase That Pays liner.

 

[azenergyfan]

Just thinking about this topic and if a local jock wanted to do some research he could have a great show with lots of calls on whats going on in the community and the E scene. Simply pull up TMZ and subscribe to show E show services and you could defintley mix all into a great show. Problem is who is going to put in the time. For a small town station, it is much easier to pick seacrest from the bird and just let him ride through pm drive.

 

[jradiod]

Do you really think replacing live local talent with his show is going to connect with the audience?

The big name is obviously the draw, but when it comes down to it are people going to care more about someone in their town they can relate to talking about things happening in their town or Seacrest interviewing all these Hollywood celebs for 3 hours a day?

Whether you like him or not, he started out like us and he's makes a ton of cash. He is the top prospect to replace Larry King when he retires, and that came straight from King's mouth.

anyone wanna bet that Star 94 in ATL picks him up (where he got his start)?

Just my $.02

You are confused. The question should be "What does your audience like"? Not "What's local"?

Let me put it this way:

Would listeners prefer to listen to the music they like (meaning, local taste) or a hot-copied playlist off the Billboard Hot 100? Obviously, local taste.

Would listeners prefer a well-known host or a local, mostly unknown person hosting your morning show? Depends.

 

[The Truthsayer]

You are confused. The question should be "What does your audience like"? Not "What's local"?

Let me put it this way:

Would listeners prefer to listen to the music they like (meaning, local taste) or a hot-copied playlist off the Billboard Hot 100? Obviously, local taste.

Would listeners prefer a well-known host or a local, mostly unknown person hosting your morning show? Depends.

Ryan Seacrest

 

[12 In a Row]

Which 3 hours would the locals choose?

3 hours of a local jock?
3 hours of Hollywood celebs?

On the TV side:

Local Talent Show?
American Idol?

 

[1900radio]

Won't be a mandate. It's a Premiere show like any other. Is being offered to CC first, but no mandate.

 

[1900radio]

What would you rather watch? Good Morning America or Good Morning Toledo?

Not saying Seacrest is the way to go, but LOCAL isn't everything. LIVE is just a joke. People don't know the difference between live and not. A lot of people think Jay Leno is live.

The TV news doesn't need to be live either. Some mid and smaller markets should pre-tape and edit. Would make for a better product.

 

[Primitive]

It depends.

In Toronto, the local breakfast TV show beats all of the US national morning news shows plus 2 more Canadian ones, and the top late night show is local too. Hosted by a talking sock. I'm not kidding.

The reason the morning show wins is, despite not having the access to celebrities as often, it reflects the city wonderfully. You feel like they have the entire city covered.

It can be done. It takes smart people who are willing to work at it.

 

[mobile-exradiodj]

All I can say, during the height of MTV-TRL, Carson Daly offered the same thing for PM drive. Where is that show today? Is Seacrest that much better than Carson Daly?...time will tell.

 

[CHRles]

All I can say, during the height of MTV-TRL, Carson Daly offered the same thing for PM drive. Where is that show today? Is Seacrest that much better than Carson Daly?...time will tell.

Yay! Great reply there. I too am of the mindset that this new Seacrest syndicated show will be too cookie cutter. It won't be nearly as good as AT 40, or listening to Ryan's morning show on KIIS-FM.
I have no problem with some CHRs syndicating certain morning shows, like Kidd Kraddick, Elvis Duran, Ace & TJ, etc., but with other dayparts the music mix and jocks are what seperate your local CHR from sounding like a jukebox. On the other hand giving Ryan Seacrest his own afternoon show on something national like XM's 20 On 20 might be a great idea.

 

[mistermicrophone]

All I can say, during the height of MTV-TRL, Carson Daly offered the same thing for PM drive. Where is that show today? Is Seacrest that much better than Carson Daly?...time will tell.

Carson Daly never had the exposure that Seacrest has, outside of TRL. Plus, Carson's show was a countdown, playing off of his TRL fame. Ryan's show is going to be a radio show, not strictly a countdown.

And yes, I think Ryan is more talented than Carson.

 

[jsu5381m]

I bet Ryan goes bald or his hair turns gray next year from having to work on all these projects.

 

[Roger That]

All I can say, during the height of MTV-TRL, Carson Daly offered the same thing for PM drive. Where is that show today? Is Seacrest that much better than Carson Daly?...time will tell.

Carson Daly never had the exposure that Seacrest has, outside of TRL. Plus, Carson's show was a countdown, playing off of his TRL fame. Ryan's show is going to be a radio show, not strictly a countdown.

And yes, I think Ryan is more talented than Carson.

Carson's ORIGINAL show was a one hour countdown. There was an attempt at a syndicated overnight show that was a flop.

 

[Willie Jones]

With all due respect to the CHR fanatics...what's not cookie cutter about the format now? most who are in the biz work for a corporation, which has consultants/format directors that dictate what is done and how it's done. Most that are up on the status-quo are with the whole LIM philosophy. So while there's room for "compelling" there really isn't a lot a room for "personality".

Live is great and for many local isn't. people (in lackluster areas) generally know enough about their localities that they care to, so why shove the times of the church bake sales down their throat? This is where most get things mixed up with the question: What does the listener want? Most of the time they want something comfortable and relateable, hence, the tight playlist. More than that, Seacrest has invaded so many p1's brains via TV that they would listen to his show.

Just my thoughts...Not sure about the timing in the matter...Idol didn't really leave people wanting more this season.

Finally, If i'm going to be out of work, I'd rather it be because of the genuine article himself spewing his tirades across the air than a no talent hack that tries to emulate him.