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So...anything up at Clearchannel Memphis?
- Thread starter Meepster
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Word on the screet says yes...
Locally, so the story goes, 12 full timers, and a number of part timers. 500 in this CC region.
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Lucille
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I'm just a listener, but I heard 12 as well, and a name that I could mention. Its sooo sad. All this bull crap will drive listeners away from the radio I'm afraid.
Lucille said:
Wouldn't this be ironic, considering they're making the moves because they're afraid of the radio alternatives already.
This suck!
12 out at CC Memphis. Including Bev Hart and Chris Jarmen. Eleven people laid off from programming!!!!!!! They are afraid that there are 8 more coming next week.
All of us CC casualties should get together for lunch. Anybody hold on to some trade??
12 out at CC Memphis. Including Bev Hart and Chris Jarmen. Eleven people laid off from programming!!!!!!! They are afraid that there are 8 more coming next week.
All of us CC casualties should get together for lunch. Anybody hold on to some trade??
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Lucille
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Jarman too? The empire is truly evil. Do you think we're about to see a format change?
Lucille said:
I can't imagine. The numbers have been solid for the target, if not spectacular overall.
CC is selling off properties. They need to eliminate salaries to increase profit margin.
My heart goes out to all of you guys. I'm just a listener. This listener doesn't like what she's hearing either. But, no one cares about the listener. Why would they....they don't care about their people.
I don't listen to 103 but, I know Bev lives out here close by me. Don't know her personally. My heart goes out to all of you. At one time or another in my life (lived in the mid-south all my life) if have heard almost all of these good folks that have been thrown out. I've listened to every genre/format on the dial. Nothing will be familiar anymore to anyone. Yes, it would be ironic if the very thing they think they are fighting turns around and bites them in ar$e. I can only hope....... :'(
I don't listen to 103 but, I know Bev lives out here close by me. Don't know her personally. My heart goes out to all of you. At one time or another in my life (lived in the mid-south all my life) if have heard almost all of these good folks that have been thrown out. I've listened to every genre/format on the dial. Nothing will be familiar anymore to anyone. Yes, it would be ironic if the very thing they think they are fighting turns around and bites them in ar$e. I can only hope....... :'(
Junkie,
wonderful sentiments, but it will not bite anybody on the backside. CC will sell and make a profit from their investment. HOPEFULLY, whomever purchases these properties will decide to bring some very talented and familiar voices back into the fold.
wonderful sentiments, but it will not bite anybody on the backside. CC will sell and make a profit from their investment. HOPEFULLY, whomever purchases these properties will decide to bring some very talented and familiar voices back into the fold.
maybe...maybe not. Time will tell I guess.
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mchatham103
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Well, I can verify one thing...although I don't think many people are asking about me since I haven't been in the market that long...but Matt Chatham (that's me...heh heh) who doubles as afternoon producer for Total Traffic Network and Rock 103 weekender is leaving. Why in the hell am I talking about myself in third person? I haven't gotten the ax...at least that I know of. I put in my two weeks notice two weeks ago so that I can move back towards my hometown of Atlanta to be close to family and handle some family issues. Plus, I'm looking into some new career ventures. I've decided that it is time to hang up my radio shoes, which was a tough decision considering my career has only spanned 11 years including college radio.
I've had bad feelings about things for a while now in the business in general, and with many opportunities to make some serious bank staring me in the face back in Georgia, I figured it was time. Sure, I may try and land a weekend shift here and there, but for me, it is time. I have enjoyed a fun, yet short radio career.
Granted, I don't know the specifics at Thousand Oaks from today...I left the building after my shift ended at 10am, so I don't have any answers for the curious.
What I would like to say is that despite it having only been technically a part-time job for me, the past 11 months at Clear Channel-Memphis have been the highlight of my career. For many years, I wanted to be on Rock 103, and getting to finally work there was a pure joy. Total Traffic Network has been a great experience as well.
It's truly sad what is happening in the business right now, but we all know the risks. Tim Spencer, Luca, Melody Meadows and Jeff Rademaker have been tremendous supervisors to work for, as has Steve Versnick. I think the world of these folks and consider it a privelidge to have been able to work for them.
Sorry for the rant, but since I was closing in on my final day at Thousand Oaks on Monday, I just wanted to share in light of the current rumors.
I will always love radio, but life goes on.
Hotty Toddy! Go Rebels!
Chatham
I've had bad feelings about things for a while now in the business in general, and with many opportunities to make some serious bank staring me in the face back in Georgia, I figured it was time. Sure, I may try and land a weekend shift here and there, but for me, it is time. I have enjoyed a fun, yet short radio career.
Granted, I don't know the specifics at Thousand Oaks from today...I left the building after my shift ended at 10am, so I don't have any answers for the curious.
What I would like to say is that despite it having only been technically a part-time job for me, the past 11 months at Clear Channel-Memphis have been the highlight of my career. For many years, I wanted to be on Rock 103, and getting to finally work there was a pure joy. Total Traffic Network has been a great experience as well.
It's truly sad what is happening in the business right now, but we all know the risks. Tim Spencer, Luca, Melody Meadows and Jeff Rademaker have been tremendous supervisors to work for, as has Steve Versnick. I think the world of these folks and consider it a privelidge to have been able to work for them.
Sorry for the rant, but since I was closing in on my final day at Thousand Oaks on Monday, I just wanted to share in light of the current rumors.
I will always love radio, but life goes on.
Hotty Toddy! Go Rebels!
Chatham
radiosaur said:
Country?! Can you seriously see Spencer doing country? Geez...if so, I'm kinda glad I got pulled from there.
Thanks for those words, Matt. Same comes from this end to you and more. Just wish you could've gotten on full-time in the past couple of months.
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mchatham103
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MemBirdman said:
Thank you brother. When I end up making billions and buy some stations in Memphis, you're in for sure. ;D
mchatham103 said:
Cool. But I can't make it the first day. You know...guy issues.
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