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The Wolf on 100.9??
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Doubtful. Morrell is too cheap. If this is true, can you imagine the CUTS Morrell will be making at ABC? Take a guy like Wolf, well over six figures in salary at WPYX, and at least one or two of his crew, you've got an expensive morning show. I bet Wolf will have to settle for a little less money, but I'm sure he'll be making bank. I see heads flying in the ABC building SOON if this is true.
I can't see Morrell pulling the money out of his own pocket. This is the guy that allowed a top rated morning show to resign because he wouldn't give them $2500 a piece in increases after years of no reward.
I can't see Morrell pulling the money out of his own pocket. This is the guy that allowed a top rated morning show to resign because he wouldn't give them $2500 a piece in increases after years of no reward.
Well, with the impending move of Hot from 99.1 to 105.7, could Jamz eventually be forced to move to 100.9 if they start to be hurt by Hot? In that case, I don't see Rock 100.9 lasting much longer than another year or so 
Wolf lives in Castleton, NY. He's local. He didn't put his house up for sale. He probably cannot mention anything until his contract is done, which is Sept. 29th. There's only 2 companies in this area than can afford him, ABC and Townsqare, respectfully. Townsquare is not locally owned and have more stations throughout the USA. ABC is locally owned. But will Mr. Morrell be willing to take a chance on Wolf and 2 of his co-horts.
I don't know what Wolf was making at CC. Nor do I care. I'm reading in the $165K mark. Wolf yesterday "mentioned" he liked 100.9. He didn't mention he was going. BUT to me that was a big hint. However, over at TSM, they did let go of Rob Dawes. I don't know his salary. Guessing $80K?
Who needs more help in ratings? Who's got the deeper pockets? Who is going to take the chance on the Wolf? I believe Wolf knows. I believe the contract is already signed. Keep in mind, they have to "pretend" they don't know anything. Oh, they know. All of the staff at the respect stations have to be tight lipped or they are fired. Period.
Let the fun begin! It's going to be 100.9 or Q103. One AM show has Silent Bob (Really?) and the other has Free Beer and Hot Wings (Which I'm sure isn't cheap)
I don't know what Wolf was making at CC. Nor do I care. I'm reading in the $165K mark. Wolf yesterday "mentioned" he liked 100.9. He didn't mention he was going. BUT to me that was a big hint. However, over at TSM, they did let go of Rob Dawes. I don't know his salary. Guessing $80K?
Who needs more help in ratings? Who's got the deeper pockets? Who is going to take the chance on the Wolf? I believe Wolf knows. I believe the contract is already signed. Keep in mind, they have to "pretend" they don't know anything. Oh, they know. All of the staff at the respect stations have to be tight lipped or they are fired. Period.
Let the fun begin! It's going to be 100.9 or Q103. One AM show has Silent Bob (Really?) and the other has Free Beer and Hot Wings (Which I'm sure isn't cheap)
Wolf wasn't as high as 165k. His base was alot lower at CC, but he could certainly hit 150k with a full boat of live endorsements every day.
Dawes was in the 45-50k range. He made a little less there than he made when he was at CC, at least to start.
Not sure if anyone will take the chance on Wolf, but Townsquare would be the ones to do it if they did. I believe Q pays a cash fee for Free Beer and it's not a barter deal, but it's not a ton of money.
Yes, 105.7 was considering Talk when Glen Beck became available after the 590 format change. Since CC sydicates Beck's show, they locked him in and dumped Al Roney to derail 105.7's plans.
The Wolf show in itself is a big investment. You'd need to pay him at least 100k, plus one or two of his crew at 50-60k each, on top of a producer for 25-30k. That's easily a 200-230k morning show. Most stations in the area without a local morning show operate the entire station on significantly less money.
I can't see Wolf doing a show solo without at least a sidekick to bounce things off of. That may be his only option eventually.
The show wasn't exactly a cash cow at PYX. At one time it was, but in the past few years it went downhill.
Dawes was in the 45-50k range. He made a little less there than he made when he was at CC, at least to start.
Not sure if anyone will take the chance on Wolf, but Townsquare would be the ones to do it if they did. I believe Q pays a cash fee for Free Beer and it's not a barter deal, but it's not a ton of money.
Yes, 105.7 was considering Talk when Glen Beck became available after the 590 format change. Since CC sydicates Beck's show, they locked him in and dumped Al Roney to derail 105.7's plans.
The Wolf show in itself is a big investment. You'd need to pay him at least 100k, plus one or two of his crew at 50-60k each, on top of a producer for 25-30k. That's easily a 200-230k morning show. Most stations in the area without a local morning show operate the entire station on significantly less money.
I can't see Wolf doing a show solo without at least a sidekick to bounce things off of. That may be his only option eventually.
The show wasn't exactly a cash cow at PYX. At one time it was, but in the past few years it went downhill.
Why does either what to spend that kinda of money on a old has been show which targets the older out of money demo? Maybe this is why Dawes, O'Donnell wee let go, Jake's demotion, ect were done to get money for them. Or as said about Abc may have to clean house to get money to pay them. I really don't see them bring much to the table for what needs to be layed out.
Can't seee ABC spending the $$$. TSM maybe, as they can simulcast on other TSM stations to help cover the cost. Either way good luck Wolf
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