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Thoughts on Hot 101.5

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ScottBurns

I know that some of this has probably been discussed in earlier threads, but I thought it merited its own topic.

I think that the debut of Hot 101.5 has livened a lethargic Tampa radio scene. Although to many of us - especially those of us that grew up on The Power Pig - FM radio is not what it used to be, it is refreshing to have an old-fashioned "CHR War." Even better, I love that Hot 101.5 is going after WFLZ - and MJ in particular - in some of its voiceovers. The other day, I heard one taking a shot at MJ's syndication, stating that unlike WFLZ, Hot 101.5 caters to Tampa Bay, not to St. Louis. These types of voiceovers harken back to the shots that The Power Pig used to take at some of its early competition. I hope that Hot takes it further: They should go after all of the Clear Channel syndication, as well as the canned Ryan Seacrest crap. They should also note the fact that Kane is not broadcasting in Tampa; he is broadcasting from Washington, D.C. They can also note that Rat Boy and Stay Puff are broadcasting from Chicago.

But most importantly, Hot has done what good capitalism does: It has forced 'FLZ to find ways to improve. Scaling back MJ might be a good thing. The longer music hours on 'FLZ might also help.
 
Well said Scotty. Love the CHR wars, just keep it clean and not too nasty........... ;D
 
Ratboy and Stay Puff are actually the same person!'


Don't let that get out though !
 
ScottBurns said:
They should go after all of the Clear Channel syndication, as well as the canned Ryan Seacrest crap. They should also note the fact that Kane is not broadcasting in Tampa; he is broadcasting from Washington, D.C. They can also note that Rat Boy and Stay Puff are broadcasting from Chicago.
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Scott you have quite a few facts either wrong or confused:
- Seacrest is the ONLY syndication on FLZ and they only run three hours, not the usual four.
- MJ (live local mornings), Katie Sommers (live local 1a-1p), Kane (does a custom show for Tampa daily from DC 4p-7p), Ratboy & Puff (live local 7p-11p, they do a weekend shift for KISS/Chicago but they are in Tampa).
- FLZ doesn't even run any of the "Premium Choice" programming. All overnight and weekend jocks are local plus all the mix shows originate from Tampa.
 
raydiodude said:
Scott you have quite a few facts either wrong or confused:
- Seacrest is the ONLY syndication on FLZ and they only run three hours, not the usual four.
- MJ (live local mornings), Katie Sommers (live local 1a-1p), Kane (does a custom show for Tampa daily from DC 4p-7p), Ratboy & Puff (live local 7p-11p, they do a weekend shift for KISS/Chicago but they are in Tampa).
- FLZ doesn't even run any of the "Premium Choice" programming. All overnight and weekend jocks are local plus all the mix shows originate from Tampa.
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You can always count on Brian Holmes to come to FLZ/CC's rescue whenever anyone says anything even remotely negative. Of course he states it's all in the name of truth. Such a knight in shining armor. Makes you wonder why he left FLZ and ended up in the 151st market.

Sure, Seacrest is the only syndication, but you're fooling yourself if you think Kane isn't tracked. Not to mention that in typical CC fashion, MJ may be live and local in Tampa, but he's carried in several other CC markets, as is Katie, Kane, and Rat & Puff. So, while I certainly understand you're absolute resolve for ensuring that semi-false information isn't spread about your beloved Clear Channel and one, or more of its properties, the fact remains that none of it's "local" jocks are focused on the Tampa area. They simply have too many other markets to be concerned with to care about what's going on here. Plus, they're all talking heads, whose interest is seeing just how many markets they can end up in. The original posters point was that Cox/HOT have a lot to play with when it comes to poking at FLZ.

I really wish you'd give up the whole "I <3 CC" crap. It's annoying, and anyone who spends even a small amount of time on this board knows that you're Captain CC. Give it up already.
 
Well I hope my cape comes soon so I can play the role of "Captain CC" properly.
Thanks for following my posts so closely. I'll try top post more often so you have something to do.
Hiding behind a screen name makes you so legit.
 
haters be hate'n...do you work in our building...work with these jocks? Plenty of us send shows out of this building. That doesn't affect any of our local content here. If you listened at all you'd figure that out. Myself, Kane and several others have home studios to be on top of things @ any moment for realtime tracking of weather warnings, crisis, whatever. I do it all the time in my other markets. I know it's more fun to sling crap @ CC blah..blah..blah :p
 
I never said that 'FLZ runs Premium Choice. However, Kane's show is voicetracked. And as Hot 101.5 could note in a voiceover, Kane's show is not recorded in Tampa; it is recorded in D.C. I have heard that Ratboy and Puff were actually in Chicago - I know they used to voicetrack in other markets from Q102 in Philly - but I will apologize for the error on that one.

raydiodude said:
ScottBurns said:
They should go after all of the Clear Channel syndication, as well as the canned Ryan Seacrest crap. They should also note the fact that Kane is not broadcasting in Tampa; he is broadcasting from Washington, D.C. They can also note that Rat Boy and Stay Puff are broadcasting from Chicago.
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Scott you have quite a few facts either wrong or confused:
- Seacrest is the ONLY syndication on FLZ and they only run three hours, not the usual four.
- MJ (live local mornings), Katie Sommers (live local 1a-1p), Kane (does a custom show for Tampa daily from DC 4p-7p), Ratboy & Puff (live local 7p-11p, they do a weekend shift for KISS/Chicago but they are in Tampa).
- FLZ doesn't even run any of the "Premium Choice" programming. All overnight and weekend jocks are local plus all the mix shows originate from Tampa.
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People don't give a Rats ass about voice tracking. They like the show, they listen period. Most people outta the biz don't even know what voice tracked means. Too many commercials..yep now that's "hot" button (rimshot) thank you very much...
 
itsthesong said:
I'm digging Hot, wonder if they'll pick up Nancy Alexander.
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I seriously hope that is a joke.

And yes, Brian Holmes is a fanboy. If Clear Channel were murdering pregnant sheep, he would likely be the one to give a clear and justified reason for doing so. I just wish he would keep it contained to his Kool Aid-infused Facebook page.
 
Like I've said many times... I call it like I see it. I'm a longtime and regular poster on this board and for the most part understand and "get" Tampa Bay radio. Why? Well I used to work in this market and was very good at what I did. Was I fired or cut lose? No... Do I have an axe to grind? No... I respect many opinions on this board (fans and haters alike) and yes, even those that still work for Clear Channel, Cox, and CBS. BUT... You cannot argue with the state of radio and especially the silliness you're perceiving as "local" at WFLZ. Big Rig... love ya man and that's great that you have the capability to adjust your breaks or voice tracking from home. The problem is you're taking jobs away from good radio people in other markets. Do you ever think about that? And as for updating and so forth from home.... give me a break. I'm not so sure I believe that. As for Holmes... yes, he's a huge fan for FLZ. Great DJ and a huge asset to the radio biz. And that's OK... but let's be honest... Syndication... simulcasting... it's all pretty much the same thing in 2011. Get in... get out... get paid. FLZ is using it to it's full potential. Bottom line... Hot 101.5 has rattled the cage of WFLZ. Go ahead and pretend that FLZ cannot be taken down. They can. Same way 98Rock was brought down to Earth following the departure of BTLS and with the launch of 97X. While I admire you CC guys for pulling the company line... you've got some serious competition here that's giving you a run for that money.

And as for hiding behind a username or fake alias... like many others; I do it too. I like to keep my options open. If you really care so much about who I really am, and what I post on this message board, message me privately and I'll gladly tell you.
 
Bill people lose jobs everyday period that has nothing to do with me. If I can give them a better product than what they had so be it. I'm tired of people judging what I and others do not even every listening to one of our out of market shows. You'll find we're more local than what others are doing in most cases because I make it a point to be. Technology is a game changer and makes the landscape a better place most of the time. So you don't believe I can update from home..please give me a shout and you can come by the house and take a peak at how I do & what I do. There's a reason I'm on a lot of stations and have been since my first track stations in 2003. I am a work-o-holic who provides a premium service around the clock. Everyone always thinks they know what's best but really has no idea what the hell is really going on. I agree everyone has an opinion...but when I start seeing just plain idiocy be posted and garbage talk about something most people have no real knowledge of I put my foot down.

r
 
BIGRIGGER said:
Bill people lose jobs everyday period that has nothing to do with me. If I can give them a better product than what they had so be it. I'm tired of people judging what I and others do not even every listening to one of our out of market shows. You'll find we're more local than what others are doing in most cases because I make it a point to be. Technology is a game changer and makes the landscape a better place most of the time. So you don't believe I can update from home..please give me a shout and you can come by the house and take a peak at how I do & what I do. There's a reason I'm on a lot of stations and have been since my first track stations in 2003. I am a work-o-holic who provides a premium service around the clock. Everyone always thinks they know what's best but really has no idea what the hell is really going on. I agree everyone has an opinion...but when I start seeing just plain idiocy be posted and garbage talk about something most people have no real knowledge of I put my foot down.

r
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Any business that doesn't take advantageof advances in technology to create the best product is doomed. Find me ANYONE in Louisville that's half as good as Riggie (you won't).... putting some awful local on the air over a major league pro, just because they're local, does not create the best possible product.

The problem on these boards is that often the loudest voices are the ones who want to turn back the clock 40 or 50 years. Ain't gonna happen.
 
Isn't MJ the only local show on FLZ? That makes it about as live and local as WDUV
 
Bill people lose jobs everyday period that has nothing to do with me. If I can give them a better product than what they had so be it. I'm tired of people judging what I and others do not even every listening to one of our out of market shows. You'll find we're more local than what others are doing in most cases because I make it a point to be. Technology is a game changer and makes the landscape a better place most of the time.
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Well said.
 
Besides, I really doubt that many of the general audience are even aware of voice tracking or who is local or not anymore...
 
RE: Technology...

If technology brings a jock living in another city to your airwaves for topical content that fits that market, for a show produced specifically for it...then awesome.

"Premium Choice" and Seacrest's hack-n-slash morning show re-edit are not good examples of this.
 
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