WEEI to syndicate itself

[raccoonradio]

from Tom Taylor's radio-info.com free subscription newsletter by email: Besides the other WEEI-related
properties, Julie Kahn "says Entercom will offer syndication partnerships to stations elsewhere, to those who’d like to capitalize on the fan fervor for the Red Sox, Patriots, college hoops, and the rest of the Hub City’s “sports-crazed” scene."

More from the Herald: they're looking at 10 markets and hope to start later this spring.

http://www.bostonherald.com/business/media/view.bg?articleid=1083159

 

[ChrisNH]

Doesn't this make D&C look a little foolish now? They were holding out for bigger bucks when they saw the ill-fated syndication deal on the horizon. Then, when it went bust, they came groveling back by accepting what many people felt was a 'take-it-or-leave-it' agreement.

Now, syndication is back on the table and D&C are both locked up for lesser money.

Do you think that they are peeved, or than they don't care and are just happy to be working?

 

[TravisWMLN]

Doesn't this make D&C look a little foolish now? They were holding out for bigger bucks when they saw the ill-fated syndication deal on the horizon. Then, when it went bust, they came groveling back by accepting what many people felt was a 'take-it-or-leave-it' agreement.

Now, syndication is back on the table and D&C are both locked up for lesser money.

Do you think that they are peeved, or than they don't care and are just happy to be working?

I don't know what they make...but I'm sure they're surviving

 

[TSBench]

Doesn't this make D&C look a little foolish now?

How so? To make that statement you'd have to know how their deal is structured, which I'm sure if anyone doesn't know, it would be you,

They were holding out for bigger bucks when they saw the ill-fated syndication deal on the horizon.

And they came back to what looked like a syndication deal on WEEI, which may well have been factored into their deals. I'm sure they didn't take cuts in their base pay when that deal went south.

Then, when it went bust, they came groveling back by accepting what many people felt was a 'take-it-or-leave-it' agreement.

Word is it was for eight fifty per, which isn't exactly chump change. We should all look so foolish.

Now, syndication is back on the table and D&C are both locked up for lesser money.

Unless you know how their deals are worded, there is no way of knowing this. Syndication might have already been factored in, or accounted for with riders in the contracts.

Do you think that they are peeved, or than they don't care and are just happy to be working?

See above. You must be one of those folks who thought Carr was an indentured servant.

While some here seem to think, if at all, that negotiations are all zero-sum grudge matches, to the folks doing the deals, it's just business.

Regards,
TSB

 

[12 In a Row]

Doesn't this make D&C look a little foolish now?

How so? To make that statement you'd have to know how their deal is structured, which I'm sure if anyone doesn't know, it would be you,

They were holding out for bigger bucks when they saw the ill-fated syndication deal on the horizon.

And they came back to what looked like a syndication deal on WEEI, which may well have been factored into their deals. I'm sure they didn't take cuts in their base pay when that deal went south.

Then, when it went bust, they came groveling back by accepting what many people felt was a 'take-it-or-leave-it' agreement.

Word is it was for eight fifty per, which isn't exactly chump change. We should all look so foolish.

Now, syndication is back on the table and D&C are both locked up for lesser money.

Unless you know how their deals are worded, there is no way of knowing this. Syndication might have already been factored in, or accounted for with riders in the contracts.

Do you think that they are peeved, or than they don't care and are just happy to be working?

See above. You must be one of those folks who thought Carr was an indentured servant.

While some here seem to think, if at all, that negotiations are all zero-sum grudge matches, to the folks doing the deals, it's just business.

Regards,
TSB

You might want to add another zero to the eight five per.

Lets see, you're doing morning drive on the most popular sports station in the nation.
Thousands of listeners, a bucket full of money, very nice home, really nice cars and you never need to pay to see The Sox, Pats, Celts, Bruins.
(REALLY GOOD SEATS!)
Oh, and you have access to all of the players, coaches and managers, and plenty of perks and paid endorsements.

Yeah, they must be pissed! ;D

 

[Oldbones]

from Tom Taylor's radio-info.com free subscription newsletter by email: Besides the other WEEI-related
properties, Julie Kahn "says Entercom will offer syndication partnerships to stations elsewhere, to those who’d like to capitalize on the fan fervor for the Red Sox, Patriots, college hoops, and the rest of the Hub City’s “sports-crazed” scene."

Does the deal include Red Sox affiliation? I'm guessing not, and it certainly won't include the Patriots since WEEI doesn't syndicate them. I'm wondering how much a following BC basketball has outside of eastern Mass.

 

[12 In a Row]

Go to the top of this thread and click on the Herald story.

 

[Oldbones]

Go to the top of this thread and click on the Herald story.

Oops! I saw that it didn't include the Celtics, but didn't notice the part about no Sox either.

 

[dsturdy5]

Does the deal include Red Sox affiliation? I'm guessing not, and it certainly won't include the Patriots since WEEI doesn't syndicate them. I'm wondering how much a following BC basketball has outside of eastern Mass.

BC doesn't get much of a following inside of eastern MA. Go to a sports bar during march madness and you are as likely to see a UConn, UNC, Duke, Indiana, or Syracuse fan as you are a BC fan. Case in point, there was a college hoops double header at the garden last December featuring BC, Providence, UConn, and Gonzaga. BC had the fewest tickets sold of the four schools, including Gonzaga who came from Washington.

 

[Garrett]

from Tom Taylor's radio-info.com free subscription newsletter by email: Besides the other WEEI-related
properties, Julie Kahn "says Entercom will offer syndication partnerships to stations elsewhere, to those who’d like to capitalize on the fan fervor for the Red Sox, Patriots, college hoops, and the rest of the Hub City’s “sports-crazed” scene."

More from the Herald: they're looking at 10 markets and hope to start later this spring.

http://www.bostonherald.com/business/media/view.bg?articleid=1083159

Yeah, syndicate WEEI...
After all, they really care about the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots in Peoria Ill.

 

[TSBench]

After all, they really care about the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots in Peoria Ill.

Well, they may well care, if you're assuming that Illinois is part of 'greater' New England. ;D

Regards,
TSB

 

[kidfromtheburbs]

I have read this board for many years, and never posted! But, I had to tonight, because it cracks me up to see people post about things they have no idea about...

Garret,

Peoria, Il... Read the article. 10 markets in New England. This makes total sense.

Stations are cutting costs every day. What "better" way to cut costs than with a product that people care about. Love it or leave it, people from the Boston area love sports! WEEI tugs at that emotion every day. I hate seeing people loose their jobs, but this is a cruel business. (please note the word "business") Every industry is trying to do more with less and this is an easy way to cut costs and improve revenue.

"Sports Marketing" is a hot button with advertisers... WEEI provides access to brands most people in the business can only dream about working with. Now don't get me wrong, I don't know the price, but they offer a successful product for this region.

 

[WLYNWAZNgm]

Even if someone is currently living in Peoria, they may have New England
ties, and still follow the local teams. Isn't half of Florida retired folks from Revere? ;D ;D ;D

 

[12 In a Row]

From the Herald article:

“We’re going to create a WEEI network and make our programming available to stations throughout New England,” said Entercom Vice President Julie Kahn.

That doesn’t include the Celtics [team stats] games on WEEI or Red Sox games, most of which are on sister station WRKO-AM (680).



I can think of numerous stations that will go from worst to first, plus a few in MassaFlorida picking up the network.

 

[PortlandMainer]

Though I'm not in the bizz, radio/tv is a hobby and I read these boards religiously. That said, I am curious which stations may pick up WEEI, especially in Portland. Since Saga owns most of the AMs, my guess is one of these will flip. Looking at the fall ratings, WZAN does poorly with it's hot talk format. I would welcome the station here. The static in 850 is getting annoying.

 

[JIBGUY]

WJTO-730 already got its phone call from a WEEI staffer wanting to confirm the station's GM name and email address.... for a soon-to-come communication.

 

[Oldbones]

I am curious which stations may pick up WEEI, especially in Portland. Since Saga owns most of the AMs, my guess is one of these will flip. Looking at the fall ratings, WZAN does poorly with it's hot talk format. I would welcome the station here. The static in 850 is getting annoying.

Certainly southern Maine & southern/Lakes region N.H. are a no brainer...they're practically suburbs of Boston anyway. R.I. and Mass are pretty much covered by Entercom's simulcasts already, south of Hartford is Yankees country and Vt seems split Yankees/Sox. I suppose the UV of N.H./Vt. might work. Bob Vinikoor's stations are pretty much dogs, what's he got to lose by it? Maybe Jeff Shapirio. Nassau not likely. Not sure how easy it would be to sell in that market though.

10 affiliates sounds like a bit of a stretch to me.

 

[12 In a Row]

I am curious which stations may pick up WEEI, especially in Portland. Since Saga owns most of the AMs, my guess is one of these will flip. Looking at the fall ratings, WZAN does poorly with it's hot talk format. I would welcome the station here. The static in 850 is getting annoying.

Certainly southern Maine & southern/Lakes region N.H. are a no brainer...they're practically suburbs of Boston anyway. R.I. and Mass are pretty much covered by Entercom's simulcasts already, south of Hartford is Yankees country and Vt seems split Yankees/Sox. I suppose the UV of N.H./Vt. might work. Bob Vinikoor's stations are pretty much dogs, what's he got to lose by it? Maybe Jeff Shapirio. Nassau not likely. Not sure how easy it would be to sell in that market though.

10 affiliates sounds like a bit of a stretch to me.

Right off the top, I can think of 20.

Any city or town in Maine, NH, and even VT.
Would make for good radio having Yankee fans from VT on the air.

 

[cjf68]

WJTO-730 already got its phone call from a WEEI staffer wanting to confirm the station's GM name and email address.... for a soon-to-come communication.

Gee Bob I hope you will listen intently.........Then hang up. We cannot afford to lose another enjoyable station

 

[JIBGUY]

WJTO-730 already got its phone call from a WEEI staffer wanting to confirm the station's GM name and email address.... for a soon-to-come communication.

Gee Bob I hope you will listen intently.........Then hang up. We cannot afford to lose another enjoyable station

I did both.