Is Kidd Chris. With an industry imploding, hundreds of talented and dedicated men and women thrown out of work, an unprecedentedly bleak outlook for this medium and this terrible business it's trapped in...and over 3000 posters are concerned only with the whereabouts of Kidd Chris. If he's smart, Kidd Chris is relaxing somewhere listening to his Ipod and ignoring radio...and all of us. Good for him.
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WHERE ON EARTH...WHERE IN THE NAME OF GOD...
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fennessy said:Where Is Kidd Chris.?!? If he's smart, ??
Whooooaaaa!
Get over it the "stick your junk into the fan" ..."HE Farted (laugh efx)... shows are over......
There ya go again, Kevin...being all negative about the biz. Haven't you been listening to the words of wisdom enimating from Austin this week, via NAB honcho Buster Poindexter? Radio is "Hot, Hot, Hot..." ;D
(Remember when we all thought it couldn't get worse than Eddie Fritts...)
(Remember when we all thought it couldn't get worse than Eddie Fritts...)
Kev, personally I'd rather find out there whereabouts of your brother, Richard. I take it he left Kool? Hopefully, he's still "playing the hits" somewhere (altho' I remember hearing something about him becoming fed up with the biz, which I can't blame him). Hope he's doing well, and hope you're having a blast in FLA!
No, Dick is still Saturday and Sunday middays at WTKU-FM, his airtimes are from 10AM-2PM, and my mom tells me they just took his picture for the new web site.
I heard from a friend who attended the NAB, that it's even gloomier than the one in 1955 when Todd Storz met Gordon Mc lendon..the one where the infamous " hotel bar" story gave birth to the reinvention of radio.
Radio desperately needs a Storz & Mc Lendon moment right now...where radio decides it has a new role in American society, and goes about filling it. Hopefully with content that people actually will use their radios for.
If I find Kidd Chris down here in Florida, I'll report back.
I heard from a friend who attended the NAB, that it's even gloomier than the one in 1955 when Todd Storz met Gordon Mc lendon..the one where the infamous " hotel bar" story gave birth to the reinvention of radio.
Radio desperately needs a Storz & Mc Lendon moment right now...where radio decides it has a new role in American society, and goes about filling it. Hopefully with content that people actually will use their radios for.
If I find Kidd Chris down here in Florida, I'll report back.
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The amount of negativity about radio "these days" from people who for some reason seem to be bitter toward the medium...is laughable. If you read the trades this week, you read that radio listening is actually up.
Plus..The PPM shows that many radio stations in Philadelphia cume over 1 million per week and in New York City we are seeing cumes of 2, 3 and 4 million. While the economy sucks right now...radio listening is as healthy as ever.
Radio Results: 93% of U.S. Adults Dial In
Radio stations in the U.S. reach more than 235 million diverse listeners over the course of a week, with 93 percent of all adults age 18-34 tuning in to radio, according to preliminary findings from Arbitron’s RADAR 98 (September 2008) radio listening estimates.
According to the estimates (via MarketingCharts):
* Over the course of a week, radio reaches 95 percent of adults age 18-49 with a college degree, and 96 percent of adults age 25-54 with a college degree and an annual income of $50,000 or more.
* Radio reaches 95 percent of Black Non-Hispanics and 96 percent of Hispanics age 25-54 over the course of a week.
New AMS study: Ads may be weak, but radio listenership is as strong as ever
September 11, 2008 14:20 CT
AmericanMediaServicesThe latest survey commissioned by American Media Services shows nearly two-thirds of adults listen to the radio each day, and 80% are listening in their cars. The survey found some surprising results, including 73% saying they listened to radio as much or more than they did 5 years ago, and that radio is still the best way for people to learn about new music. And radio stations should take note - almost half of respondents say they'll be listening to radio over the internet in the future, up nearly 20% from six-months ago. AMS Chairman Ed Seeger says "These are significant findings that once again demonstrate how much Americans rely on the radio for music & entertainment."
Plus..The PPM shows that many radio stations in Philadelphia cume over 1 million per week and in New York City we are seeing cumes of 2, 3 and 4 million. While the economy sucks right now...radio listening is as healthy as ever.
Radio Results: 93% of U.S. Adults Dial In
Radio stations in the U.S. reach more than 235 million diverse listeners over the course of a week, with 93 percent of all adults age 18-34 tuning in to radio, according to preliminary findings from Arbitron’s RADAR 98 (September 2008) radio listening estimates.
According to the estimates (via MarketingCharts):
* Over the course of a week, radio reaches 95 percent of adults age 18-49 with a college degree, and 96 percent of adults age 25-54 with a college degree and an annual income of $50,000 or more.
* Radio reaches 95 percent of Black Non-Hispanics and 96 percent of Hispanics age 25-54 over the course of a week.
New AMS study: Ads may be weak, but radio listenership is as strong as ever
September 11, 2008 14:20 CT
AmericanMediaServicesThe latest survey commissioned by American Media Services shows nearly two-thirds of adults listen to the radio each day, and 80% are listening in their cars. The survey found some surprising results, including 73% saying they listened to radio as much or more than they did 5 years ago, and that radio is still the best way for people to learn about new music. And radio stations should take note - almost half of respondents say they'll be listening to radio over the internet in the future, up nearly 20% from six-months ago. AMS Chairman Ed Seeger says "These are significant findings that once again demonstrate how much Americans rely on the radio for music & entertainment."
GSPGUY said:The amount of negativity about radio "these days" from people who for some reason seem to be bitter toward the medium...is laughable. If you read the trades this week, you read that radio listening is actually up.
New AMS study: Ads may be weak, but radio listenership is as strong as ever
September 11, 2008 14:20 CT
AmericanMediaServicesThe latest survey commissioned by American Media Services shows nearly two-thirds of adults listen to the radio each day, and 80% are listening in their cars. The survey found some surprising results, including 73% saying they listened to radio as much or more than they did 5 years ago, and that radio is still the best way for people to learn about new music. And radio stations should take note - almost half of respondents say they'll be listening to radio over the internet in the future, up nearly 20% from six-months ago. AMS Chairman Ed Seeger says "These are significant findings that once again demonstrate how much Americans rely on the radio for music & entertainment."
Yea, the radio audience is growing and is bigger than ever. Don't let those sill little delisting notices distract you, I hear the radio stocks will be coming back. And I understand big name radio is hiring.
Hey Kevin...
Two questions for the "K-man"...
1) Are you pulling an airshift on your station, and...
2) When are you gonna stream so I can hear it...
-JW ;D
Two questions for the "K-man"...
1) Are you pulling an airshift on your station, and...
2) When are you gonna stream so I can hear it...
-JW ;D
GSPGUY said:The amount of negativity about radio "these days" from people who for some reason seem to be bitter toward the medium...is laughable. If you read the trades this week, you read that radio listening is actually up.
Plus..The PPM shows that many radio stations in Philadelphia cume over 1 million per week and in New York City we are seeing cumes of 2, 3 and 4 million. While the economy sucks right now...radio listening is as healthy as ever.
Radio Results: 93% of U.S. Adults Dial In
Radio stations in the U.S. reach more than 235 million diverse listeners over the course of a week, with 93 percent of all adults age 18-34 tuning in to radio, according to preliminary findings from Arbitron’s RADAR 98 (September 2008) radio listening estimates.
According to the estimates (via MarketingCharts):
* Over the course of a week, radio reaches 95 percent of adults age 18-49 with a college degree, and 96 percent of adults age 25-54 with a college degree and an annual income of $50,000 or more.
* Radio reaches 95 percent of Black Non-Hispanics and 96 percent of Hispanics age 25-54 over the course of a week.
New AMS study: Ads may be weak, but radio listenership is as strong as ever
September 11, 2008 14:20 CT
AmericanMediaServicesThe latest survey commissioned by American Media Services shows nearly two-thirds of adults listen to the radio each day, and 80% are listening in their cars. The survey found some surprising results, including 73% saying they listened to radio as much or more than they did 5 years ago, and that radio is still the best way for people to learn about new music. And radio stations should take note - almost half of respondents say they'll be listening to radio over the internet in the future, up nearly 20% from six-months ago. AMS Chairman Ed Seeger says "These are significant findings that once again demonstrate how much Americans rely on the radio for music & entertainment."
If your gonna depend on the polls or studies....you are just as inaccurate as they are. Go to a high school at 2 or 3 pm while school's getting out....and poke your head into a student's car and poll him or her what their listening to...and i'll bet you any odds at least 50% has something besides FM on in their car. And if they do...I'll bet you their not listening when they get home. Same thing with young adults. If they listen...yes it's daytime or commute time...but after 7 PM...?????????? who's listening. For those people that still listen to radio....I'll bet you the TSL's are way down. All they have to do is hear Pink's "Who Knew" on it's 3rd play within their 2nd hour...I can't see someone putting themselves in that much self torture. There's hardly any live jocks on after 7 PM. Even they are not listening. These statistics are as stable as the stock market. They can tell you anything until it's time to bill the advertiser. People refer to music automatically with the radio...even if they don't own one. I did promotion for an MP3 company...and you be surprised how many adults refer those as radios that play files. Or refer (All MP3's) to them as IPODS.
These polls are relating to people who listen to radio some time of the day.(which is mostly mornings) or there as high as they are due to mornings...which is still possible. Nothing else.....SO KILL YOUR RADIO.
Re: Hey Kevin...
No, I'm the GM here and do no airwork; I run the radio station and the sales operation. I have a couple of benchmarks to hit, and should be able to stream after that. I have revamped the programming, removing 2,500 songs, mostly about moon, June, spoon, tune and croon, and have made WRZN a great sounding, highly produced, Standards radio station for this century. Now if you're as young as 68, you won't think this station isn't for you.
jimwalsh2001 said:Two questions for the "K-man"...
1) Are you pulling an airshift on your station, and...
2) When are you gonna stream so I can hear it...
-JW ;D
No, I'm the GM here and do no airwork; I run the radio station and the sales operation. I have a couple of benchmarks to hit, and should be able to stream after that. I have revamped the programming, removing 2,500 songs, mostly about moon, June, spoon, tune and croon, and have made WRZN a great sounding, highly produced, Standards radio station for this century. Now if you're as young as 68, you won't think this station isn't for you.
I know few people who love radio as much as Kevin. He loves it so much, that at one time he even owned a couple of stations. Kevin can fight his own battles without my help, but you all missed the point entirely. In his original post, he never said radio listening was down. Kevin is running the sales department at his station, he knows this full well and speaks of radio’s benefits to his AE’s and clients everyday. He probably believes it more than you guys do.
However, if you’re on the beach, like Kid Chris, it’s must be hard to remain enthusiastic about radio when you continually hear about employment cuts. Last year, hundreds were let go between CBS and Clear Channel. Most recently, hundreds more cut from Metro. Now, you see Ryan Seacrest’s daily show being plugged into more and more stations each week. It’s funny, radio has expanded to new platforms over the years, such as satellite and the HD-2 and HD-3 stations, yet there’s less jobs than ever.
If you’re looking for work or hoping to climb the ladder of success in this business, good luck! I hope you get there, some of you will, but somehow you’ll have to rise above a lot of talented people who are already in line for the same job. The competition gets bigger everyday; some have chosen to get out and move on. Many of them now have job security and are financially better off. That was Kevin’s point, the suits continue to treat talent like crap and job performance no longer matters. In my last ratings book, I had an 18.8 share (P18-34), but was replaced by a voice-tracked show from L.A. I was lucky to find another on-air gig, but for significantly less money, but I’m still here and so is Kevin. Forgive him if he decides to take a dig at the business, but he’s still fighting for radio everyday and doing his little part to do keep the radio industry going and doing it the right way. Maybe Cousin Ed will find a job for Kid Chris at the local bar?
However, if you’re on the beach, like Kid Chris, it’s must be hard to remain enthusiastic about radio when you continually hear about employment cuts. Last year, hundreds were let go between CBS and Clear Channel. Most recently, hundreds more cut from Metro. Now, you see Ryan Seacrest’s daily show being plugged into more and more stations each week. It’s funny, radio has expanded to new platforms over the years, such as satellite and the HD-2 and HD-3 stations, yet there’s less jobs than ever.
If you’re looking for work or hoping to climb the ladder of success in this business, good luck! I hope you get there, some of you will, but somehow you’ll have to rise above a lot of talented people who are already in line for the same job. The competition gets bigger everyday; some have chosen to get out and move on. Many of them now have job security and are financially better off. That was Kevin’s point, the suits continue to treat talent like crap and job performance no longer matters. In my last ratings book, I had an 18.8 share (P18-34), but was replaced by a voice-tracked show from L.A. I was lucky to find another on-air gig, but for significantly less money, but I’m still here and so is Kevin. Forgive him if he decides to take a dig at the business, but he’s still fighting for radio everyday and doing his little part to do keep the radio industry going and doing it the right way. Maybe Cousin Ed will find a job for Kid Chris at the local bar?
No argument here. I still love radio (though it hasn't always loved me back) and I say what I say out of frustration and anger over what has become of the medium. Dire as things may be (and it's pretty damn bad out there, despite all the glad-handing and smoke-blowing from the NAB gang), there are glimmers of hope on the horizon. All the more reason to keep fighting the good fight. 8)
EasyBakeOven said:I know few people who love radio as much as Kevin...
jimwalsh2001 said:No argument here. I still love radio (though it hasn't always loved me back) and I say what I say out of frustration and anger over what has become of the medium (and let's face it - the biz wasn't exactly a bed of roses in the "good" old days). Dire as things may be (and it's pretty damn bad out there, despite all the glad-handing and smoke-blowing from the NAB gang), there are glimmers of hope on the horizon. All the more reason to keep fighting the good fight. 8)
EasyBakeOven said:I know few people who love radio as much as Kevin...
I've been in contact with several life-long contacts in the business I've made friends with over the years, and the word that keeps coming up in conversation is " heartbreak". Unless you're like most of us, who started very young and built their lives around a career in radio for acceptance and respect, you won't relate. Although i'm less dependent upon what radio does for my sense of self-worth, Radio is like a woman you give your heart mind body and soul to, and she takes everything you've got, kicks you to the curb, laughs at you and makes you look like a fool to your family and friends.
Radio in it's history was passed from inventers, to vaudvillians, to programmers, to business people, to wall street. Radio as an industry and a medium needs a new proprietor. Come forward whomever you are, and please do it soon.
Radio in it's history was passed from inventers, to vaudvillians, to programmers, to business people, to wall street. Radio as an industry and a medium needs a new proprietor. Come forward whomever you are, and please do it soon.
Amen to that, Kevin! Radio needs to put the SHOW back into the business, do what it does best on a local scale. Give the listener a REASON to tune in, and then, give them content that makes them WANT to stay involved. If I had the means, I'd buy a station and let Jerry Del Colliano have free reign to program it, using the ideas he talks about in his blog. This business of ours is much more than just a studio, transmitter, and tower these days. Why not, as Jerry says, develop a short-form morning "show" as a podcast? Better to be doing some of these things than to be hiding the head in the sand and kowtowing to Wall St.
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