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Who's Best on the Web?

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Dudeman2000

With 101 the Fox "under construction" and Z-97 NO WHERE in the world-wide-web...who's got the best radio website in VT/NH? Can the Fox be best? Will Z EVER go online?

Who looks best?
Who has the best content?
Anyone have a radio site as their home page?
What will happen to all the former and soon to be former Clear Channel sites?

Thoughts?
 
The Fox's, I'm sure will be great ! Like the new looks on the "Foxmobile" as well ! Very well done. WEQX, WNCS - The Point, 999 The Buzz, Champ, Star, 92 Moo, MP103, and 95 Triple X are descent. Most of Nassau's sites seem OK too. Sorry, I think the Pamal websites in Rutland only, are a total reflection of the hiddeous operation they run there.. Actually, I'm not sorry. The rest of the Pamal stations including the smaller market Glens Falls stations seem fine as well. By not having a Z 97 website (or a WSYB site for that matter), they are probably doing their listeners a huge favor, since it would probably look like same "Ham and Egg Hack Jobs" of the other sister stations in the group.
 
From my small hole in the wall I have yet to see the new Fox ride...I'll bet the new web site takes anything in the area down like, well...the SS Minnow...sorry for another Gilligan reference...

My favorites are Triple X and EQX...EQX seems to be the best interactive site. And best looking. It will be interesting to see what the Fox does while the enemy eats itself...

As for the Pamal sites, I agree...better off Z doesn't have a site yet. I think there are enough Word documents on the web. Nice fonts on WJJR.com! way to cut and paste!::)
 
Wow! :eek: I like Gilligan! Love the hat! While at the cafe I took a peak at the EQX site..very nice! Sorry Dudie...I like the XXX site best ;D So right about the Pamal sites...looks like the pages my 14 year old nephew put together at school. He's looking for an internship? Can someone at Pamal help? They need more rainbows ;D

TaTa
PBT
 
Had a look at the JJR site... which by the way is WJJR.net! :mad:

Yeah why y'all down on them like that? They're just tryin to kick it OLD SCHOOL! lol :D :p

The text was so uninspiring that I forgot to even evaluate if it was current or not. ;D
 
Well boyz I'm gonna agree with you on Triple X and EQX! Very Nice! The current Clear Channel Stations (all of them) need no mention from this gal, same s*** different call letters. I must say My big girlfriend at cc and I are keepin' our fingers crossed the Fox can pull it off! The last site they had was garbage. The Nassau sites are not too bad, as long as you stay away from the stations in the Upper Valley. Another job "Well-done" as they say! wink-wink! Terrible content, outdated, and or NO content! From up here on the Farm in Sharon the boys and I are going to need to put our 2 cents on 99Rock www.wfrd.com -Not bad, I see they finally updated the old black page. Now they just need to go help the Pamal gang in Rut-Vegas out!


Ms. Mary ;)
 
I have to add it's great that I can tune in on the web to hear my alma mater of Rock n' Roll! Wonder how long that will last with this music-reporting scheme going on to sack internet broadcasters.

I've noticed that it takes a bit to get going (maybe cause my WMP wants to download all this crap I don't use from URGE and such) but now it's playing ok here in Korea.

If anyone ever heard Sim Stevens on the air back in the 90s, that would have been me! :D lol Only during vacation days for the students though.

Say by the way, Chris Garrett sounds mighty familiar... is he a student or did they hire him? Or is he doing it for free just cuz? Seems like he used to work for KIXX or XL92/TSL at one time.
 
You're right about that nhradiochild, this little ol' gal is wonderin' how long all the internet streams will continue... My big girlfriend at cc and I have been keeping track of the kids...and word is, they have, in fact hired the Upper Valley's most known morning guy Chris Garrett! I think it was last fall or so, not sure. I guess he had a non-compete with the Nassau stations after he left wwod last March. I also just found the Big H on the website and on the stations myspace. It seems he is also running things over in Hanover! Very, very, interesting! Some 'D' students still involved in the day to day operations of the FM while the rest are using the AM as their training grounds...It reminds me of the way we do it up here on the farm in Sharon. Learn by doin' then you're off to the fair to win that blue ribbon!! yee haw!!!

Ms. Mary ;)
 
Question to Nassau:

How in the heck do you make a non-compete clause in Upper Valley radio... well at least to last after your services are no longer required elsewhere? I mean, I guess they must have, but how silly! Talk about trying to put your jocks out to pasture for good! (LOL, Mary, just realized the pun!)

It seems I had a non-compete with WPNH. (That was a joke! What stations really broadcast in Plymouth that would make the effort to hire you away or alongside of another station anyway?) If I did, I sort of broke it when they axed my hours by broadcasting short-term again at my fav station WFRD. Just for fun, you know?(ok, ok maybe a little money, but nothing major lol!)
 
NHRC:

Not that I know the first thing about constitutional law but to me non-competes are non-constitutional. You know… "Life liberty, the pursuit of happiness” and all the jazz. I would think that a non-compete would especially be unenforceable if they fire you or cut your hours.

But I think I remember hearing that the courts have upheld non-competes in the radio industry. Another thing... I’m not sure forcing someone to sign one as a condition of employment is legally kosher either... Isn't a contract signed under duress invalid?

But far be it for me to sir up another hornets nest.

Louie
 
Any radio executive that forces an employee to sign a non-compete is a [EDIT]and should have their license taken away. No further discussion is necessary.


[EDIT-profanity]
 
I would like to clarify that if I had "signed" one, (rather than it just be policy), it would only have been for the duration of time I was actually working at that station... certainly not afterwards lol. Who would do that for only $6/hr? lol But yeah, they did sign me on a "part-time" clock so if I had signed one, (and it were legal??? always thought if it were in a contract and someone signed it, it was valid), the cut in hours were not in their wrong in this case (as much as I wasn't happy about it). Most owners it doesn't sit well with anyway. Bob Vinikoor really put a pressure play when I was doing the "full-time" shopper, but wanted to broadcast on WFRD during the vacas. Of course, no legal action ensued, but still it was a bit uncomfy.

I had the choice to either be full-time salary or part-time hourly and at the time I said "part-time" because I'd known way too many people who worked too many hours for the money they got paid. Kinda-like "legal extortion" to me which I think is a lot more offensive than a non-compete...

However, like I said they would have had the occasion to enforce it and seeings how there was virtually no radio in Plymouth to begin with... lol (you know the kind of contract/policy that gets borrowed from another cuz someone might be too cheap to hire their own lawyer... heck I did it with my own DJ service! lol)

Let's see the only major players (and they were fringe signals at best)...

Big 101.5 Laconia, WLKZ Oldies, Mix 94.1, and WLNH. Oh and WSCY I guess.
 
I like TOS's web page...
I do wish they had like the last 1000 songs played instead of just 10...
if that isn't good enough, some of the jocks have links to their myspace pg's that are pretty cool...


nhradiochild said:
I would like to clarify that if I had "signed" one, (rather than it just be policy), it would only have been for the duration of time I was actually working at that station... certainly not afterwards lol. Who would do that for only $6/hr? lol But yeah, they did sign me on a "part-time" clock so if I had signed one, (and it were legal??? always thought if it were in a contract and someone signed it, it was valid), the cut in hours were not in their wrong in this case (as much as I wasn't happy about it). Most owners it doesn't sit well with anyway. Bob Vinikoor really put a pressure play when I was doing the "full-time" shopper, but wanted to broadcast on WFRD during the vacas. Of course, no legal action ensued, but still it was a bit uncomfy.

I had the choice to either be full-time salary or part-time hourly and at the time I said "part-time" because I'd known way too many people who worked too many hours for the money they got paid. Kinda-like "legal extortion" to me which I think is a lot more offensive than a non-compete...

However, like I said they would have had the occasion to enforce it and seeings how there was virtually no radio in Plymouth to begin with... lol (you know the kind of contract/policy that gets borrowed from another cuz someone might be too cheap to hire their own lawyer... heck I did it with my own DJ service! lol)

Let's see the only major players (and they were fringe signals at best)...

Big 101.5 Laconia, WLKZ Oldies, Mix 94.1, and WLNH. Oh and WSCY I guess.
Click to expand...
 
I like WJJR's, user friendly...no frills and has artist info. ;)
 
Mr. Marbles, we have to talk.. WJJR's website, along with all the other Pamal Rutland radio stations have zero substance to them, and are very 'useless friendly', and serve no real purpose.. Please Mr. Marble, take a look around, B95.5 in Albany's, WHUD in Westchester, those are Pamal web sites done right.. WHOM Mount Washington, WEZF in Burlington, even WJOY-AM 1230 in Burlington has a higher quality and updated website than the folks on Merchant's Row.. Come now Mr. Marbles, unless of course you work for WJJR... ::)
 
Now now Jo Jo...lets not be hasty...perhaps Mr. Marbles has a point? It IS a very coloful website....it DOES mention "Afternoons with Terry Jaye" on the home page...oh...and it does mention the "Morning Show"...I guess Ed and Nancy aren't big time enough to mention...when you go TO the "Morning Show" it still mentions Terry and Nancy in the "Birthday Club" statement...

Maybe the call letters should be WTJR...Wonderful Terry Jaye Radio?

Again..I love the fonts! (Word has more than 3, but I'm sure you all know that)

8)
 
Well, well...jealousy at it's best. I see that great web design and talent are not appreciated by you JoJo Cracko. What is your "brilliant" idea for a website ???
 
Oh Mr. Marbles don't get so touchy ;D

Everyone up here likes the bright colors on your favorite site! Did I mention I like the rainbow colors?

Ta Ta
PBT
 
Oh Pretty Boy Toy, I won't get touchy if you don't ;) you are a real hoot PBT..TA TA
 
Mr. Marbles, it plain to me that you are an employee of the Pamal operation. For all I know, you may be the one designing the websites. Since you are new, or perhaps under a new name, this is a place for honest and candid feedback and discussion for anything that pertains to radio or radio related in Northern New England. With me so far. I personally like to complement and commend where applicable, and also provide honest feedback for things that I feel are substandard or poorly executed. I am one person's opinion, and I have no problem providing my opinion, since this I feel I can provide that feedback in an intelligent and capable manner.

Frankly, in regards to the Pamal operation in Rutland, I'll gladly put my money where my mouth is anytime, anyplace, anywhere. One free quick thought on the web design and use.. Could have been an ample tool and extension for coverage during Pamal Rutland's to promote the self proclaimed, "Nor'icane Party" downtown..
"What the heck is "Continuous Soft Rock"?
Taken from the wjjr.net website.. Who the bleep cares !!
 
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