They are doing a superb job. I have been listening most of the weekend and I find their coverage very good, both the reporters in the field and the on-air call in talk shows.
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WWL's Oil Rig disaster coverage
- Thread starter Megacycler
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I agree, it's refreshing to hear the Grand Old Lady (870) rise once again to cover an event, and to do it well.
I would also suggest that this months-long event will serve as a test-case of live/local vs strong-network programming. To wit: one signal is pouring its resources and anchors into being "all-oil-spill-coverage, all-the-time", while the other signal continues to anchor their day with network "stars" (and in fact is named after one of them).
Both have their advantages. Thoughts?
I would also suggest that this months-long event will serve as a test-case of live/local vs strong-network programming. To wit: one signal is pouring its resources and anchors into being "all-oil-spill-coverage, all-the-time", while the other signal continues to anchor their day with network "stars" (and in fact is named after one of them).
Both have their advantages. Thoughts?
I think WWL is a unique situation. Had Katrina never happened, I doubt that the station would be all live and local now. Keep in mind that in the years prior to Katrina, at one point WWL was carrying Rush 11-2, followed by Dr Laura 2-5, also syndicated shows at night (i forget what they were), I'm happy that Entercom sees the wisdom in allowing this to go on so many years post-Katrina. It is very expensive if done correctly. In addition to on air hosts, I believe WWL has 5 or 6 news reporters/anchors, and a few sports reporters to boot.
Just a guess, but I'd imagine WWL is prob the top billing radio station in Louisiana.
I just wish they'd bring Wilkie, Vinnie, and Mitchell back...
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And by the way. WWL is doing an amazing job. Thank God they are there. between WRNO and WIST, I can only imagine how horrific it would be if WWL was not here...
If Entercom had to cut back the news operation, they could go back to the days when Bob Ruby did AM drive early 1970s. The only news they did was with Maury McGill rippin and readin the wires and borrowing stories from the TV station. Ruby would obtain the phone numbers of public phones in the vicinity of whatever was happening. He'd call the number and talk live with whoever would answer. There were some pretty hilarious moments when he called a public phone Mardi Gras day across from a bar at St Charles and Napoleon Avenues. Another time, when the Queen of England was in the news, he called Buckingham Palace and tried to get through to the queen, but ended up interviewing the switchboard operator. Very funny stuff.
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