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Richmond Radio Graffiti Board Archive Page 7 (4/3/01 - 4/22/01) Tara is from Richmond. I've worked with her and found her to be easy to work with, with natural talent. She needs mentoring, and she can do well. Good luck Tara! BTW, she left Hoffman before the '99 sale. Speaking of Hoffman, can anyone east of say, Parham Road pick up the new 100.5 FM with any consistency? blue67ccm USA - Sunday, April 22, 2001 at 23:34:43 (EDT) W.E. - There's no point in beating on Bender here, he's in Seattle, he's doing well, more power to him. However, I will say that I saw something of his temper and people skills in an incident involving my first audition, and I think it ended any chance I had of working at "B" regardless of the other three auditions. If you want to hear about it, Email me. "Comments added" - No comment. You can assume what that means, and you're probably right. So anyway... I know the Winter book is out soon... anyone care to speculate on what it's going to look like and what happens next? :) Rob Hoffmann <robster2001@mailandnews.com> Richmond, VA USA - Sunday, April 22, 2001 at 22:20:30 (EDT) You auditioned for 6 hours 4 times? Thats an hour and a half each time! I hope you were paid. Comments Added USA - Sunday, April 22, 2001 at 21:39:16 (EDT) Bender did some right things,and some wrong things.He DID clean all the garbage out of the station(IE:Blowing out Lisa Green,who I liked personally but who was playing tyrant with the other staff members,purging a lot of the pseudo-alternative music that Jeff Cochran(who I think was only there because somebody in Capstar owed him a favor)had put in,shortening the logo down to "B103" which separated us from all the other "-.7's" in the market(104.7,105,7 and 107.3),giving Boomer & Rebecca the right positions),But he batted zero in the people skills department.It was clear he did not like Amy Ellis or Tara Hart.But instead of trying to nuture the talent they did have,he "buried" them on ghetto shifts on the weekend(and it came back to hit him in the face with Amy,because,partially at my urging,she went straight to Q94,where Lisa McKay DID work with her,and she has matured into a formidable air personality).The thing that I observed was that he did not want to respect the people who worked for him.Rebecca kept saying he was calling her "useless"(if I can believe what she said)and when I violated a minor rule that he had which I knew nothing about,to him,it wasn't "I did not know you did not allow this",it was "Yes you did & you did it deliberatly & you did it to piss me off".We had a several good people in promotions walk out of there because of his insensitivy.If I had been a F/T person & I gave more of a sh*t than I did,I would have been up in Steve McCall's office telling him,not as radio person,but somebody who had been working in several non-radio businesess for the last few years,that if he did not reign in Bender he could be looking at a harrasment suit,or even worse,if he pissed off the wrong kind of person,some kind of violent act.The only time when I thought Bender was just in being harsh was the Travis situation.Aside from Lisa Green's termination,that's the only time.It was intresting when I saw the post for the B103 PD job that it said "--must have people skills".I wonder was that lesson's learned by Steve,or somebody telling Cox the true skinny on Bender. walking encyclopedia USA - Sunday, April 22, 2001 at 21:29:17 (EDT) (This is where I wish Email addresses were required -- I'd rather have done this in Email) To "Overnights" -- I *think* I know who you are. If I'm right, those are comments you could've made to me in person once... and you're welcome to Email me if so. And in my case, I *know* Bender didn't like me. Trust me on that. That's not the same as whether he liked my broadcasting style -- to this day, I have no idea HOW he feels about it. He couldn't be bothered to give me anything constructive to work with, despite the fact he allowed me to audition 4 times for a total of 6 hours (and I do appreciate that! -- what I was looking for was some constructive criticism, which I never got). The only communication he had with me was through his morning show producer. So maybe I worded it badly -- what I meant to say was that if Bender didn't like how Tara sounded (and she's GOOD), I understand more about why he presumably didn't like my sound... :) And now, back to your regularly scheduled... stuff. :) Rob Hoffmann <robster@illusions.com> Richmond, VA USA - Sunday, April 22, 2001 at 20:03:31 (EDT) Why is it that everytime people don't meet the standards of quality radio they claim that 'someone didn't like them'? I worked with Bender, and we got along just fine. Sure he had ideas I didn't agree with, but I learned to adapt, not carry a chip around on my shoulder. I'm now in a fairly decent sized market, doing pretty well. If it weren't for Bender, I wouldn't have a full-time job. Rebecca wouldn't be where she is, and Tara wouldn't have been able to roll the tape she did. Rob, if it didn't work out for you, maybe you should do some personal inventory and stop blaming people for not giving you the shot you think you deserve. You make your own way in radio. Bender taught me that. Overnights,once upon a time USA - Sunday, April 22, 2001 at 17:52:25 (EDT) Bender didn't like Tara Hart? Geez... maybe I don't feel so bad now that Bender didn't like me, either... :) What's going to hurt B103 is the silly "50 minute music hour" nonsense. People turn the radio on to be entertained -- and they really don't care if it's with 50 minutes of music and 2 minutes of liners or 45 minutes of music and 7 minutes of an entertaining air talent. It's the 8 minutes of commercials loaded as two 4-minute stop sets that'll turn them off, either way. :) No, just kidding, but the "50 minute" rule basically reduces jocks to card readers instead of entertainers. Which is a shame. And just for the record (it happened a couple weeks ago), when SportsFan Radio Network was caught up in the bankruptcy of parent company Winstar Communications and switched from a 24-hour syndie sports network to a part-time syndicator, WLEE/WHAP 990/1340 switched their night and weekend programming to the Sporting News Radio Network, formerly One-on-One Sports, which used to be on WRNL until they picked up ESPN Radio fulltime a couple years ago. Rob Hoffmann <robster@illusions.com> Richmond, VA USA - Sunday, April 22, 2001 at 15:51:54 (EDT) Tara Hart worked for awhile at the old Hoffman owned Religious WDYL until they were sold a few years ago.She came over to do weekends at B103 after that,and also breifly worked at WXGI.When Bender replaced Jeff Cochran as B103's PD,Tara wasn't to his liking,so she went over to The Planet as a weekender,and filled the afternoon slot after Sheri Blanks went over to B103 and stayed on that shift until The Roanoke guys were hired. walking encyclopedia USA - Sunday, April 22, 2001 at 15:18:09 (EDT) Why did Tim Baldwin drop Richmond's in the B103 name? I thought this identified the station well and allowed B103 to sound like something MOST stations are not these days, LOCAL! Also where did Tara Hart come from? With Eric Summers or from another Richmond station. I hope B103 continues to do well. W/ Bender & Rebecca Wilde gone it'll be intresting to see if the imageing and the talent on the station can stay up to par. I would like to see B103 expand a little more Hot/AC than they are now. They could expand there cume by adding a little pop music(Soul Decision, Janet, maybe a boy band tune or two-they never played "I Knew I Loved You" that I know of) to the mix and not play every Sarah McLaughlin stiff she ever put out! Just a thought. Also pending the numbers what should Dance Hits 107.3 do if the ratings don't improve? How about a Rhythmic somewhere between CDX and Q94? That should pull better than a 1.9! bwo USA - Sunday, April 22, 2001 at 14:52:31 (EDT) I gotten info that the Randall Bloomqist post was a fake.I think the real Randall would just ignor it and keep movin' on. spoiler USA - Sunday, April 22, 2001 at 13:26:08 (EDT) To the FM Princess,you're welcome.Check the private Email I sent you if you have not already seen it. walking encyclopedia USA - Sunday, April 22, 2001 at 11:54:54 (EDT) Thor is definitely NOT a girl. He spends many a night at home in front of a 17" screen f***ing with richmond radio personalities on this site. Get a life!!! Walking Encyclopedia, thank you for the info I requested. Lisa <FMprincess@hotmail.com> - Sunday, April 22, 2001 at 11:33:00 (EDT) If ya go to this link and scroll down on the left side of the page to "Richmond VA" and then click there, you'll get to another message board where you might like to leave your tracks...anything goes there (and we can even eliminate Thor!)
This will eventually evolve into a full-blown Richmond Media website, incorporating radio, TV and print.
Hope ya join us...
Mike The Insider wrote: "Hey Mike A. From the RTD 4/18/01 Letters to the Editor.....What Would Aaroe Say? I suppose Clear Channel's next move will be to exhume Alden Aaroe and fire him posthumously." Lola, I spent some time fussing with the T-D site trying to find the article you referenced with no luck. Maybe you can get to it and post it here...(just do the cut and paste thing). But having known Alden, I suspect he'd have felt about and reacted to all this much as I did. I've been thru all this in St. Louis since the beginning of the "corporate radio" deal so many years ago. I've watched the stations here bought up by the mega-groups. I've had to endure it and adapt to new ways of making a living since 1985. I bet Alden would have made the same successful transition.
And I bet that he would have said the same thing I did in a recent post here...be patient. It all comes around again. Hey Mike A. From the RTD 4/18/01 Letters to the Editor.....What Would Aaroe Say? I suppose Clear Channel's next move will be to exhume Alden Aaroe and fire him posthumously. Lola A. Murray. powhatan. The Insider USA - Saturday, April 21, 2001 at 23:08:18 (EDT) So who died? Please don't deprive those of us who don't get the paper (it's tough to get it delivered in St. Louis) of such news. Hey, I've still got a lot of friends back there...and we're all getting older! Mike Anderson <mike@pickeringonline.com> St. Louis, MO USA - Saturday, April 21, 2001 at 22:24:26 (EDT) I've got a question?How can you fire a dead guy?(Those of you whom read the paper will understand the meaning behind that question) spoiler USA - Saturday, April 21, 2001 at 16:07:33 (EDT) Thor thanks "name withheld". Thor has a correction. The line should be "Comic relief SHE is". Thor thanks you for your attention. Thor gives herself a bikini shave, Thor sometimes eats at Pierces on I-64, Thor refused sex with Silly Randy B. Thor is smart. Thor <Thor@hineywine.net> Short Pump, Va USA - Friday, April 20, 2001 at 23:32:21 (EDT) To avoid a spell-check savaging, that should have been "back to". Thor is funny. Thor is sweet. Thor should get free Lasik. Name I Witheld The Fan, USA - Friday, April 20, 2001 at 22:58:34 (EDT) We were so close. I actually saw some things related to radio there for a couple of posts (AFTRA, FMQB). But alas, we're back top slinging mud and swinging sticks, kind of like watching Gallagher do the evening news. Oh well, it was great while it lasted. Thor is brave. Thor is clever. Thor should be left to Thors devices and be treated as the comic relief he is. Thanks. Name I Witheld The Fan, USA - Friday, April 20, 2001 at 22:56:44 (EDT) Michael Paul Williams wrote in the T-D: "When institutions that lend color, texture and personality to a community are tossed out in favor of the generic, people can lose their bearings and a town can lose its moorings. The result is a one-size-fits-all world, driven by market studies and balance sheets, where the radio sounds the same, the newspapers read the same and the banks are the same." Nicely said. However... Ever seen the movie Rollerball? Ever watched the movie Network? It's....h--e--r--e!
Think I'm glad about it? No, I'm not. Nor should you be. It breaks my heart to see Richmond radio disassembled. I spent too many years there to Homogenization of media is the offspring of the business deregulation that began in the late 1970's in the Carter Administration and continued from there. It's also the step-child of the use by radio stations of "consultants" from the 1980's who used research results from disparate markets as their primary points of format and station development. "What works here works there" was what they said, and, we, as radio people, bought into it. Randall Bloomquist is not the author of the recent unhappiness in RICRadio, he's just the current editor. Bloomquist is just the Fall Guy for what CC wants to have happen to their RICRadio properties. Don't blame him. He's just doing what he's told to do. The boy has to eat, right? Sooner or later, the Big Groups will fall apart financially and the ownership of local stations will return home.
Be patient. John - Beck's email is "BeckOnAir@aol.com jb USA - Thursday, April 19, 2001 at 23:08:57 (EDT) For one of the best commentaries on Clear Channel's dismantling on WRVA please read this weeks article by Michael Paul Williams from the R-TD. ... http://www.timesdispatch.com/yoursection/MGB0IT5TMLC.html ... He admits he did not listen to WRVA that frequently, but his perspective on the subject is refreshing and I think goes to the heart of what many Richmonders think about the situation at hand. No Radio Guru USA - Thursday, April 19, 2001 at 22:56:55 (EDT) I've followed the comings and goings at XL closely. Back in the day I worked for awhile with Jeff and Jeff and Lark. So now it's down to McKee. It doesn't surprise me. I have the highest respect for him. The guy's as smart as they come. Work with him in the studio for awhile and you'll wonder how he keeps that stuff coming. You all may have your opinions about who's this and who's that, but he's as smart and talented as they come and I'm sure Jeff Beck would agree. The truth is, no one can survive with no support and it appears to these ears that Jeff and Lucas are being left to twist in the wind. Lucas, we never met, but to you and McKee and I say, hang in there, we're all proud of how you've held your heads high during a period of time none of us, even your competition would wish on our worst enemy. You guys have my respect and best wishes. p.s. anyone know how to reach Jeff Beck? john USA - Thursday, April 19, 2001 at 21:39:27 (EDT) FMQB has posted, as also noted below on this board, Tara Hunter has left WRXL XL102. According to FMQB, she is going to be a full-time mom. However, I don't think being a full-time mom was her total motivation, but she probably will be much happier with her family than what she would have been if she had continue to put up with CC. No Radio Guru USA - Thursday, April 19, 2001 at 19:48:31 (EDT) Message to Thor,something I saw on a bumper sticker a long time ago"Those of you who think you know everything are very irritatiing to those of us who do" Cryptic USA - Thursday, April 19, 2001 at 19:18:53 (EDT) Are you sure the 'G' in Carter G doesn't stand for goober??? Radio Vixen Somewhere in, VA USA - Thursday, April 19, 2001 at 18:38:58 (EDT) I agree that e-mail and passwords should be added to this site. I also agree that the supposed Q94 scenerio stinks. XL102 is already going down, do you really want Q to follow? Comments added USA - Thursday, April 19, 2001 at 06:34:20 (EDT) Thor thinks silly Robert Hoffmanbloomquist's apology was really silly. Just think about all the time it took for someone as uncreative as you to think up that silly apology. Thor can tell you are nothing but a puny listener. If you were in radio, you would be an assistant to the intern's assistant, assitant intern. In other words, teh operations guy at WRVA/WRNL and the Dirt Woman would be your mom. Thor is wise, Thor is only six years old, Thor doesn't care what minions means, Thor hangs out in the fan. Thor <Thorhates stupid people.com> Short Pump, Va USA - Wednesday, April 18, 2001 at 23:27:24 (EDT) Joe, your comments couldn't be more misguided! The lineup you describe is WAY off!!! That lineup would barely make it in Bumpass alone... However I think that Q94 is only getting better, Surf will revitalize the staff and put some wind back in those sails, as a matter of fact he already has! No Joe USA - Wednesday, April 18, 2001 at 23:16:45 (EDT) Nope, now I know I have no minions. Too bad. :) Rob Hoffmann <robster@illusions.com> Richmond, VA USA - Wednesday, April 18, 2001 at 22:12:49 (EDT) 'Robster': From the Merriam-Webster online dictionary: minion - (noun) a servile dependent, follower, or underling; a subordinate or petty official. Anonymous listener Anywhere, VA USA - Wednesday, April 18, 2001 at 20:47:38 (EDT) Oh well... since there's no way to un-say what I said yesterday, all I can do is regret saying it. I can't believe I let Thor's childish behavior push me that far. I apologize to everyone else. To Thor -- it's a shame you choose to use this board to act like a six-year-old with a new box of crayons rather than as an adult who's either a radio fan or radio personality. I hope someday you'll reveal yourself. Until then, I guess I have to figure out a way to not see your trash. Meanwhile, I don't have any minions. I wish I did. Minions sound like fun things to have. Back to radio. It would seem that within a short while, the only people left at Basie Road who were there a year ago will be Jeff McKee and Kirby Carmichael. Everyone else is either leaving or being fired. I wonder if Tara Hunter kept in touch with Jeff Beck... Any more cool rumors? We seem to have reached a bit of a lull in that regard... :) Rob Hoffmann <robster@illusions.com> Richmond, VA USA - Wednesday, April 18, 2001 at 18:20:50 (EDT) Congrats John Lassman!!! You have successfully destroyed a station and never gained the respect from your employees. You have done this in record time!! In just 8 months! So stick around continue to have XL's ratings plummet, keep distributing YOUR job to others, while continuing to place the blame on others, where all the blame is in your hands. Tara, best wishes to you and your family. I can't believe you have stayed this long. So, John, keep on doing what you're doing, maybe Richmond will have the pleasure of hearing the chucker on-air. YOU ROCK!! yeah right. XL 102 Rocks voice tracking Richmond airwaves thank you again Lassman. KISS MINE USA - Wednesday, April 18, 2001 at 18:10:06 (EDT) "Thor is boring. Thor is trite. Thor is a coward and a bitch. Thor's ego would be better served if Thor started her own message board." Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha. Thor owns Rob. Hahahahahahahhahaha Rob is silly. Thor is brave, Thor is everything Rob says she is. Thor likes Monument avenue Thor <Thor is cool> Short Pump, VA USA - Wednesday, April 18, 2001 at 16:14:56 (EDT) Tara Hunter is out at XL. Resigned. Radio Listener <listen2radio@radio.com> Richmond, VA USA - Wednesday, April 18, 2001 at 16:13:15 (EDT) According to FMQB, Kramer and Twitch will again be polluting Richmond's airwaves via voicetracking as they have returned to their jobs in Dallas, Texas at CC station KEGL. They will be on WRXL XL102. The two were fired by KSJO in San Diego for airing a phone conversation similar to one that KSJO was fined for in the past....CC must really like to pollute airwaves with junk. Putting these two back on XL and also allowing Rancid Boombox to destroy AM910 WRNL with Fox Sports, who had two personalities say they would have like for Duke's plane to have crashed on it's way to the Final Four, shows the mentality of the people running CC. No Radio Guru USA - Wednesday, April 18, 2001 at 15:46:27 (EDT) Joe was right on point. Greg Hoffman <ghaha3@hotmail.com> USA - Wednesday, April 18, 2001 at 12:17:40 (EDT) "Thor is boring. Thor is trite. Thor is a coward and a bitch. Thor's ego would be better served if Thor started her own message board." Jesus, 'Robster'! Chill out. Thor really _is_ getting under your skin, isn't she? That's funny. I like Thor. I think she's hilarious - a breath of fresh air. The only people that dislike Thor are you and your snotty minions. Anonymous Listener Anywhere, VA - Wednesday, April 18, 2001 at 12:02:06 (EDT) Folks, who realizes that Q94 is nowhere as good as it used to be? I mean, Q94 used to be a (decent) CHR. Now it truly smells. How 'bout this dream lineup, bringing in the best CHR shows from around the state. 5:30-10am: The Showgram David Lee Michaels and Melissa Morgan along with Skip, throw in some crank calls, parodies, and bits, and you've got a morning show. 10am-12noon: Jason Paige He's so-so, would do much better in PM Drive, but the Surf's got that locked up. 12noon-3pm: Carter G. Carter's G. stands for Genius. 'Nuff Said. 3-7pm: The Q94 Afternoon Surf Shack with Billy Surf Get rid of 12 In A Row, play about 7 songs in a row (don't announce it though), and throw in a 5 o' clock Beat Mix. 7pm-12midnight: Mike Klein This guy rocks! Kirby all night long! Joe <joe5@yahoo.com> USA - Wednesday, April 18, 2001 at 10:31:34 (EDT) I belong to AFTRA and I am an inactive member. I was forced to join this union when I worked for CBS in Chicago. It is a very weak union except in the majors. When I got there, the turntable in the production room was faced away from the board. Everytime we did production with a piece of vinyl, we had to call one of the so called "record turners" into the room to actually put the needle on the record! And if you had to do more than one take, which was ineveitable, you could be there with this weenie in the room, about 80 years old, by the way, for hours!...Needless to say we did most of our production after midnight. These guys only worked 9 to 5 and they had to take their one hour lunch at which time we got a lot of stuff done! The point is, AFTRA is hired by agencies in some markets to produce their spots for an advertiser. Why would the advertiser bitch about having their product broadcast Nationwide...FOR FREE? People will always find something to bitch about...'Nough said...AFTRA, SIT DOWN! BOB-A-LOU <BOBALOU4@AOL.COM> MECHANICSVILLE, va USA - Wednesday, April 18, 2001 at 09:42:25 (EDT) WRVQ and WRXL have pulled their internet feeds until the issue is resolved. If you click on the listen live link on the websites, you get a 15 second recording stating that the radio station you want to listen to has requested that their interent broadcast be suspended until the dispute is resolved. No Radio Guru USA - Wednesday, April 18, 2001 at 09:41:20 (EDT) "And does anyone here have anything to say about the AFTRA contract mess that's taken many radio stations off the Internet? Anyone? Does it even affect Richmond netcasters? I don't know, but I don't think Virginia's a union state..." Doesn't matter whether VA's a union state...it matters where the spots were produced. Most national spots were probably produced in AFTRA situations. Go here to read an eye-opening commentary. By the way...Jim Jacobs is the Richmond radio markets only truly authenticated genius! You go, Jim! Meal trade for mentions...Greg P. taught you well, Old Boy!
Randall drives a overpriced car and has no stout member. Satan USA - Wednesday, April 18, 2001 at 00:45:46 (EDT) Thor is boring. Thor is trite. Thor is a coward and a bitch. Thor's ego would be better served if Thor started her own message board. About radio: the new B103 morning show is sure starting cautiously, eh? :) Eric Summers and Tara Hart are keeping to the 50-minute Music Hour format and barely doing any "show"... hopefully that'll change as they get comfortable on B103. And does anyone here have anything to say about the AFTRA contract mess that's taken many radio stations off the Internet? Anyone? Does it even affect Richmond netcasters? I don't know, but I don't think Virginia's a union state... Rob Hoffmann <robster@illusions.com> Richmond, VA USA - Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at 23:36:32 (EDT) Wasn't he @ KZZU in Spokane several Years ago? Tim G Victoria, VA USA - Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at 21:25:42 (EDT) Thor will help person looking for a job. The B-103 PD is Tim Baldwin. Very nice person, very talented.Thor does not know if they are hiring. Thor says give Timmy B a call. Thor is wise, Thor helps people get jobs. Thor sells beads on the side of Broad Street Thor <Tim Baldwin Fan> Short Pump, Va USA - Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at 21:15:44 (EDT) Thor appreciates the so called Randall B coming to this site. Thor doubts it was really the man, the myth, the legend. Thor will take credit for Randall B coming alive on this board. Thor flushed him out. Thor and others are not interested in hearing about the defense of Randall B's mistakes at WRVA and WRNL. What Thor and others want are the details of Randall B's relationship with Dirt Woman. Is it your mom, or something closer? Thor would like to know. Thor also thinks that Rob Hoffman and Randall B are one and the same person. Rob Hoffman knows so much about radio, Thor bets he calls radio stations to request dedications. Hey Rob, no one does dedications excepts DJ's in bars and Casey Kasum. Thor is brave, Thor speaks in Third person, Thor needs spell check. Thor <Thorhates stupid people.com> Short Pump, Va USA - Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at 21:11:52 (EDT) Umm... hey guys and gals, uh... I thought we were all supposed to be grownups here, ya know? I mean this is as bad if not worse then logging on to a aol chat room full of 13 year olds in a pissing contest online. Look, Appreciate humor for humor, respect humans for humans, and above all, remember we're in the radio buisness, the most hugely ego'ed buisness in the world, who cares if you get your feathers ruffled, this board should be used as a information board, not a "I'm better than you are, so NYAH!" forum. But that's just my thoughts, I could be wrong. Bored as what <arrghh@hotmail.com> VA USA - Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at 20:09:48 (EDT) Yes Can someone inform me as to the PD/Ops man @ b103 and or 965 the planet? and are they hiring? Tim G. Victoria, VA USA - Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at 20:05:52 (EDT) And now we see why most message boards are (1) passworded and (2) moderated. Because, as always, people who find it easier to hide behind a fake name and fake Email drive off the people who are willing to use their names. Or have we noticed that participation by radio people has completely collapsed in the last few days, and I apologize for my part in that. Robert... it's probably time to make everyone submit a real Email address and verify them. Otherwise you'll lose the radio people and be stuck with me and a few people who don't know their names. Rob Hoffmann <robster@illusions.com> Richmond, VA USA - Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at 18:35:53 (EDT) RB: Remember the old adage:"Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me"? You're in The Big Leagues and you're no Babe Ruth---you have no home run record; you have no laurels on which to rest; you have exhibited these cultivated abilities: alienating advertisers, mocking listeners, and desecrating the Holiest of Holies in this Market. Loyalties are not something you understand in the context of this Market. So drag your soapbox over to WLEE and pay for your complaint time like everyone else. Even better, go on The Allen Price Show, mention Jim and WLEE, and get a meal out of your pain and suffering...No one fears you now that the sweep is clean. You will destroy yourself...Best wishes. The Harpish Wife USA - Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at 18:08:09 (EDT) Geez, Randall is more meaner than that new lady on NBC. Hey Randall, what did you do, tell everyone "You are the weakest link. Goodbye." Rancid Boombox's Arch Nemesis <Scr$wRandall#!!@f*ckoffRandall.com> USA - Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at 18:02:45 (EDT) For months I have observed the reaction of people who are opposed to my decisions regarding WRVA/WRNL and yet, people use this message board as a means to destroy me. What makes you think I will let that happen? it was once quoted... "Resistance is Futile" I suggest that all of you question your loyalty. It is only a matter of time Randall Bloomquist <randallbloomquist@clearchannel.com> Richmond, VA USA - Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at 15:11:08 (EDT) Thor you are mistaken. Jeff McKee claims to have invented most of that stuff. Thor has Breasts?!!? Thor drives a German/American sled??!!? Thor is comic relief! Xena's Dead <Gabrielle@A_Lost.com> - Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at 13:01:05 (EDT) Thor, when listing 'Robster's' accomplishments/resume, I think you left off that he invented the internet. Listener Somewhere, VA USA - Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at 11:05:59 (EDT) Thor would like to add Rob Hoffman to the list of people she has gotten to. Thor is wise. Thor is a coward, Thor files FCC papers and answers the phones too. Thor <Thor is cool> Short Pump, Va USA - Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at 09:33:20 (EDT) Marc wrote: "CC has a major battle on it's hand's in Harrissonburg! And CC will lose!"
Don't put your money on this pony. Dollars waved in front of owners mean much more than employee loyalty. Count on the owner to cash out as soon as the price point is met. Wouldn't you? I did!
CC, Cox, 4M, Main Quad, Radio One, Hoffman Communications...these are the companies that own/manage Radio Stations in Richmond...however, CC, Cox, and Radio One respectively have control of 15 of these stations, all of which have the largest coverage area of all the stations in Richmond...not much more to talk about other than these, sorry to say... No Radio Guru USA - Monday, April 16, 2001 at 23:01:00 (EDT) I find Thor hilarious. Better than talking about Bloomquist and CC. Aren't there dozens of other stations and/or conglomerates in this region? Name I Witheld Richmond, VA USA - Monday, April 16, 2001 at 22:22:01 (EDT) Unlike certain one-named third-person-spewing "people" on this board, I post under my real name, with a real Email address, and stand behind every word I have written here. So the insults don't bother me, Thor, since you clearly are a coward and a bully. If you weren't, you'd stop the nonsense, tell us who you are, and give us a way to verify it. But no, it gives you a sense of power you obviously don't have in your real life to make fun of the people who post here. So what do you do in radio, Thor? Are you the receptionist at the cluster office? Do you work on the cleaning crew? Or do you file the FCC paperwork? I'll say it again. I am a fan of this business. I am not employed in radio, but I follow the business. And that's why I'm here. End of rant. Rob Hoffmann <robster@illusions.com> Richmond, VA USA - Monday, April 16, 2001 at 21:40:52 (EDT) Thor wishes to know where the free food is. Thor says if it's free it's for Thor. Thor will help Jim, Thor likes Jim. Go Jim Go. Thor is wise, Thor sells NTR, Thor now drives a BMW Thor <Thor@hineywine.net> Short Pump, Va USA - Monday, April 16, 2001 at 21:18:38 (EDT) Hi, my name is Rob Hoffman, like other people on this board, I thought I would tell you about my resume. Thor says I'm not creative, but here's the list of my creativity. As I've stated before, I can up with the name Rancid Boombox, Very Funny, don't you agree? I came up with all of the following: New Coke, The Edsel, 8 Track tapes, Lite Rock, No Talk, Our DJ's don't talk so you can listen longer. I invented Clear Channel, I also came up with the idea of playing at least 15 minutes of spots per hour. I thought you should know me better than you do. Thor doesn't give me any credit I hope you do. Love Rob. PS: I know you can't wait for my next great idea. Thor <Thorhates stupid people.com> Short Pump, Va USA - Monday, April 16, 2001 at 21:12:48 (EDT) I think "THOR" needs some....Thor is lacking...BTW... walking encyclopedia ALWAYS has the inside knowledge...AND.... CC has a major battle on it's hand's in Harrissonburg! And CC will lose! Marc USA - Monday, April 16, 2001 at 03:57:08 (EDT) This is a small thing but for the record WLEE "Hot Talk" 990, WHAP "Hot Talk" 1340, WVNZ "The Source" 1320 and WREJ "Music, Ministries and More" 1540 are under the umbrella of RadioRichmond. We appreciate all the support we have received from the broadcast community. We can use all the ink we can get. It is tough when all the paper wants to talk about is the carnage on the hill. The stories only help to keep cc and their stations top of mind. Here is the deal. You get WLEE "Hot Talk" 990 or any of our other stations into an article or editorial in a legit newspaper or magazine and while they last, I will give you 20 bucks in restaurant trade (it is radio). One winner per article (You could be quoted or have written the article). Get the info "Jim Jacobs is on WLEE 990", on the air, on a competitor’s radio station (yours would be OK), on cassette and you will get $25 in free food, $30 for a cc station. Offer subject to availability. RadioRichmond employee’s family and friends are eligible. Offer subject to change, void where prohibited, while supplies last. You Could Become A Millionaire! Jim Jacobs, VP/OPS, RadioRichmond <jjacobs@radiorichmond.com> Richmond, VA USA - Sunday, April 15, 2001 at 21:58:27 (EDT) Thor's act is wearing thin. Thor needs to diversify. And I came up with "Rancid Boombox" because it was as uncreative as Bloomquist is turning out to be. :) And I really don't like the guy who just won the $1 million on ABC... but that's off topic. Rob Hoffmann <robster@illusions.com> Richmond, VA USA - Sunday, April 15, 2001 at 21:52:49 (EDT) Thor is what Thor wants to be. Thor is brave, Thor needs a breast reduction. Thor <Pat> Short Pump, Va USA - Sunday, April 15, 2001 at 19:58:54 (EDT) Thor is not a woman. Maybe this will help your search. Observant Richmond, VA USA - Sunday, April 15, 2001 at 16:29:05 (EDT) Thor should be ignored spoiler USA - Sunday, April 15, 2001 at 16:01:28 (EDT) Thor also thinks the name Rancid Boombox is stupid. If the person who came up with that name is still really in radio, that that could be one of the reasons why the industry has gome down down. Thor implores people to be creative like Thor, not stupid like Cryptic or Walking Cliff Notes. Thor loves Jim, Love loves Tom, Thor loves Betty, Thor is Hot, Thor is topless. Thor <Jim> Short Pump, Va USA - Sunday, April 15, 2001 at 15:25:20 (EDT) Thor needs to warn Walking Cliff notes, Thor knows who Walking really is, so do not lie to Thor, Thor will tell all.Hey JE it's Thor's time of the month! Thor is brave, Thor has a hammer and Thor will use it. Thor <Tom> Short Pump, Va USA - Sunday, April 15, 2001 at 15:04:23 (EDT) Thor is glad Walking Cliff Notes has worked in so many places. Thor thinks its silly to have someone's resume on this silly little board. Thor asks Walking why he can't hold down a job. Has Walking been Blown out of that many places, or is Walking Cliff Notes that good that eveyone wans to hire him Thor doubts that is the case. As for Praise location, Trust Thor, it will be from the Radio One Richmond HQ. One more thing, Thor is NOT Linda Forem, please, Linda cannot write as well as Thor. Thor now gives you permission to talk about radio and not about Thor. Thor is brave, Thor is wise, Thor is enjoying her swimming pool right now, in other words, Thor is wet. Thor <Thor@hineywine.net> Short Pump, Va USA - Sunday, April 15, 2001 at 14:57:54 (EDT) I think Thor is either Robyn Bentley,Wanda Broughton,Linda Forem,Gretchen Hart,Liz Wilde,or Rebecca Wilde Cryptic USA - Sunday, April 15, 2001 at 13:25:18 (EDT) Jeff, Have you ever heard the phrase "Give 'em and inch and they take a mile"? That's exactly what's happened with Walking E. You corrected Thor and said that Walking E was right and now it's time for Walking E to gloat...Enjoy the five seconds while it lasts. Anonymous Anywhere, VA USA - Sunday, April 15, 2001 at 11:38:39 (EDT) Thanks Jeff,It's clear Thor doesn't know half as much as she is acting like she knows.That's why they call me the encyclopedia(the title of which by the way,was given to me by many other people and not by me).Thor,check out my rep with the veterans of this market,as far as market history goes,my knowlege has been acknowleged as accurate.I WORKED at Emerywood and Mechanicsville,I WORKED at Moorefield,I WORKED at Basie Rd,I WORKED at Cutshaw Ave,I WORKED at the Boulders,I've in the Arboritum MANY times,I even worked on Crater Rd in Petersburg,and Wilkinson Rd in Richmond.If I say something,It's from a factual account. walking encyclopedia USA - Sunday, April 15, 2001 at 11:30:45 (EDT) Thor, hang your head in shame. You goofed. "Walking Cliff Notes" was probably right when he said Praise would be running out of the old River studio. It is in the same location, but outside the traffic department instead of beside the conference room where Magic's studio is. Thor eats Spam, Thor wrestles monkeys, Thor can be wrong. Jeff Loughridge <jeff@loughridge.org> Alexandria, VA USA - Sunday, April 15, 2001 at 10:56:56 (EDT) Thor, hang your head in shame. You goofed. "Walking Cliff Notes" was probably right when he said Praise would be running out of the old River studio. It is in the same location, but outside the traffic department instead of beside the conference room where Magic's studio is. Thor eats Spam, Thor wrestles monkeys, Thor can be wrong. Jeff Loughridge <jeff@loughridge.org> Alexandria, VA USA - Sunday, April 15, 2001 at 10:56:46 (EDT) Thor thinks Country Boy is really the Dirt Woman, sticking up for its Son Silly Randy B. Thor read the following in this morning's paper: Randall B from WRVA has decided to run for Govenor of Virginia. According to Democratic party: Randy knows more about everything than everyone we've ever met, and with him recently hiring the Dirt Woman as his Mom, we are sure he's right for The democratic party and the state of Virginia. Ladies & other Victims, the next govenor of the State, Mr Randy B! Thor believes everything she reads. Thor is nuaghty, Thor is Nice, Thor thinks Randy B should think twice Thor <Thor@hineywine.net> Short Pump, Va USA - Sunday, April 15, 2001 at 10:23:43 (EDT) Thor needs to correct Walking Once again. The new Parise station will be where the rest of the Radio properties are. Why would Radio one Broadcast from another location? Walking Encylopedia should be renamed, Walking Cliff Notes. Thor is Brave, Thor is hot, Thor reads beowolf. Thor <Thor@hineywine.net> Short Pump, Va USA - Sunday, April 15, 2001 at 10:14:26 (EDT) I don't know if anybody noticed,but 99.3 has broken off of the simolcast of WPLZ,& made it's predicted switch to Gospel as Praise 99(WPZE).Probably operating out of the old River Studio using that station's old digital automation system(A lot of clipped songs).Good Chioce for that frequency. walking encyclopedia USA - Sunday, April 15, 2001 at 09:55:17 (EDT) I'll bet you that Bloomquist's stations will go up in the ratings. By the time the Fall Book 2001 publishes, they'll be dominant. Love Tim and John H. and everybody, but current content matters more.
Think about it...what else do you have to listen to? Thor is f*cking hilarious!!! Anonymous Somewhere, VA USA - Sunday, April 15, 2001 at 01:56:12 (EDT) I thought Thor might have used sandpaper beano USA - Saturday, April 14, 2001 at 22:58:15 (EDT) Likewise Jim, good to see you postin'. Javier <Jav107@mediaone.net> USA - Saturday, April 14, 2001 at 19:11:01 (EDT) Thor reminds Walking, When Walking writes, Please have a point. Thor also reminds Walking that the only people who care about Call Letters are crazy radio people. Regular People like Thor equates call letters to Brand Names of Toilet paper, necessary but not something anyone really cares about, just as long as its there. Thor is Brave, Thor is Smart, Thor uses Angel Soft. Thor <Thor@hineywine.net> Short Pump, Va USA - Saturday, April 14, 2001 at 18:25:42 (EDT) Y'Know,I hope when 4M gets the go ahead to re-activate the long dormat 1480 frequency,they would have the sense to relocate the WLEE calls to that frequency(for the younger folks,from 1948 until 1989 the 1480 frequency was the home to the "original" WLEE,which from the late 50's until the late 70's was Richmond's ORIGINAL Top 40(CHR) station(WRVQ did not enter the scene until Summer of '72).And,even though Q94 became a dominate CHR station very quickly after signing on the air,WLEE did put up a good fight before FM penetration caught up with them in 1979,when the rating took a steep dive to which they never recovered.(intrestingly,only two on air people made a direct defection from 'LEE to Q94 during the 70's battle period,Jack Alix(about '76)& Bruce Kelly(1978).So,to the folks at 4M,PUT THE DAMN WLEE CALLS BACK ON 1480,THAT IS A NO BRAINER!!!(I'm wondering if Grace Covenant Presbetarian Church,who had the actual rights to the 1480 frequency and used it twice every Sunday for church services & Jeff Kellem's "Celebration Rock" show on Sunday night as WBBL,will be a factor with the "new" 1480?I guess we'll have to wait & see.) walking encyclopedia USA - Saturday, April 14, 2001 at 14:16:50 (EDT) Thanks for the words of encouragement ShotGun. Happy Easter everbody! Travis USA - Saturday, April 14, 2001 at 13:12:41 (EDT) Stranger than fiction,the infamous Dirt Woman was once actually connected with the news department at the old WANT/990 years ago and was denied entry in a gubernatorial news conference even though D.W. had legitimate press crediantials issued by WANT.(caused a big uproar that hit the paper) walking encyclopedia USA - Saturday, April 14, 2001 at 12:44:19 (EDT) Thor has scoop. Silly Randall's Mother has decided to retire. According to Mrs Bloomquist: "Randy was such a nice guy, we had great times, but now it's time for me to stop being his mom". According to Silly little Randy: "My mom was just too old and I don't need someone that old to be my mom, In fact no one should be a mom past the age of 54, if a mom is older than 54, then she should retire." Thor understands Mrs Bloomquist will become the official mom at 990 WLEE. Silly Little Randy has now hired the Dirt Woman to be his new mom. Randy adds: "The Dirt Woman is perfect for me, I like her/his alternative lifestyle, I know it (The Dirt Woman) is a perfect mom for all Richmonders, since I am the authority on what's good for Richmond." Thor hope Silly Randy and the Dirt are happy together. Thor is brave, Thor likes the Outback special with A-1 Sauce, Thor Likes Boba Lou, Thor has a pedicure. Thor <Thor@hineywine.net> Short Pump, Va USA - Saturday, April 14, 2001 at 12:23:14 (EDT) John Harding,Please don't forget to turn out the lights for the last time before leaving Church Hill.(Randall may forget & leave 'em on) Cryptic USA - Saturday, April 14, 2001 at 12:16:39 (EDT) Thor is a piece of work! How sweet it is...BOB-A-LOU eats at the Outback too...LETS EAT!!!! BOB-A-LOU <BOBALOU4@AOL.COM> MECHANICSVILLE, VA USA - Saturday, April 14, 2001 at 11:21:00 (EDT) Lisa,I hope the Z104 Gig had a positive result. Not your advisary USA - Saturday, April 14, 2001 at 11:09:59 (EDT) Randall Bloomquist AM Operations Manager 474-0253 <-- His extension... his e-mail--> RandallBloomquist@ClearChannel.com I hearby within the Authority of the Commonwealth of Virginia Issue a summons on the Career of Randall Bloomquist. BRING HIM DOWN NOW!!!!!! 3245 Basie Road Hostage Richmond, VA USA - Saturday, April 14, 2001 at 10:15:14 (EDT) I give Rancid Boombox the rest of this book, and the fall book, and then he'll be a fading memory as the Clear Channel AM stations drop like stones in a pond... An acquaintance who works at Richmond Radio (4M Communications) said to me the other day -- paraphrasing here -- "Randall Bloomquist is the best thing that ever happened to us." I don't think your competitors are supposed to like you THAT much... :) Rob Hoffmann <robster@illusions.com> Richmond, VA USA - Friday, April 13, 2001 at 23:46:17 (EDT) Thor thinks everyone should look at the John Harding fiasco as a positive thing. Not becuase Thor is glad Mr Mallard is gone, Thor is very very sad. Thor is Glad Silly Randall now has his very own staff. From now own, Silly Randall can blame no one but his silly self for any ratings decline. Silly Randall, Thor reads the trades and studies the ratings. Thor noticed most News Talk stations around the country went up, while poor poor WRVA went down, down. Thor knows that Randall blamed the Old WRVA talented force of people. Now Randall must blame someone else. Randall, Blame Thor, try to Blow out Thor, try to find Thor, silly Randall cannot. Thor is tired of the changes at WRVA and Thor only requests one more. Thor would like to begin a pool as to when Randall gets blown. Thor knows it won't be from a female, Thor thinks Randall will do it to himself sometime by the end of 2001. Thor is wise, Thor would never be named Randall, Thor eats at the Outback. Thor <Thor@hineywine.net> Short Pump, Va USA - Friday, April 13, 2001 at 23:33:03 (EDT) Country Boy: If you think that John Harding was merely "a duck voice," you need to amble out to the barn for a good kick in the head---you are so very talented, I am certain you can serve as the Jackass many of us would enlist to give you that swift kick. The WRVA "Old Guard" deserves a little respect for the fine work they did IN THEIR TIME---a time that demanded the BEST of people in the business. Syndicated or local, this is not longer the case. City Girl <timberfish1@aol.com> VA USA - Friday, April 13, 2001 at 16:48:35 (EDT) Best of luck to you Lisa. Great to see your name John and Javier and congrats to Beck. Thanks John Harding for being a part of the Richmond radio scene for a long time! Best of luck! Jim Herring <JimHerring@msn.com> Richmond, VA USA - Friday, April 13, 2001 at 16:24:02 (EDT) Happy Easter to all my Christian friends...Happy Passover to my Jewish friends. Sorry about the incorrect information on K92. Best of luck to you, Travis for the PD gig and to you, Lisa for the Z104 morning show gig. Shotgun John <www.john.staton.bv7d@statefarm.com> Dillwyn, VA USA - Friday, April 13, 2001 at 12:09:29 (EDT) Clean sweep, and not a good one...As noted below, and also in an article in this mornings R-TD, http://www.timesdispatch.com/flair/MGBND8F5HLC.html , John Harding is retiring from WRVA. He was the last LOCAL personality at WRVA....Also several over notes: http://www.timesdispatch.com/flair/MGBXR6F5HLC.html ... Jeff Beck has landed at the new station in Fredrickburg, WGRX...and Dave Shannon, formerly of 105.7 The River, is now doing mornings at WXGI, with Don Price moving to 6-10... No Radio Guru USA - Friday, April 13, 2001 at 10:52:51 (EDT) Lisa, your talent will take you far! Hope to hear you on 'da "Z" soon. Javier <Jav107@mediaone.net> USA - Friday, April 13, 2001 at 10:39:44 (EDT) Hey, it's Lisa McKay. Yes I am working at K 92. Not as PD. My good friend Travis is acting PD and he would like (and deserves) the gig. He is severely understaffed, so I am just a pair of helping hands. i commute 3 days a week. It is a lovely drive and I've made eye contact with several nice truck drivers. If you know anyone who would like to do nights or promotions at K 92, please have them contact travis or send a package. The guy who owns K 92 is fair, honest and spends smart money. It's a great place to work, I hope I find a gig that cool. Tomorrow i have an audition in DC to work with Dylan in the morning at Z 104. Please think positive for me! Lisa McKay <LisaMcKay@aol.com> Richmond, Va USA - Friday, April 13, 2001 at 07:54:42 (EDT) The Insider wrote: "This just in.....John Harding at WRVA 'has decided to hang up the headphones after 34 years with the station.' His last day will be Friday, April 27th." God forbid, but Richmond will now be without a duck voice. Hey...the war is over. The duck hunters must have won.
Y'all really do not get it, do you? It's 2001. The consolidators control the market. You will be absorbed into the borg. This just in.....John Harding at WRVA "has decided to hang up the headphones after 34 years with the station." His last day will be Friday, April 27th. The Insider USA - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 22:18:48 (EDT) Marc wrote: "And as for "Country Boy"...why didn't I get fired today?...BOSS? I love idiocy....It gives me humor and warmth all over. And Not to mention material for my afternoon show! "Country Boy" the more YOU post to this site, the more YOU lay the foundation for your IDIOCY!! You F'in Idiot." Nice language. You just haven't been bought out...yet. You will be. And then you'll go back to flippin' burgers, replaced by a web-provided voice-track. You really don't get it, do you?
You're in Harrisonburg, dummy. That's the next level to go to THEM. Thor is funny! I think Thor is funny! USA - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 22:09:21 (EDT) Hey, 200 bucks is 200 bucks, right Marc? Name I Witheld R, VA USA - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 21:06:32 (EDT) Regarding Lisa,Let's hope nobody at their crosstown rivals WJJS have the K92 transmitter on & off codes. cryptic USA - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 20:00:41 (EDT) This just in...Lisa McKay...Program Director at K92...more to come... Shotgun John <www.john.staton.BV7D@statefarm.com> Dillwyn, VA USA - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 14:48:19 (EDT) Whoa. I haven't been a fan of Lindquist as a hockey writer, but as a radio columnist he's pretty good. If you haven't read the column, and the link is right below here, go see Lindquist rip Rancid Boombox a new one. If you like the direction Fox Sports 910 is going, you won't like the article. If, like me, you think Boombox is a bust, enjoy. :) Keep in mind that the Richmond Radio (4M) group is still waiting for FCC approval on the new transmitter site in Short Pump and the application to bring the 1480 frequency back from dark. If they get both, they'll have three solid signals (990, 1320, 1480) from which to start signing sports teams to radio deals and ensure there's a place for most every game without tape delay or join-in-progress problems. I just can't see which FM station is available, has a good area-wide signal, and low-rated enough to consider leasing out as a sports talker. Rob Hoffmann <robster@illusions.com> Richmond, VA USA - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 13:01:25 (EDT) Here's Jerry Lindquist's Article online: http://www.timesdispatch.com/sports/MGBIRHQUFLC.html ... No Radio Guru USA - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 12:40:15 (EDT) Everyone who posts on this board needs to read Jerry Lindquist's article from this morning's R-TD. It clearly shows what is going through Randal Bloomquist's head about how AM Radio in Richmond, specifically sports talk, should be. According to Bloomquist, this is his take on Sports Radio..."All-sports radio . . . succeeds when it provides high-energy, entertaining conversations about the things that matter to men - sports, women, money, family, politics, sex, health and entertainment." ... Lindquist also notes, "The face of local sports radio is changing. By next year, the University of Richmond and Richmond Braves could have new addresses after long associations with WRNL. Richmond Radio (WLEE-990) is trying to become a major player, with a tower shift and more power to come. Local investors are looking into buying or leasing an FM station, with all-sports in mind. At least you'll be able to hear it just about anywhere in the area at night."....Hopefully WLEE-990 will get its power upgrade and control of UofR and R-Braves games and put Bloomquist and CC in it's place. Once WRNL and WRVA are completely destroyed (if not already), CC will unload them and realize you cannot do to Richmond Radio what is done in other areas without consequences. I encourage WRVA and WRNL be turned off completely by all RIchmonders until Bloomquist and CC are gone. No Radio Guru USA - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 12:39:32 (EDT) Thanks for the info on WFLA changing to WGRX. Congrats also to Jeff Beck for PD position with them. Any word on format or any other hirings? When do they kick off? Who are they going after? I'm always interested in a brand NEW station with no format flip involved! JT Richmond, VA USA - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 12:37:45 (EDT) Hey Jay...if you are talking about who i think you are talking about it is not true...that person is just doing some consulting type work for the interim...my source tells me this. Mike Meyers <teke69@aol.com> Stockton, CA USA - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 07:53:44 (EDT) Thor is happy that Marc received part of a $15,000 bonus which was divided up among 67 people. Thor is happy Marc could buy one fancy dinner at Ponderosa. Thor hopes you burped after that dinner, it shows you had a good appetite. By the way, Thor is Happy Cox is in the market. Just like Thor, Cox is well endowed. Thor is wise, Thor is really a blonde, Thor likes baseball. Thor <Thor@hineywine.net> Short Pump, Va USA - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 07:32:10 (EDT) Thor, My Market may be as puny as your bikini, But I did get a very nice chunk of a $15,000 pool bonus granted to the programming staff for our cluster getting the 46% share it has. I am glad you think I am funny...Most of my friends think I am funny too, and laughter is, after all, the best medicine. And as for "Country Boy"...why didn't I get fired today?...BOSS? I love idiocy....It gives me humor and warmth all over. And Not to mention material for my afternoon show! "Country Boy" the more YOU post to this site, the more YOU lay the foundation for your IDIOCY!! You F'in Idiot. Marc <lembesi@hotmail.com> USA - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 02:39:03 (EDT) Oh, and "Kramer and Twitch"? Good riddance. If one cannot pull off a good prank without getting suspended, one should not be working anyway. Name I Witheld R, VA USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 23:36:52 (EDT) Y101 is staying alternative. They have a PD and OM. PD from FNX in Boston, OM is Bill Weston who also runs The Planet. They are hiring all dayparts currently. Everyone will double-duty (afternoons and promotions director, mornings and production director, etc.) as a cost-cutting measure. There will only be about 4 full-time positions (not sure if they are hiring o-night person or not). The tower will be moved, a new transmitter purchased and new processing installed by the end of the summer/early fall. If you were recently cut loose by CC, send in a resume and tape! Name I Witheld Richmond, VA USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 23:34:48 (EDT) All Access is reporting that "Kramer and Twitch" have been fired from KSJO after being suspended for a second time during their extremely long 4 month tenor at the station. This on top of thier getting fined $14,000 for a stunt on KEGL/Dallas last May.To quote All Access,"Timing IS everything!" The one thing disturbing about all of this is that All Access asks who will pick up this talented duo? TALENTED???? So, what does John Lassman have up his sleave? Do you really think he realizes voice-tracking is not the answer for Richmond VA? Proably not. So the question goes, "Who will be XL's new night time voice tracked jock? Anybody care to take a guess? *ITCH and Switch USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 22:11:36 (EDT) Meyers, what's up dude? Cox bought Y101. They're now in the same building with B, da planet, K...etc. I think they're getting a whole new staff. Have you heard anything about the new PD at WXLK/WLYK in the "star city." Is it true? If so, congratulations to them, they'll do well. Jay Stevens Richmond, VA USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 21:15:34 (EDT) Anybody know what the deal with Y101 is?????????? i saw on allaccess that they were hiring for positions..so i assume they are going to try the format for a while..any word on that? Mike Meyers <Teke69@aol.com> Stockton, CA USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 19:53:24 (EDT) Randall Bloomquist AM Operations Manager 474-0253 <-- His extension... his e-mail--> RandallBloomquist@ClearChannel.com I hearby within the Authority of the Commonwealth of Virginia Issue a summons on the Career of Randall Bloomquist. BRING HIM DOWN NOW!!!!!! 3245 Basie Road Hostage Richmond, VA USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 13:50:32 (EDT) Thor thinks Marc from Harrisonburg is very funny and very quaint. Thor reminds Marc that 46% of 500 people is less than 250 people. Isn't that how many people live in the small puny market where the only thing good that ever happened was when Lefty came to JMU. Thor thinks that people like Marc should have to do 100 push-ups before they can log onto this board. Thor also thinks it's very quaint that Marc beleives he is really in radio. When Thor is laying at the beach in her very tight bikini listening to the radio, there are more people wihin ear shot of Thor's radio than there are in all of Marc's puny market. Thor is happy Marc got a free dinner, Thor hears the Wendy's in Harrisonburg is very nice. Thor is brave, Thor is nuts, Thor plays the bongo drums Thor <Thor@Hineywine.net> Short Pump, VA USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 13:28:18 (EDT) Get ready Richmond, EZ 100.5 FM is about to be launched. According to this mornings TD, http://www.timesdispatch.com/flair/MGBW1TV7ELC.html , EZ 100.5 will come on air at 3 pm this Friday playing the likes of Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand and Tony Bennett. Owned by Hoffman Communications, the station will be "all local" according to Paul Scott, Hoffman's vice-president and general manager, although there will be a combination of live DJ's and automation. He also stated that there will be no syndication. WZEZ also has a website, www.wzezradio.com . The station's signal should be able to reach the West End, parts of downtown, and Southside. No Radio Guru USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 11:16:32 (EDT) Marc: A few things. First, learn to spell and to use correct English. Yours is atrocious. Second, learn what it means to parody a situation. Your position is tenuous at best and worthy of a laugh. Third, your position is only as solid as your owner is not capable of being tempted by increasingly larger offers from other owners.
Wow. Your station's owner bought you dinner. Impressive. Mine bought me a Lincoln. But you're right, you're better off. I can't eat a Lincoln. BTW...I don't work in Richmond. Hey guys, I hear there is a cluster of stations in Harrisonburg, VA that commands 46% of the market share. Let's buy the mother's, clean house, syndicate the hell out of them and collect some fat cash. Good idea Bob, I'll go grab a few million in flash money and get some reservations at the Motel 6 in Harrisonburg. Can we fly into Harrisonburg on the company jet? Clear Channel Execs in meeting..... USA - Wednesday, April 11, 2001 at 01:36:11 (EDT) Country Boy, This is the last post I will make dealing with you and your idiocy. 1) If your name is not John VerStandig, then you are not my boss. It doesn't matter to me how much CC stock you own, you are not my boss and if you are "my boss" (as you say you are) why not fire me tomorrow Mr. Big Shot? 2)Clear Channel, nor anyone else, will own the cluster I work for in any less than 10 years from now. Do you know why I know that? It's because I actually Know my boss, personally. I doubt you have ever shook the hand of the owner of your company much less have been bought dinner by said owner. 3) My original post was only one to say that while everyone else is bitching about CC, I am proud to be working in a small market well away from the B.S. of the larger ones. I love what I do for a living and will continue to do it for as long as I can...I never intended any kind of bickering match. 4) I grew up in Richmond and did Richmond radio for 6 years. I find it way too unstable of a market in which to make a home. I still keep an eye on what is happening "back home", but you , my friend, have no idea what is going on here in my little market of Harrisonburg. So, you are not in a position to tell me where my station is heading. 5) The Cluster I work for is the prodominate cluster in this market. All of our full time programming staff (including myself) has just been given a nice bonus because our cluster got 46% of the listener market share 25 - 54 persons. If CC ever had a battle on their hands in any market it is this one. My GM is Suzzanne Mobray, President of VAB. And furthermore our cluster has won many awards for our dedication to the community, which CC knows nothing about "community". 6) I very well intend to come back here after the spring book #'s are in to continue to let you know how my cluster dominates this market....Oooh, but I seemed to have almost forgotten that you will not have any #'s to compare to mine because CC just quit subscribing to Arbitron! Sorry that you will have no ratings to compare to my clusters success, I assume that you will just have to keep Guessing as to what is going on. Marc <lembesi@hotmail.com> USA - Tuesday, April 10, 2001 at 23:05:27 (EDT) Marc Haley wrote: "Clear Channel Does not own My company." Not yet. Wait a few months.
Marc went on:
Trust me...I'm not a part timer.
Marc Haley wrote: "Clear Channel Does not own My company." Not yet. Wait a few months.
Marc went on:
"by the way...I am not afraid of my Identity....you obviously are! Stand up and be a MAN!!(or woman which ever the case may be)"
Marc, I'm your new owner. I'm a stockholder in CC. My gender doesn't matter. Nor does my identity. You should, though, be careful about what you say in these message boards. You never know how much of the company someone holds, do you?
Marc stuttered...
"OK...let us re-conviene here in 4 months...At that time I will still have a job (and my kick ass #'s) and our cluster will still dominate! All the while CC will be losing all kinds of $$$ trying to compete with sat radio. Locality IS key and CC will loose the ass of loss trying to save the allmighty $$$. CC WILL go down. It's just a matter of time."
Okay. I'll meet you here in four months. By then CC or some other major group will own your station or be very close to a purchase. You may still be 'kicking ass', and, frankly, I hope you are.
On a station I have a chunk of. Wanna put a buck or two into the deal?
"I work in a small market and glad to do so, because Clear Channel will not take down our heritage am station! Clear Channel is soon to come in our market and they will fail to get any #'s in comparison to our 40% + share."
First mistake in your perception, Marc. CC will not have to 'take down' your station. They will simply buy it and trash it. The company just does not care about your station's market share. They'll own the market eventually anyway.
Marc went on...
"At this time of radio warfare, I am proud to be in a small market because 1) I may not make a lot of money..."
That's good news. CC will like that when they buy your station. CC doesn't like to pay a lot of money to 'talent'. Keep being happy with your piddling salary and you might survive.
Marc contuinued:
"But my job is secure...Is Yours?....(I doubt it...)"
Don't count on that, Marc. Old relationships and friendships don't mean much in these days of Consolidation, when a BIG company will spend 15 and 20 times cash flow for a radio station. Or do you know what that means?
And then Marc said:
"I ROCK!!! do you???"
OH YEAH! That matters! Prophet jocks rock, too. Get ready to be a board op, buddy.
Finally, Marc unbelievably said:
"My boss loves me....(edit)I have the most stable job in radio...(edit)Clear Channel has absolutely NO CHANCE of doing anything in this market with my company as their competitor as locality is key! (edit)we rule!! Bottom line... you cannot take down a heritage 68 year old station with new dumb s++t..."
Marc, here's a free clue: your boss loves you right up until he/she is offered a huge bag of money to walk. He/she will leave you to dance with whichever devil pays him/her off and he/she will NEVER look back. WRVA and WRNL in Richmond went down the tubes in a heartbeat. It happened in my market and it will happen in Harrisonburg, too.
And that's sad, because I always wanted to retire to H-burg and do great local radio. Love that city! Unfortunately, SatRad is simply not ready for you.
Not even if you and all your cohorts stand in the streets, face the Southwest and wave $10 bills in the air.
Shoot, I'm ready for two-way high-bandwidth access. But where I live it ain't gonna happen anytime soon.
I'd rather hear those "mundane soap operas" and local weather anyway...
"Let CC get to their nationally syndicated bottom line---we, the Listeners, remember us?---will be subscribing to satellite radio in a few months."
Probably not. Auto manufacturers have declined to include these receivers in next years' models. Chip manufacturers haven't yet been able to get the devices right. Sirius and XM stock has pretty much tanked and they're going back to the well for more money. How many issues of stock can they ask for, anyway?
Do you read the trades (and I don't mean just radio)? SatRad is a very shaky issue. Terrestrial radio will be around for a long, long time, and that includes AM...even syndicated AM.
PIL went on:
"And CC will never own more than the measly 18% of stock they currently hold in XM...Fear the Future, kids---you have NO idea what is coming at you from The Satellite Above..."Rock" is up, "Roll" is next..."
As long as stock is offered, anyone can buy it. That includes the hated and feared CC. If, in fact, it becomes a huge orgasmic success, why wouldn't CC buy more of it? Yup, "Rock" is up and that took, what, three, four tries? "Roll" may be next, but when? Not anytime soon, I bet.
PIL finished:
"Follow that dinosaur into the tar pit..."
Do you not remember the worldwide phone network called Iridium? Why do you believe that SatRad from Sirius and XM won't be an even bigger failure?
As much as I hate Prophet-delivered radio (and satellite syndication) I have to believe that those stupid old sky-blocking towers scattered here, there and everywhere will still be the King once I assume room temperature. |
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