tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post7251280096223446893..comments2024-03-28T05:28:54.552-07:00Comments on RICH LIEBERMAN 415 MEDIA: Report: Cumulus May Drop Limbaugh, Hannity at Year's EndRich Liebermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18174495340920055435noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-15256161343469923482013-07-30T20:55:55.261-07:002013-07-30T20:55:55.261-07:00Hannity has no ratings anywhere. He's a clear...Hannity has no ratings anywhere. He's a clearinghouse for commercial spots at this point. He uses the radio show to promote the TV show. It's a complete bore. When you see radio ads for hosts on radio websites you know they're doing poorly, like Hannity, Norman Goldman (the worst), and that awful Laura Ingraham.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-89262019280658297712013-07-30T16:50:01.046-07:002013-07-30T16:50:01.046-07:00Anonymous #2 - how did that make any sense at all?...Anonymous #2 - how did that make any sense at all? "Oh yeah, well so are you" isn't an effective argument past the 2nd grade. Patrick McEvoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10908082386583161219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-21696864582568879782013-07-30T13:34:20.728-07:002013-07-30T13:34:20.728-07:00I get tired of Rush, but when a big issue comes up...I get tired of Rush, but when a big issue comes up I have to admit he is usually correct in predicting what will happen. <br />He's really intelligent. He has his weaknesses too. <br />Hannity? he reminds me of a guy running around with placards yelling it's the end of the world. He is so monotonous and he dictates. <br />Rush is creative. But he does get out of hand sometime. Sandra Fluke--he made a great point but...do the math Rush, geez. And that magic negro stuff???WTF???<br />Christine--I appreciate your comments here--very nice to hear. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-60468809645283448522013-07-30T13:33:27.414-07:002013-07-30T13:33:27.414-07:00Rush Limbaugh isn't leaving radio. If you bel...Rush Limbaugh isn't leaving radio. If you believe that, as the late Lee Rodgers used to say, "You're playing with yourself." Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-16786574275593666672013-07-30T13:26:02.964-07:002013-07-30T13:26:02.964-07:00I'd hire high school kids in the summer if I c...I'd hire high school kids in the summer if I could get them for $6. But since I HAVE to pay $8, I'll hire the illegal alien who is 25 and supporting a family. He will always show up and always work hard. Why would I pay the same for a kid? <br />Minimum wage hurts american kids.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-63592690314477257282013-07-30T12:45:07.968-07:002013-07-30T12:45:07.968-07:00Cumulus isn't "dropping" either show...Cumulus isn't "dropping" either show, although it has worked very hard to create that impression. The fact is that both shows are distributed by Premiere Networks, a division of Clear Channel, and CC is not renewing the contracts those shows have with stations that compete against CC's own. That's why Limbaugh and Coast To Coast have moved from KSFO to 910/960, and it's why Hannity will soon do the same.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-69323644803651892952013-07-30T12:17:46.569-07:002013-07-30T12:17:46.569-07:00Arbitron hourly ratings are proprietary to the sub...Arbitron hourly ratings are proprietary to the subscribers who pay through the nose for them. You can see station over-alls on allaccess.com..some folks will reveal their hourly ratings..others won't.Good luck!Christinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-29993591058778927602013-07-30T11:29:05.522-07:002013-07-30T11:29:05.522-07:00Thoughts on the others? I'm guessing you like...Thoughts on the others? I'm guessing you like Karel!!! Any way we can see ratings somewhere for these shows? Who does the best at KGOAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-6366577030393178102013-07-30T11:05:33.220-07:002013-07-30T11:05:33.220-07:00Did you think I had my own show? I don't, so I...Did you think I had my own show? I don't, so I don't get ratings. I'm neither responsible for the great successes nor the great failures. It's actually a good place to be, considering the realities these days.<br /> When I did have my own show at KFBK,replacing Bernie Ward, I insisted on contractual bonuses for ratings increases. They were always so annoyed when I met and surpassed every, single goal.<br /> I absolutely believe that if I had a regular show right now, I could beat the pants off of what is currently in a couple of those spots right now.(I won't say where, exactly)<br /> I do very well at the law firm, meeting every goal and expectation and Christmas bonuses. Does that answer your question?<br /> You can catch me most fridays as I fill for my friend, Karel on www.thekarelshow.com. enjoy!Christinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-1566839013928774592013-07-30T10:54:52.278-07:002013-07-30T10:54:52.278-07:00The fact that a fat, overrated, bloviating, bigo...The fact that a fat, overrated, bloviating, bigoted, right wing extremist such as Limbaugh, and a smirky, self-righteous prick like Hannity are making millions of dollars while other qualified broadcasters with more credibility and experience can't even get regular jobs on the air shows you the sad state of broadcasting today. I'm no big fan of Cumulus, and they're doing this only because of money (the Dickey Bros are very conservative politically, and it probably pains them to tell Hannity and Limbaugh to take a hike), but this is one time when I'll applaud them, and heartily! Good riddance to both of their tired acts!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-48935598290618108852013-07-29T23:13:05.957-07:002013-07-29T23:13:05.957-07:00Any liberal Democrat. They will package it as bene...Any liberal Democrat. They will package it as beneficial to America and if anything goes wrong they will blame George Bush and play the race/age card.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-78724652210032397162013-07-29T23:10:42.294-07:002013-07-29T23:10:42.294-07:00Where do you do well Christine? How are your ratin...Where do you do well Christine? How are your ratings? Just curious. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-16625113737804182932013-07-29T21:36:10.840-07:002013-07-29T21:36:10.840-07:00What?!? Huger than their already 2 million lemmin...What?!? Huger than their already 2 million lemming viewers who pay to watch Faux now?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-31622734162643987582013-07-29T20:53:51.018-07:002013-07-29T20:53:51.018-07:009.43am, Jealous Much? 9.43am, Jealous Much? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-50849916835020679292013-07-29T17:42:46.958-07:002013-07-29T17:42:46.958-07:00I've not been invited for many months now. C&#...I've not been invited for many months now. C'est la vie! I like Greg Gory, even though he's far more conservative than I am, he's bright, thinks outside the box, and very energetic!Christinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-69014991984682788612013-07-29T17:39:26.944-07:002013-07-29T17:39:26.944-07:00Problem is, he has no advertisers. Thanks to a gr...Problem is, he has no advertisers. Thanks to a grass roots movement to make his advertisers aware of the hate speech they have been sponsoring, 2600 advertisers have stopped associating their good names with his misogyny and bigotry. It's just a matter of pointing out what kind of programming is good for business and what enrages decent customers. <br /><br />Take a look at http://stoprush.net or Flush Rush on Facebook.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-3424784760663370512013-07-29T15:30:38.371-07:002013-07-29T15:30:38.371-07:00I thought radio was all about marketing to the 25-...I thought radio was all about marketing to the 25-54 demographic. At least that's what the excuse always is when our favorite shows/hosts are replaced with something bland, boring, or predictable (Frosty and Gil doing all the talking on 910, for example rather than taking callers). So what is the industry rationale for keeping Rush on? Is his demographic the 25-54 year olds? It would seem not. I never really have believed that the programming changes are only about marketing to the younger folks. Someone out there is making decisions about what they THINK we want to listen to. Even though numbers don't improve with programming changes, we keep getting the same thing now all over the dial. KGO talk replaced by news, 910 talk having no callers, NPR replacing talk of the nation with the news magazine format (which is what 910 now has for 7 hours straight noon - 7). Do the executives want change for the sake of change? I'm not buying that audiences want this stuff rather than at least a little bit of actual talk radio -- callers. PPM's be damned.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-78901024269731350482013-07-29T14:42:09.414-07:002013-07-29T14:42:09.414-07:00Fox News channel and the NFLFox News channel and the NFLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-64507442723162159402013-07-29T14:38:28.435-07:002013-07-29T14:38:28.435-07:00Christine what happened to you with KGO? I've...Christine what happened to you with KGO? I've heard Greg Gory on KGO and he doesn't seem that special. There was another guy on recently that I never heard before who wasn't that interesting at all. Last night Mr. Weintrub was on for Maureen but he didn't say if he was filling in for her or taking her place. Did you have a falling out there? I know you do Karel's show but not on KGO all the time. Maybe you have been on and I missed it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-16849443853286803082013-07-29T14:34:31.185-07:002013-07-29T14:34:31.185-07:00Hannity has crap ratings everywhere. He's Rus...Hannity has crap ratings everywhere. He's Rush's packaged deal/non-threat. What's she wrong about?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-65190971542975250062013-07-29T14:27:16.553-07:002013-07-29T14:27:16.553-07:00If Rush were to exit radio, don't be surprised...If Rush were to exit radio, don't be surprised to see him working out a TV deal with FOX News. The ratings would be huge!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-59826652139706491922013-07-29T14:25:29.209-07:002013-07-29T14:25:29.209-07:00That's not what I'm told by CC program dir...That's not what I'm told by CC program directors.Where does he do well?Christinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-3389931423578876652013-07-29T14:24:23.159-07:002013-07-29T14:24:23.159-07:00I haven't filled in at KGO in ages, and I have...I haven't filled in at KGO in ages, and I haven't listened to Rush since my dad died. I knew him at KFBK here in Sacramento and gave him his first job doing commentary at KRBK where I was anchor and managing editor. He was very funny and gentlemanly in person. He wasn't nearly as good on tv as he was on radio. I visited him at EIB in New York and had a blast. What I liked most about his shows in the past were his little soundbits that were produced by his crew and which took pot shots at politicians that were searingly on point. They were very original. Lots of folks copied them with out much genius. <br /> I do think he's still very popular, despite the stupidity of the Sandra Fluke thing. I guess he figured a mere woman would never fight back so effectively..Good for her!Christinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-79389413917138002732013-07-29T14:22:58.774-07:002013-07-29T14:22:58.774-07:00I am not a fan Hannity, mostly because of his blan...I am not a fan Hannity, mostly because of his bland style and his persistent coziness with the Republican establishment. However, I would not say he has a lack of talent. Just look at how he handled his interview with Howard Stern years ago. Howard was heavily promoting his move to satellite, so he agreed to a three hour interview with Hannity. He tried and tried to take over Hannity's show, but Hannity made it clear he was in control. Now that is talent. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-84261889793166939872013-07-29T14:17:22.227-07:002013-07-29T14:17:22.227-07:00The Bay Area and Detroit are not the same. Detroi...The Bay Area and Detroit are not the same. Detroit was an ugly city even in its heyday. Nobody outside Detroit would gleefully talk about vacationing there and expect envious looks. So it is not surprising that when the economy tanked, people fled en masse. If the Bay Area economy suffers like Detroit, yeah some people might flee, but many won't. And then, of course, you have the tourists. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com