Comments on: Listener revolt over Clear Channel layoffs

By: G Man

G Man — Tue, 19 May 2009 11:57:28 +0000

Local programming is what gives individual stations their unique character. The relationship between the local listeners and the host is part of that uniqueness. Some people who relocate to a different city listen to both their previous hometown and their current host. With the Internet they can do that.

And more listeners mean higher ratings. Radio is a business after all. If you really like a local host, let the station’s Program Director know. If you tell them how listening to local hosts will increase their business, they’ll listen. And they’ll keep the very hosts you like who brings them money.

By: candace

candace — Fri, 08 May 2009 16:02:51 +0000

i absolutely loved the Melissa and Sid morning show! i am so sad it is gone! it would put me in such a better mood on the way to work, especially “the 5 things you need to know before you go.” i learned so much, so early in the morning- it was great! this new morning show is so loud! so many people are all talking at once and it is untolerable so early in the morning. and to top it off: i have yet to hear a “flashback friday” song yet (it’s friday today!) hopefully they will start playing them after Ryan Seacrest goes off air. im outraged: Bring Melissa and Sid back!!!!!!!!!!!

By: Jim

Jim — Fri, 08 May 2009 14:42:08 +0000

Don’t sign on-line petitions, file a complaint with the FCC.

Radio stations are required by law to provide local information — and that means more than one local person on the air.

If we don’t fight this, then all we’ll have is automated radio stations across the country playing the exact same satellite feed.

By: The Mahablog » The Monster They Created

The Mahablog » The Monster They Created — Wed, 06 May 2009 20:22:48 +0000

[...] of the fired employees were popular local radio personalities and reporters. Apparently Clear Channel is going to be the Rush Limbaugh [...]

By: Matt

Matt — Wed, 06 May 2009 18:57:11 +0000

Honestly I think the replacement show is much better. I was getting sick of the “battle of the roses” and all the other childish playing on the phone games they were doing. I would just turn it off in the morning.

This might make me listen to the radio in the morning…