I’m in my mid 50’s and I used to laugh when people said it sucks getting old. It does! Stiffies aren’t as stiff. You’re up 5 and 6 times a night to pee. And “regular” is no longer “regular,” if you know what I mean. Spending time in the privacy of the privy gives one…
The brilliant writers and the retiring Jon Stewart, the talented comedian and fake newsman who is so good at what he does that he became a real newsman, said it all, “Why Bri Lie? Sigh.” Some are questioning the timing of fake news anchor Jon Stewart’s retirement announcement, concluding his announcement on the same day NBC…
We find ourselves living through another crisis to America’s confidence. “Deflate-gate.” Listening to sports talk radio the past week I was struck by the faux outrage of poorly prepared talk hosts and their disbelief that an NFL head coach and quarterback may have cheated. Shockingly stretching the rules to gain a unfair advantage. With billions…
This past weekend I was at a very classy wedding. A wonderful venue in Covington, KY across the river from downtown Cincinnati. Beautifully decorated. Glowing chandeliers. Wonderful food and the bar open. The pinot grigio was excellent. Yes, I could have thrown back some Bud Light, but considering the location and guests, I thought I’d…
There was a regular caller on 700WLW back in the day, so regular we created a jingle for him: “He hates blacks. He hates Jews. Here come some more of his Aryan views. It’s Ken!” Ken reads this blog and while I don’t agree with the majority of his views (few would), I respect him…
Radio, media and broadcasting have always been a tough business. You’re only as good as your last ratings book and the revenues of the business. Thus, my “Rule #1: Ratings and Revenue.” If you don’t understand this, chances are you’re doomed. But, with all the changes in recent years, the lay-offs still have come with…
When it comes to electronic gadgets, it doesn’t get any bigger than the International Consumer Electronics Show, the CES, each January in Las Vegas. In 2015, the event starts January 6th and runs until January 9th. The CES usually takes place right before the annual AVN or porno awards in Las Vegas, which this year…
Newspaper media critics and the radio and television personalities they cover have always had an interesting interaction. On one hand, those in radio and television want the free publicity given to them by these critics. But, when a story doesn’t meet to their satisfaction those radio and television personalities are the first to point the…
Sometime in late 2005 or early 2006, I held a staff meeting with the programming staff at 700WLW in Cincinnati. The purpose was to start laying out longterm plans for what radio, talk radio and media would be 10 years in the future. The first iPhone hadn’t been sold yet, YouTube had only been live…
That’s what radio industry watchdog Jerry Del Colliano of Inside Music Media.com is reporting. With indigestion from Thanksgiving feasts just starting to wane, his latest blog is sure to cause more heartburn for thousands of people and their families. Let’s face it. It is what’s expected in the halls at Clear Channel iHeart Media offices across…
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