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…
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…
I’ve had the opportunity to program some legendary news/talk stations. At each of these stations I was blessed to work with legendary morning talent. At 610WTVN in Columbus it was Bob Conners, who passed away on November 23rd at his home in Florida. I first met Bob in 1996. He was already well into his…
It’s been a year already since I received a copy of the “home game” from Clear Channel Media & Entertainment IHeartMedia. While no reason was ever given, I’m sure the little missive below was reason enough. I get it and accept the punishment. I broke ranks. I thought some about how I would rewrite my…
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