From: davesp@comm.mot.com (Dave Spensley)
Newsgroups: rec.radio.broadcasting
Subject: Re: Steve Dahl's response to Howard Stern (?)
Date: 10 Nov 92 20:28:38 GMT
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In article <1992Nov7.082643.13691@gagme.chi.il.us> the moderator writes:
>
>[Moderator's Note:  I did not hear this tape (but would LOVE to), however I
>think that what WLUP did regarding the Stern/Dahl/Brandmeier swithceroo
>really stunk.  Dahl and Meier were instrumental in putting the AM-1000 signal
>'on the map'.  The station was purchaced with their show in mind.  They have
>always been the driving force and anchor at that fine station.  Now, not only
>have the LOOP powers moved S&G to morinings (due primarily to Brandmeier's
>desire for afternoons) but they took them OFF of the 50kw AM, which not only
>covered large parts of four states but posessed format recognition nation
>wide, and placed them on a 6kw, short-spaced FM where they stand alone amid a
>sea of 'non-stop-rock & roll'.  Instead of being a player on the team they
>were primarily responsible for building, they are now just a morning show on
>just another Album Oriented Rock station that may cover a 50 mile radius of
>Chicago, before being trounced by co and ajacent channel interference.  What
>really bugs me is that Howard Stern is on FM stations everywhere else.  Here
>the LOOP is favoring Stern over long time regional superstars and fixtures on
>what is probably the most unique major market commercial radio station in the
>nation.  Not to mention that S&G have consistantly delivered a top 3-4 rating
>in their afternoon slot, and Brandmeier (who is much better as a morning man)
>always delivered a top 2-3 in the AM drive.  If I were S&G I would feel kinda
>crapped upon by this move.  Publicly, they don't complain, but who knows.  It
>will be interesting to see how their ratings and visibility hold up now that
>they are seperated from the pack of comedic madmen on the AM and stuck in the
>corner of the FM, without publicity or any mention of them on the AM. 
>Whatever your opinion of S&G, their tenure and performance alone should stand
>for something.  Aparrently the bosses at 'LUP think Stern is worth more, I
>dunno.  Hey, Bob.  Can I get a listen to/copy of that tape? ]

I completely agree that WLUP screwed-up on this one by letting Brandmeier have
his way (IMHO).  Have you mailed a copy of the above "summary of stupidity" to
WLUP?  (I can't believe they put H*ward St*rn alongside Steve & Garry...)  This
wouldn't be so bad if they canned H*ward and simulcasted S&G like they did with
Brandmeier.  Also, I think I heard that H*ward is on a one-year trial basis;
maybe someone'll see the light and remove him from the lineup.

#include <std_disclaimer.h>

                                         Dave Spensley
                                         davesp@ecs.comm.mot.com

[Moderator's Note:  No, I have not mailed these comments, or some of the
other pointed comments I've made, to 'LUP.  My guess is that such a move is
way too late, if indeed there ever was a good time.  As I have said, time
will tell.  Of course YOU have my full permission to mail them to the LOOP
:-)] 
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