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« on: December 31, 2006, 11:51:50 PM » |
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Dana Hess was fired on Friday by Cheap Channel after over a decade with the station. He is a great guy, and the latest to fall under the Cheap axe. I expect the morning show to go the same route, as Whoopi Goldberg has already replaced a dozen or shows on CC AC's across the country. The only thing is that Paul Robbins still under contract, and a fat one at that! Any opinions on this one? And Dana, if you're reading this, you got robbed. My best to you buddy.  |
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« Reply #1 on: January 02, 2007, 11:26:23 AM » |
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Dana is a class act and a consumate professional. I had the privledge of working with him for a number of years back in the day. Dana had been with the station a little over 18 years and was there in afternoon drive when KEAR became KGBY (Y92) in February of 1991. Dana, good luck to you! Hopefully you'll land a great gig soon...One that you more than deserve. Dana Hess was fired on Friday by Cheap Channel after over a decade with the station. He is a great guy, and the latest to fall under the Cheap axe. I expect the morning show to go the same route, as Whoopi Goldberg has already replaced a dozen or shows on CC AC's across the country. The only thing is that Paul Robbins still under contract, and a fat one at that! Any opinions on this one? And Dana, if you're reading this, you got robbed. My best to you buddy. [/quote |
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« Reply #2 on: January 02, 2007, 12:45:06 PM » |
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If I remember correctly Dana started at Y92 back when it was a Group W station. Met him once back on 2002 and he was a very nice guy. It's really so typical though. If you're making decent bucks and have been at a station for quite a while it would seem that you're a target at Clear Channel. Look what they did in New York and all of the other cities that have made headlines over the last several months. You're only safe if you make small money. Then again, those low-paid board-ops might have something to add as I hear that CC is firing them as well and making one person run several stations at once during the overnight hours...
As for Dana, great human and I wish him all the best. If I programmed Mix-96 I'd hire him fast...
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« Reply #3 on: January 02, 2007, 05:05:24 PM » |
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This is horible. Clear Channel is horible. Dana is one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet! Sacramento radio, and radio in general is going down hill. I hope that Dana will find something even better. Dana, I just listened to you the other day and you sounded great.
Michael Rivers...good to see your name again! Remember, when you're feeling low, sing "Row, row, row your boat..gently down the stream!" It helps.
Best of luck to you Dana!
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« Reply #4 on: January 03, 2007, 09:14:56 AM » |
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They really fired him??? I'm stunned. I hope he finds a new job soon.
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« Reply #5 on: January 03, 2007, 08:11:45 PM » |
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ALL ACCESS has learned that CLEAR CHANNEL Hot AC KYSR (STAR 98.7)/LOS ANGELES has let longtime morning diva JAMIE WHITE and her co-host/producers JACK & STENCH go. Look for a change in direction in the STAR 98.7 morning show.
as I was saying...
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« Reply #6 on: January 06, 2007, 12:36:30 PM » |
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Dana Hess surely would not remember me, but I worked with him in 1992. Class and talent is what I remember...Typical CheapChannel move. Soooo glad I don't work for them anymore...Best of luck to Dana.
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« Reply #7 on: January 11, 2007, 01:23:17 AM » |
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It pays to work for a smaller company. After leaving Salem Sacramento, I returned to Bakersfield and joined American General Media. The management is supportive of their people, with many of the staff members going on five years or more of working for AGM. The company aggressively markets its properties year-round (not just during the Spring and Fall survey periods) using big media campaigns and by having two full-time Promotions Directors with several part-time helpers (not interns). It is the most community-minded broadcaster in the market. Plus it makes money, too - imagine that! What a refreshing change...
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« Reply #8 on: January 11, 2007, 07:05:49 PM » |
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It pays to work for a smaller company. After leaving Salem Sacramento, I returned to Bakersfield and joined American General Media. What a refreshing change...
Yeah, but it's Bakersfield! Most people look to go to a bigger market rather than a smaller one. A little hint, Large markets have the small number, Small markets have the bigger number. 78? That's small. |
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« Reply #9 on: January 11, 2007, 09:34:23 PM » |
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Good to see you still around Chris, and welcome back to Bakersfield.
I thought AGM was all run on automation now...
Nice to see there are still a few breathing (and NOW at least 2 talented) souls in the building.
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