WLS AM/FM SOLD

[cyberdad]

Why does Landecker need 5 hours??

IMHO....

Plugging someone else into Biondi's former shift (or most of it) might or might not produce an evening ratings bump.  Doubtful it would produce a significant revenue bump in any case.  However....plugging JRL into a daytime slot could open the door to an increase in both revenue and ratings. There's no reason to bring JRL on board and them put him where he's not going to make a positive contribution to the bottom line.  Hence my theory that Landecker's time slot, may turn out to be temporary.

If that's the case, hopefully some sort of reasonable and mutually acceptable outcome can be devised for Biondi and his fans.  Both deserve it.

[Dr Wayne]

I listened to WLS last night. I felt Landecker sounded exhausted in his last hour. Again why does he need 5 hours of air time? Again Landecker 6-9 and Biondi 9-Midnight makes sense to me.

[radioman148]

I listened to WLS last night. I felt Landecker sounded exhausted in his last hour. Again why does he need 5 hours of air time? Again Landecker 6-9 and Biondi 9-Midnight makes sense to me.

I'm with you on that. Bring Biondi back to an hour that we can actually hear him.

[howardm]

You have to understand that radio is a tough deal to be in as an employee or dj. Very many mgmt changes, many career moves to other locations, geographic moves, to get to better positions. It makes Biondi's continued survival in that medium even more amazing. Many radio people stay in same small markets all their lives, Biondi's durability is unquestioned. Not too many equals, maybe Jerry Blavat in Philly or Bruce Morrow, ex WABC, now on satellite radio, and lets not forget Dick Clark. You made our days brighter Dick, keep it up.

[DavidEduardo]

I listened to WLS last night. I felt Landecker sounded exhausted in his last hour. Again why does he need 5 hours of air time? Again Landecker 6-9 and Biondi 9-Midnight makes sense to me.

The listenership to radio after 9 PM is small. Essentially no revenue is generated by music stations after 9... and very little after 7 PM, too. To pay a "big name" talent for a late late shift is something that radio in today's economy can't justify.

[cyberdad]

The listenership to radio after 9 PM is small. Essentially no revenue is generated by music stations after 9... and very little after 7 PM, too. To pay a "big name" talent for a late late shift is something that radio in today's economy can't justify.

My point exactly. Hence my guess that JRL is being "parked" in the evening slot on an interim basis.

[Dr Wayne]

Jan and JRL are very close and with the new ownership why not push Biondi out. What better way than making life miserable for him so he leaves. Give him a late shift and hope he quits and walk out like 50 yrs ago. This time Biondi stayed but for how long? Jan is betting on a short stay for Biondi.  Now I know what WLS stands for.....WLS (World's Lousiest Station)

[Dr Wayne]

OK Guys.... Lets show the brains of WLS FM what we can do.... They trashed Biondi and we are fighting back. This blog gets over 200 hits a week. People are reading this blog let me tell you! OK Starting now... Remove WLS FM preset from all your radios!  Lets watch their ratings dive.....  And Jan don't let the door kick you in the......
Bring back Biondi to his regular shift!!!!!!

[radioman148]

I won't listen to the station anymore I'm done with them unless they give Biondi back his earlier shift. Go KHITS!
Jan Jeffries is a %$$!!

[DavidEduardo]

Jan and JRL are very close and with the new ownership...

Jan Jeffries has been with Cumulus for eons... as the corporate VP of Programming for the entire group.