WRXP: who stays, who goes?

[WRXPinsider]

Looks like Emmis is prepping for a big severance payout in NYC and Chicago.

http://www.radio-info.com/news/emmis-could-pay-3-million-in-severance-at-the-three-stations-sold-to-merlin

While the majority of station-specific personnel will be axed (including yours truly), it will be interesting to see whether or not the NYC management folks who launched, implemented, and were responsible for the WRXP debacle also get downsized.

For instance, the OM claimed total credit for the station's flip when it happened, in addition to being the person who chose the first song that was aired when the new station replaced CD101.9.  Wonder if he's going be taken to task about his direct responsibility for the station's confused direction, non-strategic strategy, and ultimate failure.

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/emmis-launches-innovative-new-york-city-radio-station-56812622.html
http://www.bluedeerstudio.com/BlueDeerStudio.com/About.html (info in first paragraph)

[DToTheJ]

I know "WRXPInsider," of all people, is waiting with bated breath to find out who'll be staying and who'll be going...  But seriously, good luck on your future endeavors. And that goes to Leslie Fram, too. Sent her a message through Facebook the other day and she poured her heart and soul into her reply to me. Class act.

[Mr_Place]

The list of people who get to stay includes no one who anyone might remember from the current format.  Sorry, this is radio.

[DToTheJ]

That's why I think Batt Johnson (made the transition from WRVR to WLTW) was lucky to get into radio when he did.

[TheBigA]

That's why I think Batt Johnson (made the transition from WRVR to WLTW) was lucky to get into radio when he did.

Bad example...lots of talent there got fired because the station went country first before soft rock.  Ed Beach never worked again.

[Lee Anderson]

 I find it quite interesting that a "so-called insider" has managed to get away with constant attacks on their employer. A true professional would be doing their best to make a station success, not white-ant the very organisation that gives them a job.

[WRXPinsider]

I find it quite interesting that a "so-called insider" has managed to get away with constant attacks on their employer. A true professional would be doing their best to make a station success, not white-ant the very organisation that gives them a job.

So in other words, loyalty at all costs, regardless of the dysfunction of the higher-ups and poisonous company culture?

Sorry:  while we're glad to have (or should I say "to have had") a paycheck, we recognized the insanity of the situation from the get-go.  We tried our best to affect change from within, but when it was apparent that the geniuses running the show were chugging the punch, we refused to take a sip - and did our best to survive the carnage.

[TheBigA]

So in other words, loyalty at all costs, regardless of the dysfunction of the higher-ups and poisonous company culture?

No one's forcing you to take their money.

[Mike]

the only person that gets to stay is the janitor

[Lee Anderson]

So in other words, loyalty at all costs, regardless of the dysfunction of the higher-ups and poisonous company culture?

Sorry:  while we're glad to have (or should I say "to have had") a paycheck, we recognized the insanity of the situation from the get-go.  We tried our best to affect change from within, but when it was apparent that the geniuses running the show were chugging the punch, we refused to take a sip - and did our best to survive the carnage.

 Just because you are part of a company who's management is in turmoil, doesn't mean you need to be part of the problem. If you are a professional, you will do your job to the best of your ability, regardless of the management circumstances.
 
 I have worked in stations with a less than acceptable management/management style. At the end of the day, I moved on, and I am in a better place for doing so. However, I read your post's, and all I see is someone who would rather be somewhere other then where they are. If given the choice, I choose to jump, rather than being pushed. If you are so unhappy, you should have jumped.