davefm and 99x

[AMCM]

I was listening to Dave this morning and at the top of the hour they had an image mentioning 99X. I think it mentioned the influence the station has had in Atlanta and it saluted the staff (specifically mentioned Leslie), then went into DMB - Crash Into Me. I wonder if they're doing this all day?

Also, anyone else check out www.edave.com? I get the Dave email updates and yesterday's had a link to the new site. I like some of the content, but the user interface leaves a lot to be desired.

[Twitch]

I was listening to Dave this morning and at the top of the hour they had an image mentioning 99X. I think it mentioned the influence the station has had in Atlanta and it saluted the staff (specifically mentioned Leslie), then went into DMB - Crash Into Me. I wonder if they're doing this all day?

It's been playing at the top of every hour since yesterday afternoon (with different songs following it).

Classy move.

[deadman]

Dave FM just found a new fan. I am done with Cumulus.

[CONSultant]

Classy move and SMART move - gleaning the disgruntled 99x listeners searching for what happened to their radio station.  Could pop DAVE's numbers about a half point.  Not bad.

[dyoungprod]

I'm sure Dave is loving this.  They will pick up a bunch of 99x listeners I feel sure.  Dave's playlist is starting to look alot like the 99x of the 90's.

[deadman]

I spoke with Leslie about this. It's sad the a competitor pays tribute when Cumulus says nothing.
I hope she lands a job with another radio station soon.

[Slider7]

Yeah, that move was as much about trying to grab some listners as it was about paying tribute to 99X, believe me...

Oh deadman, if I had more time, I would go back and review your posts for the last couple of years, but, if I had to make a guess, you and I went at it over the value of Dave about 214 times.  You must've called for Dave's head twice a week for the last two years...  My how things change....  

As far as Leslie goes, she is easily one of the most talented people in this town.  She will have her choice of gigs, I'm sure.  That is assuming she even wants to get back into this mess called radio.  She could make a small fortune consulting if she really wanted to.

[RTibbs]

Some people around here need a dose of reality. Cumulus owed Leslie nothing as far as on-air recognition. When I stumble in my jobs after years of success and they fire me they are not going to have a going away party and one last go round with my clients.

Her reward was her paycheck and by my estimation she was probably stealing that last couple of years with my perceived impression that she still thought she should be on the Morning X when in reality she was unrelatable to the audience they were going after. 

99x was great station and Leslie was a big part of making that happen but the fact is those days have been gone for years.  Even before Cumulus bought the station.

[deadman]

Yeah, that move was as much about trying to grab some listners as it was about paying tribute to 99X, believe me...

Oh deadman, if I had more time, I would go back and review your posts for the last couple of years, but, if I had to make a guess, you and I went at it over the value of Dave about 214 times.  You must've called for Dave's head twice a week for the last two years...  My how things change....  

As far as Leslie goes, she is easily one of the most talented people in this town.  She will have her choice of gigs, I'm sure.  That is assuming she even wants to get back into this mess called radio.  She could make a small fortune consulting if she really wanted to.

Hey I admit it. I would have loved to seen Toucher and Rich with O&A mornings. It didn't happen and the cirumstances now have changed. 99x is over. Even as a XM subscriber, I still think local radio should be supported.  So my options have dwindled, all I have left is DAVE. So write this down. I was wrong. I glad that DAVE stayed on and I hope they get a 1.7 bump in 12+.

[jabba17]

Both Dave and 99X were struggling to get a 2 share.  I always thought it would be a matter of who blinked first.  The other would likely pick up a point or more from the other (not counting listeners who skewed harder and would defect to Project and not Dave) and get off the hot seat.  Dave/Infinity just got a late Christmas present.