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by handbanana
Mon Mar 18, 2024 5:46 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: B93 Morning Host Fired
Replies: 7
Views: 1188

B93 Morning Host Fired

Matt Gilcheck has reportedly been fired as part of the iHeartRadio Spring Cleaning.
by handbanana
Mon Mar 04, 2024 3:59 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: January Book Ratings, Big Wins For iHeart while Cumulus Limps
Replies: 15
Views: 2654

Re: January Book Ratings, Big Wins For iHeart while Cumulus Limps

WLHT's good showing is noteworthy, however, as that normally would be one of the stations arguably most susceptible to hemorrhaging share to Star, CSG and TRV during the holiday season. My wife can not stand Christmas Music so we ended up with WLHT on quite a bit during December, I will say that th...
by handbanana
Wed Nov 15, 2023 9:48 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: WGRD is the new top dog in latest Arbs
Replies: 10
Views: 3488

Re: WGRD is the new top dog in latest Arbs

Whatever they're paying Tommy Carroll isn't enough I know there aren't many six figure PDs, but if he's not already there TSM should seriously consider it as GRD's revenue potential more than warrants it. The key word there is potential, the TSM sales team has the worst broadcast conversion rate in...
by handbanana
Sat Oct 07, 2023 1:04 am
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: It's Giving Broke Boy, WKFR Cuts Local Mornings?
Replies: 8
Views: 2619

Re: It's Giving Broke Boy, WKFR Cuts Local Mornings?

Still wondering why Chelsea would be let go? She was the one who got those ratings. Keep her. Welp, they brought in a boring placeholder. So, I'm guessing Chelsea was too expensive and didn't want to work with Dana again. Very strange to dump a #1 show for whatever is about to happen with Dana and ...
by handbanana
Fri Sep 29, 2023 2:40 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: WLAV's Rob Brandt Heading To iHeartMedia
Replies: 16
Views: 2993

Re: WLAV's Rob Brandt Heading To iHeartMedia

What significance is the date of 9-7-23?
by handbanana
Sun Sep 24, 2023 12:25 am
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: Jim Costa going to mornings on The Ticket after Mike Stone retires
Replies: 11
Views: 1671

Re: Jim Costa going to mornings on The Ticket after Mike Stone retires

Good. He was obnoxious. Costa carried that show. Isn't Drew (or Droo) in the Cannabis business these days? I recall seeing a news report along those lines. I always felt Drew was the 'show' part of that dynamic. All respect to Costa, but Drew pulled him out of Sports Nerd into an entertainer. Maybe...
by handbanana
Mon Sep 04, 2023 5:41 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: Ch 8/Nexstar About to Get Bombarded with Callers
Replies: 13
Views: 4360

Re: Ch 8/Nexstar About to Get Bombarded with Callers

I think it's also on Peacock, so there is an option for those with Smart TVs/devices.
by handbanana
Fri Sep 01, 2023 12:35 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: Updated ratings!
Replies: 23
Views: 4189

Re: Updated ratings!

Great news for Sunny 101.5 and for Live 99.9. I feel bad for the listeners of U93, a station with a great history. U93 is very similar to KFR, it's heritage makes it pretty much bulletproof in the ratings. It's always top two with B100. I don't think even the new lady can screw that up. I am surpri...
by handbanana
Wed Aug 23, 2023 9:23 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: Updated ratings!
Replies: 23
Views: 4189

Re: Updated ratings!

MWmetalhead wrote:
Sun Aug 20, 2023 7:32 am
Whoever does the voiceovers on 105.3 Hot FM is fucking awful. A puker who should've been left in the 90s.
The VO work screams the elderly are in charge. Dump the Lori Vennis strategy. It hasn't worked in the past few years, why keep it after she's been canned twice by the company?
by handbanana
Wed Aug 23, 2023 9:17 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: It's Giving Broke Boy, WKFR Cuts Local Mornings?
Replies: 8
Views: 2619

Re: It's Giving Broke Boy, WKFR Cuts Local Mornings?

Still wondering why Chelsea would be let go? She was the one who got those ratings. Keep her.

Was it an untenable relationship with Marshall or was it that they no longer want a two salaried AM show? Perhaps Chelsea refused to deal with the boys club management?
by handbanana
Thu Aug 17, 2023 7:12 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: It's Giving Broke Boy, WKFR Cuts Local Mornings?
Replies: 8
Views: 2619

It's Giving Broke Boy, WKFR Cuts Local Mornings?

Chelsea Rose has left the building in Kalamazoo at the #1 station with the #1 morning show. Can the sales team not monetize this situation? Unsure if they're planning on a replacement, but their Michigan track record of late is cutting salary at the sake of local talents while the sales teams stumbl...
by handbanana
Mon Jul 24, 2023 1:47 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: Rob Brandt retiring
Replies: 18
Views: 3404

Re: Rob Brandt retiring

(Edit - I now see they are doing a 1975 themed weekend. That answers that question.) Gregg Henson is a talk radio guy. What does he know about scheduling music on a heritage classic rock station? I certainly appreciate and enjoy his talk radio abilities, but he's a questionable choice for PD of WLA...
by handbanana
Mon Jul 03, 2023 4:41 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: Nielsen Ratings May, 2023
Replies: 14
Views: 2384

Re: Nielsen Ratings May, 2023

Magic's decision to plug in a Compass Show (FBHWs syndication partner) was stupid. The audience has now gotten to know two morning shows that were then taken away from them. Not to mention that Dee Dee is terrible. I think at this point they really don't know what to do over in that building. Other ...
by handbanana
Mon Jun 12, 2023 8:46 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: Will Cumulus be Selling Any GR Stations?
Replies: 23
Views: 3961

Will Cumulus be Selling Any GR Stations?

Reports are that Cumulus is looking for a cash infusion and is selling stations in multiple markets to a 'National Religious' broadcaster. WDRQ in Detroit has been reported as one of the stations to be sold: radioinsight.com/headlines/253013/rumor-mill-wdrq-detroit-to-be-sold/ Considering the tradit...
by handbanana
Wed Mar 15, 2023 9:51 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: Scott Winters signing off?
Replies: 9
Views: 2850

Re: Scott Winters signing off?

At some point I imagine it'll just be Free Beer and Hot Wings AI chatbots left in that building.