tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639893053950014759.post8854953975525918922..comments2023-11-02T04:44:59.171-04:00Comments on John Gorman's Media Blog: Radio: Today, it’s war.John Gormanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15246404080972884401noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639893053950014759.post-40205452051020252302008-05-13T10:13:00.000-04:002008-05-13T10:13:00.000-04:00Hi, I update my blog, and I am discussing one que...Hi, I update my blog, and I am discussing one question, could you join, your opinion is very important for me. So I hope that I will meet you in my blog <BR/>http://myspainradio.blogspot.com/2008/05/tv-or-radio-your-choice-and-reasons.html<BR/>Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639893053950014759.post-73959629987156680262007-12-19T11:03:00.000-05:002007-12-19T11:03:00.000-05:00Kevin Martin reminds me of Ernie from 60's sitcom ...Kevin Martin reminds me of Ernie from 60's sitcom "My 3 Sons"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639893053950014759.post-65771200237041723722007-12-19T02:28:00.000-05:002007-12-19T02:28:00.000-05:00"The CRTC floated the idea of foreign ownership an..."The CRTC floated the idea of foreign ownership and it was shot down."<BR/><BR/>Hey if that's possible, how do you feel about fed gov't ownership of radio?<BR/><BR/>All it takes is an act of Congress. No more free press. Just broadcasting from Washington DC. Maybe a division of VOA.<BR/><BR/>Why not? No one else wants to buy radio stations.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639893053950014759.post-57469411905598515532007-12-18T22:39:00.000-05:002007-12-18T22:39:00.000-05:00The fact is there is a very limited pool of compan...The fact is there is a very limited pool of companies buying radio stations now. That has to change. Only two ways to do it: Enlarge the qualifications to buy, or allow foreign ownership.<BR/><BR/>I can't imagine any Republicans allowing foreigners to own US media. It just won't be popular, and will hurt them in local elections. <BR/><BR/>Rupert Murdoch needs someone who can challenge him. The only way that will happen is if all major papers can do what he has done.<BR/><BR/>This is the right move, and the Democrats should be supporting it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639893053950014759.post-41638741629241957382007-12-18T21:42:00.000-05:002007-12-18T21:42:00.000-05:00Gee! call me crazy, but text messaging contests es...Gee! call me crazy, but text messaging contests especially on a CHR makes a whole helluva lot of sense. <BR/><BR/><BR/>Congress should step in and confine the FCC to the areas they were designed for. Signal Countors and call letter changes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639893053950014759.post-22667765619317746412007-12-18T16:26:00.000-05:002007-12-18T16:26:00.000-05:00Whatever comes out of today we can rest assured kn...Whatever comes out of today we can rest assured knowing that this administration is still in power for one more year and that congress does not want to alienate themselves from media coverage.<BR/><BR/>I am afraid that Kevin Martin will get his way.<BR/><BR/>The newspapers are almost as bad as Clear Channel and the other radio station and TV station chains.<BR/><BR/>Pete townsend: Meet the new boss - same as the old boss.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639893053950014759.post-63852685489639324082007-12-18T10:44:00.000-05:002007-12-18T10:44:00.000-05:00Poorly written by design. That is what the Telecom...Poorly written by design. That is what the Telecom bill was for radio and tv especially radio. I recall reading Clear Channel's annual report which said something like "now they can't touch us".<BR/><BR/>You mentioned that Bob Dole was the one that entered that midnight rider to the telecom bill. Why haven't I read that anywhere else and who was behind Dole inserting that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639893053950014759.post-45434728779880279312007-12-18T10:28:00.002-05:002007-12-18T10:28:00.002-05:00In response to the last two posts.The CRTC floated...In response to the last two posts.<BR/>The CRTC floated the idea of foreign ownership and it was shot down. That does not mean that the FCC will not push for foreign ownership for bail out purposes. If a newspaper can be owned by foreigners why not radio and TV and that will be their argument.<BR/><BR/>If not that "fire sale" of radio will be inevitable.<BR/><BR/>I would not be as quick to say that newspapers would be better owners than Clear Channel or CBS. They have their own set of problems by being late to new media, too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639893053950014759.post-70008621261056614602007-12-18T10:28:00.001-05:002007-12-18T10:28:00.001-05:00In response to the last two posts.The CRTC floated...In response to the last two posts.<BR/>The CRTC floated the idea of foreign ownership and it was shot down. That does not mean that the FCC will not push for foreign ownership for bail out purposes. If a newspaper can be owned by foreigners why not radio and TV and that will be their argument.<BR/><BR/>If not that "fire sale" of radio will be inevitable.<BR/><BR/>I would not be as quick to say that newspapers would be better owners than Clear Channel or CBS. They have their own set of problems by being late to new media, too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639893053950014759.post-46964186599777941702007-12-18T10:28:00.000-05:002007-12-18T10:28:00.000-05:00In response to the last two posts.The CRTC floated...In response to the last two posts.<BR/>The CRTC floated the idea of foreign ownership and it was shot down. That does not mean that the FCC will not push for foreign ownership for bail out purposes. If a newspaper can be owned by foreigners why not radio and TV and that will be their argument.<BR/><BR/>If not that "fire sale" of radio will be inevitable.<BR/><BR/>I would not be as quick to say that newspapers would be better owners than Clear Channel or CBS. They have their own set of problems by being late to new media, too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639893053950014759.post-85277778949190916122007-12-18T09:58:00.000-05:002007-12-18T09:58:00.000-05:00This isn't a change in the law. That's part of th...This isn't a change in the law. That's part of the problem. The original law (96 Act) was poorly written. Martin is merely following the law, and he told Congress that last week, and they had no answer for that. That's why they have no choice but to say "Pretty please with sugar on top." He's not "rushing" into anything. This cross-ownership ban has been discussed for more than 5 years. They're just delaying the inevitable.<BR/><BR/>Lots of newspapers have waivers to own broadcasting. In Dallas, Atlanta, and New York, as well as the Tribune in Chicago. Those stations tend to be among the best run stations in their market. I think radio would improve if newspapers were allowed to own radio. Newspapers have great local newsgathering resources, and they're far more advanced in using the internet. I think if you look at this from a realistic perspective instead of anti-corporate perspective, you'll see that newspapers would be better owners than CC, Cumulus, and Citadel.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639893053950014759.post-30161508260290813652007-12-18T09:38:00.000-05:002007-12-18T09:38:00.000-05:00Foreign ownership of American media is against the...Foreign ownership of American media is against the law. The FCC can't change that.<BR/><BR/>I think there may be a few surprises at today's meeting that a lot of bloggers and haters won't expect.<BR/><BR/>There have been rumors on increased regulations in exchange for any loosening of ownership laws.<BR/><BR/>Suppose companies could own more stations, but were required to be manned 24 hours a day, required to do local news, and required to do community ascertainment? Would you accept that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639893053950014759.post-66070388535671245952007-12-18T08:41:00.000-05:002007-12-18T08:41:00.000-05:00Gorman - DON'T give these broadcasters any ideas a...Gorman - DON'T give these broadcasters any ideas about voice tracking from India. They WILL do it!<BR/><BR/>Are you aware that Clear Channel now does their weekend giveaways on many of their stations by text messaging instead of calling? I wonder if it had anything to do with your blog on them doing giveaways without having anyone to answer the phones at the stations. Texting allows them to do giveaways with the winner getting selected by computer and as you say "no stink" of a human being at the board to answer the phone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2639893053950014759.post-23020082681478334012007-12-18T08:30:00.000-05:002007-12-18T08:30:00.000-05:00I often don't agree with your assessment of the br...I often don't agree with your assessment of the broadcast industry. This time you are right on about Kevin Martin and the FCC. We are still a democracy and changes in FCC law should be approved by Congress. Who gave Kevin Martin the right to bypass Congress? He also pulled a slick stunt with Sam Zell, too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com