Michael Harrison
Michael Harrison
breaking business considered radio rules talk
Remember, talk radio is show business and it's not considered a breaking of the rules to play the show-business angle.
definitely political radio talk top
He isn't just a political talk show host, he's a showman. He's definitely one of the top radio personalities in America. He's doing very well in syndication.
political talk
He isn't just a political talk show host, he's a showman,
alter continues decline formula people political radio sure talk
A lot of people in political talk radio are still on that left-versus-right formula because it's been working. You can be sure that if it continues to show a decline in ratings, they'll alter the course.
ironic losing major radio talk
It's ironic two things are going on at the same time. There's a real predisposition in FM radio to entertaining new talk formats, just as they're losing their major talk talent.
hot smart talk
It's a smart move. I think they are accomplished practitioners of the hot talk genre.
flowers
We're already getting the flowers and the curses.
harder john lennon radio roth stern
Replacing Stern on the radio is like replacing John Lennon in the Beatles. And it's even harder because Roth has no radio experience.
account channel clear dealing far involved money politics property stern taking
Stern as a property is far more expendable to Clear Channel than to (Viacom), taking into account the money involved and the politics of dealing with the FCC.
advantages job knew problem tonight
We knew we had a lot of advantages at every position. So we knew offensively it wasn't going to be a problem tonight getting points. But we've got to do a better job of getting back on defense.
industry notice putting radio sent talent zero
The radio industry has sent out directives to all of the talent, putting them on notice that if they do anything that could be interpreted as obscene, they're fired. There's zero tolerance.
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The radio business is a tough business and Howard Stern generates a ton of money, ... I don't think (Viacom) ever wants to cut him loose. It would be a nuclear-sized event if they did part company.
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hard involve radio smart talented television transition
Historically, it's been hard to make the transition from radio to television and from television to radio. They involve different psychologies. But he's a talented guy, and I think this is a smart way for him to go.