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Issue 80 - April 2, 2009

 

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Fairness Doctrine

 

Group 1. They were VERY, VERY upset

  • The Lefties have gone too far.
  • Hope this is a joke. Better be a joke. I wouldn't put it past them.
  • Pelosi - what can we do to stop this insanity?
  • Yes, a couple actually admitted they had called their legislators.
  • Lo Mejor! The Best! I couldn't have hoped for more - a GM who also does mornings, read it on the air. Then the newsperson asked if he had read the entire newsletter.

Group 2. They were upset, but . . .

  • I was really upset until it occurred to me that . . .
  • I spilled my coffee reading . . .
  • You didn't fool me. I was on to you the moment I saw it. That's because I remember last year when you reported the National Conference of Governors were trying to find more sources of tax revenue and voted to require licensing of radio salespeople - just like lawyers, morticians and (in the case of Nevada) prostitutes. It was worse because our GM passed the story around and said the station couldn't afford to pay the fees and the AEs would have to pay out of their own pocket. They were very upset for a couple hours. You didn't fool me. But I would like to know how to get my account list back.  

Group 3. They got it and upped the ante . . .

  • Two very sick individuals copied just the Fairness story and left it on desks.
  • I think we should have something like the Canadian Content rule where the playlists must be more than 50% Canadian artists. (True, by the way.)  If we had an American Content law, we couldn't play the Beatles, U2, the Stones, AC/DC or Coldplay - but could easily get creative by asking well known US, non-music artists to help America, like Larry the Cable Guy, Homer Simpson or Tony Soprano. Thankfully we won't have to play ABBA anymore.
  • I listen to FU102 all the time. The market manager S.Toner has done much good.
  • I'm reaching out to churches to quit preaching to the choir, literally. We have really raunchy, R-rated music and jocks. That's where the churches should be advertising.   

Webinar for Managers Who've Made Poor Life Decisions

 
  • Two asked for dates and prices. One really, really wanted to be an AE again. (In fact many know of a very prominent example of this actually happening. The guy couldn't be happier.)
  • Surprisingly many asked for information on starting an Agency on the Side.

Credits

 

These were not all mine. Most of the story ideas were contributed by friends who are temporarily off their meds and should not be without adult supervision - if you get my drift. I will expose their names shortly. 

We’re Not the Only Ones

 

Every year the Christian Science Monitor collects the best of the best. Take a look at these.

  • Toshiba announced PetBook K9, the World's First Laptop for Dogs. Go see this incredible web page. They spent some time and effort on this one. Toshiba PetBook K9
  • Car & Driver announced that as part of compliance with the Stimulus Plan, President Obama has ordered Chevrolet and Dodge out of NASCAR, trying to cut costs at GM and Chrysler. Well written story. Car & Driver April Fools
  • The Guardian - a huge British newspaper reported that after 188-years they are discontinuing  paper editions and will do everything on Twitter in 140 character chunks. Guardian to Twitter
  • Qualcomm announced they be putting cell receivers on flocks of pigeons so your cell signal would be good anywhere they fly.

Goal

 

My goal for everyone was to chill and have a couple laughs. If I upset and/or offended you - consider watching Roadrunner cartoons and the Three Stooges for an entire weekend.

My Work Here is Done

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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