Friday, December 31, 2004
BETTER THAN EXPECTED
When I left South Carolina, a number of broadcasters I knew - scratched their heads. Some apparently EX-broadcasters think I'm an idiot...or deserve to be on a station only giving "hog reports" and such. Some mean stuff, really. Even some who will never go further than the 50-mile radius they grew up in are shamefully taking victory laps. These are people who need someone to fail in order to feel better about themselves.
To my new listeners (a full 9 share of the market), I can only say that I'm happy to be where I am...for several reasons.
1. I'm home. That makes it comfortable for me, and as a family. My wife has only a 2-hour drive to see her nearest relatives...and we have an instant baby sitter when we want to get away for a while.
2. I'm settled, and happy. I know the state and it's people very well. I won't have to keep moving every 2 or 3 years. I can settle down and enjoy myself.
3. I now have the freedom to create, explore, and focus on one particular job...instead of multi-tasking the Programming Department, News Department, Employee scheduling, and everything else you have to split your time with when you are part of management.
4. Radio is more valued here. People in Iowa (and other "red state" areas) depend on their radio much more than you can imagine. It's still a daily part of people's lives here...they don't think of it as just another device used for distraction. I can actually help people here...with entertainment, information, and local home-grown radio. Every one of the broadcasters who have attacked me for "losing" and being sent to the minors - are the same ones who complain about homogonized cookie cutter radio.
And finally...I knew I didn't make a mistake when I first walked into the lobby for my initial in-person interview. I looked behind the receptionist into the glass case...there stood a few old ribbon microphones...some transmitter tubes...a circa 1930 radio decorated with the original call letters (WMT)...and...
2 Marconi Station of the Year trophies...
Who knows...maybe I'll get to see another one up close. It's good to be back, people.
When I left South Carolina, a number of broadcasters I knew - scratched their heads. Some apparently EX-broadcasters think I'm an idiot...or deserve to be on a station only giving "hog reports" and such. Some mean stuff, really. Even some who will never go further than the 50-mile radius they grew up in are shamefully taking victory laps. These are people who need someone to fail in order to feel better about themselves.
To my new listeners (a full 9 share of the market), I can only say that I'm happy to be where I am...for several reasons.
1. I'm home. That makes it comfortable for me, and as a family. My wife has only a 2-hour drive to see her nearest relatives...and we have an instant baby sitter when we want to get away for a while.
2. I'm settled, and happy. I know the state and it's people very well. I won't have to keep moving every 2 or 3 years. I can settle down and enjoy myself.
3. I now have the freedom to create, explore, and focus on one particular job...instead of multi-tasking the Programming Department, News Department, Employee scheduling, and everything else you have to split your time with when you are part of management.
4. Radio is more valued here. People in Iowa (and other "red state" areas) depend on their radio much more than you can imagine. It's still a daily part of people's lives here...they don't think of it as just another device used for distraction. I can actually help people here...with entertainment, information, and local home-grown radio. Every one of the broadcasters who have attacked me for "losing" and being sent to the minors - are the same ones who complain about homogonized cookie cutter radio.
And finally...I knew I didn't make a mistake when I first walked into the lobby for my initial in-person interview. I looked behind the receptionist into the glass case...there stood a few old ribbon microphones...some transmitter tubes...a circa 1930 radio decorated with the original call letters (WMT)...and...
2 Marconi Station of the Year trophies...
Who knows...maybe I'll get to see another one up close. It's good to be back, people.
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Glad to have you back in the Heartland, Greg! We missed you when you left Waterloo. We always hoped you'd be back sometime. Enjoy the show so far. Keep us posted on all the local news and politics.
Loyal Listeners, Waterloo
Loyal Listeners, Waterloo
The Lowcountry sucks without a true conservative on the radio. I'm no longer "doin' FINE!!!" but I bet you are.
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