tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4486287910626602438.post3024479448255512002..comments2023-09-08T12:08:39.523-04:00Comments on WBAI: Just the facts, people....Chris Albertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12056345320709233401noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4486287910626602438.post-67341995424853715302016-08-05T03:35:48.360-04:002016-08-05T03:35:48.360-04:00"* Shows that do well in terms of listenershi..."* Shows that do well in terms of listenership and revenue, could be put in better time slots (or better: left where they are and repeated in better time slots).<br /><br />* Shows that do not do well could be moved to an online-only web stream, or removed completely."<br /><br />Wow! That's really revolutionary thinking! It's so radical and out-of-the-box, it's no wonder no one thought of it before. Just imagine that, you assess your programs and move or remove the ones that aren't successful. If this works, other radio stations just might copy it. lol. These people are too pathetic for words.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4486287910626602438.post-74750220088287861122016-08-03T00:15:19.483-04:002016-08-03T00:15:19.483-04:00Thank you, Tracy.Thank you, Tracy.Chris Albertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12056345320709233401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4486287910626602438.post-46074498002378544612016-08-02T23:04:39.959-04:002016-08-02T23:04:39.959-04:00No.No.Chris Albertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12056345320709233401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4486287910626602438.post-49503191136968657182016-08-02T22:24:25.353-04:002016-08-02T22:24:25.353-04:00Think they have straight jackets in Davis size?
S...Think they have straight jackets in Davis size?<br /><br />SDLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4486287910626602438.post-11177241816835012862016-08-02T22:19:32.756-04:002016-08-02T22:19:32.756-04:00The round Null table is the perfect one for a sean...The round Null table is the perfect one for a seance.... no, I take that back... the glass top exposes the fancy footwork.Chris Albertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12056345320709233401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4486287910626602438.post-5393079629641441732016-08-02T22:14:24.587-04:002016-08-02T22:14:24.587-04:00I think Davis should sell stuff like seances, taro...I think Davis should sell stuff like seances, tarot card readings, a reserved seat on a UFO, etc. People eat that shit up.<br /><br />SDLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4486287910626602438.post-64880550250350589822016-08-02T18:58:26.018-04:002016-08-02T18:58:26.018-04:00You misunderstood me. I wasn't accusing you of...You misunderstood me. I wasn't accusing you of anything. I was just giving my opinions on the subjects. I understand everything you said.<br /><br />One thing is the underwriting. I'm not against it, especially if the amount any one group/company/corporation can give is limited, and, hopefully, limiting their influences. However, considering Pacifica's financial state, I wonder who would give any money to begin with, unless they were looking to influence the station(s) in their favor, as opposed to just pseudo advertising to obtain customers.<br /><br />SDLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4486287910626602438.post-8876381439509187132016-08-02T18:23:26.224-04:002016-08-02T18:23:26.224-04:00They have waded so far into their own cesspool of ...They have waded so far into their own cesspool of lies that there is no turning back, so they might as well take their shameless idiocy to the max, which is what they are doing with management's blessings...well, let's make that "management's" encouragement.Chris Albertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12056345320709233401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4486287910626602438.post-43744369614373275962016-08-02T17:55:22.270-04:002016-08-02T17:55:22.270-04:00This is just light years beyond stupid at this poi...This is just light years beyond stupid at this point ! <br />If anyone has ANY doubt that this kind of programming is without a doubt,<br />the number one reason that bai is being destroyed , among other factors,<br />has to be as delusional as the morons on this station . imo <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4486287910626602438.post-22229345136802175912016-08-02T16:34:06.327-04:002016-08-02T16:34:06.327-04:00And now folks, stay tuned for some more fund raisi...And now folks, stay tuned for some more fund raising slavery programming . <br />Cause you ain't seen nothing yet . Bai, where too much is not even close to enough! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4486287910626602438.post-49319635027761173202016-08-02T12:49:01.313-04:002016-08-02T12:49:01.313-04:00I'm not sure what you mean SDL. If you're ...I'm not sure what you mean SDL. If you're referring to programs run by collectives, Grace was saying that they're able to stay on the air because of their perceived clout. I said I didn't know enough about it to say if it was true but in the absence of a fair evaluation system, it would make sense that it might occur. I did not say I agree with it. <br />I also did not say financial support is the only criteria although it is a key one. You don't need quotas. In general, more listeners means more money. Add in some misc. revenue sources such as website revenue, sustaining memberships and you're in business. At this point, underwriting would make more sense since there would presumably be more interest. <br />Michael Ochoanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4486287910626602438.post-26271328825789599012016-08-02T12:06:28.412-04:002016-08-02T12:06:28.412-04:00@Michael Ochoa: I think it is insulting to shows t...@Michael Ochoa: I think it is insulting to shows that raise decent money to have shows with little or no support piggyback on their success. If a show has little or no support, it has no importance, since no one is really hearing it anyway.<br /><br />Also, I think the best way to evaluate shows is to have a minimum financial support level required to keep the show on the air. There should be different amounts depending whether the show is on in the morning, afternoon, evening or overnight. If your show can't meet that minimal support level, it gets cancelled.<br /><br />OK, what I want to know is why Credico's crap is getting so much airplay. What a failure he must be to spend so much of his time on WBAI.<br /><br />Bates instead of Null today. I wonder why. I found Haskins intro interesting with his mentioning Reimers is in charge of beg-a-thon programming. <br /><br />SDLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4486287910626602438.post-29958833212008279882016-08-02T11:28:17.538-04:002016-08-02T11:28:17.538-04:00It is so good to hear others say what I have been ...It is so good to hear others say what I have been saying. We have to grow the audience by finding ways to evaluate and change the programming. At this meeting, the WBAI directors were unable to identify the most popular shows apart from Democracy Now. I find it revealing that the list of programs are primarily from the other stations. Simply adapting these shows for broadcast here would be an improvement.<br />Also, Grace pointed out that some programs with few listeners or money raised are able to continue because they are run by collectives of people. I can't really speak to that but in the absence of a fair evaluation system, it makes sense. A fair evaluation system that allows time for programs to improve could spare the really promising programs while making room for new programming. <br /><br />Re: Specific points raised<br />* Continue shows that might not directly relate to our mission (example: music programs) but which bring in funds and effectively subsidize other mission-critical shows with significant listenership but which don't bring in many donations.<br /><br />Music is part of the mission. However, I think this applies mainly to syndicated programming as a way of introducing the station to new listeners.<br /><br />* Each station should identify the shows that bring in the most revenue (especially compared to other shows in similar time slots), and which have the most listeners, and either repeat them (on different days or times) to give them more air time, or make the shows longer (if the producers are willing).<br /><br />This is the whole point of establishing an evaluation system. How can you grow the audience when you don't even know how effective the programs are?<br /><br />* Shows that do well in terms of listenership and revenue, could be put in better time slots.<br /><br />The best shows need to be in the drive time slots. That is the primary concern. You then build around that like a baseball team building a lineup around its best hitters.<br /><br />* Shows that do not do well could be moved to an online-only web stream, or removed completely.<br /><br />All new shows should begin online before placed on the air. Shows that need work can go back to the stream or be cancelled.<br /><br />* Management should require program hosts to help pitch for their shows that are carried on other stations......<br /><br />Hosts should be pitching their programs, other programs and fundraising within the context of their program. Then you longer need long boring fundraisers. <br /><br />* Accept underwriting by small businesses and non-profits, with limitations on how much any one company or organization can pay us.<br /><br />There are so many issues with this and not much interest as things stand now that its best to put this aside for now.<br /><br />* Reduce expenses via consolidation across Pacifica of some services (example: Voice Over Internet telephone service, credit card processing with text to donate, etc.) by starting with a vendor that does well at one station and contracting with them for all stations.<br /><br />A common sense idea from our own Bob Young that I wholeheartedly support.<br /><br />Michael Ochoanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4486287910626602438.post-17938263780657747892016-08-02T07:35:41.622-04:002016-08-02T07:35:41.622-04:00haskins and pam ... saying reimers wants to play o...haskins and pam ... saying reimers wants to play only stuff that makes money . <br /> I wonder when they are gonna start playing whatever that is ? <br />Missing out if youre not listening to joy degrue? Missing out on what? <br /> How to hate whites? These morons are hopeless. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4486287910626602438.post-23678518291291331072016-08-02T01:31:04.703-04:002016-08-02T01:31:04.703-04:00"Continue shows that might not directly relat..."Continue shows that might not directly relate to our mission (example: music programs) but which bring in substantial funds and which effectively subsidize other mission-critical shows with significant listenership but which don't bring in many donations."<br /><br />Wrong, because part of WBAI's mission was the arts, not political advocacy. You aren't the revolution. Even Trump is more competent than Pacifica.<br /><br />Hey, Babbling Bob, this one's for you:<br /><br />"Management should require program hosts to help pitch for their shows that are carried on other stations"<br /><br />"Promote shows via social media" <br /><br />Yeah, like having someone continuously updating WBAI's Twitter account instead of the spotty updates for its 6,559 followers. Hell, I follow horror movie fans, camgirls and shortwave radio fans that have more followers than WBAI.<br /><br />"Accept underwriting by small businesses and non-profits" <br /><br />Better find some seriously stupid people that don't want any business in return for their money.<br /><br />"Gary Null show (health & wellness, independently produced, sometimes on WBAI)" <br /><br />HAHAHAHAHAHA! Sometimes...<br /><br />Crosier is the best they have at Pacifica, and that's not saying much, I'm afraid. His Pacifica would resemble a leftist NPR with networked programming permeating it. No thanks.<br /><br />SDLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com