03-03-2023, 04:58 PM
The world's still spinning though...
(03-03-2023, 04:25 PM)Spencer Wrote:Whilst some commercial radio stations have closed in the past due to not being able to merge programmes with others. I think there is a tendency to pretend regional TV or local radio isn’t viable, when in reality what’s meant is it’s not as profitable as less regional TV and local radio.(03-03-2023, 08:37 AM)Stooky Bill Wrote: Were they? If they were I think it was diminishing - ad spend has been reducing for years and Covid didn't help. AIUI out of the ones Bauer bought a couple of years ago the only ones that made money were Pirate FM and Lincs FM, hence they were keptThis isn’t true. Many of the UKRD stations were highly profitable. Stray FM, for example, was an absolute cash cow for the group. Eagle also did particularly well, as did Yorkshire Coast who had the highest percentage audience reach of any station in the country.
(03-03-2023, 04:51 PM)Alf Stewart Wrote:I agree, but the decision has made more of an issue out of it than it would have been.(03-03-2023, 03:42 PM)Jon Wrote: I think it’s was the wrong call. Because it’s made the BBC look bad, in the eyes of its audience and it’s simply not in the licence payers interest to take talent off air because they’re about to start a show on a commercial broadcasters. You shouldn’t compare what the BBC do with a commercial operate would do because they’re not a commercial operator.
I doubt the majority of the listeners to Radio 2 will know, let alone care when Ken was due to finish or that he's finished a couple of weeks early.
If they wish they'll follow him to GHR, stay with Radio 2 or find something else to listen to. The world hasn't come to an end.
(03-03-2023, 07:01 PM)Jon Wrote:(03-03-2023, 04:51 PM)Alf Stewart Wrote: I doubt the majority of the listeners to Radio 2 will know, let alone care when Ken was due to finish or that he's finished a couple of weeks early.I agree, but the decision has made more of an issue out of it than it would have been.
If they wish they'll follow him to GHR, stay with Radio 2 or find something else to listen to. The world hasn't come to an end.
As Ken said “it’s a bit of a shame for the sake of 17 days”.
(03-03-2023, 03:42 PM)Jon Wrote: I think it’s was the wrong call. Because it’s made the BBC look bad, in the eyes of its audience and it’s simply not in the licence payers interest to take talent off air because they’re about to start a show on a commercial broadcasters. You shouldn’t compare what the BBC do with a commercial operate would do because they’re not a commercial operator.
(04-03-2023, 09:25 PM)Brekkie Wrote:(03-03-2023, 03:42 PM)Jon Wrote: I think it’s was the wrong call. Because it’s made the BBC look bad, in the eyes of its audience and it’s simply not in the licence payers interest to take talent off air because they’re about to start a show on a commercial broadcasters. You shouldn’t compare what the BBC do with a commercial operate would do because they’re not a commercial operator.
But had they kept him on air another week, another two, another three or indeed till the Friday before he started on GHR would it make much difference. Ultimately he's finishing in March 2023 - given the length of his service the exact weeks make little difference.
Moving forward it'll be interesting how this impacts on Gary Davies - he's the most natural stand in for Ken but not so sure the same can be said about standing in for Vernon.
(05-03-2023, 11:13 AM)NickyBoy Wrote:The thing is if they’re going for a line up that’s meant to appeal people listening to Radio 1 20 years ago, Gary Davies sticks out like sore thumb so I can see them bringing some of other people in for daytime cover.(04-03-2023, 09:25 PM)Brekkie Wrote: But had they kept him on air another week, another two, another three or indeed till the Friday before he started on GHR would it make much difference. Ultimately he's finishing in March 2023 - given the length of his service the exact weeks make little difference.
Moving forward it'll be interesting how this impacts on Gary Davies - he's the most natural stand in for Ken but not so sure the same can be said about standing in for Vernon.
I think Gary will be the main cover for Zoe on Breakfast, which he has done a lot of previously.