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Air America fastest growing radio network in history
Franken's Air America bounces back with Bush win
Wed Feb 2, 2005 08:03 PM ET By Steve Gorman LOS ANGELES, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Comedian and political provocateur Al Franken says the re-election of U.S. President George W. Bush was bad for the country but good for his fledgling liberal radio network, Air America, as it strives to rebound from a rocky start. Much as conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh grew in popularity as he railed for eight years against Democrat Bill Clinton, Franken sees Bush as the perfect foil in his mission to amplify the voice of the political left on daytime talk radio. In an interview with Reuters ahead of this week's return of Air America to Los Angeles, the second largest U.S. city, Franken said he was as disappointed as any lefty by Bush's victory over Democratic challenger John Kerry. But in his view, Kerry's loss was Air America's gain. "Obviously, it's more fun to go after Bush's terrible ideas and programs than to defend Kerry's not-quite-exactly-what-we -want plans," said Franken, 53, whose New York-based show and the rest of Air America's lineup will begin airing on KTLK-AM in Los Angeles on Thursday, the day after Bush's State of the Union address. By the end of the month, the network that began in just six cities on March 31, 2004, then nearly collapsed weeks later amid financial woes, will have spread to 50 stations nationwide, including outlets in 15 of the top 20 markets, among them New York, Washington, D.C., Miami, Boston, Atlanta and Philadelphia. It will even venture into Bush's home state of Texas with a launch on a Corpus Christi station later this month. The network's programming, which includes shows hosted by actress Janeane Garofalo and commentator Randi Rhodes, also airs on satellite radio and the Internet on (http://www.airamericaradio.com). With a new team of executives in charge and investors committing additional capital, Air America President Jon Sinton predicted the network could reach profitability by year's end. "We are as far as I can determine the fastest-growing network in the history of this industry," Sinton said, adding that its cumulative national audience ranges from 2.5 million to 3 million listeners per week. That pales in comparison to the 20 million so-called "ditto heads" who tune in weekly to hear Limbaugh on nearly 600 stations nationwide, but Sinton noted that the conservative commentator has a 15-year jump on Air America. The KTLK launch marks a key turning point after the network was unceremoniously dumped from another Los Angeles station last spring due to a cash crunch. Ironically, some of the network's biggest successes have come on stations owned by Clear Channel Communications Inc. (CCU.N: Quote, Profile, Research) , the media giant seen by liberals as a tool of the right and whose subsidiary, Premiere Radio Networks, syndicates Limbaugh's show. But Sinton said it should come as no surprise "when businesses behave in ways that will enhance their bottom line." As one industry insider who spoke on condition of anonymity put it, "If Franken can deliver an audience, they'll run to Franken. They don't care about his politics." © Reuters 2005. All Rights Reserved. |
"David" wrote in message ... Franken's Air America bounces back with Bush win "We are as far as I can determine the fastest-growing network in the history of this industry," Sinton said," One mans opinion is hardly fact. |
DaviD,
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"David" wrote in message ... He left it open to challenge. Made you look! More like he just made it up. |
Thanks for the info. I didn't realize that Air America is on the air in San
Diego. This is a good time to try it out since PBS is having a fund drive. Larry |
Kind of strange that he'd name his network after the secret CIA airline in
Vietnam! :-) -- Tom Sevart N2UHC Frontenac, KS http://www.geocities.com/n2uhc |
"Tom Sevart" wrote in message
... Kind of strange that he'd name his network after the secret CIA airline in Vietnam! :-) Check your dictionary for irony. |
Here is my "Dictionary",,,, ****!!!!! air america!!!!!!!!!!!
cuhulin |
PMSpbs has their COMMIE!!! mits out again for more money? I wouldn't
know,I never watch them ASSHOLES!!! on tv anymore. cuhulin |
Air America is the United States' last hope to end the madness.
On Sat, 5 Feb 2005 02:08:19 -0600, wrote: Here is my "Dictionary",,,, ****!!!!! air america!!!!!!!!!!! cuhulin |
David wrote: Air America is the United States' last hope to end the madness. Not true at all. All you need to do is get those meds squared away and it'll be all right. dxAce Michigan USA |
On Sat, 05 Feb 2005 20:45:44 GMT, "Honus"
wrote: wrote in message ... PMSpbs has their COMMIE!!! mits out again for more money? I wouldn't know,I never watch them ASSHOLES!!! on tv anymore. cuhulin It shows. Hi Honus! I love you! |
"GayinCanada" wrote in message ... On Sat, 05 Feb 2005 20:45:44 GMT, "Honus" wrote: wrote in message ... PMSpbs has their COMMIE!!! mits out again for more money? I wouldn't know,I never watch them ASSHOLES!!! on tv anymore. cuhulin It shows. Hi Honus! I love you! Join the club. |
Honus wrote:
"GayinCanada" wrote in message ... On Sat, 05 Feb 2005 20:45:44 GMT, "Honus" wrote: wrote in message ... PMSpbs has their COMMIE!!! mits out again for more money? I wouldn't know,I never watch them ASSHOLES!!! on tv anymore. cuhulin It shows. Hi Honus! I love you! Join the club. Well, I can't say I haven't been thinking of joining it myself, but as the Ace has started sending me flowers, chocolates and frilly underwear, I feel a certain sense of obligation and commitment. I'm sure it's not just a rebound fling after I got dumped by beerbrain. The Ace has promised me he will be going public with our relationship in a few days. He says he's relieved to have shed the cloak of deception and is happy to be finally out of the closet. Cheek Guevara© © mike II © densa international |
On Sun, 06 Feb 2005 08:39:03 GMT, m II wrote:
Honus wrote: "GayinCanada" wrote in message ... On Sat, 05 Feb 2005 20:45:44 GMT, "Honus" wrote: wrote in message ... PMSpbs has their COMMIE!!! mits out again for more money? I wouldn't know,I never watch them ASSHOLES!!! on tv anymore. cuhulin It shows. Hi Honus! I love you! Join the club. Well, I can't say I haven't been thinking of joining it myself, but as the Ace has started sending me flowers, chocolates and frilly underwear, I feel a certain sense of obligation and commitment. I'm sure it's not just a rebound fling after I got dumped by beerbrain. The Ace has promised me he will be going public with our relationship in a few days. He says he's relieved to have shed the cloak of deception and is happy to be finally out of the closet. Cheek Guevara© © mike II © densa international Why are you waiting a few days honey? It's OK to be gay! Just go with your Heart. You'll be OK. I have faith in you. GayinCanada |
"m II" wrote in message news:HIkNd.14450$tU6.13853@edtnps91... Honus wrote: "GayinCanada" wrote in message ... On Sat, 05 Feb 2005 20:45:44 GMT, "Honus" wrote: wrote in message ... PMSpbs has their COMMIE!!! mits out again for more money? I wouldn't know,I never watch them ASSHOLES!!! on tv anymore. cuhulin It shows. Hi Honus! I love you! Join the club. Well, I can't say I haven't been thinking of joining it myself, but as the Ace has started sending me flowers, chocolates and frilly underwear, I feel a certain sense of obligation and commitment. I'm sure it's not just a rebound fling after I got dumped by beerbrain. The Ace has promised me he will be going public with our relationship in a few days. He says he's relieved to have shed the cloak of deception and is happy to be finally out of the closet. Cheek Guevara© © mike II © densa international Oh really? Good day to you Sir? Mam? whatever, take it easy. B.H. |
Brian Hill wrote: "m II" wrote in message news:HIkNd.14450$tU6.13853@edtnps91... Honus wrote: "GayinCanada" wrote in message ... On Sat, 05 Feb 2005 20:45:44 GMT, "Honus" wrote: wrote in message ... PMSpbs has their COMMIE!!! mits out again for more money? I wouldn't know,I never watch them ASSHOLES!!! on tv anymore. cuhulin It shows. Hi Honus! I love you! Join the club. Well, I can't say I haven't been thinking of joining it myself, but as the Ace has started sending me flowers, chocolates and frilly underwear, I feel a certain sense of obligation and commitment. I'm sure it's not just a rebound fling after I got dumped by beerbrain. The Ace has promised me he will be going public with our relationship in a few days. He says he's relieved to have shed the cloak of deception and is happy to be finally out of the closet. Cheek Guevara© © mike II © densa international Oh really? Good day to you Sir? Mam? whatever, take it easy. That's one damn confused 'tard. dxAce Michigan USA |
"dxAce" wrote in message ... Brian Hill wrote: "m II" wrote in message news:HIkNd.14450$tU6.13853@edtnps91... Honus wrote: "GayinCanada" wrote in message ... On Sat, 05 Feb 2005 20:45:44 GMT, "Honus" wrote: wrote in message ... PMSpbs has their COMMIE!!! mits out again for more money? I wouldn't know,I never watch them ASSHOLES!!! on tv anymore. cuhulin It shows. Hi Honus! I love you! Join the club. Well, I can't say I haven't been thinking of joining it myself, but as the Ace has started sending me flowers, chocolates and frilly underwear, I feel a certain sense of obligation and commitment. I'm sure it's not just a rebound fling after I got dumped by beerbrain. The Ace has promised me he will be going public with our relationship in a few days. He says he's relieved to have shed the cloak of deception and is happy to be finally out of the closet. Cheek Guevara© © mike II © densa international Oh really? Good day to you Sir? Mam? whatever, take it easy. That's one damn confused 'tard. dxAce Michigan USA Carry a gun, wear a sturdy belt and don't turn your back on him Steve. B.H. |
Get ****ED!!!
cuhulin |
Dude, they made a movie. Mel Gibson. Robert Downey Jr.
On Sat, 05 Feb 2005 20:33:21 -0000, Larry Weil wrote: "Tom Sevart" wrote in : Kind of strange that he'd name his network after the secret CIA airline in Vietnam! :-) If it's secret, how do you know about it, and why are you subjecting yourself to possible prosecution for treason by posting it on the internet? -- Larry Weil Lake Wobegone, NH |
Please. Where are these conservatives of which you speak? All I hear
are shills for corporatist thugs. On 5 Feb 2005 11:32:17 -0800, "RHF" wrote: DaviD, . Most people try 'ending' "The Madness" by committing Suicide. . DaviD - Consider the Possibilities ;-) . HELLO - Can I Get A Reality Check ? Liberals Call (Label} : . Conservatives who only Listen to One-Point-of-View Conservative Talk Radio Programming are called : Narrow {Closed} Minded ! . However, Liberals who only Listen to One-Point-of-View Liberal Talk Radio Programming are called : Open Minded {Enlightened} ! . something to think about ~ RHF . . |
David wrote: Please. Where are these conservatives of which you speak? All I hear are shills for corporatist thugs. It's just those voices in your head you stupid 'tard. Now go take those meds. dxAce Michigan USA On 5 Feb 2005 11:32:17 -0800, "RHF" wrote: DaviD, . Most people try 'ending' "The Madness" by committing Suicide. . DaviD - Consider the Possibilities ;-) . HELLO - Can I Get A Reality Check ? Liberals Call (Label} : . Conservatives who only Listen to One-Point-of-View Conservative Talk Radio Programming are called : Narrow {Closed} Minded ! . However, Liberals who only Listen to One-Point-of-View Liberal Talk Radio Programming are called : Open Minded {Enlightened} ! . something to think about ~ RHF . . |
"m II" wrote in message news:HIkNd.14450$tU6.13853@edtnps91... Well, I can't say I haven't been thinking of joining it myself, but as the Ace has started sending me flowers, chocolates and frilly underwear, I feel a certain sense of obligation and commitment. I'm sure it's not just a rebound fling after I got dumped by beerbrain. He really went through us fellas, huh? ****ing heartbreaker...he'll get his, someday. The Ace has promised me he will be going public with our relationship in a few days. He says he's relieved to have shed the cloak of deception and is happy to be finally out of the closet. Hey...I thought that earlier this year he was outed as your father. Or, if he prefers, you were outed as his son. Or your mom was outed as a whore. I don't really remember. But the relationship definitely was of a different sort. Cheek Guevara© All I can say is that I'm laughing out loud. g |
Honus wrote: "m II" wrote in message news:HIkNd.14450$tU6.13853@edtnps91... Well, I can't say I haven't been thinking of joining it myself, but as the Ace has started sending me flowers, chocolates and frilly underwear, I feel a certain sense of obligation and commitment. I'm sure it's not just a rebound fling after I got dumped by beerbrain. He really went through us fellas, huh? ****ing heartbreaker...he'll get his, someday. The Ace has promised me he will be going public with our relationship in a few days. He says he's relieved to have shed the cloak of deception and is happy to be finally out of the closet. Hey...I thought that earlier this year he was outed as your father. Or, if he prefers, you were outed as his son. Or your mom was outed as a whore. I don't really remember. But the relationship definitely was of a different sort. Yes, as I recall his mother only charged me $20 or so. That was back in the days when she was servicing the fleet. dxAce Michigan USA |
"dxAce" wrote in message ... Honus wrote: "m II" wrote in message news:HIkNd.14450$tU6.13853@edtnps91... Well, I can't say I haven't been thinking of joining it myself, but as the Ace has started sending me flowers, chocolates and frilly underwear, I feel a certain sense of obligation and commitment. I'm sure it's not just a rebound fling after I got dumped by beerbrain. He really went through us fellas, huh? ****ing heartbreaker...he'll get his, someday. The Ace has promised me he will be going public with our relationship in a few days. He says he's relieved to have shed the cloak of deception and is happy to be finally out of the closet. Hey...I thought that earlier this year he was outed as your father. Or, if he prefers, you were outed as his son. Or your mom was outed as a whore. I don't really remember. But the relationship definitely was of a different sort. Yes, as I recall his mother only charged me $20 Canadian, or real money? |
"dxAce" wrote in message Yes, as I recall his mother only charged me $20 or so. That was back in the days when she was servicing the fleet. dxAce Michigan USA Hey Steve. Did she do good on the money shot? ;) B.H. |
"MnMikew" wrote in message ... "David" wrote in message ... Franken's Air America bounces back with Bush win "We are as far as I can determine the fastest-growing network in the history of this industry," Sinton said," One mans opinion is hardly fact. No, it's probably right. Just remember, figure's don't lie -- but liars will figure. Think about it -- There are plenty of ways to quantify "fastest growing." For instance, when they went from 10 stations to 11, that was a 10% increase. So now, when they go from 40 to 41 that's still a 2 1/2% increase. Meanwhile, if Rush goes from his current 600 stations to 601, that's only ..16 of a percent of increase. OH MY GOD! Aren't statistics fun! The funniest thing about this is that "Air America" could be broadcast 24/7 on 1000 antennas and it still wouldn't have the ratings of Limbaugh's show. It's all about ratings, and Air America's are dismal. -- Stinger |
"David" wrote in message ... Air America is the United States' last hope to end the madness. BWHAHAHAHAHA |
"David" wrote in message ... On Mon, 7 Feb 2005 13:22:54 -0600, "Stinger" wrote: " AIR AMERICA' RATINGS TURBULENCE IN NY CITY: Surprising many observers who expected it to shine during election season, all-liberal upstart WLIB (1190 AM) -- base station for Al Franken and Janeane Garofalo -- actually headed south, shedding 15% of its summer audience to finish fall at 24th place in just-released ARBITRONS... " Schadenfreude that, you condescending liberal twits! -- Stinger Perfect example of how easily a moron can be misled by a flashy headline. The rating went from 2.4 to 2.2. And that is well within the margin of error for a survey at that share level. |
"Stinger" wrote in message ... "David" (obviously distracted by a bright, shiny object) wrote in message ... Perfect example of how easily a moron can be misled by a flashy headline. The rating went from 2.4 to 2.2. Exactly right, dimwit -- the rating DID go from 2.4 (miniscule) to 2.2 (microscopic) for a 15% DROP to 24th. 0.2 in Arbitron is way, way inside the margin of error. A 2.4 is a 2.2 is a 2.0 is a 2.6. In other words, no change. They LOST 15% of their already TINY audience in NYC. They have a sizable audience considering thier more limited signal. They are doing far better than anything on 1190 has done for decades. So, where on earth could they have gone? Uh oh -- Rush found 'em! No, that is like saying that all of NY's Jews suddenly showed up at St. Paddys for mass. Ain't going to happen. Read it and weep, ****-for-brains. Learn how ratings work before commenting again. |
David Eduardo wrote: "Stinger" wrote in message ... "David" (obviously distracted by a bright, shiny object) wrote in message ... Perfect example of how easily a moron can be misled by a flashy headline. The rating went from 2.4 to 2.2. Exactly right, dimwit -- the rating DID go from 2.4 (miniscule) to 2.2 (microscopic) for a 15% DROP to 24th. 0.2 in Arbitron is way, way inside the margin of error. A 2.4 is a 2.2 is a 2.0 is a 2.6. In other words, no change. They LOST 15% of their already TINY audience in NYC. They have a sizable audience considering thier more limited signal. They are doing far better than anything on 1190 has done for decades. So, where on earth could they have gone? Uh oh -- Rush found 'em! No, that is like saying that all of NY's Jews suddenly showed up at St. Paddys for mass. Ain't going to happen. And Air America catching up with Rush... Ain't gonna happen. Failed ideas, failed philosophy, failed candidates (many of whom should be in jail, (Teddy Kennedy for one, John Kerry for another)) Buy ammo! It'll be over fairly quickly, but always be prepared. dxAce Michigan USA |
"David Eduardo" wrote in message ... "Stinger" wrote in message ... "David" (obviously distracted by a bright, shiny object) wrote in message ... Perfect example of how easily a moron can be misled by a flashy headline. The rating went from 2.4 to 2.2. Exactly right, dimwit -- the rating DID go from 2.4 (miniscule) to 2.2 (microscopic) for a 15% DROP to 24th. 0.2 in Arbitron is way, way inside the margin of error. A 2.4 is a 2.2 is a 2.0 is a 2.6. In other words, no change. They LOST 15% of their already TINY audience in NYC. They have a sizable audience considering thier more limited signal. They are doing far better than anything on 1190 has done for decades. So, where on earth could they have gone? Uh oh -- Rush found 'em! No, that is like saying that all of NY's Jews suddenly showed up at St. Paddys for mass. Ain't going to happen. Read it and weep, ****-for-brains. Learn how ratings work before commenting again. LOL! Learn to do simple arithmetic before trying (in vain) refute overwhelming numbers. -- Stinger |
Something To Think About . . .
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"RHF" wrote in message oups.com... Something To Think About . . . . Air America -=Verses=- National Public Radio (NPR) [LIBERAL -v- Liberal] . Air America's 'biggest' Competitor is not Rush Limbaugh or any other so called Conservative Talk Radio personality ... but all that good Liberal Programming that is being pumped-out via the Tax Free (therefore Taxpayer Supported) Public Radio Stations (NPR/PRI). . * Yes in NPR/PRI - Air America has a Rival who has had a monopoly on the Liberal Agenda . "The Voice of Liberalism to the so called Educated ELITE." . * An Audience that has been buying the same Brand of Liberal News and Information {TALK} Radio for over 50 Years. * A Listener Base that is 'conditioned' to PAY (Donate) for their Brand of Liberal Radio. * Plus all those Liberal "Down For The Cause" FREELOADERS: Who Listen and NEVER send in a Dime to Support what they Claim that they 'believe-in'. . Lets Give It Up For NPR -Air America's Public Enemy # 1 . something to think about ~ RHF . . That's very well-thought insight, RHF. -- Stinger |
"dxAce" wrote in message ... And Air America catching up with Rush... Ain't gonna happen. In some markets, where AA has competitive signals, it is happening. The margin, especially in 25-54, is close in some places, far off in others. Just as Rush has 5 or 6 shares in some places, 2 to 3 shares in others. Failed ideas, failed philosophy, failed candidates (many of whom should be in jail, (Teddy Kennedy for one, John Kerry for another)) But it is entertaining radio. Talk radio is about entertainment, not content. Buy ammo! It'll be over fairly quickly, but always be prepared. Huh? |
"Stinger" wrote in message ... "David Eduardo" wrote in message Learn how ratings work before commenting again. LOL! Learn to do simple arithmetic before trying (in vain) refute overwhelming numbers. I have been doing Arbitron analysis for the last 35 years, and make a living with the "simple math" of statistics. Your response shows you know nothing about how radio ratings work. |
"David Eduardo" wrote in message t... "Stinger" wrote in message ... "David Eduardo" wrote in message Learn how ratings work before commenting again. LOL! Learn to do simple arithmetic before trying (in vain) refute overwhelming numbers. I have been doing Arbitron analysis for the last 35 years, and make a living with the "simple math" of statistics. Your response shows you know nothing about how radio ratings work. And your response shows you don't know the difference between 15 and 2.2. Must all liberals resort to condescending tones to pretend that they know a deeper truth than the facts right in front of their noses? For what it's worth, I put myself through college working at radio stations, and I know my way through a book. -- Stinger |
"Stinger" wrote in message ... "David Eduardo" wrote in message t... "Stinger" wrote in message ... "David Eduardo" wrote in message Learn how ratings work before commenting again. LOL! Learn to do simple arithmetic before trying (in vain) refute overwhelming numbers. I have been doing Arbitron analysis for the last 35 years, and make a living with the "simple math" of statistics. Your response shows you know nothing about how radio ratings work. And your response shows you don't know the difference between 15 and 2.2. I know that Air America in NY underperforms because the 5 mv/m signal barely covers 40% of the market's population. If one retabulates the nubmers for the city-grade coverage area, WLIB actually is very close to WABC in key sales demos. In some markets, like Portland, it beats the conservative talker. In San Diego, AA is on a vastly inferior signal, yet comes very close to KOGO in 25-54. In most other markets, the format is way too new to make any conclusion at all. Must all liberals resort to condescending tones to pretend that they know a deeper truth than the facts right in front of their noses? I am not a liberal. In fact, in the last election I voted for the Partido Nuevo Progresista, which is conservative. Being conservative does not, as a rule, require divorcing oneself from reality. For what it's worth, I put myself through college working at radio stations, and I know my way through a book. That is not apparent. College interns generally don't even see books... or the electronic version in use for the last decade. |
"RHF" wrote in message oups.com... STINGER, . Just as my Daddy raised me to Love My Country and "Listen" to the 'likes' of John K Chapel, Ira Blue and Paul Harvey * John K Chapel "Author, Lecturer and World Traveler * "John K. Chapel, NEWS and Commentary" KABL * Ira Blue the 'original' KGO Night Time Talk Show * Paul Harvey "News and Comment" and "The Rest of the Story" . My Grand Children are being raised to Love Their Country and Listen to: Rush Limbaugh, Dr Laura and Sean Hannity. One little 4 Year Old Grand Daughter is fond of saying "Now Go Do The Right Thing !" . teach your children well ~ RHF . . Dr Laura ? B.H. |
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