tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769468336490808451.post8245402057766167298..comments2024-03-04T18:58:16.816-06:00Comments on Richie Whitt's DFW Sportatorium: June Radio Ratings: The Ticket Is Twice As Good As Double the CompetitionRichie Whitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00981911639314250114noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769468336490808451.post-60223677483224947452013-07-17T13:44:18.606-05:002013-07-17T13:44:18.606-05:00105.3 hasn't had ratings worth a damn since it...105.3 hasn't had ratings worth a damn since it was "Young Country" kicking serious ass for a couple of years. There was a point in time when 105.3 "Young Country" was consistently in the Top 10, and a number of times Top 5 in the MONEY demo of 25+. <br /><br />During the Live 105 years, Stern's ratings were always a effing tragedy because he was disinterested and 20 minute commercial breaks, and RMS could only pull top 10 in very narrowly defined male demo in afternoon drive once maybe twice a year for a total of maybe four or five books in the entire life of the station.<br /><br />Since the country days the SUCK knob has been pretty much set on MAX. There were a couple of hopeful moments as "The Fan", when it was Jagger, Newey, Rage, and the guy from back east, plus they had the Rangers, who were on a roll and the Cowboys who were on the field...sometimes.<br /><br />Today...Unless they grab all of the Ticket staff and let them do their thing, I don't hold much hope...It ain't gonna happen with retreads from the not so glorious days of Live 105.3. Gavin Spittle, and the team of "I wish we were as funny as we think we are" Ben & Skin... That team can not pull it off...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769468336490808451.post-79993008502720660782013-07-15T11:20:05.638-05:002013-07-15T11:20:05.638-05:00I think a lot of people including me abandoned The...I think a lot of people including me abandoned The Fan after the firing of RAGE. The fact that there appears to be a let's not talk about what happened to the other shows policy at CBS radio irks people.... I still like New School and Elf & Slater but the station as a whole seems like they don't have continuity Mike Fisher always seemed like a RAGE guy and now seems to be just working a job instead of having fun. By the way G-Bag is still the best thing The Fan has going but if cbs trys to change they're time slot even the general will be in trouble... If CBS wants to continue to be on the map in the DFW they to do something I'm not sure what that is. Chris Gnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769468336490808451.post-50389381300675565202013-07-14T02:11:00.893-05:002013-07-14T02:11:00.893-05:00Richie,
How many listeners do those ratings numbe...Richie,<br /><br />How many listeners do those ratings numbers equate to?<br />You've mentioned cumulative numbers. Does that mean total listeners for all the days of the month?<br />I'm curious to know how many more listeners per day the Ticket has compared to ESPN and The Fan. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769468336490808451.post-6897434682046741202013-07-14T01:57:47.527-05:002013-07-14T01:57:47.527-05:00Haven't listened to The FAN since April 15. No...Haven't listened to The FAN since April 15. Not even saved on my car radio any more. <br />But I have peeked in a couple of times. Ben & Skin are just as grating and ass-kissing as they ever were, even when they were regularly polishing CJ Wilson's knob. <br />My neighbor at the DMN tells me that the local media jokes about them. I'm not surprised.<br />Their content is shallow, but one of B&S's biggest problems is an elementary one that that idiot Spittle should have realized: Their voices sound too much alike. <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769468336490808451.post-14807473364964288602013-07-12T10:11:52.685-05:002013-07-12T10:11:52.685-05:00@8:00 is right. They were never "fired" ...@8:00 is right. They were never "fired" from 105.3, apparently left amicably. I'm not sure if that means 105.3 paid out any of their contract, eased up on their non compete, or anything like that. <br />Their move to 105.3 was calculated and expected when Spittle was back on board. They didn't renew with KESN and when that happened it was a matter of time. Where else could they go? <br /><br />I don't want to rag on the guys, apparently some people do like them and follow them enough that they keep their job. They're just not my cup of tea for a variety of reasons. Best of luck to them but I just don't see them having success here. TheRealDirtyP1http://www.dfwsportatorium.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769468336490808451.post-30623877011041328122013-07-12T09:56:38.371-05:002013-07-12T09:56:38.371-05:00Fired or not...Radio Hosts that are actually wante...Fired or not...Radio Hosts that are actually wanted by their employers are rarely given the opportunity to leave...especially to go to competitors in the same market.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769468336490808451.post-80767722170758975332013-07-12T08:59:19.451-05:002013-07-12T08:59:19.451-05:00Why did they leave 105.3 the first time? Spittle ...Why did they leave 105.3 the first time? Spittle was gone by then and the new PD knew their show and ratings sucked. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769468336490808451.post-14191315618655420782013-07-12T08:00:22.639-05:002013-07-12T08:00:22.639-05:00Ben and Skin were never fired from 105.3. Or The T...Ben and Skin were never fired from 105.3. Or The Ticket, or ESPN. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769468336490808451.post-47941904658541701472013-07-12T01:24:59.485-05:002013-07-12T01:24:59.485-05:00The Hardline ratings are better because they'r...The Hardline ratings are better because they're getting more of the RaGE listener.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769468336490808451.post-13665764691632874402013-07-11T19:31:37.264-05:002013-07-11T19:31:37.264-05:00B&S sucks but they fool some program director ...B&S sucks but they fool some program director each time. They must have some good pictures of some high level people doing some really bad things. They will soon pull a rarity - getting fired from the same station twice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769468336490808451.post-91713594384664593912013-07-11T19:07:56.850-05:002013-07-11T19:07:56.850-05:00I agree that G-Bag Nation may not translate that s...I agree that G-Bag Nation may not translate that successfully from nights to afternoon drive, but I think they'd get better ratings than Ben & Skin in that slot. Mid 20s to late 30s/early 40s or somewhere around there I think is the demo G-Bag would cater to, while Ben & Skin has the Jr High crowd who think Derek Holland doing Harry Caray impressions is funny. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769468336490808451.post-30880663479651104682013-07-11T18:25:21.833-05:002013-07-11T18:25:21.833-05:00So keep selling printing man.So keep selling printing man.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769468336490808451.post-40459677257721054242013-07-11T16:52:48.508-05:002013-07-11T16:52:48.508-05:00Richie was correct in saying that billing does rel...Richie was correct in saying that billing does relate to a shows overall profitability. However, so do ratings. Ratings actually contribute more to a shows long term probability and the ability to forecast future returns. Getting mad at an author for focusing on the aspect that best fits the narrative he is trying to present, is a waste of time. <br /><br />I was a little surprised to see that slater and elf's ratings weren't as bottom basement as I thought they would be, but that's somewhat moot now considering that they are on borrowed time. I think New School will be reevaluated after the annual fall football ratings bump they get.<br /><br />As far as B&S go, they are Spittle's babies for better or worse at this point. His success is linked to theirs for the foreseeable future. I don't listen, but I think it will be amusing to observe the extreme amount of latitude they will be given. In the end, given their history and current market indicators, I think Spittle will have lots more time to work on designs for his side business. I think we are all excited to see what he'll come up with for the Kalamazoo Circle-Jerks. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769468336490808451.post-65184974772474733952013-07-11T16:02:28.635-05:002013-07-11T16:02:28.635-05:00@ Frank....you CAN fairly judge their ratings simp...@ Frank....you CAN fairly judge their ratings simply because they are a "known" commodity in this market. It's not like they just came in on a truck from Jersey. It was equally fair to judge RAGE's ratings after a couple of months. Again, known commodity. Ben & Skin just aren't very good when sampled on a daily basis and the numbers reflect that.geraldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10080043659637052041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769468336490808451.post-75412591464217894962013-07-11T14:08:28.455-05:002013-07-11T14:08:28.455-05:00Like herpes. It's what I do. What?Like herpes. It's what I do. What?Jeffnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769468336490808451.post-23320325686276586662013-07-11T12:44:18.596-05:002013-07-11T12:44:18.596-05:00@TheRealDirtyP1
I wasn't trying to say they s...@TheRealDirtyP1<br /><br />I wasn't trying to say they should ignore football. The commenter implied that the Rangers aren't worth talking about and even when they are in the playoffs its boring. The Cowboys continued run of mediocrity is boring. If there is news I want to hear it. What I don't want to hear is what shade of yellow Romo's urine looks like while the Rangers get ignored when they are on a hot streak and a pennant race. There's room for both teams.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769468336490808451.post-41174754750616521192013-07-11T12:34:37.389-05:002013-07-11T12:34:37.389-05:00It's short-sighted to judge Ben and Skin's...It's short-sighted to judge Ben and Skin's ratings considering they've been on the job for not even two months. It doesn't mean they shouldn't face criticism, but like all things in the radio business time will tell.P1 Franknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769468336490808451.post-81175986327638593562013-07-11T12:17:13.980-05:002013-07-11T12:17:13.980-05:00I'm a fan of G-Bag when I have time to actuall...I'm a fan of G-Bag when I have time to actually listen, but I'm not sure it translates as much with an older audience. I've really liked the addition of Chris Arnold, and Jeff is starting to grow on me. TheRealDirtyP1http://www.dfwsportatorium.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769468336490808451.post-67620870263565186952013-07-11T11:58:54.894-05:002013-07-11T11:58:54.894-05:00Fascinating info. I hope Danny from the Hardline ...Fascinating info. I hope Danny from the Hardline gets paid more like a 3rd host instead of a producer because the Hardline's ratings are bonkers. Can't believe Greggo blew that gravy train. Looks like the Fan has taken a considerable nose dive since Spittle took over. Maybe they'll wise up and hire another program director if this continues. Can't say I'm surprised that New School's ratings have gone down without Jasmine or Ben & Skin can't beat RAGE. Ben & Skin in a profitable time slot like afternoon drive is a joke, G-Bag Nation would do better there. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769468336490808451.post-83184349116631385002013-07-11T11:52:38.436-05:002013-07-11T11:52:38.436-05:00Jane Slater....the ax can't come soon enough.....Jane Slater....the ax can't come soon enough...horrible.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769468336490808451.post-89089024160555608412013-07-11T11:37:05.237-05:002013-07-11T11:37:05.237-05:00Being funny and glib doesn't make you a stand-...Being funny and glib doesn't make you a stand-up comic. Ben and Skin have been radio anthrax since I first heard them on the Ticket many years ago. I never got it but what I think doesn't matter. As long as the owner of the Mavericks and some foolish radio station program director think they'll draw listeners/viewers, they'll get a job. I hope this complete failure on their part at the Fan is enough to finally put an end to this experiment in foolishness and dumbassery. Hopefully, Jane Slater is next.geraldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10080043659637052041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769468336490808451.post-39673314810425491812013-07-11T11:04:28.260-05:002013-07-11T11:04:28.260-05:00@10:30 they talk more Mavs than Cowboys and are wa...@10:30 they talk more Mavs than Cowboys and are way more passionate, and the Mavs have the least chance of winning again out of any of the franchises. <br />But to answer your question about hearing football, it is the #1 sport in the country, and baseball and basketball fluctuate after that. So yes, if there's something to talk about the #1 sport in the country, I'd like to hear it.TheRealDirtyP1http://www.dfwsportatorium.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769468336490808451.post-60851086200392624932013-07-11T10:30:38.219-05:002013-07-11T10:30:38.219-05:00Do people really want football talk in May? The Ra...Do people really want football talk in May? The Rangers are the only team in DFW with a chance to win a championship. The Cowboys suck and will continue to suck. I would much rather hear about a team that is relevant than more "this is Tony Romo's year".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769468336490808451.post-76942012012818749692013-07-11T10:22:28.755-05:002013-07-11T10:22:28.755-05:00Ben and Skin had a rare up-close view of the Range...Ben and Skin had a rare up-close view of the Rangers' first world series run and they absolutely fell in love with all things Rangers (whereas most of us fell in "like" with the Rangers). Consequently, tone-deaf Ben overloads his audience with baseball when they really want football. It's ok to go full-bore Rangers talk when they are in a pennant race or in the playoffs, but tone-deaf Ben wants to go on and on about how great Yu is after a meaningless game in May. It's too bad because they are both glib and funny but they don't think strategically about what they discuss on the show.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769468336490808451.post-19456255180350587362013-07-11T09:50:34.225-05:002013-07-11T09:50:34.225-05:00Richie
When are you going to put a link to Greggo&...Richie<br />When are you going to put a link to Greggo's blog and his to yours? Since they are both obviously a coordinated effort (along with the 89 part Hard Lie piece) to maintain a shread of relevance for the two of you.Ziggsbot Snarflesbargerhttp://www.lemonparty.comnoreply@blogger.com