NOT....Re: [BC] Clear Channel Wants More?

[Mike Gideon]

Nobody at CC is bitching about the cost of HD. We're turning them on every 
day. In fact, we have done more than anyone else.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ernie Belanger" <armtx at mhcable.com>
To: "Broadcast Radio Mailing List" <broadcast at radiolists.net>
Sent: Wednesday, October 05, 2005 1:09 PM
Subject: Re: NOT....Re: [BC] Clear Channel Wants More?


> If clear channel wants to compete with XM and Sirrus let them send up a 
> bird and start their own Satellite network.
>
> They have far to much dominance, which has been referenced in this thread.
>
> IF they are having a problem competing let them do what everyone else 
> does, adjust to the market. It was their idea to limit commercials, they 
> did, they lost revenue now they are belly aching about it. OH WELL...
>
> They are bitching about having the cost of  the technical upgrade (ie HD 
> Radio) then don't install it. HD is not mandated technology. IF you want 
> to dance pay the piper. Don't bitch about the cost of paying the piper ... 
> if you can't afford it then don't dance.
>
> Actually I personally believe it would be much better for Radio if the 
> Commission lowered the cap vs raising it.  Fewer stations per owner per 
> market makes for more robust competition and ultimately better Radio 
> Product.
>
> And that folks is how you compete with satellite.
>
> Greater Variety of LOCAL content that serves the audience VS a virtual 
> satellite network, voice tracked from God Knows where, which happens to be 
> on  terrestrial stations in almost every market.
>
>
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