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KRLD ND O-U-T

G

grantchester

Word on the grapevine is that Todd Jefferies is headed back to Austin after just a few months as News Director of KRLD. It's a credit to Todd that no-one has a bad word to say about the guy. It's also a credit that KLBJ is taking him back.
Let's see, since 2001 there's been Jack, Linda, Brad, Tyler, Janet, Steve and Todd... that's less than a year each, on average. What does that say about KRLD management?
 
> Word on the grapevine is that Todd Jefferies is headed back
> to Austin after just a few months as News Director of KRLD.
> It's a credit to Todd that no-one has a bad word to say
> about the guy. It's also a credit that KLBJ is taking him
> back.
> Let's see, since 2001 there's been Jack, Linda, Brad, Tyler,
> Janet, Steve and Todd... that's less than a year each, on
> average. What does that say about KRLD management?
>
Does KRLD have "MANAGEMENT"? Remember Spittle russ's lap dog is in charge.
 
Hey KPLEX....

> Does KRLD have "MANAGEMENT"? Remember Spittle russ's lap dog
> is in charge.
>

Russ didn't let you blow him or something? You seem to have anger issues with this guy. Like all the time. Like all, the, time.<P ID="signature">______________
"It's just like Speed 2, except on a bus"-Milhouse</P>
 
Re: Hey KPLEX....you rang?

> > Does KRLD have "MANAGEMENT"? Remember Spittle russ's lap
> dog
> > is in charge.
> >
>
> Russ didn't let you blow him or something? You seem to have
> anger issues with this guy. Like all the time. Like all,
> the, time.
>
DUDE: That is a very mature statement on your part. Your Iq is apparently located below your personal equator. Come out for air once in awhile or are you waiting to see your shadow.?
 
Topics Get Skewed

I've noticed that when I post an item, the discussion seems to go off topic very quickly. I'm sorry there aren't people posting who know Todd, or know what's going on at KLRD. It would be nice to hear informed opinions on the situation, speculation about who might be the next ND, or what kind of job young Todd did. Will anyone miss him? Will the last acting news director make a play for the job? Does the new acting ND want the job?
These personal attack posts are like a dog turd on a sidewalk. It doesn't really hurt anyone, but it makes you want to just avoid the area all together.
I promise to try to avoid 'curbing my dog' on this sidewalk.
g
 
Re: Topics Get Skewed

Todd was the best boss I have ever had. (I have been at KRLD almost 30 years) He lead by example and was actively involved in the daily news product. He is a master at working with and motivating talent young and seasoned. KRLD would love to have him back someday. KLBJ was very aggressive at getting him back. He told us that his father-n-law died of cancer a few months ago, and just weeks later his father died of cancer. His family had not made the move from Austin yet-and his 6-year old daughter Mary would cry for him every night. Sounds like is made a noble choice to be with his family. We have been told that Mike Rogers is the acting news director. I don't think he wants to keep that title. Jerry Bobo says a Nationwide CBS search is underway for a replacement.


> I've noticed that when I post an item, the discussion seems
> to go off topic very quickly. I'm sorry there aren't people
> posting who know Todd, or know what's going on at KLRD. It
> would be nice to hear informed opinions on the situation,
> speculation about who might be the next ND, or what kind of
> job young Todd did. Will anyone miss him? Will the last
> acting news director make a play for the job? Does the new
> acting ND want the job?
> These personal attack posts are like a dog turd on a
> sidewalk. It doesn't really hurt anyone, but it makes you
> want to just avoid the area all together.
> I promise to try to avoid 'curbing my dog' on this sidewalk.
>
> g
>
 
Re: Topics Get Skewed

> I've noticed that when I post an item, the discussion seems
> to go off topic very quickly. I'm sorry there aren't people
> posting who know Todd, or know what's going on at KLRD. It
> would be nice to hear informed opinions on the situation,
> speculation about who might be the next ND, or what kind of
> job young Todd did. Will anyone miss him? Will the last
> acting news director make a play for the job? Does the new
> acting ND want the job?
> These personal attack posts are like a dog turd on a
> sidewalk. It doesn't really hurt anyone, but it makes you
> want to just avoid the area all together.
> I promise to try to avoid 'curbing my dog' on this sidewalk.
>
> g
>

Who is the acting ND?<P ID="signature">______________
i'm on a mexican radio</P>
 
Re: Topics Get Skewed

> Todd was the best boss I have ever had. (I have been at KRLD
> almost 30 years) He lead by example and was actively
> involved in the daily news product. He is a master at
> working with and motivating talent young and seasoned. KRLD
> would love to have him back someday. KLBJ was very
> aggressive at getting him back. He told us that his
> father-n-law died of cancer a few months ago, and just weeks
> later his father died of cancer. His family had not made
> the move from Austin yet-and his 6-year old daughter Mary
> would cry for him every night. Sounds like is made a noble
> choice to be with his family. We have been told that Mike
> Rogers is the acting news director. I don't think he wants
> to keep that title. Jerry Bobo says a Nationwide CBS search
> is underway for a replacement.
>
>
> > I've noticed that when I post an item, the discussion
> seems
> > to go off topic very quickly. I'm sorry there aren't
> people
> > posting who know Todd, or know what's going on at KLRD. It
>
> > would be nice to hear informed opinions on the situation,
> > speculation about who might be the next ND, or what kind
> of
> > job young Todd did. Will anyone miss him? Will the last
> > acting news director make a play for the job? Does the new
>
> > acting ND want the job?
> > These personal attack posts are like a dog turd on a
> > sidewalk. It doesn't really hurt anyone, but it makes you
> > want to just avoid the area all together.
> > I promise to try to avoid 'curbing my dog' on this
> sidewalk.
> >
> > g
> >
>


Texas Association of Broadcasters had an ad running for their News Director Position as of yesterday.

IT doesn't surprise me that they are opening this up for a Nationwide search-- it will be interesting to see what comes in... however I would love to see Pete Gardner to return... but thats just my humbel opinion..

Just a thought!
<P ID="signature">______________
Dave Michaels
Davradio Productions
Dallas, Texas</P>
 
Re: Topics Get Skewed

> > Todd was the best boss I have ever had. (I have been at
> KRLD
> > almost 30 years) He lead by example and was actively
> > involved in the daily news product. He is a master at
> > working with and motivating talent young and seasoned.
> KRLD
> > would love to have him back someday. KLBJ was very
> > aggressive at getting him back. He told us that his
> > father-n-law died of cancer a few months ago, and just
> weeks
> > later his father died of cancer. His family had not made
> > the move from Austin yet-and his 6-year old daughter Mary
> > would cry for him every night. Sounds like is made a noble
>
> > choice to be with his family. We have been told that Mike
>
> > Rogers is the acting news director. I don't think he
> wants
> > to keep that title. Jerry Bobo says a Nationwide CBS
> search
> > is underway for a replacement.
> >
> >
> > > I've noticed that when I post an item, the discussion
> > seems
> > > to go off topic very quickly. I'm sorry there aren't
> > people
> > > posting who know Todd, or know what's going on at KLRD.
> It
> >
> > > would be nice to hear informed opinions on the
> situation,
> > > speculation about who might be the next ND, or what kind
>
> > of
> > > job young Todd did. Will anyone miss him? Will the last
> > > acting news director make a play for the job? Does the
> new
> >
> > > acting ND want the job?
> > > These personal attack posts are like a dog turd on a
> > > sidewalk. It doesn't really hurt anyone, but it makes
> you
> > > want to just avoid the area all together.
> > > I promise to try to avoid 'curbing my dog' on this
> > sidewalk.
> > >
> > > g
> > >
> >
>
>
> Texas Association of Broadcasters had an ad running for
> their News Director Position as of yesterday.
>
> IT doesn't surprise me that they are opening this up for a
> Nationwide search-- it will be interesting to see what comes
> in... however I would love to see Pete Gardner to return...
> but thats just my humbel opinion..
>
> Just a thought!
>
An excellent thought!!! Pete Gardner has the experise,knowledge and has handled many successful news operations in many markets.Pete is a very very nice guy who actually cares about the person working for him. KRLD would be remiss NOT to hire Pete Gardner. He could turn the ship around without offending anyone and get the job done. Pete please apply,Dallas-Ft.Worth needs a news Director like you.
 
Re: Topics Get Skewed

Well, I only worked at KRLD briefly several years ago so I don't have any recent info on the situation but know there are some real pro's there. I also don't have the hard on that many here have for the station but may I add, that attitude has been earned.

I know nothing of Pete other than what I've read, which has all been positive. But at this point, I don't think Edward R. Murrow himself could revive the place much past where it is now. It's been THIS direction then that, "let's try this guy" in the nine to noon slot then..... NEXT! Now let's try THIS guy up against Rush(like Marty or Ben Dover) then another call to Ernie Brown. And news director after news director. The problem has to be in Jerry Bobo's office.

This is like a restaurant that's been through nine different managements in five years. Does it really matter HOW good the chef is in version ten? Much of the public has already tried them and been left wanting OR if they did like KRLD, THAT version soon changed. And across the street, WBAP, while it's been through some changes, has been steady as a rock by comparison.

And turning around a news/talk station is very slow in the best of circumstances.
 
Re: Topics Get Skewed

> Well, I only worked at KRLD briefly several years ago so I
> don't have any recent info on the situation but know there
> are some real pro's there. I also don't have the hard on
> that many here have for the station but may I add, that
> attitude has been earned.
>
> I know nothing of Pete other than what I've read, which has
> all been positive. But at this point, I don't think Edward
> R. Murrow himself could revive the place much past where it
> is now. It's been THIS direction then that, "let's try this
> guy" in the nine to noon slot then..... NEXT! Now let's try
> THIS guy up against Rush(like Marty or Ben Dover) then
> another call to Ernie Brown. And news director after news
> director. The problem has to be in Jerry Bobo's office.
>
> This is like a restaurant that's been through nine different
> managements in five years. Does it really matter HOW good
> the chef is in version ten? Much of the public has already
> tried them and been left wanting OR if they did like KRLD,
> THAT version soon changed. And across the street, WBAP,
> while it's been through some changes, has been steady as a
> rock by comparison.
>
> And turning around a news/talk station is very slow in the
> best of circumstances.
>
You've pinpointed where the problem resides, but don't expect the corporate types up the road to fault their choice of management, regardless of how obvious the problems are and who ostensibly is responsible for them. Those of the Bobo ilk keep on making bad decisions and tap dancing their way from paycheck to paycheck, helping drive a potentially good radio property further into its grave. But nobody knows like management knows.

You're also correct about some real pros coming and going at KRLD. But the real pros knew better than to try convincing themseles that KRLD was the place for them to be. The last pro on the premises forgot to turn out the lights when he/she left.
 
Re: Topics Get Skewed

What makes for broadcast success usually is the direct reverse of what makes for corporate success. One must be aggressive, not cautious - especially when it comes to news. The former makes stations. The latter hurts them. Building the ratings and protecting the bottom line can, but don't usually, find themselves in the same genetic double helix.

Jody

> > Well, I only worked at KRLD briefly several years ago so I
>
> > don't have any recent info on the situation but know there
>
> > are some real pro's there. I also don't have the hard on
> > that many here have for the station but may I add, that
> > attitude has been earned.
> >
> > I know nothing of Pete other than what I've read, which
> has
> > all been positive. But at this point, I don't think Edward
>
> > R. Murrow himself could revive the place much past where
> it
> > is now. It's been THIS direction then that, "let's try
> this
> > guy" in the nine to noon slot then..... NEXT! Now let's
> try
> > THIS guy up against Rush(like Marty or Ben Dover) then
> > another call to Ernie Brown. And news director after news
> > director. The problem has to be in Jerry Bobo's office.
> >
> > This is like a restaurant that's been through nine
> different
> > managements in five years. Does it really matter HOW
> good
> > the chef is in version ten? Much of the public has
> already
> > tried them and been left wanting OR if they did like KRLD,
>
> > THAT version soon changed. And across the street, WBAP,
> > while it's been through some changes, has been steady as a
>
> > rock by comparison.
> >
> > And turning around a news/talk station is very slow in the
>
> > best of circumstances.
> >
> You've pinpointed where the problem resides, but don't
> expect the corporate types up the road to fault their choice
> of management, regardless of how obvious the problems are
> and who ostensibly is responsible for them. Those of the
> Bobo ilk keep on making bad decisions and tap dancing their
> way from paycheck to paycheck, helping drive a potentially
> good radio property further into its grave. But nobody
> knows like management knows.
>
> You're also correct about some real pros coming and going at
> KRLD. But the real pros knew better than to try convincing
> themseles that KRLD was the place for them to be. The last
> pro on the premises forgot to turn out the lights when
> he/she left.
>
 
Re: Topics Get Skewed

> What makes for broadcast success usually is the direct
> reverse of what makes for corporate success. One must be
> aggressive, not cautious - especially when it comes to news.
> The former makes stations. The latter hurts them. Building
> the ratings and protecting the bottom line can, but don't
> usually, find themselves in the same genetic double helix.
>
>
> Jody
>
> > > Well, I only worked at KRLD briefly several years ago so
> I
> >
> > > don't have any recent info on the situation but know
> there
> >
> > > are some real pro's there. I also don't have the hard on
>
> > > that many here have for the station but may I add, that
> > > attitude has been earned.
> > >
> > > I know nothing of Pete other than what I've read, which
> > has
> > > all been positive. But at this point, I don't think
> Edward
> >
> > > R. Murrow himself could revive the place much past where
>
> > it
> > > is now. It's been THIS direction then that, "let's try
> > this
> > > guy" in the nine to noon slot then..... NEXT! Now let's
>
> > try
> > > THIS guy up against Rush(like Marty or Ben Dover) then
> > > another call to Ernie Brown. And news director after
> news
> > > director. The problem has to be in Jerry Bobo's office.
>
> > >
> > > This is like a restaurant that's been through nine
> > different
> > > managements in five years. Does it really matter HOW
> > good
> > > the chef is in version ten? Much of the public has
> > already
> > > tried them and been left wanting OR if they did like
> KRLD,
> >
> > > THAT version soon changed. And across the street, WBAP,
>
> > > while it's been through some changes, has been steady as
> a
> >
> > > rock by comparison.
> > >
> > > And turning around a news/talk station is very slow in
> the
> >
> > > best of circumstances.
> > >
> > You've pinpointed where the problem resides, but don't
> > expect the corporate types up the road to fault their
> choice
> > of management, regardless of how obvious the problems are
> > and who ostensibly is responsible for them. Those of the
> > Bobo ilk keep on making bad decisions and tap dancing
> their
> > way from paycheck to paycheck, helping drive a potentially
>
> > good radio property further into its grave. But nobody
> > knows like management knows.
> >
> > You're also correct about some real pros coming and going
> at
> > KRLD. But the real pros knew better than to try
> convincing
> > themseles that KRLD was the place for them to be. The
> last
> > pro on the premises forgot to turn out the lights when
> > he/she left.
> >
>
Huh?
 
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