feedback.pdxradio.com Topic: KNRK Middayer Tara Dublin Exits

Phil Harmonic on "KNRK Middayer Tara Dublin Exits"

Phil Harmonic — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:52:34 +0000

AND, I guess the KATU talent will really get nervous towards the end of their contracts from now on!

trixter on "KNRK Middayer Tara Dublin Exits"

trixter — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:31:43 +0000

Another little piece of local radio, never to return, most likely. Rick got fired already???

Phil Harmonic on "KNRK Middayer Tara Dublin Exits"

Phil Harmonic — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 09:12:12 +0000

Yep, that's the sad part. Tara is just the tip of the radio iceberg. Another little piece of local radio, never to return, most likely.

radiodude on "KNRK Middayer Tara Dublin Exits"

radiodude — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:32:54 +0000

Radio is changing quickly and I think even more personalities are producers are going to be given the hook. Not only was Tara let go from Entercom last week but so was Jolin Winter from The Wolf. A producer at the Fan was also given the axe. My prediction...more lay-offs to come.

larrybudmelman on "KNRK Middayer Tara Dublin Exits"

larrybudmelman — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 19:36:51 +0000

Peter Carlin spends some complementary ink on Tara Dublin....and many others: <a href="http://www.oregonlive.com/living/index.ssf/2009/06/for_tv_radio_veterans_the_end.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.oregonlive.com/living/index.ssf/2009/06/for_tv_radio_veterans_the_end.html</a>

radiodawgz on "KNRK Middayer Tara Dublin Exits"

radiodawgz — Sun, 31 May 2009 11:54:32 +0000

As this thread is about yet another talented air personality who lost their gig, I wanted to just put this out there. If you are a programming-side radio professional who is out of work, please do yourself a favor and diversify in terms of profession, interests, education, and social connections. It's ok to keep up with the business, keep your hand in part-time or branch out into related areas (podcasting, production)...but find something else -- outside of radio -- to do. Most importantly,invest in yourself with the same passion, energy, and devotion you gave to radio. And if you're lucky enough to still have a gig, this advice is for you as well. Make sure you're developing some other interests and skills for when the day comes you don't have a gig, don't want to move, or can no longer feed yourself or your family on what radio pays. Good luck, Tara.

Buster on "KNRK Middayer Tara Dublin Exits"

Buster — Fri, 29 May 2009 19:19:50 +0000

Personally, I DO blame Mark Hamilton for the failure of NRK. He has failed to grasp a wide enough swath of listeners to catch the advertiser's eye. The talent on NRK is not all that impressive. The music is inconsistent and clumsy. Mark, you've been at it long enough. Hang it up, eh?

skeptical on "KNRK Middayer Tara Dublin Exits"

skeptical — Fri, 29 May 2009 17:53:56 +0000

Right now is a time when many recognize the value of unions - disappearing pension plans for instance -- unfortunately its also a difficult time to organize -- employers know that hence they'll do things today they'd never think of doing in times of high employment. Employers in the radio business have the upper hand today. But this is not to say that SMART employer could't get together a group talented employees, treat them right, and succeed.

saveitnow on "KNRK Middayer Tara Dublin Exits"

saveitnow — Fri, 29 May 2009 17:05:59 +0000

Yes there is no unity, they were divided and the last dozen years have shown they are now conquered. So why doesn't some remaining major station in the United States reinact the scene from the movie FM? I think several musical acts will show up for support, including Tom Petty who was in the movie.

skeptical on "KNRK Middayer Tara Dublin Exits"

skeptical — Fri, 29 May 2009 16:01:28 +0000

"Where have most of the unions in broadcasting gone? If the unions had been powerful enough in broadcasting back in 1995 the millions thrown at owners of stations would have not happened, as talent would have the power to negotiate." Unions are only as powerful as the desire and unity of the employees in that particular field.