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1. Craig_Adams
   

   Radio historian
   Posts: 2,132

   I think Tara is speaking for a lot of us in this Economy:

   --------------------------------KNRK Middayer Tara Dublin Exits--------------------------------

   ENTERCOM Alternative KNRK (94/7 FM)/PORTLAND, OR loses middayer TARA DUBLIN due to budget cuts.

   DUBLIN told ALL ACCESS, "It was my dream job, and I'm seriously heartbroken about this. I don't blame MARK HAMILTON at all, we're just all victims of this economy. To eliminate an on-air position entirely is troubling news for everyone in radio. I think we're seeing the end of the DJ era and the dawn of the Automation Era."

   Reach out to her at taradublin@gmail.com.

   Posted on May 28, 2009 - 08:00 PM #
2. The_Brakes
   

   new electron
   Posts: 1

   I saw that...it make's you sick. Many of our fellow jocks have either felt the pain personally lately...or know of a good friend that has felt that hard to describe kick in the gut. Good luck Tara...and try to keep your chin-up.

   Posted on May 28, 2009 - 08:09 PM #
3. MarconiBologna
   

   junior diode
   Posts: 30

   Tara was great. Sad to see this happen.

   Posted on May 29, 2009 - 04:33 AM #
4. missing_kskd
   

   vacuum tube
   Posts: 3,041

   A note from Tara she asked to be passed along to other readers here:

   I don't blame Mark Hamilton for this. It was not his decision, and I know he knows this will be bad for the station. I would go back on the air there tomorrow if they asked me. It was my dream job come true, and I am so very heartbroken to be gone from the airwaves. I know I made peoples' workdays better with my show, and I'll carry that with me through this tough time. I hope to go on to bigger and better things, hopefully in radio, but possibly doing some writing as well. All I know is, I'm forever grateful for my nearly 5 years on the air at 94/7, and I will have only the best memories from my time there.
   

   Posted on May 29, 2009 - 08:46 AM #
5. saveitnow
   

   vacuum tube
   Posts: 144

   It's not the economy.

   How much money was made last year in Oregon from politcal ads? Millions comes to mind. But today corporate radio is not making money and just bringing in the bare amount of money to service debt.

   However back in the 90's Jim Ryan, his significant other, and Van Halen never made any money with Q105, but went out to spend their way to a higher market share with the plan if they had a higher market share they could sell the station for a large capital gain.

   So they bought Q105 for $1 Million and sold it for $10 Million. And many of you praise Larry Wilson as the new savior. Frankly he isn't. He sold his share of Citidel at the top. Did he ask for guarantees to be made to talent when he sold Citadel. I think not.

   Tara and many of the others did not deserve to be released, but it was to come and everybody is to blame.

   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.

   But if anybody thinks the blood letting is going to stop, guess again. With Mitt Romney's Hedge fund owning Clear Channel, and Romney still planning to be the President of the United States,he only wants to make money. He has always cut jobs, "outsourced jobs", because the only person he cares about is Mitt. When will the air talent stand up and begin saying enough?

   Some of you are near or at early retirement age. Frankly it should have been done years ago, but it is now time to say enough and "save it now".

   Posted on May 29, 2009 - 12:57 PM #
6. skeptical
   

   vacuum tube
   Posts: 1,512

   "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.

   Posted on May 29, 2009 - 04:01 PM #
7. saveitnow
   

   vacuum tube
   Posts: 144

   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.

   Posted on May 29, 2009 - 05:05 PM #
8. skeptical
   

   vacuum tube
   Posts: 1,512

   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.

   Posted on May 29, 2009 - 05:53 PM #
9. Buster
   

   new electron
   Posts: 1

   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?

   Posted on May 29, 2009 - 07:19 PM #
10. radiodawgz
    

    junior diode
    Posts: 30

    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.

    Posted on May 31, 2009 - 11:54 AM #
11. larrybudmelman
    

    flaming capacitor
    Posts: 41

    Peter Carlin spends some complementary ink on Tara Dublin....and many others:

    http://www.oregonlive.com/living/index.ssf/2009/06/for_tv_radio_veterans_the_end.html

    Posted on June 1, 2009 - 07:36 PM #
12. radiodude
    

    new electron
    Posts: 1

    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.

    Posted on June 1, 2009 - 08:32 PM #
13. Phil Harmonic
    

    vacuum tube
    Posts: 132

    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.

    Posted on June 2, 2009 - 09:12 AM #
14. trixter
    

    vacuum tube
    Posts: 3,214

    Another little piece of local radio, never to return, most likely.

    Rick got fired already???
    

    Posted on June 2, 2009 - 12:31 PM #
15. Phil Harmonic
    

    vacuum tube
    Posts: 132

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

    Posted on June 2, 2009 - 04:52 PM #

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