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by MWmetalhead
Thu May 09, 2024 10:21 am
Forum: Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Topic: BEASLEY MEDIA INITIATES 7% STAFF LAYOFFS
Replies: 16
Views: 1216

Re: BEASLEY MEDIA INITIATES 7% STAFF LAYOFFS

Unlikely, except for perhaps one or more of the translators.

Beasley, if it needs to raise cash prior to entering chapter 11, is more likely to look to divest stations in New Jersey, its crappy standalone AM in Atlanta, or stations in the puny Augusta, GA and Fayetteville, NC markets.
by MWmetalhead
Thu May 09, 2024 9:13 am
Forum: Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Topic: BEASLEY MEDIA INITIATES 7% STAFF LAYOFFS
Replies: 16
Views: 1216

Re: BEASLEY MEDIA INITIATES 7% STAFF LAYOFFS

If you mean in terms of present day values, probably a range of $8 million to $10 million. Caroline Beasley is delusional based on her earnings announcement remarks: "In summary, Beasley's underlying fundamentals-mainly, our local audio and digital platforms and audience engagement-remain strong. We...
by MWmetalhead
Thu May 09, 2024 8:51 am
Forum: Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Topic: BEASLEY MEDIA INITIATES 7% STAFF LAYOFFS
Replies: 16
Views: 1216

Re: BEASLEY MEDIA INITIATES 7% STAFF LAYOFFS

They overpaid for 105.9 and that group of translators.

Cumulus evidently didn't want to sell 93.1 to a commercial broadcaster. 93.1 sold for about $3 million less than 105.9.
by MWmetalhead
Thu May 09, 2024 8:24 am
Forum: Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Topic: RFK, Jr trying to show he belongs on the debate stage
Replies: 10
Views: 190

Re: RFK, Jr trying to show he belongs on the debate stage

There are indeed a select few that have severe allergic reactions to vaccine ingredients (egg, as an example). Sorry to hear about those reactions; that is extremely scary stuff!!! In such situations, forgoing the vaccine is absolutely the correct choice. For children who have no history of incurrin...
by MWmetalhead
Thu May 09, 2024 7:02 am
Forum: Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Topic: Weather reporting
Replies: 268
Views: 45779

Re: Weather reporting

The primary tornado that carved a path from Centreville to near Union City based on a preliminary assessment had peak winds of 130 MPH, making it an EF-2. This is the twister that spawned a tornado emergency declaration for northern Branch County for a time. A much weaker, brief secondary tornado wa...
by MWmetalhead
Thu May 09, 2024 6:52 am
Forum: Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Topic: RFK, Jr trying to show he belongs on the debate stage
Replies: 10
Views: 190

Re: RFK, Jr trying to show he belongs on the debate stage

I had chicken pox in 7th grade (there was no vaccine yet) and found it to be a miserable experience. I would've much rather been healthy and in school.
by MWmetalhead
Thu May 09, 2024 6:49 am
Forum: Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Topic: MTG Smack down
Replies: 12
Views: 161

Re: MTG Smack down

So, only 4 Repubs voted to oust him.

I'm torn as to who the bigger jackass is - MTG or Tom Massie.
by MWmetalhead
Thu May 09, 2024 6:25 am
Forum: The Stadium
Topic: Detroit Pistons 2023-24
Replies: 224
Views: 19447

Re: Detroit Pistons 2023-24

Article is behind a paywall, but I'll link to it anyway. Wojo is calling for Troy Weaver's immediate firing, says the front office needs to be broomed, and points out how numerous other awful teams from three to four years ago made the postseason this year (OKC, Orlando, Minnesota, Indiana) or have ...
by MWmetalhead
Wed May 08, 2024 11:20 pm
Forum: Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Topic: BEASLEY MEDIA INITIATES 7% STAFF LAYOFFS
Replies: 16
Views: 1216

Re: BEASLEY MEDIA INITIATES 7% STAFF LAYOFFS

They also own 98.5 The Sports Hub in Boston, which is tremendously successful. It's one of the highest billing stations in the entire country. Rock 92.9 does suck, though. Playlist is garbage. The Tampa station (98.7 The Shark) performs fairly well in the ratings given its signal limitations. It use...
by MWmetalhead
Wed May 08, 2024 7:42 pm
Forum: Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Topic: BEASLEY MEDIA INITIATES 7% STAFF LAYOFFS
Replies: 16
Views: 1216

Re: BEASLEY MEDIA INITIATES 7% STAFF LAYOFFS

Probably won't affect them much if at all. Maybe they lose a supporting cast member at worst.

I suspect many of the laid off individuals are sales and behind the scenes folks + corporate staff.
by MWmetalhead
Wed May 08, 2024 6:38 pm
Forum: Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Topic: RFK, Jr trying to show he belongs on the debate stage
Replies: 10
Views: 190

Re: RFK, Jr trying to show he belongs on the debate stage

RFK, Jr. is the pro-Measles and Mumps candidate.
by MWmetalhead
Wed May 08, 2024 5:34 pm
Forum: Political Potpourri - Michigan
Topic: The Ongoing Ottawa County Shitshow
Replies: 12
Views: 1618

Re: The Ongoing Ottawa County Shitshow

The fact a Democrat in that highly conservative district won by a 20 point margin just goes to show how f*cked up today's GOP is.
by MWmetalhead
Wed May 08, 2024 4:32 pm
Forum: Lansing/Mid-Michigan
Topic: Sugden fired
Replies: 9
Views: 927

Re: Sugden fired

She subbed on WXYZ briefly last autumn or winter and did well. I am very sorry to learn of her cancer diagnosis and wish her success in kicking cancer's butt.
by MWmetalhead
Wed May 08, 2024 3:22 pm
Forum: Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Topic: Weather reporting
Replies: 268
Views: 45779

Re: Weather reporting

My educated guesses as to tornado strength based on damage photos I've seen so far: Portage - EF-2 (I'm going to estimate peak winds of 130 mph) Centerville - EF-1 North of Colon and south of Union City - EF-3. If the photographed home that was obliterated was well constructed and not a modular home...
by MWmetalhead
Wed May 08, 2024 6:56 am
Forum: Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Topic: Weather reporting
Replies: 268
Views: 45779

Re: Weather reporting

WWMT and WZZM both streamed their coverage live in HD on YouTube (I stumbled across that near 7:30 in the evening). That impressed me and makes viewing easy for those of us with a smart TV.

I had to watch WOOD's coverage via their website on my smartphone.