Well, Aisling Broadcasting and Curtis Media Group and Foothills Radio Group have finally sealed the deal. Now the former Aisling-owned 6 station "cluster" is officially owned by a large, non-local entity. We never thought too much about Aisling's allegedly "local" coverage. But if you think that Aisling's "local" coverage was lacking, wait until you see what is in store under the new ownership.
Local programming? Hardly. An alternative to the all-hard right shock jock syndicated lineup? Not in this lifetime. Curtis' stations carry some of the most despicable right-wing hate talkers in the business. Look for Curtis to continue to pipe in cheap, syndicated talkers.
Also look for the continued complete lack of demographic awareness on the part of Curtis.
Note to Curtis: Watauga County is a blue county. There is a 14,000 student university here. Enough with the right-wing hatred. Live up to your claims of supporting families and children.
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Here's an idea: Listen to Rush for a day or a week. Make a list of all the local businesses who advertise during the show (s). Call each business and let them know (politely) that their commercials are airing during Rush's show (lots of times the businesses don't even know this is the case) and read to the businesses some of Rush's more offensive remarks. Many times, that's all it takes to make the business request that their ads not be aired during Rush's show. Thus begins the exodus of sponsors. Give it a try.
problem is most of the more local ones know what he's saying and agree with him. only thing that will make them pay attention is losing money.
Then let's do it. Let's organize around this issue.
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