Re: using newstaff to do remotes

["\"Mike Thomas\"" <nostatic@earthlink.net>]

Mike Malone wrote:

> I  was just listening to WTAG here in Worcester today, they have their news
> staff doing remotes plugging CWT gift certificates and the like from the
> Auburn Mall.   Of course they cut in on the Rush L. show to do this, maybe
> this is their idea of "local programming".  WTAG has recently been taking
> print ads out all over the place claiming that they are a "leader" in local
> programming.....This after getting generally blasted in the local press for
> axing Upton Bell, and cutting the late evening newscasts....

And over on the FM, WSRS, they were totally voictraked on Thanksgiving Day,
complete with all of their "Listen While You Work" sweepers running all day....

Mike Thomas
WXLO & Premiere Radio Networks

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