Jazz Oasis no more...

[Sid Schweiger]

>>Is the goal of Emerson now to teach students
format & playlist?  So many years of listening to the students learn
tor
ropes of real broadcasting and play and espouse their fantastic
knowledge of
jazz are no more.<<

I know some on this list won't like it, but teaching students format
and playlist IS teaching them "the ropes of real broadcasting."  Whether
we like it or not, that's reality.  Former students who enter the
broadcasting business are not in a position to change things, and by the
time they gain experience and move into management positions, they
realize that broadcasting is a business, and therefore must air what
sells.  Not saying I agree with it, but again, that's the reality.



Sid Schweiger
IT Manager, Entercom Boston LLC
WAAF - WEEI AM/FM - WKAF - WMKK - WRKO - WVEI AM/FM
20 Guest St / 3d Floor
Boston MA  02135-2040
Phone: 617-779-5369
Fax: 617-779-5379
E-Mail: sid@wrko.com