Rush gone from WRKO

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If someone's got broadcasting in their blood and the trajectory begins it's descent, choosing to ride it out can be an honorable thing. 

Just wear the proper protective gear in case you end up careening sideways through the mud and assorted fauna.

Bill O'Neill

> On May 22, 2015, at 9:50 PM, Gary's Ice Cream <gary@garysicecream.com> wrote:
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> Way too long!  Something I was told years ago by a giant in the radio business was "Leave when you are on top....not when you're on the slide down".  
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>                    Gary's Ice Cream, Chelmsford, MA
> www.garysicecream.com           www.icecreamcollege.com
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Boston-Radio-Interest [mailto:boston-radio-interest-bounces@lists.BostonRadio.org] On Behalf Of Bill Dillane
> Sent: Friday, May 22, 2015 8:49 PM
> To: Boston Radio Board
> Subject: Rush gone from WRKO
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> There is no way Rush or Premiere could positively spin a move from WRKO to WMEX or multiple suburban stations.
> Losing WRKO over money gives Premiere ammo in negotiating with Rush next year.  Would Rush accept less money, announce a retirement, or go the paid subscription route?  
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> Two media stories this week:  Letterman retired and WRKO said no to Rush.  Letterman left at the right time.  Rush has stayed too long.
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