Dunn like a dinner?
Submitted by debritz on September 19, 2008 - 05:03.
Update: Scan of story at right.
I can't find it online, but the Courier-Mail apparently has a story this morning where Brisbane Radio 4BC boss David McDonald denies rumours "on an entertainment blog" (that'd be this one, I suppose) that he's offered a job to former B105 star Jamie Dunn. My source says McDonald is quoted as saying "these blogging things, I don't put too much weight in them. I don't have any time for those things". So how does he know about it, I wonder - and why are Brisbane radio stories always among the most-read items on this blog?
PS: A cynical source says the rumours "must be true, then." My thoughts: If 4BC's boss hasn't done a deal with Jamie Dunn, he really should think about it. I know the station is doing well financially, but it lags behind the ABC in Brisbane and commercial talk stations in other states when it comes to ratings points. Of course, if the station gets more listeners, it can sell more ads and charge more for them. I believe that's what the commercial radio game is all about.
Disclosure: Brett Debritz used to be heard on 4BC and is now heard on 612ABC. His opinions are, however, his own. For more disclosures, click here.
I'd like to ask Mr McDonald
I'd like to ask Mr McDonald what the difference is between a talkback radio station,where the general public voice their opinions and an ' Entertainment Blog' where the general public voice their opinions ?
Just perhaps Macca ( or D-Mac as he likes to be called ) should have some time for what people are saying about his radio station.Their latest ratings were diabolical across the board.I can remember when D-Mac first took over,when 4BC's ratings were in the cellar,he was quoted as saying 'I'm not here just to sit around.I intend to make something happen.We have to aim for at least a 10% share' etc...Well,they're a long way from a 10% share at the moment.
Brett, Don't let this worry
Brett, Don't let this worry you one bit. Any publicity is good publicity...
Even Brisbane Extra is getting into the "entertainment blogging" spirit with a recent interview by Melbourne's David Knox with Extra's EP -) more here -) http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2008/09/the-extra-detail-on-the-530-battle.h...
All news bulletins coming
All news bulletins coming out of 4bc on weekdays now are read by women Walter Williams doesn't read news anymore and Matthew Watson I think has gone the only male newsreader they have now is Stuart Layt who reads weekend morning bulletins. Maybe they think women are better newsreaders
My understanding is that
My understanding is that they like to follow a male announcer with a female newsreader and vice-versa. Since there is only one female announcer, who has just been moved to the weekends, there are quite a few female newsreaders. Still the station remains overwhelmingly "blokey". It's a shame about Walter, though. I really enjoyed listening to him.
I think it's a case of
I think it's a case of Occam's Razor - the simplest explanation is often the answer.
Both Matthew Watson and Walter Williams have returned to the airwaves, after holidays.
I don't believe you could accuse 4BC of being too "female-dominant". What's wrong with a few female newsreaders?
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