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Tag Archives: Randy Michaels
Even Randy Michaels admits his Chicago FM news experiment is not quite a success
Here’s some news that should be absolutely no surprise to Radio Survivor listeners: Randy Michaels’ new FM news station in Chicago WWWN-FM is tanking in the ratings. In fact, the former Tribune chief‘s station sits at number 48, a mere … finish reading Even Randy Michaels admits his Chicago FM news experiment is not quite a success
Posted in commercial radio, ratings
Tagged Chicago, Clear Channel, news/talk, Randy Michaels, ratings, Tribune, WWWN-FM
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10 months after Tribune Randy Michaels is back with FM news stations in Chicago and NYC
When last we heard from Randy Michaels he was exiting the Tribune Tower in Chicago, resigning after news broke that he turned the company’s broadcast division into Animal House. While the architect of Clear Channel’s buy, consolidate and gut approach … finish reading 10 months after Tribune Randy Michaels is back with FM news stations in Chicago and NYC
Posted in commercial radio
Tagged alternative rock, Chicago, Merlin Media, Q101, Randy Michaels, Tribune, WBBM, WEMP, WGN-AM, WKQX, WWWN
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No massive severance for Randy Michaels
Once again I have to hand it to NY Times‘ media reporters David Carr and Tim Arano who–along with Vocalo.org’s Rober Feder–have consistently dug up important details and original reporting on Randy Michaels and Tribune. Thanks to Carr and Arano … finish reading No massive severance for Randy Michaels
Posted in commercial radio, consolidation, economics
Tagged David Carr, NY Times, Randy Michaels, Robert Feder, salary, severance, Tribune Company
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Randy Michaels may have left Tribune Tower, but something still stinks in there
Buried in the more sensational news that Randy Michaels resigned as Tribune CEO yesterday is the fact that a Delaware Judge is letting a group of creditors move forward with a lawsuit against chairman Sam Zell. This group of unsecured … finish reading Randy Michaels may have left Tribune Tower, but something still stinks in there
It’s official, Randy’s gone
As anticipated, today Randy Michaels, CEO of Tribune Company, formerly of Clear Channel, one of the grand architects behind the current state of commercial radio, resigned from his post at Tribune. This is how his former company’s flagship paper put … finish reading It’s official, Randy’s gone
Posted in commercial radio, consolidation, electronics
Tagged Clear Channel, Randy Michaels, Tribune
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Randy Michaels to leave Tribune, crying all the way to the bank
It’s been quite the fortnight over at Tribune Tower. Almost two weeks ago NY Times media reporter David Carr dropped a bomb of a story detailing the sophomoric and sexist behavior of Tribune’s top management, led by Clear Channel’s former … finish reading Randy Michaels to leave Tribune, crying all the way to the bank
Posted in commercial radio, consolidation, economics
Tagged bankruptcy, Chicago Tribune, Clear Channel, Lee Abrams, Randy Michaels, Tribune Company, WGN-AM
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Ghosts of Clear Channel continue to haunt Tribune Company
New York Times media reporter David Carr dropped a bombshell on Tribune Company CEO Randy Michaels today, and paragraph number seven pretty much says it all: Based on interviews with more than 20 employees and former employees of Tribune, Mr. … finish reading Ghosts of Clear Channel continue to haunt Tribune Company
Posted in commercial radio, consolidation, economics
Tagged Clear Channel, David Carr, Jacor, Randy Michaels, Robert Feder, Tribune, WGN, Zell Miller
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Randy Michaels Solidifies the Clear Channelization of Tribune
With ace-consolidator Randy Michaels at the helm of Tribune Company it looks like he’s having a jolly good time installing his old Clear Channel pals into top positions at the bankrupt newspaper and broadcast company. On Monday Tribune announced that … finish reading Randy Michaels Solidifies the Clear Channelization of Tribune
Posted in commercial radio, consolidation, tv
Tagged Clear Channel, Ed Wilson, Jerry Kersting, Randy Michaels, Sean Compton, Tribune, WGN
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FCC To Host Media Cross-ownership Workshop in Tampa
In advance of its upcoming biannual review of media ownership rules, the Federal Communications Commission is holding a series of workshops on the issue. These workshops are less formal and expansive than hearings, and tend to be focused on a … finish reading FCC To Host Media Cross-ownership Workshop in Tampa
Posted in commercial radio, consolidation, FCC, tv
Tagged cross-ownership, FCC, Media Bureau, media ownership, newspaper, Randy Michaels
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Tribune CEO Randy Michaels Boosts Morale at WGN-AM
Last week I told you how former-Clear Channel Charm School president and current Tribune CEO Radio Randy Michaels identified 119 words and phrases that are no good for his company’s flagship station WGN-AM. Well, this week Radio Randy’s follow-up was … finish reading Tribune CEO Randy Michaels Boosts Morale at WGN-AM
Posted in commercial radio, consolidation
Tagged CEO, Charlie Meyerson, Clear Channel, Randy Michaels, Robert Feder, Tribune, WGN
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