By RTibbs

October 22, 2008 4:36 PM | Link to this

What will the River do with out their PD? Who will be responsible for the 250 song playlist that never changes. Who will handle the personnel moves there? Oh that’s right they just hired Kaedy Kiely and everything else is voice-tracked.

How does this effectJordan Graye AKA Kate McCarthy?

By predictability alert

October 22, 2008 6:04 PM | Link to this

I bet we’ll get some witty banter from “Chuck Deskins” and “Randall Bloomquist” on here pretty soon. I’ll be disappointed if we don’t get a reference to Colonel Klink.

By rich

October 22, 2008 7:02 PM | Link to this

On the bright side, Bob Neil hired a new pool boy.

By Chuck Deskins

October 22, 2008 9:50 PM | Link to this

Hey! I feel your pain. The Walmart on Bankhead Highway is hiring. Please apply so I can move up from cleaning the toilets! Who needs radio when there’s the dirty restrooms at Walmart that need a good mopping!!

By Randall Bloomquist - WGST PD

October 22, 2008 9:58 PM | Link to this

Absolutely amazing! I fire Tom “The King” Hughes, Kim “The Kimmer” Peterson, Denny Schaffer, Kari Dean, Sam Memmolo, John Adams and Dr. Gene Hennsler and I still have a job. I am totally perplexed and a moron!

By Colonel Klink

October 22, 2008 10:04 PM | Link to this

Hey Deskins! Stop by Barracks 10. Sgt Schultz had an “accident” and we need the place cleaned up before General Burkhalter and Major Hochstetter arrive. I always say a clean stalag is a happy stalag!

By WSBstinks

October 23, 2008 1:22 AM | Link to this

So they fired people at 750am, but one of them wasn’t that dullard Herman Cain? Here’s my list of who SHOULD be fired in Atlanta radio in general, AM in particular:

1. Jon Kincaid, 680am

The single most boring, predictable, and repetitive sports guy in history.

1. Herman Cain

2. WSB am programming director

Don’t know their name, but this station is awfully stale. That Hannity stuff is MINDLESS (“You’re an American. I’m an American. Joe the plumber. Bob the builder. You’re an American. I’m an American”). And who was the guy they canned before Cain (at night)? That guy was awful.

1. Did I mention Kincade? That guy really stinks. Between him, Herman Cain and all the mindless Hannity/Glenn Beck garbage, I finally broke down and went with XM radio. No more insufferable Home Depot ads.

By Rebecca

October 23, 2008 2:02 AM | Link to this

I love the River. If they don’t play fifty minutes of the Eagles every hour, you win a million dollars.

By Brian

October 23, 2008 6:58 AM | Link to this

Good riddance Chris Miller. Here’s a thought. Let Kaedy play a bigger variety and stop calling it “The New”. Who’s with me on this?

By Ex-Rock 100.5 Fan

October 23, 2008 7:11 AM | Link to this

Fire SSS! He is ruining the Regular Guys show. I hate you SSS you big cry baby. Go back to the Eagle you pony-tailed jackas s.

By Mr. KnowItAll

October 23, 2008 7:48 AM | Link to this

I like and respect Herman Cain. But for the love of God, the man talks down to you like he is preaching to a group of 10-year-olds.

I just can’t take it.

Many thanks to Jeff Dantre who has been an excellent reporter for years. He’ll be missed and a loss for the station.

By Prisca

October 23, 2008 7:57 AM | Link to this

Re: WSB. Fire a newsman (Jeff Dantre) and leave Neel Boortz? Incredible. I love Jamie Dupre’s analyses at noon, but I have to suffer through Boortz’s rants to hear him. It also seems that every time I tune in to get traffic reports, I have to listen to Boortz either advertising something or ranting lies about politics, e.g. that Obama is going to remove talk radio from the air. Don’t I wish!

By Radio Hack

October 23, 2008 8:01 AM | Link to this

Randall Bloomquist could only hope for the ratings he got when he took over GST w/ Hughes, Kimmer.

How this guy remains in the industry is a complete enigma and mystery.

…And the empty suits that look at GST’s long-term ratings crash and keep Bloomquist around are more ignorant.

By rocker

October 23, 2008 8:08 AM | Link to this

Well good…..maybe they will make Kaedy the Program Director at “The River” and turn it into a REAL Classic Rock station. Unlike Chris Miller, she knows that Skynyrd recorded more than two songs, the Allman Brothers did more than one, and Supertramp wasn’t that great of a band in the first place and don’t deserve to have their songs played EVERY 15 FRIGGIN’ MINUTES! If I have to to hear that “Logical Song” one more time I’m gonna puke!

By southside girl

October 23, 2008 8:47 AM | Link to this

Wow….Stacy D. gone from 104.1! I loved him at night. I’d rather listen to him than Si-Man on 102.5. I’m going to miss you, Stacy! Marjorie, good luck, but honestly, your voice grated my nerves as bad as Sarah Palin’s. Uh oh……….here they come after me for that comment…….

By Sharon

October 23, 2008 9:15 AM | Link to this

I can’t believe I am reading this. Not Stacy D. I will miss not only the music but his sexy voice also.

By Get It Right

October 23, 2008 9:27 AM | Link to this

There are NO good radio stations in Atlanta. The music stations play only hits. Rocker understands. Most decent bands recorded more than 2 songs. It’s only going to get worse if the Dems take over. They have already committed to shutting down talk radio. After that, all we’ll have is 98.5, the River and sports talk. XM is looking pretty good.

By Ole Skool Radioman

October 23, 2008 9:35 AM | Link to this

Can they cutback Frank Ski and Wanda Smith??!!! They singlehandedly are setting radio back 50 or 60 years. Throw in Ryan Cameron too for good measure.

By BrngBckKimP

October 23, 2008 9:38 AM | Link to this

I’m a Republican and I can’t STAND to listen to Hannity or Cain…they’re both mindless, self-absorbed dullards. Scott Slade is more exciting and interesting than either…

BRING BACK the KIMMER…or at least someone who has a local eye with a bit of humor and an edge…

By JDJ

October 23, 2008 9:53 AM | Link to this

“Fun” radio died when the dip-heads got rid of Kimmer and Wayne and the Newsguy … what’s left is weak pablum. Shame … good people who deserve to work and to be heard are swept away without so much as a thank-you. I even TRIED listening to Imus but just couldn’t hang in there … jeeze, this is a wasteland.

By Matt

October 23, 2008 10:01 AM | Link to this

How can you cut solid news guys like Kerry Browning and Jeff Dantre, when that is the most important format in the business today? Surely, Cox could have made cuts elsewhere.

By Jatlanta

October 23, 2008 10:02 AM | Link to this

For all those complaining about music selection on the radio, tune in to 1690 AM.

By WOWZER

October 23, 2008 10:13 AM | Link to this

Marjorie……mmmmmmm…brown sugar. I like. I don’t think she’ll be jobless for long. I’ve got something for her. MMMMM

By Jackson

October 23, 2008 10:14 AM | Link to this

two words - Sirius Radio. That’s all you need to hear from now on. Life is so much better without having to listen to the lousy Atlanta radio noise.

Trust me on this. Satellite radio is the way to go. Just ask anyone who has it.

By Rusty

October 23, 2008 10:29 AM | Link to this

Herman Cain is the WORST. The man cannot speak. Spit it out Herman!!!It takes the guy five minutes to get out one sentence and I guess he thinks that “there are some NNUTS on the road……and I don’t want you to become a statistic.”thing is cute but it’s lame.WSB, Bring back “the Royal treatment” or Savage, or anybody, but please put this guy out of our misery.

By Cartmanspeedzone

October 23, 2008 10:47 AM | Link to this

I’d say ‘nothing surprises me anymore’, but this stuff has been going on for a long time. Kerry Browning? Jeff Dantre? Geez, these are solid proven professionals that’ve been around forever. But, in today’s world, quality and/or loyalty makes little difference. The market’s too spread out to accurately measure who listens to what, so management makes random decisions like this without thought to their audience. They like to blame the XMs and CD players and whatever for losing audiences, but the truth is greed and corporate no-goods are what killed radio. Talk is about all I’ll listen to anymore, and it’s been reduced to a few bland, rehashing pretty boys (except for Boortz, on the pretty thing). THAT novelty wore off a while back. The thing about Kimmer was his local touch/humor, people actually talked about ‘what the Kimmer said today’. As for music radio, there’s not ONE personality that’s given the license to do a show worthy of listening to. Can you imagine what would happen if someone played, oh I dunno, “London Town” or “South City Midnight Lady” “Wasted Time”, to name a measley few. Wanted: Program Manager for major market radio station. Must be willing to do as told, no matter how contrary to logic it may seem. No other skills required.

By Dave in Marietta

October 23, 2008 10:57 AM | Link to this

Hey GetitRight, how are the “dems” going to shut down talk radio? How exactly would that work? Are they going pass some law that would do that? Last time I looked, we have this little thing called Freedom of Speech and something else called ratings. But beyond that, do you see everything in life as a matter of politics? You are sad human if that’s the way you really see things.

By Harvey

October 23, 2008 11:21 AM | Link to this

Dave in Marietta, there has been talk of the possibility of reimposing the Fairness Doctrine, originally an FCC rule. For many years, the Fairness Doctrine, which required radio and tv stations (but not newspapers or other media, because the FCC did not have jurisdiction over them) to present all sides of every issue. So much for Freedom of Speech. In practice, that meant that if you gave 15 minutes to a Republican or Democrat point of view, you also needed to give 15 minutes to each and every other viewpoint, whether it be communist, socialist, totalitarian or whatever. Very few stations wanted to open themselves up to claims that they had not presented this or that viewpoint, and as a result, shows with opinion were few and far between. It was only with the repeal of the Fairness Doctrine in 1987 that talk radio as we know it began to florish.

By kelelah

October 23, 2008 1:55 PM | Link to this

marjorie good thing you have skills new york is looking for a good news director you were already paid less than your worth oh i forgot your smart too i’ll miss your voice i listen to you from streaming radio via the internet i’m in new york thanx cox radio for having her for 8 years she’ll be missed but not forgotten not all people can be replace good luck veronica

By anncchambers

October 23, 2008 2:06 PM | Link to this

Look, we had to make cuts SOMEWHERE. Do you have any idea how much Andy Fisher spends in one night at the Mayflower?

By Kepi

October 23, 2008 2:16 PM | Link to this

What are you talking about southside girl….you are an idiot for making such a vain comment comparing a talented Diva to Palin? You must be white or someone who has nothing nice to say about anyone. Take a look in the mirror. I myself find Marjorie to be refreshing, talented and a beautiful Black woman who has given so much of herself to the community, won numerous awards for her journalism skills and a much sought after radio personality. I am sure she will have a bright and fabulous future. GOOD LUCK MARJORIE!

By boortz

October 23, 2008 2:18 PM | Link to this

Good point Ann, at least if he went to the Sugarloaf Madame like me he could save on airfare.

By kepi

October 23, 2008 2:22 PM | Link to this

anncchambers did you have something to do with the firings? How long will you have your job? Mayflower? WHAT?

By Daniel in the Mountains

October 23, 2008 2:30 PM | Link to this

Would somebody please hire Kimmer, Wayne, Jim Gosset, and Pete Davis. And please put them on a station that can be heard outside the perimeter. Add Phil Hendrie to that mix and you have the start of a decent radio station. Yes John Kincaid is repetitive and predictable but Buck Belue makes up for it every time he says “How bout them Cowboys”. His south Ga. drawl is refreshing next to John’s Yankee screech.

By kimmerbabe

October 23, 2008 3:01 PM | Link to this

note to Daniel: Saw where Jim Gossett has been hired by True Oldies 106.7 Kimmer retired to Florida. Not sure about Wayne and Pete Davis.

By Bud

October 23, 2008 3:03 PM | Link to this

I’m glad that Chris Miller got canned…here’s a note to the next PM for The River…update the station announcements (the words “THE NEW” need to be banished for good) and for the love of all that is rational STOP PUTTING A BUMPER BETWEEN EACH AND EVERY SONG. Do that and mix in a few more tunes and you’ll have a much better station!

By bon neil

October 23, 2008 3:54 PM | Link to this

Good suggestions Bud. I’m tying to squeeze in a few more Elton Johns as we speak.

By Constance

October 23, 2008 4:13 PM | Link to this

This morning, while listening to the Tom Joyner morning show, I realized they found someone who tried to sound like Marjorie Coley, but it was not the same. I hope KISS 104.1 realizes they will loose alot of loyal listeners with this decision, who considered their anchors an extension of themselves and the negative affect it will have on their morning and evening ratings.

By TG

October 23, 2008 4:58 PM | Link to this

Constance: Let us look at what might be considered argumentative about your comment.

1. Most listeners do not base the loyalty to a 4-hour morning radio program on someone who reads the news for a few minutes at the top and the bottom of the hour.

2. Marjorie only read the news in the a.m. and not the p.m., so, if you assertion were correct, how would her departure impact the station’s ratings anytime after her last news brief at 9a.m.?

I’m just saying……

By Shawna

October 23, 2008 6:05 PM | Link to this

Mr Ho, you seem to pick and choose who is more important in the Atlanta market and it’s apparent in most of your articles. Stacy D former host of Kiss 104.1 Slow Jams was the top rated evening on air personality in this market for the last 5 years and not once have you ever acknowledged this brother until he gets laid off.

By DeeCee

October 23, 2008 6:28 PM | Link to this

TG….Ms. Coley did more than just the news at the top and bottom of the hour as you stated. Constance is correct because apparently she knows that Marjorie does a lot for the community also….and if you listen to KISS 104.1 you would have known that THERE IS NO EVENING NEWS argue about that!

I’M JUST SAYING……..

By East Coast Diva

October 23, 2008 7:10 PM | Link to this

kiss1041fm.com Estimated Worth $4985.9 USD

By Ny Nick

October 23, 2008 8:35 PM | Link to this

Atlanta Radio Blows Check out Video Below

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29AUd0ZRUAQ

By Constance

October 23, 2008 8:38 PM | Link to this

TG:

Obviously, you are not aware of the commitment and the good things she has done outside of delivering the radio news at the top of the hour (so you say).

I have met her and witnessed the community service she has performed while representing a station.

The same station that chose to release staff members in spite of their job performance (I’m not surprised that you don’t have a problem with that).

Her departure will have an impact as far as I am concerned and they will notice the decrease in their fan base.

Have a nice day !!!

By TG

October 23, 2008 8:40 PM | Link to this

DeeCee - Since you did not comprehend what I wrote, I conveyed the fact that Marjorie Coley only read news in the a.m. during the TJMS. And for the record, I am quite familiar with Kiss 104 from the days when the station’s dial setting was 104.7 to where it is presently located at 104.1. And I am also quite familiar with Marjorie from as far back as her time with Mike Roberts and Carol Blackmon when they were doing the morning show at V-103. Also, does capitalizing the last part of your post make you feel good? You sure put me in my place. Oh, you might want to run the spell/grammar check before posting your comments.

By bob neil

October 24, 2008 11:44 AM | Link to this

Anyone interested in filling the vacancies left by by Browning and Dantre can meet me tonight at The Jungle.

By Dee Cee

October 24, 2008 1:39 PM | Link to this

TG….apparently you are a hater and have your own nefarious ideas and beliefs. Spell check? YOU NEED TO CHECK YOURSELF! And remember positive minds move forward NOT idiots.

By East Coast Diva

October 24, 2008 2:06 PM | Link to this

TG, are you a woman beater and woman hater? Do you abuse your significant other or are you just a woman who dislikes women altogether? What is your problem with Ms. Coley, sure sounds like you have an issue with her job performance and community involvement! Such a negative response when your far fetched preconception and ideas that you responded to. The history about Ms. Coley is far from what is known about the former News Director of the station. You may have mental issues and should not participate in putting people down that you do not know.

By 2fedup

October 24, 2008 3:38 PM | Link to this

Cox Radio fires a black person. I can not imagine anyone screwing up badly enough to make this happen, with the possible exception of Warren Savidge. Buy gold.

By kelelah

October 24, 2008 4:25 PM | Link to this

2fedup: thanx to bush

By howie

October 24, 2008 10:26 PM | Link to this

Hey 2fedup, the only thing more amazing would be Cox putting a black person in a management position.

By Uncle Fester

October 25, 2008 12:05 AM | Link to this

What’s next? Cox Radio getting programming advice from Randall Bloomquist?

By Remus

October 25, 2008 7:44 AM | Link to this

Cox Radio has blacks in upper managememt…women in upper/middle management and enough gay folks to keep it interesting. Viva la difference!

By 2fedup

October 25, 2008 11:41 AM | Link to this

Cox Radio aka Bob Neil Has a very tight inner circle, pardon the pun, if you ever get in your golden. If not, you live off of the scraps left behind by Neil Boortz and Clark Howard. It is in the words OB1 “a retched hive of scum and villany.

By bob kneel

October 27, 2008 11:44 AM | Link to this

Tight inner circle? Golden? I need a tissue!

By war eagle

October 27, 2008 2:06 PM | Link to this

we need LESS of Frank and Wanda and the rest of the “Get Down On It” crews and more sensible talk and radio stations. We need Less Spanish stations and Less Hip Hop/Crap Rap stations. This is America. We need Learnign stations. Under the Democrats, free speech amendment will be repealed as they are the Democratic SOCIALIST Republic. Just like the USSR.

By war eagle

October 27, 2008 2:08 PM | Link to this

we need LESS of Frank and Wanda and the rest of the “Get Down On It” crews and more sensible talk and radio stations. We need Less Spanish stations and Less Hip Hop/Crap Rap stations. This is America. We need Learnign stations. Under the Democrats, free speech amendment will be repealed as they are the Democratic SOCIALIST Republic. Just like the USSR.

By edge770

November 3, 2008 7:20 AM | Link to this

I received a XM radio tuner in June, and not looked back. This will be the future of radio. I thought it was mp3 files, but even having a lot, there is still music missed, and the ability to get news is important. Fact is for the most part there is a significant quality component that XM has tapped into and when playing music from the respective decades, they bring other elements as well that make it truly a decade.. I feel for cutbacks, but if your going to play crap your going to be crap and it’s starting to come back to haunt the radio market in a big way.

By Delicious

November 3, 2008 4:54 PM | Link to this

I can’t believe they got rid of Stacy D. His voice was so sexy. And so was he. Ladies, did you ever see his pic on their website…HOT!!! I heard the new guy. Sucks!

By Delicious

November 3, 2008 4:58 PM | Link to this

I can’t believe they got rid of Stacy D. His voice was so sexy. And so was he. Ladies, did you ever see his pic on their website…HOT!!! I heard the new guy. Sucks!