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johnsolaris

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8. bad news for jobs

Thu Jan 10, 2013, 03:05 AM

Jan 2013

Hi,

This is very bad news for those that have jobs in the industry. In the last 5-6 years, over 65% or more of on air Radio jobs have been cut due to consolidation & automation. Today most Radio stations have only a Live morning & afternoon air personality. The rest of the day is Recorded.

Clear Channel is going through another massive layoff at this time. Many people are now without jobs & will never work in the industry again since the number of jobs has shrunk to almost nothing. I was one of those layoffs a few years ago & most of my old friends in the Radio Biz are still searching for a gig.

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Bernie Sanders: FCC Set to Approve Further Media Consolidation [View all] snot Jan 2013 OP

Bet it would be shut down if it was Soros-Gore-Turner zbdent Jan 2013 #1

"90 percent is controlled by just six corporations" think Jan 2013 #2

Yes, that is really bad....and the main reason we have such dysfunctional corporate media prairierose Jan 2013 #3

I guess one must go thru the magic FCC revolving door to find out: think Jan 2013 #4

Had to lament today.. all six radio stations in my little town.. owned by Clear Channel.. lib2DaBone Jan 2013 #5

How can this happen with a Democratic administration? nm rhett o rick Jan 2013 #6

bad call. limpyhobbler Jan 2013 #7

bad news for jobs johnsolaris Jan 2013 #8

media consolidation=the absolute opposite of the USSR's Media Control fascisthunter Jan 2013 #9