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John Moores: Radio King?
As it turns out, the staff of FM-94/9 was told that yes, Moores did in fact make an offer for 94/9, but that it was way too low and Moores was told no thank you. No word form the 91X folks. But it is clear that Moores wlll be making more offers. Maybe even to Lincoln Financial (94/9) again.— June 8, 2013 2:52 p.m.
John Moores: Radio King?
The reality is that some major cities like New York and Phoenix have NO alternative stations. San Diego has two. PLUS KPRI and Rock 105 play many of the same songs that 91X and 949 play. It could be argued that there are just many modern rock stations. It''s different when 94/9 had an adventuresome playlist and sounded a lot different than 91-X. Not so much now. Another point though is that San Diego just isn't all that into sports compared to other more urban cities that do support sports on FM. It also should be noted that the FM sports in San Francisco has not done that well. The ESPN feed on 98.9 a few years ago is not a valid example because it was just a satellite feed. Mighty 1090 is mostly local and they have a full staff of talented, live and local personalities. I think that Moores is buoyed by the fact that his stations have never sounded better, they are doing well in the ratings, and he kind of likes this radio thing. And oh yeah, he has the scratch to keep his dream rolling. He is doing this, by the way, in a very professional and quiet way. I am sure he didn't want this article out. He will jump on the right station when it makes sense. He isn't so hungry to take over new stations that he will jump on a deal that doesn't make sense. Another possibility is that Moores may just want to move his two stations to different FM signals and just give up on BCA altogether which includes FM 105.7 and 1090 and 1700 AM. The later station is completely worthless. You can't get it in North County. 1090 has a huge So Cal signal, but it barely moves the ratings needle in L.A. Don't know how much ad money he gets because 1090 gets into L.A. One thing for sure, with radio getting harder and harder to be profitable (with Sirius XM and Pandora etc) you clearly don't want that additional monkey on your back known as the Mexican PSA.— June 6, 2013 12:58 p.m.
John Moores: Radio King?
It needs to be made clear that Moores does not own Walrus 105.7 or Mighty 1090. They are Mexican stations and US nationals can not own Mexican radio stations. What Moores is doing now and what the Viejas tribe did before him is actually lease the stations from a Mexican owner who simply collects a lease fee from Moores. Moores does call the shots as if he was the owner, deciding what format the station will adopt. If he were to take over 94/9 which an American station, he could lease it or buy it outright. If he were to take over 91X by itself or along with its two sister stations (Magic 92.5 and Z-90), he would have to lease them as well since they are also Mexican stations. I would predict Mr. Moores will get expand his local radio footprint and that it would be announced this year. Folks I have talked to say that Walrus has never sounded better with the addition of legendary DJ Rich Brother Robbin. It is my personal opinion that Mighty 1090 (which just bought a ton of TV ads) is also sounding great except that Scott and BR should go back to mornings. The only reason they aren't is because Scott Kaplan thinks there is value in UT-TV which uses him as a morning host. I agree with his partner Billy Ray Smith who apparently thinks there is no point to UT-TV. Smith walked away from UT-TV after co-hosting the morning show with Kaplan for a few months. If Moores moves either the Walrus or 1090 to an American FM, their listeners would no longer have to put up with those awful commercials the Mexican government makes all Mexican stations run. You know, the ones that tell you you shouldn't vote for someone in exchange for a pound of beans.— June 5, 2013 2:02 p.m.
Rhymes to fight
As you wish. You said you had a few questions for Ken. I think I answered them.— May 23, 2013 2:53 p.m.
Rhymes to fight
The bar had nothing to do with it. Dizzy declined to battle Bob inside Tower but wanted to do it outside. Right or wrong, that's what they were there to do. The article also quoted Rokon and DJ Unite who admitted he had possession of the card and who admitted he destroyed it. Did you miss that? Here's what we know for sure: The First Power people say that Dizzy was not even there. Wrong. Rokon's wife was taping the whole scene, the camera was taken from her and broken. The First Power people got possession of the recording card. The FP people viewed the card (which incidentally also had footage of Rokon's children) and then admittedly destroyed it. Here's the big question Scoops: Why would FP destroy the memory card unless it supported MWC's claims? Smells a little fishy don't ya think? You say there is "press interference." Just who is interfering with whom? I think breaking someone's camera and stealing someone's memory card is pretty "interfering." Both Unite and now you Scoops would much rather this article never happen in the first place. Wonder why. The article also included the fact that Rokon admitted slapping Bob's phone out of his hand. As I said before, why not pick a venue somewhere in your area (The Yard or The Tower on a night they don't have anything else booked) and instead of doing a guerilla battle which MWC tried to stage, make it official and peaceful, and video it so we can all see if MWC is as good as they claim and if stuntdouble Bob is as lame with a mic as Dizzy claims. Dizzy's opinion may be wrong. But I say he has a right to prove it. I'd been some TV news crew would show up.— May 23, 2013 1:02 p.m.
As I Lay Dying in jail
The bail was reduced from $3-million to $2-million, and Mr. Lambesis was still unable to post it. As some have pointed out, how can he be worth $14-million and not come up with the 10% deposit? That is a good point. I should have pointed out that that figure came from celebritynetworth.com which is not exactly Forbes or Moody's, and maybe (probably?) that figure is a little high.— May 23, 2013 11:37 a.m.
Rhymes to fight
Dear Mr. stitchgiver. Dizzy says he was there. Dizzy and Rokon say everything was documented and their point is proved in the video. And you admit having it and then destroying it.....hmmmmmmm. Dizzy says he is going to respond on this blog later tonight, that he was there but that he got there late. Rokon said that DJ Unite in fact contacted him, imploring him to not talk to the media about this event. I wonder why he would do that? I wonder why you would destroy the video? Unless of course, maybe that what MWC is saying is true. I suggest that MWC and First Power actually do get together for an official verbal battle at a venue. Tape it so everyone can see it on You Tube. We'll see if MWC is as good as they say they are and if stuntdouble bob is as verbally feeble as MWC says he is. How about it? It would clear the air.— May 22, 2013 5:36 p.m.
Rhymes to fight
Dear Mr. stitchgiver. Dizzy says he was there. Dizzy and Rokon say everything was documented and their point is proved in the video. And you admit having it and then destroying it.....hmmmmmmm. Dizzy says he is going to respond on this blog later tonight, that he was but that he got there late. Rokon said that DJ Unite in fact contacted him, imploring him to not talk to the media about this event. I wonder why he would do that? I wonder why you would destroy the video? Unless of course, maybe that what MWC is saying is true. I suggest that MWC and First Power actually do get together for an official verbal battle at a venue. Tape it so everyone can see it on You Tube. We'll see if MWC is as good as they say they are and if stuntdouble bob is as verbally feeble as MWC says he is. How about it? It would clear the air.— May 22, 2013 5:34 p.m.
Rhymes to fight
As Dizzy says, the truth about the whole night was on the video card. He says if you had not destroyed it, the night's events would be there for everyone to see.— May 22, 2013 3:35 p.m.
Rhymes to fight
The white rap group was a quote. Sorry if it was incorrect. The rest of the story still stands. Dizzy and Rokon say they did not diss The Tower bar since they never went in. They say beef was with Stuntdouble Bob. The fact is, the video camera was destroyed, and DJ Unite had possession of the memory card, admitted it, and in fact sent out still images from that recording. The memory card was destroyed and not returned. Is any of this not correct?— May 22, 2013 1:06 p.m.