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Various broadcasting items:
1. As I wrote in column 27 my brother-in-law Edward Bates
Tomlinson, known to all as Bubba, asked me to find a radio
station for his group about two hours from Dallas. So, I
called my friend Broker Bill Whitley who lives in the DFW
area. He had something good!!! As mentioned in column 27 one
of the stations has historical significance. I was referring
to the following. The two stations to be purchased are KNET
AM and KYKK FM in Palestine, Texas. Bubba filed an
application with the FCC for transfer to his group,
Tomlinson/Leis, last week. Indeed, KNET AM was the first
station owned by radio pioneer/legend Gordon McLendon. It is
where Gordon learned all about radio…and got his creative
juices flowing. For those of you who do not know the history
of Mr. McLendon, he once ran for Governor of and Senator
from Texas. He lost both elections, but not without a fight.
But he RARELY lost when it came to radio. Check my column
number 29 for a McLendon report. I did a great deal of due
diligence for Bubba on this project, and the great news is
that he will inherit a fabulous staff headed by General
Manager Lee Parkinson. I know because I WAS THERE along with
Bubba and his partner Dorvin Leis to meet the staff. I have
a suspicion this will not be the last station that
Tomlinson/Leis buys!!!
2. If you like the thoughts of marketer Jack Trout you will
REALLY enjoy a recent Radio Ink article written by
Editor-in-Chief Reed Bunzel. The questions and answers are
brilliant. If you are a serious broadcaster you should read
this article!!!!! You may have to contact the Radio Ink
office for a copy….I could not find it on their site. It is
the June 20th edition. I always learn something from Mr.
Trout.
3. I attended the Radio and Records convention in Cleveland
last week. It was fun and educational. How about the fact
this was a “letters” convention. Such as ROI, DJ, AM, FM, XM,
DB, ARB, JPB, GM, GSM, CP, NAB, FCC, SEC, NASDAQ, NYSE, RCS,
LOI, APA, BMI, ASCAP, WTAM (and other call letters), SECAC,
and of course R and R (for Radio and Records and Rock and
Roll…as in the Hall of Fame located in Cleveland). It was my
pleasure to introduce a good friend of mine, Kenneth Dotson,
of TicketsNow.com to many group heads and prominent
consultant/advisors. You’ll know more about Kenneth’s idea
marrying TicketsNow.com and radio in the immediate future.
Erica Farber and her R and R staff should be congratulated
by all for a well organized and attended meeting. A good
time was had by all!!!
4. And, both Pat and I wish you a great 4th of July. We are
indeed fortunate to live in this great country!!!
e-mail Kent
kent@kentburkhart.com
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