Michael Savage fought to leave Talk Radio Network and now is syndicated by Cumulus.
Talk Radio Network is going through problems. Ingraham also fled.
RadioDiscussions.com:
Now TRN Sues Doyle!
http://radiodiscussions.com/showthread.php?655489-Now-TRN-sues-Doyle!
>>The meltdown continues. This morning Tom Taylor Now reports that TRN’s Mark Masters is now suing host Jerry Doyle for breach of contract ...Even if TRN manages to survive, who in the world would be so masochistic as to want to work for them?
PD Claims Rusty Humphries hasn’t been live in two weeks, TRN not responding.
http://radiodiscussions.com/showthread.php?655555-PD-Claims-Rusty-Humphries-hasn-t-been-live-in-two-weeks-TRN-not-responding
Andrea Tarantos Sues TRN
http://radiodiscussions.com/showthread.php?655324-Andrea-Tantaros-sues-TRN
Talk Radio network may have suspended operations
http://radioinsight.com/blog/headlin...ng-operations/
>>Rumors about the demise of TRN began popping up on Friday following a report at Talkers.com. Mark Masters, CEO of Talk Radio Network, claimed there were many inaccuracies in that report, but that a full statement would not be released until Monday...If you carry any of their programming it might be worth preparing alternate solutions in-case there is nothing produced to air in the coming days.
Phil Hendrie seems to be correct. There has to be a reason why the top talent have been fleeing like rats from a sinking ship.
Clearly the syndication business has changed in the last two years. TRN simply hasn’t adapted.
From PR Newswire:
TRN Refuses to Pay Talent
Talent speaks out!
http://www.insideradio.com/Article.asp?id=2697150#.Uozs-MSTiSo
FROM A MONTH OR SO AGO:
>>Financial turbulence, layoffs rock Talk Radio Networks.
Multiple Talk Radio Network air talent and producers claim they did not receive their paychecks last week while numerous employees in the network’s Oregon offices have received termination letters, according to multiple sources who work for the company. In a termination letter sent Friday to employees in the network’s Oregon operations centers, CEO Mark Masters said the network is “suspending most of our business operations.”
- See more at: http://www.insideradio.com/Article.asp?id=2697150#.Uozs-MSTiSo