So now he’s lost his CBS radio show. Do you still think he’ll be back bigger and better in 12 months? Like Dan Rather is?
Well, here is a link to the article as posted on CBS:
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/04/12/national/main2675273.shtml
quote:
Losing Imus will be a financial hit to CBS Radio, which also suffered when shock jock Howard Stern departed for satellite radio early last year. The program is worth about $15 million in annual revenue to CBS, which owns Imus' home radio station, WFAN-AM in New York, and manages Westwood One, the company that syndicates the show across the country. CBS Corp. is also the parent company of CBSNews.com.
Hmmm, 15 mil in revenue lost. Howard Stern went to Sirius (sat. radio). Do you think that 15 mil. might get somebody to hire him?
Oh and just before he was fired, his kids' cancer ranch was receiving more money than it ever had in its annual telethon. We haven't heard the last of Don Imus. (unfortunately)
Well, here is one radio station that is going to run his show. This is all about money. As soon as the sponsors feel the "coast is clear" and they can go back to him with out protest from the Al Sharptons of the world, he will be back bigger than he EVER was. This publicity is a huge bonus for him. Personally, I think he will come back within 6 months. However, if momentum builds, it could be in less than 6 weeks.
California Radio Station to Keep Imus On Air
http://www.newsmax.com/archives/ic/2007/4/13/132431.shtml?s=al&promo_code=3268