Posted on 08/16/2013 6:35:17 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
Worth a mention, because the buzz on this negotiation was that Cumulus was looking to dump Sean Hannity, not the other way around. To say that there may be bad blood in play is putting it mildly, although nothing official has been announced yet:
Conservative radio superstar Sean Hannity has reportedly fired Cumulus Media, telling the network that he definitely won’t be re-signing when his contract expires.
The way Cumulus treats its employees is, apparently, one reason Hannity is leaving is Cumulus. The company treats its employees “like dirt,” sources tell Inside Music Media, to which Talkers magazine attributes a Hannity quote:
“Hannity is fed up with the Dickey Brothers and the alleged bullying culture of Cumulus Media saying privately, ’The Dickey Brothers are the single worst operators in the history of radio.’”
Last night, Dylan Byers reported that a split was likely, but wisely cautioned readers to wait for the press releases:
In the latest plot-twist in negotiations over rights to Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity’s radio programs, Cumulus now looks set to drop its affiliation with Hannity entirely while re-upping its deal with Limbaugh in virtually all markets, according to sources familiar with the contract negotiations.
POLITICO learned of the plans on Thursday night when Cumulus-syndicated radio host Michael Savage told his listeners that he anticipated taking over Hannity’s time slot later this year on Cumulus stations. …
Limbaugh and Hannity are the number-one and number-two ranked talk radio hosts in the country, respectively. To date, Cumulus carries each Limbaugh and Hannity’s shows on more than 40 stations around the country, with some overlap in certain markets.
And a cautionary note: Until you read the press release, these deals remain fluid. In late July, Cumulus was set to drop both hosts; two days later both negotiations were back on the table. What you’re reading is where things stand as of the timestamp.
Bear that last part in mind when considering how this was getting spun until this afternoon. Some assumed Cumulus wanted to dump Hannity, supposedly over falling ad revenue. Instead, it looks like both sides played hardball — and according to Inside Music Media, Clear Channel may be poised to scoop up Hannity and eat Cumulus’ lunch. Or heck, Cumulus may end up coughing up a better bid, too.
Right now, it might be best to follow Byers’ advice and wait for the press releases, or at least a scorecard.
Hannity’s lucky to have a job.
he is servin the Lord this day at this very second
Anyone who asks “Doesn’t 0bama realize the problems his policy blahblahblah is causing?” is a moron.
Of course 0bama realizes the problems his policies cause; that’s why they’re his policies.
Hannity’s been asking “Doesn’t 0bama realize the problems his policy blahblahblah is causing?” for years.
I wish that conservatives would become entirely independent. They shouldn’t have left wing overseers which is exactly what many of them do have.
Right on!
With his friends Karl Rove and Toe-Sucker Morris.
I like Sean and agree with his political views. But he is obnoxious to listen to. He thinks that he is a great debater. He is not. I will not miss him if he does not follow Rush. I switch to Dave Ramsey anyway.
Isn’t something going on at Fox about Hannity? I’ve read Megan Kelly is going to take the Hannity time slot. Right now, it’s O’Reilly, then Hannity, then Greta. If Megan takes Hannity’s time slot, what happens to Hannity, where does he go? Does he take Greta’s slot? I think she has a large following so don’t think Fox would dump her. Maybe she takes the slot just before O’Reilly?
have a good day
dumbass
Cumulus is a financial train wreck. They’re dumping a lot of the proven local talent they inherited in favor of less expensive alternatives. It’s doubtful they can afford the fees for both Limbaugh and Hannity as things stand now. But if Cumulus drops either or both, their listenership will go wherever Limbaugh and Hannity go. Cumulus really can’t win either way. They’re like a would be-gambler who finds himself sitting at a $1000 blackjack table with only $10 in their pockets. And to top it off, they can’t count to 21, either.
Cumulus is being run like JC Penney trying to become 7-Eleven
Don’t believe it. He’s just trying not to look bad.
Sean’s frequent use of “You Know” sets my teeth on edge. You know what I mean?
Indeed. He has the IQ of a turnip.
As long as he takes that idiot Velma with him it’s good riddance to Hannity for me.
He’s ok...a bit boring and mundane though.
Yes...repetitive and boring...so is Rush now too.
Replace Hannity with Savage? That’s a big lose for Cumulus.
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