Limbaugh's Dirty Little Secret of Radio "Success"

It's a very sweet deal for local radio station owners, explained Bill Exline a respected radio broker (he helped people buy and sell local stations). "Not only does the local station get three hours of free programming," Exline explained, "but that's one less local talk-show host on staff they need. It makes small- and medium-market radio properties more profitable and attractive by cutting down staff expenses." Full Story »

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3.6
by Dwight Rousu - Apr. 13, 2009

The secret of his success was a secret to me. Interesting, though a bit of a rant.

Rush’s show was, and presumably still is, given away for free to many local radio stations.

So, when you hear Rush bellowing as you’re passing through Birdseed Junction, Beanblossom, or Pyrite, just remember: The radio station’s getting what it paid for. Or, more accurately, DIDN’T pay for.

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