Brett Farrey

Rover sent me the following email…

Hi there…

WMAD switching to country was as much a surprise to us as anyone else. We didn’t get any advance notice from Clear Channel regarding the format flip. It’s discouraging, because we had so many loyal fans of the show in Madison.

So now what? Currently there are no plans for another station in Madison to pick up the show. But perhaps that can be changed. Starting Tuesday, our best bet is to have everyone who is upset by the format flip call the following people to voice your opinion and tell them you want Rover’s Morning Glory back. While you may be pissed, we’ll have better luck if you’re polite and explain that you’d like the show to be heard in Madison.

Call Clear Channel at: 608-274-5450

Ask to speak to one or both of the following people:

Jeff Tyler – Vice President/Market Manager
jefftyler@clearchannel.com
608-663-7222 (direct line)

Mike Ferris – FM Operations Manager
mikeferris@clearchannel.com
608-663-7231 (direct line)

You can also email them, but phone calls will go further. If you must leave a message, be sure to give them your name and phone number and request a return call. Try the main number first, and if you have no luck there, direct lines are provided – but again, be polite…tell them you want Rover’s Morning Glory back!

Remember, don’t call until Tuesday, January 3 as Monday the 2nd is a business holiday.

Last but not least, live streaming audio of the show will be available starting next week, so you won’t miss a show! Go to www.roverradio.com starting next week for more details.

Thank you for your support and for listening to the show – we miss you already!

Rover

Clear Channel has turned rock station 96.3 WMAD into new country 96.3 STAR. That company has zero integrity and can take a shit train straight to fuck off. Clear Channel has turned all of the radio stations in Madison into mainstream crap. They need to seriously grow some balls and put out a few stations with good music. I understand that they’re a business trying to make money, but they are ruining radio.

I used to listen to the syndicated morning show, Rover’s Radio, but now it’s gone so I guess I’ll be listening to 1310 WIBA for my morning news, even though it’s owned by the evil empire, Clear Channel. I emailed Rover this morning about the switch and here’s his response…

Hey Brett…

Clear Channel kept us in the dark as well – we only found out about the situation this morning. We’re looking into it to see what’s going on, and if we can get on another station there.

Hang in there!

Rover

It looks like 94.1 JJO is the only real rock station in town. I like them, but I like choices, and sometimes I want a different flavor then what they’re playing. I’m hoping JJO takes advantage of the situation and expands the type of music they play.

With all of the bad radio stations in town, it is no wonder people are out there illegaly downloading music and switching to sattelite radio. Sattelite radio companies must absolutely love Clear Channel for pushing business their way.

I’ve decided after the holidays I’m going to get a portable sattelite radio that I can use in my vehicle and at work.