Re: [Swprograms] My Suggestion to the BBC

[John Figliozzi <jfiglio1@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

As we say in New York, fuhgedaboudit!

Their minds are unalterably closed on this one.

John

On Mar 30, 2006, at 10:01 PM, Sandy Finlayson wrote:

> So is there a way to communicate this to the BBC brain trust so  
> that they might think about it?
>
> Sandy
>
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> 	From: swprograms-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx on behalf of Richard Cuff
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> 	Subject: Re: [Swprograms] My Suggestion to the BBC
> 	
> 	
>
> 	I like it.
> 	
> 	For the Americas:
> 	
> 	I suggest adding 1000-1200 (A-season)  / 1100-1300 (B-season) to  
> this.
> 	
> 	Rationale:
> 	
> 	The succes RNW has had with the morning transmission to NA (launched
> 	in July, 2001 if you recall...in part to fill the BBC void) indicates
> 	there is a morning appetite for radio.
> 	
> 	Provides "morning companion" listening at breakfast that's an
> 	alternative to NPR.  Provides a healthy dose of business content
> 	(Business Daily 1040, WBR 1120) along with Analysis at 1140 and  
> Sports
> 	Roundup at 1150 .  Suitable for kitchen-based portables (we all have
> 	them, right?).
> 	
> 	USA- or Sackville-based transmitter time, theoretically, is cheaper
> 	than Antigua / Montsinery / Bonaire time since you wouldn't be using
> 	diesel-powered generators.
> 	
> 	Impediment:
> 	
> 	Does the BBCWS contract with VT permit them to negotiate with non-VT
> 	transmitting entities?  One would think so...because Bonaire and
> 	Montsinery are used, and WYFR was used.
> 	
> 	Cost:  $350 / day  (7 hours @ $50 / hr) or $128 K/year.  Less than
> 	0.02% of the BBCWS budget.
> 	
> 	Richard Cuff / Allentown, PA  USA
> 	
> 	On 3/30/06, John Figliozzi <jfiglio1@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 	> Were I made emperor (nah, that's TOO scary) or director general of
> 	> the BBC World Service for one day, this is what I would do.
> 	>
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