The "Help Save Air America Radio Contest"

Air America Radio is in trouble, and needs your help. They're caught in what I might refer to as a "shame spiral", as they reel from scandal to scandal, from depressing ratings to even more depressing ratings, and from disastrous decisions to even more disastrous decisions.

But, you can help.

What I need you to do is come up with common-sense, practical ways that AAR could turn itself around. Sometimes people on the outside can see things that those on the inside cannot see, and you probably have insights that AAR can put to good use.

And, the best thing about this is... it's a contest! The top five best ideas will win something to be determined by our judges who also remain to be determined.

Please leave your idea(s) in the comments. To get the ball rolling, here are a few of my tips. But, bear in mind, these are not eligible to win the contest, and you can probably do better anyway:

IDEA: Jerry Springer gets an additional hour.

IDEA: A daily, one-hour show from former Labor Secretary Robert Reich (hat tip: Stuart Smalley)

IDEA: Introduce an AAR "Super Affiliate" program. For a donation of $1000 or more, affiliates receive: 5 bumper stickers (1 for you, 4 for your friends to help with that viral marketing thing), 2 - yes, two! - totebags (in case you buy in bulk at the co-op), and an autographed photo of Randi Rhodes with the AAR Christmas tree

Please, help Air America and leave your ideas in the comments.

Posted in Satire at November 29, 2005 05:31 AM

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For $100,000: you can host a show in Morning Sedition's old time slot. It solves 2 problems at the same time!

Posted by: SaveFarris at November 30, 2005 10:11 AM

In order to save Air America there needs to be an audience. Look at successful talk radio shows and take notes. How do they treat callers and guest with different opinions. Encourage guest and callers to speak up and say why they think or feel differently from host or guest. Get some training or coaching for on air host from past and present radio host that are in the business. Currently few have any radio experience and there is a big difference between radio and TV. Stop belittling people with different opinions and make someone feel comfortable enough to call in and not be call a “Pig” or something else.

Posted by: Denny at November 30, 2005 12:00 PM

F you, WINGNUT...

Posted by: HATER at December 28, 2005 07:34 AM