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Post by scot on Aug 5, 2004 23:05:59 GMT -5
Scot Turner is no longer PD of 94.5 the beat in Vancouver BC. Chris Myers takes his place. There are also a number of on-air changes.
No word yet if the station will change or refine its format (CHR/Rhythmic.)
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Post by scot on Aug 5, 2004 23:13:47 GMT -5
Looks like their website has stopped using the Nielsen BDS Now Playing ticker. Too bad, I always liked going through the day's playlist.
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Post by scot on Aug 12, 2004 22:04:30 GMT -5
Looks like the ticker is back on the website.
Apparently, the beat is up for sale - and the departure of Scot Turner was not amicable.
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Post by M! on Aug 12, 2004 22:43:34 GMT -5
That's unfortunate.
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Post by scot on Aug 13, 2004 2:16:03 GMT -5
A bit more on this story from The Province:
The Beat changes again: Station cans its third program director since '02 The Province Monday, August 9, 2004 Page: B4 Section: E Entertainment Today Byline: Joe Leary Column: Air Traffic Source: The Province It was certainly an interesting week at Vancouver's rhythmic hit radio station, one that culminated with the news that program director Scot Turner had gotten the boot from The Beat (94.5 FM).
And despite suggestions to the contrary, Turner let it be known that the departure was not of his choosing.
"I was unequivocally and categorically terminated," said Turner. "There was a 90-day termination clause in my contract and they exercised that option. I spent 10 years at my last radio station, Energy 108 in Burlington, and before that, I spent eight years at my previous station. I wouldn't just walk away from a radio station just prior to a major ratings campaign. That's not my style."
While reasons for Turner's dismissal remain unclear, The Beat VP Jennifer Smith felt a change was necessary as they move forward.
"We decided not to renew Scot's contract," said Smith. "We have a lot of respect for him and acknowledge that he did an excellent job enhancing our format. We're doing everything we possibly can to give Vancouver the radio station they deserve."
As the move was abrupt and unexpected, Turner regrets he won't have the opportunity to see the long-term results of his much-needed format overhaul.
"I have huge love and respect for the people at The Beat and I think the station can kick ass in the fall," he said. "This thing is just getting going and I really wanted to see it through."
Turner -- the third program director since The Beat's inception in 2002 -- is replaced in the interim by music director Chris Myers.
Meanwhile, word of Turner's dismissal overshadowed other station business: The evening tandem of DJ Alibaba and Nira Arora is no longer.
"The Beat is still new and growing and with growth comes change," said interim program director Chris Myers. "Our No. 1 priority is to become more music intensive. You can't do that with a two-host show."
Both personalities remain with the station. Alibaba returns to the mix shows, while Nira Arora takes over news duties on the morning show alongside Slim, Big D and Jasmina. Craig See assumes the evening shift effective Aug. 16
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Post by merg on Aug 13, 2004 12:57:22 GMT -5
weird story, at this point, they won't get anyone to apply for the job if people get fired like that...
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