Odd thought, but could this just be a bargaining ploy by ARN? Publicly announce they’re letting her go, with the hope of getting her management back to the table to accept an offer they may consider more ‘reasonable’? Weird strategy I admit, especially with a very popular host, but possible nonetheless?
Alternatively, what would Robin be likely to do going forward anyway? She has a big profile in Brisbane but less so elsewhere, so a national media gig in say TV might be hard to come by. And if the high-rating 97.3 can’t bring themselves to pay her asking price, I can’t see any of the other adult stations in this city (like 4KQ or the cost-cutters at Magic) forking out the dollars for her
I say this as nothing against her at all - she’s the pick of the team in my admittedly not-overly-intimately-familiar opinion, but I just wonder if this announcement is more of posturing during negotiations than a clear ‘dismissal’
true, but theres always those weekend travel shows like the great south east and whatnot she could end up on alongside sophie formica and the rest of em
She was called in to a meeting with management immediately following her shift yesterday and told her services were no longer required. She will not be back on air.
While the station is yet to name Bailey’s replacement, Campbell signalled further announcements about the breakfast trio were due “soon”.
But rumours were already circulating among industry insiders yesterday, with sources suggesting that mornings presenter Louise Poole could be offered the gig.
This is a very odd decision. Robin was the star of the show and the reason it rated so well over the years. Let’s not forget Robin was also part of B105’s breakfast domination in the 90’s and so has built a very loyal following in Brisbane over many years that cannot be replaced easily.
Yes if 4MMM had any brains it would grab Robin and slowly push back into a classic hits/soft rock FM104 format that worked so well for so many years. It would also hit 97.3’s main demo, knocking back into the field, pushing Nova and Hit 105 up the ladder as well.
This is a classic case of poor negotiation skills on the part of her manager/agent. He obviously pushed for too much money and she was prepared to leave. She would have been across everything the manager/agent was saying to ARN.
When discussing Spencer Howson leaving 612 breakfast on his show this morning a comment was made by Steve Austin (mornings) to expect another big change (departure?) in breakfast radio in Brisbane this year.
Meanwhile, Radio Today reports Luke James (aka Manchild) is moving back to KIIS 1065 as Kyle and Jackie O’s Operations Producer. He is currently Executive Producer of the Hit Network’s Ash London Live.