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WGN 720 is losing money on the Cubs
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Author:  Beardown [ Thu Oct 17, 2013 4:47 pm ]
Post subject:  WGN 720 is losing money on the Cubs
Wow. I didn't know WGN 720 pays 10 million a year for the Cubs. Well, they're telling the Cubs to slash the price. Nobody is listening to 100 loss seasons. I think the Score only pays 3 million per year for the Sox.


http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2013-10-16/sports/ct-spt-1017-sherman-cubs-wgn-chicago-20131017_1_cubs-broadcast-contracts-new-tv-deal
Author:  Dr. Kenneth Noisewater [ Thu Oct 17, 2013 4:55 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: WGN 720 is losing money on the Cubs
That's a remnant of Tribune Company transfer pricing.
Author:  Beardown [ Thu Oct 17, 2013 4:59 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: WGN 720 is losing money on the Cubs
Dr. Kenneth Noisewater wrote:
That's a remnant of Tribune Company transfer pricing.


Probably. But 10 million might be the right price for a good Cubs team. Even a .500 team. Especially when you consider they have a lot of games close to week day drive time unlike most teams.

That's why the Cubs want more night games. Cuz the TV money for those night games is more than the radio money. They lose on TV money because of those day games.

I think Ricketts agreed that the Trib would still own like 3% of the Cubs for 5 years or so before they let Tom completly have it all. I remember reading that somewhere.
Author:  Juiced [ Thu Oct 17, 2013 5:11 pm ]
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I did not listen to ONE Cub game this year. Usually I listen while on my way to work or outside doing housework. Good Job Theo and Co. Can't wait to see what year 3 brings. WGN already has me wishing for the Andy Griffin Show. Maybe next I'll delete CSN from my favorites during baseball season.
Author:  Hatchetman [ Thu Oct 17, 2013 5:12 pm ]
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b/c their radio broadcasters are brutal. Bring back Lou Boudreaux!!
Author:  bigfan [ Thu Oct 17, 2013 7:38 pm ]
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Time to buy a station
Author:  Rod [ Thu Oct 17, 2013 8:40 pm ]
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"Given the terms of their broadcast contracts, the Cubs couldn't have picked a worse time to descend into one of the worst declines in franchise history."

Really. Smart. People? Maybe Theo and Julian Green can meet up at Jimmy DeCastro's synagogue! :lol:
Author:  pittmike [ Thu Oct 17, 2013 8:50 pm ]
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Ah the life and advantages of a sports talker. I can hear the future now. Bernsie: "Well even with a plan and Really. Smart. People. it just doesn't work out."
Author:  Rod [ Thu Oct 17, 2013 8:54 pm ]
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There are lots of things to consider when you plan to tank on purpose. I can see Big Joe Ricketts turning red in the face and muttering about his idiot kids and their Jewish henchmen.
Author:  Curious Hair [ Thu Oct 17, 2013 10:29 pm ]
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Joe Orr Road Rod wrote:
Really. Smart. People? Maybe Theo and Julian Green can meet up at Jimmy DeCastro's synagogue! :lol:

ALL POLITICS IS LOCAL!
Author:  SchruteFarms [ Mon Oct 21, 2013 5:32 pm ]
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I wonder how the Hawks do for WGN.
Author:  Curious Hair [ Mon Oct 21, 2013 5:41 pm ]
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I believe WGN and the Hawks have a revenue-sharing agreement rather than straight rights fees (White Sox) or brokering (Hawks on 670), so I'm guessing it's a win-win situation. I know ratings and billing took a hit for them during the lockout last fall.
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