TOP STREAM 20.7Kbps (10KHz) Stan Kaplan: Radio Looks at Radio, 1973 (07:40) . . . Radio is not a fish market . . . [Description by Uncle Ricky. Some bio information from The Charlotte Observer.]
The Kaplans were influential in Charlotte civic and political activities for more than 30 years. Stan Kaplan was a decorated World War II veteran. As a civic leader, he gave to numerous causes throughout the area, many related to his Jewish faith. He was active in liberal politics and supported both the national and local Democratic party.
Kaplan is remembered for his sometimes brash and always outspoken personality. In this presentation, he spoke passionately about his concept of Top 40 radio. In 1973, several traditional AM Top 40 stations had suffered significant audience erosion. He offers no kind words for the liner-card school of programming. Stan Kaplan was a practicing believer in the power of radio. His success was earned at a time when federal regulations prohibited multiple licenses in the same local service. The observations he offers are applicable to radio today, but sadly, not compatible with a business model that permits virtual monopoly. | ||
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