Reply #21: With What Bargaining Chips??

[KharmaTrain]

She's far from being a lackey, but be assured her deal with NBC is far more coin than the Greens underpay her at AAR. She's definitely in no position to demand anything...especially the content of a program...and especailly someone who has little to no track record in the medium.

I've dealt on both sides of broadcast contracts and the house ALWAYS wins. When I programmed radio stations I had plenty of great ideas (and a damn good track record that made stations lots of money), but even with those credentials there are always those in upper management who want the ultimate control...and as the old golden rule says, those who have the gold make the rules.

Right now I would imagine Rachel works as a contractor...she's probably paid an exclusive not to appear on another network and this agreement allows her to continue her radio and other freelance work. A contract like your talking about is one that an Olbermann can now negotiate with his track record and ratings. Also, this network has now thrown money away on several high priced "talents"...Carlson and Cosby come to mind and got burned...with bucks being tight, Rachel is fortunate to have gotten this gig and hopefully she can open the door for others.

You can't eat "opportunity"...and surely the network would see giving her her own show as a risky situation. Would you let a rookie with little pro experience run your team? She's still learning and growing...as I said in my earlier post. In Due Time...