Sid Rosenberg wanted more attention for a major interview. 77 WABC listeners heard his exclusive conversation with Benjamin Netanyahu.
What We Know: 77 WABC host Sid Rosenberg expressed disappointment that more of his colleagues did not discuss his exclusive interview with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Rosenberg interviewed Netanyahu on Monday morning following the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC). The interview drew attention beyond New York, with Rosenberg noting that the conversation received coverage in multiple international outlets. However, he said he expected more discussion from fellow hosts at the station.
What They Said: “I’m a bit disappointed that more hosts and people on this station did not talk about Bibi Netanyahu calling WABC. Everybody should have talked about it, to be honest … When I say that more hosts should have talked about it, you gotta understand, folks, WABC, the name of the station, and my name, Sid Rosenberg, it was all over the papers. All over the Middle East and Europe. I’ve got six different newspapers in Israel this morning and late last night talking about that conversation.” -Sid Rosenberg
What Remains Unclear: It remains unclear why other 77 WABC personalities did not spend more time discussing the Netanyahu interview. It is also unknown if those same hosts will respond to Rosenberg’s criticism.
What It Means: Rosenberg’s comments highlight the value broadcasters place on exclusive interviews with major political figures. Additionally, they show how hosts often view station-wide promotion as an important part of amplifying significant conversations.
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