The mainstream media likes to point out various violations of journalistic integrity when it comes to blogs or independent media. Very rarely do they add infrastructure to address the situation when the shoe is on the proverbial other foot. It should come as no surprise that WFAN falls right into line with that line of thought under the leadership of Mark Chernoff.

I received a call this morning that the audio of the interview with Mia Harris that was conducted on Wednesday night with me and Dr. Mark Filippi was used during this morning’s edition of Boomer & Carton.

Glad to see another person’s pain is a source of amusement for the staff at WFAN. This is the same station that touts they are #1 when their competitor doesn’t even have the proper signal to compete. It’s the equivalent of the Harlem Globetrotters engraving a Larry O’ Brien trophy for themselves.

Normally I wouldn’t care, I don’t need the recognition since my ego isn’t as large as other internet and mainstream personalities, but common respect and decency should be in play. Don’t want to mention the website? Fine. Just say my name or Dr. Filippi’s in passing, just like the fine print on the back of a label.

Of course, what do you expect from the narcissistic Craig Carton who is currently faced with a floundering Spike TV show? Could someone explain how NYBD without a budget, brand name, and limited resources can out pace Craig Carton on TV? I have the answer, but why should I help Mr. Carton since he won’t even credit me for work that was produced on this site.

I sent WFAN Operations Manager (I love titles) Mark Chernoff a letter voicing my displeasure. Since he is too busy worrying about the Vitamin Water in the backroom I don’t believe I will receive a response.

Subject: Thank You for Using My Audio

It came to my attention the morning show aka “Boomer & Carton” used audio that you plucked off my website www.nybaseballdigest.com

Thank you for using the audio on the morning show. Glad to see that WFAN sees its funny they underutilized, underpaid, and ignored one of their talents.

On the flip side, I find it disrespectful that you used audio from my site and didn’t even credit my name, Dr. Filippi’s name, or the websites. I understand you don’t want to give me traffic, I could care less about that, but a quick note saying credit to Mike Silva or Dr. Filippi should have been in place. Considering your “NY’s #1,” and remind everyone about that, I would think this would be second nature.

I cite you every time your station breaks news, does something stupid (quite often), or gets it right (not very often at all). Mark, I understand you’re not a sports guy and you are from rock radio, but I think this is pretty standard procedure regardless of radio genre.

As for calling it “an internet show,” as you did Mr. Carton, I continue to out distance your Spike TV show and videos with no budget and my lowly brand name. If my show isn’t worth a mention what does that mean for yours on Spike?

Of course, there is no source of this audio on the website because, as we know from history, tapes get “mysteriously lost” at the FAN. Those darn interns!

I will take the time to let my audience know about this corporate violation and hopefully you will do the right thing next time.

If I were you Mr. Chernoff I would focus on plugging the leaks that go around over there. Better yet, improve the product, staff, and corporate atmosphere and maybe you wouldn’t have this situation at all.

Regards

Mike Silva

www.nybaseballdigest.com



Mike Silva is a freelance writer and radio host since March of 2007. This website is his own personal "digest" of New York Baseball He's also hosts NYBD Radio on Blog Talk Radio and 1240 AM WGBB. Check out his sports media commentary at www.sportsmediawatchdog.com. Check out his official website, www.mikesilvamedia.com

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Tags: Craig Carton, Mark Chernoff, Mia Harris, Spike TV, WFAN