UTICA-ROME — For the first time since 2006, the radio stations of Galaxy Media are appearing on the publicly-viewable “top-line ratings” reports issued by Nielsen. We now have a glimpse at how stations like Mix 102.5 (WUMX), 94.9 K-Rock (WKLL) and ESPN Radio Utica-Rome (WTLB) compare to other stations in the Mohawk Valley.
SYRACUSE — Following up on CEO Ed Levine’s retirement announcement earlier this year, his Galaxy Media is reportedly selling all of its radio stations to Albany-based Pamal Broadcasting. The sale is pending FCC approval, but reports say Pamal will take over day-to-day operations tomorrow.
SYRACUSE — Congratulations to CNYCentral Chief Photographer Andy Wolf, who retired today after 27 years working for the cluster of TV stations on James Street. Colleagues gathered to celebrate Wolf with some unique parting gifts.
SYRACUSE — Your editor was out of town for the long holiday weekend, but thanks to CNYRadio/CNYTVNews readers, we hear that one of the weekend anchors at CNY Central announced their departure. The station group also posted a job opening today for a Content Producer.
UTICA-ROME — Just a few days after announcing it’s going to be the new home of Bill Keeler’s morning show soon, classic rocker 92.7 The Drive (WXUR) is refreshing the rest of its weekday lineup.
UTICA-ROME — Fans of longtime morning radio host Bill Keeler won’t have to wait much longer to get their fix. Keeler’s returning to 92.7 The Drive (WXUR) right after Labor Day.
UTICA-ROME — The day after budget cuts resulted in the sudden dismissals of longtime WIBX 950 morning show host Bill Keeler and producer Davey Smith, we’ve learned that WIBX’s news department has also been completely eliminated.
[Updated with statement from Bill Keeler] UTICA-ROME — Longtime Mohawk Valley radio personality Bill Keeler has been abruptly removed from the lineup at 950 WIBX, after more than 13 years hosting mornings for the Townsquare Media news/talker.
SYRACUSE — The Sinclair-owned CNYCentral group of TV stations, including NBC3 (WSTM) and CBS5 (WKOF 15.1) has recently submitted two job postings to us. One for a videographer/editor, and one for a multimedia journalist.
UTICA-ROME — An update to a story from earlier this week: it appears Townsquare Media has replaced one nationwide voicetracker for another, adding Jen Austin to the afternoon drive slot at Lite 98.7 (WLZW).
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