April 2003

93Q’s afternoon drive personality, ‘Big Jim’ Donovan, is the new public address announcer at P&C Stadium. Donovan, who replaces Dave Perkins as the in-stadium voice of the Syracuse SkyChiefs, was selected from an initial pool of about 50 people. Meanwhile, Syracuse University announcer Matt Park is Bob McElligott’s new partner this season for SkyChiefs broadcasts

With J.J. Herr’s move to North Carolina, K-Rock is shuffling its jock schedule. ‘Silent Bob’ Staffa moves from middays to fill Herr’s Total Request Morning duties. The station is also bringing back Rainman to afternoon drive, a shift he hosted from 1999-2001. “When K-Rock offered me the chance to kick itin afternoons in Central New

After spending his entire 25-year radio career at 95X (WAQX), Dave Frisina has decided that it’s time for a change.

Tickets go on sale this Saturday for K-Rock’s ‘Spring Thing’ to be held May 17 at Cole Muffler Court at the New York State Fairgrounds. Chevelle and Unloco, two bands that are part of this year’s Ozzfest tour, headline the show. Also on the roster: (Hed)PE, Pacifier, Off By One, and K-Rock’s house band, Thunderosa.

The latest Syracuse monthly trend numbers look good for Citadel Communications stations, particularly 93Q (WNTQ). With a .9 ratings point increase over last month’s trends, the CHR station moved past 570 WSYR into second place in 12+ numbers.