September 2008

Starting later this week, Newsradio 950 WIBX’s local talk show First Look will have the chance to gain some new… viewers.  Yes, viewers.  Every Friday in October, the show will be videotaped for re-broadcast on TV.

More ink for TK99/TK105/WOUR middayer Dave Frisina.  A little over four months after making the cover of the Syracuse NewTimes, Frisina’s 30-year career in Syracuse radio is being documented by the national trade publication, Radio & Records.

Last week, we told you how the merger of Jones Radio Networks and Dial Global will result in the termination of the syndicated country overnight “Danny Wright All Night” show by the end of the year.  Today, Watertown’s Froggy 97 (WFRY) has unveiled its plan for 2009.

Ithaca news/talker WHCU (870 AM) debuts a brand new program this morning.  “All Things Equal” is described by the station as a “new weekly radio show on community conversations over race, class and diversity.”

Syracuse University’s WAER 88.3 FM is this week’s new addition to Scott Fybush’s “Tower Site of the Week” website.  Regular readers know the page is more than just info about the station’s tower… you can get a peek inside the studios, and a brief history of the station.

Longtime WCNY-FM personality and manager Don Dolloff has announced his retirement, effective October 7th.  The retirement date coincides with the end date for Classic FM’s current pledge drive.

All aboard for a boat ride to… nowhere?  Mr. Froggy from Froggy 97 (WFRY/Watertown) was recently caught on-camera taking a break from his duties as the Watertown country station’s mascot.

Danny Wright, host of the syndicated overnight country show “Danny Wright All Night,” is among the casualties resulting from the merger between Jones Radio Networks and Dial Global.  The move could leave two local stations looking for a new overnight option.

One tiny detail the insiders at WFIZ forgot to mention when they notified us about the station launch last week — they haven’t yet hired the jocks that’ll be taking to the airwaves after their 10,000-song non-stop music marathon is over.

Movin 100.3/96.5 has some openings for part-time air talent.  PD Skip Clark is looking for experienced jocks who are available to work weekends, holidays and fill-in shifts.