WRVO Calls for Mug Contest Entries July 21st, 2009 OSWEGO — The WRVO Stations are calling on listeners with some artistic talent to help celebrate their 40th anniversary. They’re accepting designs for a special edition coffee mug which will be made available this fall.
Former Y94 Morning Duo Aims for Syndication July 21st, 2009 PORTLAND, OR — The husband and wife team of Pete Michaels and Brenda Bissett have worked at plenty of stations in their career, including Syracuse’s Y94FM (WYYY). Where are they now? Looks like they’re hoping to get themselves on many more stations — at the same time.
Jazz on the Bird Replaces Librizzi at WAER July 20th, 2009 SYRACUSE — Perhaps it’s a sign of just how tough the economy has been recently — Syracuse University NPR affiliate WAER 88.3 has apparently replaced morning jazz host Jane Librizzi with an automated satellite feed.
Brent Axe Joins Buffalo Bills Radio Network Team July 20th, 2009 SYRACUSE — Brent Axe, host of “On the Block” on ESPN Radio 1260 (WNSS) announced on his show shortly after 5:00 this afternoon that he will add hosting duties with the Buffalo Bills Radio Network starting this fall.
Former K-LOVE Hosts Explain Sudden Exit July 10th, 2009 ROCKLIN, CA — Former K-LOVE morning co-host Jon Rivers says his addiction to prescription painkillers was the reason he and spouse/co-host Sherry suddenly disappeared from the mic about three months ago.
Sportscaster Bob McElligott Gets NHL Gig July 7th, 2009 SYRACUSE — You often hear about hockey players being sent back and forth between the Syracuse Crunch of the AHL and its parent club, the Columbus Blue Jackets. Today, the NHL team announced it’s calling up Crunch broadcaster Bob McElligott.
Sparse Radio Coverage of Jackson Memorial July 7th, 2009 Updated 7/8/09 – Radio reacted quickly to the death of Michael Jackson last month, sharply increasing spins of his titles. But few local radio stations went out of their way to offer live coverage of the singer’s memorial service in Los Angeles today.
WRVO Newsletter Goes Digital July 7th, 2009 OSWEGO — “Listen,” the official newsletter of the WRVO stations, is now available online. The station says it will continue to mail out hard copies, but it’s encouraging listeners to switch to the online format in an effort to save paper.
WMCR to Split AM and FM, Other Big Changes Confirmed July 4th, 2009 ONEIDA — A little over three months after new owner James Johnson mentioned he might be making some changes at WMCR, those changes are now official. Get ready to see the AM/FM simulcast split in two, and kiss the nightly 10pm signoff goodbye.
FCC Allows AM Simulcasts on FM Translators June 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON, DC — A 2007 proposal from the National Association of Broadcasters, which would allow AM stations to use FM translators to increase their audience reach, has been approved by the Federal Communications Commission.
