SYRACUSE -- Sportsradio 620 WHEN sports director Jim Lerch is confirmed to be among the 1,800 fired nationwide by Clear Channel today. Overall, the company says it has cut 9% of its staff. Most of the cuts reportedly came from sales, but quite a few, like Lerch, came from the programming side.
NEW YORK CITY - Just a few days after the New York Post confirmed there would be plenty of layoffs at Clear Channel on January 20, the Wall Street Journal reports similar findings.
SYRACUSE -- He was best known by his on-air names "Johnny C" and "Johnny Vann." Former WNDR, WOLF and WFBL broadcaster John L. Creveling has died. Memorial services will take place tomorrow in Durham, NC, but an "audio tie-in" will be provided in North Syracuse.
NEW YORK CITY -- An article in today's New York Post confirms Clear Channel's plans to "cut $400 million in costs." The paper quotes "three sources with inside knowledge of the plan" who say "an initial round of layoffs is expected to commence next Tuesday."
Jan 20 - See our updates here. SYRACUSE -- We haven't had first-hand confirmation from anyone inside the CC Syracuse camp yet, but we're seeing more and more signs that January 20th could mean layoffs at Clear Channel stations across the country. (Updated with links to similar reports from other websites.)
SYRACUSE -- They're still a long way from matching the longevity of Ted & Amy, but it's still a remarkable accomplishment in today's ever-changing radio landscape. Hot 107.9 (WWHT) morning team Marty & Shannon will be celebrating 5 years on the air together with a party later this month.
SYRACUSE -- Galaxy's KROCK (WKRL/WKRH) is staging a special Inauguration Ball concert on January 20, complete with local and national performers.
SYRACUSE -- Later this month, Classic FM (WCNY) airs a special edition of Bluegrass Ramble in honor of the show's 36th anniversary. And you're invited to attend the show's taping tomorrow -- free admission, and no reservations required.
SYRACUSE -- Bruce Paulsen won't be wearing all the hats of the recently-retired Don Dolloff at Classic FM (WCNY), but he's the station's new afternoon drive host. The Syracuse Post-Standard profiled Paulsen in Thursday's paper -- read it here.
SYRACUSE -- Citadel rocker 95X (WAQX) has added the syndicated Loveline show to its lineup, Sunday through Thursday evenings.