SYRACUSE - Y94FM (WYYY) is the latest local station to go all-Christmas. The station announced the switch in an e-mail sent to its listener club today.
SYRACUSE - Y94FM (WYYY) is the latest local station to go all-Christmas. The station announced the switch in an e-mail sent to its listener club today.
SYRACUSE - Galaxy Communications has signed a long-term deal to continue using Eastlan's ratings service. In a statement issued today, Galaxy CEO Ed Levine suggests stations can save jobs by choosing Eastlan.
SYRACUSE - Clear Channel AC Y94FM (WYYY) has moved the John Tesh Radio Show from evenings to afternoon drive.
SYRACUSE - Just a few days after 93Q (WNTQ) spent a week celebrating the 20th anniversary of "Ted & Amy in the Morning," the station has taken longtime midday jock Big Jim Donovan off the air. Management hopes it's a "temporary situation." UPDATE 11/19 - Big Jim doesn't seem to think it's temporary.
An observant CNYRadio.com reader points out Bob McMahon, formerly of stations in Utica and Syracuse, has been let go from WBZ in Boston.
All week long, 93Q (WNTQ) morning show hosts Ted and Amy have been celebrating 20 years on the air together. The "official" anniversary was Monday, but they've been sprinkling in little "bonuses" here and there throughout the week.
Affiliates of The Sean Hannity Show are being asked to meet some lofty demands when they renew their affiliation contracts for 2009, including the carriage of a new 3-hour "best-of" show on weekends.
There are some changes in the on-air lineup at Cram Communications Hot AC MOViN 100.3/96.5 (WOLF-FM/WWLF-FM). Original morning show co-host Heather Dee is back, alongside Skip Clark. UPDATED 11/12 with info on what happened to Jessica and Jeremy.
It appears that Buckley's Classic Hits 92.1 (WSEN) has completed on-air lineup changes, following the exit of former PD/afternoon driver Jim Tate. UPDATED 11/11 with weekend schedule changes.
It's only a few days later than last year, but the "All-Christmas Music" battle has started in Syracuse. Galaxy's Sunny 102.1 (WZUN) in Syracuse and Mix 102.5 (WUMX) in Utica have made the switch. Correcting our earlier report, it appears Y94FM's all-Christmas programming is only available via webcast.