TK99/105 Drops “Dr. Demento” Show November 25th, 2008 SYRACUSE – Local fans of the quirky humor and parodies on the “Dr. Demento” are out of luck; the station is no longer carried on Galaxy’s TK99/105 (WTKW/WTKV). The reason: Demento’s syndicator doesn’t allow affiliates to stream the show online anymore.
Y94 Joins All-Christmas Club November 21st, 2008 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.
Galaxy and Eastlan in for the Long Haul November 21st, 2008 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.
Y94FM Moves John Tesh to PM Drive November 18th, 2008 SYRACUSE – Clear Channel AC Y94FM (WYYY) has moved the John Tesh Radio Show from evenings to afternoon drive.
93Q Drops Big Jim Donovan November 18th, 2008 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.
Former CNY’er McMahon Exits WBZ/Boston November 15th, 2008 An observant CNYRadio.com reader points out Bob McMahon, formerly of stations in Utica and Syracuse, has been let go from WBZ in Boston.
Ted & Amy Celebrate 20th Anniversary on 93Q November 13th, 2008 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.
More Hannity, More Often in 2009 November 12th, 2008 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.
MOViN Morning Show Shuffle November 11th, 2008 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.
WSEN Lineup Changes Complete November 7th, 2008 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.
