Category: Syracuse Radio

Self-described "sappy love song hostess" Delilah is trying her hand at something new -- according to a newspaper in Washington state, she's opened a new restaurant in her hometown.  (Maybe a backup option in case the John Tesh Show finally does her in?)

We just added listings for HD-2 stations where appropriate -- so far, that's only 4 stations on the Syracuse FM page, as verified by the HD Radio Alliance website.  (We're not counting HD-1 signals, as we'd simply be duplicating several FM stations.)  And out of curiosity, we're wondering...

WFAN-AM New York morning host Craig Carton will be the keynote speaker at WJPZ's 23rd annual "Birthday Bash" in March 1, according to the SU student-run station's Alumni Association.  The first induction class into the newly-created "WJPZ Hall of Fame" will also take place at the banquet.

Reliable sources tell CNYRadio.com that Newsradio 570 WSYR anchor Jason Smith is moving to the WRVO Stations in Oswego.  Smith joined WSYR a little over two years ago, working his way from overnights to assignment editor and morning drive anchor.  We're told Smith's last day at WSYR is today, but no word on when he'll […]

Mike McConnell is gone from the weekday lineup at Newsradio 570 WSYR.  But if you were a fan, don't blame local management.  Tom Taylor at Radio-Info.com says syndicator Premiere Radio Networks made the decision, but all is not lost for McConnell's fans.

A hiring freeze is among the measures demanded by Clear Channel radio leader John Hogan, in a memo issued to radio GMs and business managers last Friday. Citing higher expenses and lower revenue projections for 2008 Q1, Hogan is also ordering GMs to cut advertising, promotions and music research out as of February 1.

According to AllAccess.com, an attempt by Cram Communications to extend the construction permit for WVOA-AM in DeWitt has been denied. The article says a local building moratorium and a zoning-related lawsuit forced Cram to delay construction. The ruling doesn't take away Cram's CP. They can still build, but the clock continues ticking toward the deadline.

Z89 (WJPZ) unveils a slightly new format today. After playing Michael Jackson's "Beat It" for 24 hours non-stop on Monday, the Syracuse University student-run station played a heart-beat most of the day Tuesday. At 8:09pm, they launched their new format, "The Beat of Syracuse." It's similar to the old Top 40 format, but leans more rythmic. The station also boasts a new request line and a new website at www.z89online.com.

Industry trade FMQB reports Citadel Broadcasting is looking to divest itself of various properties, as a condition for its recent acquisition of ABC Radio Networks.  Citadel hasn't yet named specific markets up for sale, but the article mentions Syracuse as a possibility.  Citadel owns four stations in Syracuse: WNTQ (93Q), WAQX (95X), WLTI (Lite Rock 105.9) […]

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