News items related to the Syracuse radio market. Counties: Madison, Onondaga, Oswego.
Updated 2/3 -- SYRACUSE -- The Mars Hill Radio Network is looking for a new program director, according to a job posting which appeared online Friday. Between full-power stations and translators, the network's religious programming is broadcast on more than 20 frequencies stretching from Syracuse west to Rochester, south to Long Island and north to […]
SYRACUSE -- Hey, I don't care what you think about Amy, that's no way to refer to her! Just kidding, of course -- even if you're not a fan of Jersey Shore, chances are pretty good you know "The Situation" is the nickname of Mike Sorrentino, one of the stars of the hit MTV series. He appeared […]
SYRACUSE -- Cumulus top-40 station 93Q (WNTQ) is hosting "Five Dates in Five Days" to find a Valentine for Town of Salina supervisor Mark Nicotra. After all five dates, listeners get to vote for who they feel was the most compatible date.
SYRACUSE -- Congratulations again to Clear Channel's B104.7 (WBBS) for showing up twice on the list of nominations for this year's Academy of Country Music Awards. One nomination is for the station as a whole; the other is for the station's morning show.
SYRACUSE -- Attention journalists in Syracuse and all surrounding areas within the 21 counties covered by the Syracuse Press Club: the deadline to submit entries for the club's annual Professional Recognition Awards is less than one week away. Entries are due next Tuesday, January 31.
SYRACUSE -- Longtime local radio personality and Syracuse University professor Dr. Roosevelt "Rick" Wright tells CNYRadio.com he's got a publishing deal for a book about the history of Syracuse radio. But he says he can't do it alone -- he's looking for help in putting together "the total package" of photos, posters, promotional materials, DJ […]
SYRACUSE -- Two weeks after Bob Lonsberry took over afternoons at FM Newsradio 106.9 and 570 WSYR, his show has been extended by an extra hour. The Rochester-based host still takes to the airwaves at 3pm, but as of today, his show runs until 6pm rather than 5pm.
SYRACUSE -- Recently-unemployed rock jock Dave Frisina and his show "Soundcheck" will be back on the radio again within a few weeks. Today, Cumulus Media announced Frisina will be joining 105.9 The Rebel (WXTL). Cumulus ditched "The Big Talker" to launch the classic rock format earlier this month, not long after Frisina was suddenly dismissed […]
SYRACUSE and UTICA-ROME -- Earlier this week, we told you that Ryno was counting down his days doing mornings on modern rock KRock, as he started a new assignment hosting nights on classic rock TK99/105 (WTKW/WTKV). And today, KRock has revealed its plans: new morning host Dex Mitchell is set to make his debut on […]
SYRACUSE -- From the "better late than never" file, those who follow high school sports closely may be pleased to know Mike Bristol's weekly "Inside High School Sports" show has recently expanded from one hour to two. That's the word from an article on syracuse.com today. Author Pat Spadafora says he'll be filling in for […]