Category: Syracuse Radio

SYRACUSE -- It's called "Walk-Up Radio" because members of the live audience can walk up to an open mic anytime they want.  Today is exactly two years since Walk-Up Radio debuted, so we thought it fitting to honor the crew with a Picture of the Week, and a plug for the big 2nd Anniversary Show […]

SYRACUSE -- They're both named Mike, and they've both recently left Syracuse for media opportunities in other markets.  At first, neither was able to discuss their next steps in great detail, but this morning (coincidentally) we've learned where former 93Q (WNTQ) jock Mike Cauchon and former Syracuse Chiefs sportscaster Mike Couzens are headed.

SAN ANTONIO, TX -- It's no surprise that Mark Mays intends to give up his titles as President and CEO of Clear Channel; that plan was announced last June.  But now, there's a timeline in place for the changes: he'll be out no later than March 31.  But he'll remain involved as Chairman of Clear […]

SYRACUSE -- Full-time undergraduate journalism students are invited to apply for the Syracuse Press Club's DeVesty-Williams Scholarship. The $2,000 award will be offered to one student who is a permanent resident of, and attends college within, the Syracuse Press Club's 21-county service area.

SYRACUSE -- Citing a "decline in ratings and funding," WCNY-TV has cancelled WCNY Connected, a weekly lifestyle/entertainment show hosted by 93Q (WNTQ) morning co-hosts Ted Long and Amy Robbins.  Additionally, the station is pushing its long-running Central Issues back to its original weekly format, after trying out the show as a daily offering for awhile.

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- There has never been a nationwide activation of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) or its predecessors, but that's going to change. Citing a desire to "determine the reliability of the EAS system and its effectiveness in notifying the public of emergencies and potential danger nationwide and regionally," the Commission has announced plans […]

OSWEGO -- There won't be any pledge drive breaks during "Foneless February" at WRVO, but there could be pledge drives coming in March if the station doesn't reach its fundraising goals this month.  To give listeners an incentive to open their wallets, all pledges will be doubled by a third party, dollar for dollar.

SYRACUSE -- The Mars Hill Network, based in Syracuse with flagship station WMHR, hosted its second "Christian Professional Media Alliance" meeting last week in Liverpool.  Mars Hill says it hopes the group will facilitate networking among Christians who work in the media.

SYRACUSE -- Local stations are once again in the running for the Academy of Country Music Awards. This year, Clear Channel's B104.7 (WBBS) is up for medium market "Station of the Year."  Meantime, locally-owned New Country WOLF 105.1's morning show is nominated for "Broadcast Personality of the Year."

SYRACUSE -- There's a part-time opening at the Mars Hill Radio Network of stations, headquartered at WMHR in Syracuse. They're looking for someone to anchor morning drive newscasts and other announcing duties. The official job posting reads as follows: