WSYR Hosting Radiothon to Rebuild Playground August 10th, 2009 SYRACUSE — Clear Channel’s Newsradio 570 WSYR is hoping you’ll help them to rebuild a Syracuse playground tomorrow. Pledge lines will be open for the “Let’s Rebuild the Playground Radiothon” from 6am to 7pm Tuesday.
Extra KROCKATHON Tickets On Sale August 8th, 2009 SYRACUSE — If you thought you were out of luck for tickets to today’s sold out KROCKATHON 14, all hope is not lost. An additional 1,000 tickets will be sold at the gate, but procrastinating will cost you a little bit extra.
POTW: On the Block and On TV (2009) August 7th, 2009 SYRACUSE — It’s been two weeks since Brent Axe’s afternoon talk show “On the Block” on ESPN Radio 1260 (WNSS) started simulcasting on Time Warner Cable Sports (channel 26 in most areas). If you haven’t had a chance to catch “The Axeman” on TV yet, here’s a look.
Country Host Kingsley’s Future Secure to 2014 August 4th, 2009 Good news for Central New York country music fans who enjoy hearing Bob Kingsley’s weekly countdowns — the host’s contract has been renewed through 2014.
Former Syracuse Engineer gets Senior VP Job July 24th, 2009 Former WSYR/WYYY/WBBS Chief Engineer Conrad Trautmann has a new job title. National trades are reporting Trautmann has been named Executive Vice President of Technology at Dial Global/Triton Radio Networks.
New Imaging Voice at WSEN July 22nd, 2009 SYRACUSE — Look for a new imaging voice on Classic Hits 92.1 (WSEN). The station is one of three new clients of V/O talent Rachel Logan of the Imaging Chop Shop, according to AllAccess.com.
Axe’s “On the Block” to be Simulcast on TV July 21st, 2009 SYRACUSE — It’s been a big week for Brent Axe: a day after announcing he’s joining the Buffalo Bills Radio Network’s broadcast team this fall, he revealed his weekday show “On the Block” on ESPN Radio 1260 (WNSS) will be simulcast on television starting next week.
WRVO Calls for Mug Contest Entries July 21st, 2009 OSWEGO — The WRVO Stations are calling on listeners with some artistic talent to help celebrate their 40th anniversary. They’re accepting designs for a special edition coffee mug which will be made available this fall.
Former Y94 Morning Duo Aims for Syndication July 21st, 2009 PORTLAND, OR — The husband and wife team of Pete Michaels and Brenda Bissett have worked at plenty of stations in their career, including Syracuse’s Y94FM (WYYY). Where are they now? Looks like they’re hoping to get themselves on many more stations — at the same time.
Jazz on the Bird Replaces Librizzi at WAER July 20th, 2009 SYRACUSE — Perhaps it’s a sign of just how tough the economy has been recently — Syracuse University NPR affiliate WAER 88.3 has apparently replaced morning jazz host Jane Librizzi with an automated satellite feed.
