Syracuse native David Muir named “20/20” co-host January 29th, 2013 NEW YORK CITY — David Muir, who started his TV news career at Syracuse’s WTVH, has a new role with ABC News. Today, he’s been named the new co-host of the network’s weekly newsmagazine show, “20/20.” He’ll fill a vacancy left by Chris Cuomo, who has accepted a position at CNN.
One week to Syracuse Press Club awards entry deadline January 25th, 2013 SYRACUSE — Looking for something to do this weekend? If you work in news in the markets we cover (or in the surrounding counties), this is your last full weekend to sit down, review your best 2012 material, and submit your entries for the Syracuse Press Club’s 2012 Professional Recognition Awards. The deadline is February
Where are they now: Former channel 5 boss Les Vann named GM in Ga. January 24th, 2013 SYRACUSE — Former CBS5 (WTVH) General Manager Les Vann has a new job. He’s been named General Manager of ABC affiliate WJCL and Fox affiliate WTGS in Savannah, Georgia. That’s the word from Mediabistro’s TV Spy, which reports Vann comes to the new job after spending his time since Syracuse in the top spot at
93Q’s Ted and Amy playing matchmakers for NBC3’s Peter Hall January 22nd, 2013 SYRACUSE — Ladies, if you’ve ever wanted the chance to go out on a date with NBC3 (WSTM) meteorologist Peter Hall, here’s your chance! Ted and Amy from the 93Q (WNTQ) morning show have announced Hall will be this year’s celebrity eligible bachelor for their annual “Five Dates in Five Days” contest.
CNY native David Muir “most used” network reporter for 2nd year in a row January 18th, 2013 SYRACUSE — For the second year in a row, Central New York native David Muir appeared on network TV news programs more than any other correspondent in the country. During 2012, the former WTVH anchor’s reports for ABC News clocked-in at just over 7 hours. That’s over 2½ hours more face time than 2012’s runner-up,
Ethics question: Did WSTM properly handle disclosing Springfield’s past employment? January 18th, 2013 SYRACUSE — The big story for Syracuse news outlets on Tuesday was the arraignment of Roger Springfield. While working as media director for Syracuse University athletics, Springfield is accused of secretly videotaping male student athletes in the locker room after a number of games. Before working at SU, Springfield was sports director at WSTM-TV from
Ex-WSTM sportscaster accused of unlawfully recording locker room video January 15th, 2013 SYRACUSE — Former WSTM sportscaster Roger Springfield is accused of illegally videotaping more than 100 male student athletes in Syracuse University locker rooms, during his time as head of media for the school’s athletics department. That’s the word from authorities today, a little over a month since Springfield was fired from the post.
Former WSYR-TV meteorologist Eichorn lands new media gig January 11th, 2013 SYRACUSE — Longtime local broadcast meteorologist Dave Eichorn has a new job. Today, the Syracuse Media Group announced it has hired Eichorn to create forecasts and provide analysis of local weather conditions for syracuse.com and the Post-Standard newspaper. Eichorn tells CNYRadio.com he’ll also continue to provide forecasts on the radio every weekday on Y94 (WYYY).
POTW: Sneak peek at new WTVH news set and graphics (2013) January 11th, 2013 SYRACUSE — Out with the deep reds and in with some brighter blues! Starting Monday, there will be a whole new look for local newscasts on CBS5 (WTVH). Earlier this week, WTVH anchor and managing editor Michael Benny shared a couple of “sneak peeks” of the new graphics and news set.
POTW: CNBC’s David Faber visits Syracuse, appears on WCNY-TV (2012) January 4th, 2013 SYRACUSE — From the “better late than never” file, when CNBC anchor and reporter David Faber visited Syracuse in October, a speaking engagement at the CenterState Business Showcase wasn’t his only public appearance. The award winning journalist, perhaps best known as co-anchor of CNBC’s daily Squawk on the Street, also appeared as a guest on
