News items related to the Utica-Rome radio market. Counties: Herkimer, Oneida.
(UPDATED 1:15PM) NEW YORK CITY - Bill O'Reilly says he's too busy to continue hosting "The Radio Factor," despite being one of the most successful shows on the air right now. That opens a 2-hour scheduling gap at hundreds of stations nationwide, including two in our area.
The Albany-based owner of WRUN/Utica has received permission from the FCC to make some major changes at the station's transmitter site in Oriskany.
Students at Utica College's WPNR are learning a lesson they'll probably never forget: the importance of maintaining a complete and up-to-date Public File for the FCC.
UTICA-ROME - Less than a year after being hired to host mornings on Mix 102.5 (WUMX), Sammy Schreier has exited the station. UPDATE: Program Director Ted Bradford confirms Schreier's exit.
SYRACUSE - Galaxy Communications has signed a long-term deal to continue using Eastlan's ratings service. In a statement issued today, Galaxy CEO Ed Levine suggests stations can save jobs by choosing Eastlan.
SYRACUSE - Clear Channel AC Y94FM (WYYY) has moved the John Tesh Radio Show from evenings to afternoon drive.
An observant CNYRadio.com reader points out Bob McMahon, formerly of stations in Utica and Syracuse, has been let go from WBZ in Boston.
This week, Dave Silvers from Utica's Bug Country (WBUG/WBGK) heads to Albany to mingle with a couple of country's biggest superstars.
Regent Communications has signed a deal with Radiolicious, making it the first major radio group to make all of its web streams accessible to users of Apple iPhone or iPod Touch devices.
It's only a few days later than last year, but the "All-Christmas Music" battle has started in Syracuse. Galaxy's Sunny 102.1 (WZUN) in Syracuse and Mix 102.5 (WUMX) in Utica have made the switch. Correcting our earlier report, it appears Y94FM's all-Christmas programming is only available via webcast.