News items related to the Utica-Rome radio market. Counties: Herkimer, Oneida.
NewsRadio 950 WIBX's 32nd annual radiothon netted $75,650 for the American Heart Association. Last weekend's event was held in conjuntion with Utica's 'Heart Weekend' which raised $1,066,515. The radio fundraiser was anchored primarily by Scott Carr, Jim Rondenelli, and Adam the Bull with the help of other current and former WIBX staff members.
Bill O'Reilly has debuted a new web site related to his daily radio and television programs. The site, www.billoreilly.com, has show and affiliate information, O'Reilly's bio, and for those interested, lists of his likes in music, books, and movies. O'Reilly's The Radio Factor airs daily on TalkRadio 1050 (WFBL) in Syracuse and NewsRadio 950 (WIBX) […]
Regent Communications has named Don Cristi as the new general manager of its four-station cluster in Watertown. Cristi, who has worked for Regent in Utica-Rome as operations manager for three years, replaces Bob Dakin, who moves to Evansville, IN as general manager of Regent's group of stations there.
Regent Communications plans to close on its acquisition of 12 Brill Media stations next week. The $62 million price tag is an all cash deal for Regent who's CEO, Terry Jacobs, told investors yesterday that "there may be one or more complementary transactions announced in the near-term that will further enhance the value of the […]
K-Rock's midday personality, 'Silent Bob' Staffa, has been named the station's new promotions director. Bob also hosts K-Rock's local music show Backstage Live.
Shortly after NASA declared a problem with Saturday morning's landing of the space shuttle Columbia, WRVO FM 90, 570 WSYR, and NewsRadio 950 (WIBX) switched to continuous coverage of the unfolding events.
Big Frog 104 (WFRG) celebrated 15 years on the air Friday morning with a surprise anniversary party during Matt Herkimer's morning drive show. Herkimer, who is the only original air personality left at the station, welcomed several local dignitaries including State Senator Ray Meier, Utica Mayor Tim Julian, and Rome Mayor Joe Griffo.
UTICA-ROME -- It's been a year and a half since the Utica-Rome radio market has had a sole station at the top of the 12+ ratings. For the past two books, Lite 98.7 (WLZW) and Big Frog 104 (WFRG) have been in a dead heat. For the fall 2002 ratings period, Lite 98.7 has pulled […]
It's been a year and a half since the Utica-Rome radio market has had a sole station at the top of the 12+ ratings. For the past two books, Lite 98.7 (WLZW) and Big Frog 104 (WFRG) have been in a dead heat. For the fall 2002 ratings period, Lite 98.7 has pulled ahead of […]
Regent Communications has agreed to buy KARS-FM in Laramie, WY and KKPL-FM in Cheyenne, WY from AGM-Nevada LLC for $7.5 million. The two stations are close to the Ft. Collins, CO market where Regent already owns three FM stations. Regent owns nine stations in Utica-Rome and Watertown including the top rated stations in each market.Source […]