WIBX seeking reporter, Geruntino moving to WRVO June 12th, 2013 UTICA/ROME — The newsroom at Townsquare Media’s 950 WIBX is a bit shorthanded this week, following the departure of Gino Geruntino. He has accepted a new position with Oswego NPR affiliate WRVO, leaving WIBX on the search for a replacement.
KRockathon 18 (2013) lineup announced June 3rd, 2013 SYRACUSE — Tickets go on sale this Saturday for Krockathon 18, which will be held on July 27 at the New York State Fairgrounds. Chevelle, Sevendust and All That Remains are just three of the 11 bands who were announced by K-Rock (WKRL/WKRH/WKLL) today, and the stations promise “more” to be announced prior to the
WUTI to be silent for weeks after vandals hit tower site May 30th, 2013 UTICA-ROME — Tower site vandalism is to blame for a full week — and counting — of silence from talk radio station WUTI 1150AM. The damage was so extensive, officials with Leatherstocking Media Group say repairs on the Oriskany transmitter site could take another three weeks.
New full-time job for WXUR’s Jerry Kraus May 21st, 2013 UTICA-ROME — Longtime local radio personality Jerry “The Doctor” Kraus has a new full-time job. Although it’s expected he’ll keep his weekend gig at 92.7 The Drive (WXUR), Kraus has just been named Executive Director of the Stanley Center for the Arts.
POTW: Shaun Andrews celebrates milestone (2013) May 17th, 2013 UTICA-ROME — Last month, Shaun Andrews marked his 15th anniversary at 97.9 and 105.5 Kiss-FM (WSKS/WSKU). Earlier this week, the former intern who worked his way up to program director was recognized with a cake and a personalized plaque.
Gary Michaels out, Alexis to middays at TK99 as PD search continues May 9th, 2013 SYRACUSE — Gary Michaels and Galaxy Communications have parted ways, as the company continues its search for a permanent new PD / Brand Manager for classic rockers TK 99 and TK 105 (WTKW/WTKV). Michaels, who had been serving as midday host and Interim PD for the past few months, was relieved of his duties on
Rome’s WKAL 1450 back on-the-air days before FCC deadline [AUDIO] May 5th, 2013 UTICA-ROME — Could the prolonged mystery surrounding the status of Rome’s WKAL be reaching an end? The station — which faced a May 7 deadline to begin broadcasting or lose its broadcast license — appears to be up and running.
65th anniversary of WIBX move from 1230 to 950AM [AUDIO] May 2nd, 2013 UTICA-ROME — Sixty-six years ago today, on May 2, 1947, federal regulators gave WIBX the green light to move to its current home at 950AM. Thanks to a former WIBX broadcaster, we’re pleased to share an aircheck of the switch from 1230AM to 950AM.
Galaxy Communications expected to renew deal with Syracuse University April 29th, 2013 SYRACUSE — While it’s not officially a “done deal” yet, Galaxy Communications is reportedly expected to hold onto the radio rights for Syracuse University football, basketball and lacrosse for at least another five years. Both sides have spoken favorably about each other, and it appears an official deal could be announced sometime this week.
Shaun Andrews marks 15 years at Utica-Rome’s Kiss FM April 20th, 2013 UTICA-ROME — Congratulations to Kiss-FM (WSKS/WSKU) middayer and program director Shaun Andrews, who marks his 15th anniversary with the CHR-formatted station today. Andrews says he was just 17 years old when he walked into the station for the first time, back when Kiss was on-air at 102.5FM, while the station’s present-day 97.9 and 105.5 frequencies
