WRVO’s John Krauss Announces Retirement March 9th, 2010 OSWEGO — He was the very first voice heard on the air when WRVO signed on more than four decades ago. Along the way, he served in just about every capacity possible at the station — and this morning, General Manager John Krauss announced he plans to retire at the end of the month. Updated […]
New Translator Brings WBRV to FM Dial March 8th, 2010 BOONVILLE — We’re a bit late with this one: fans of the oldies music format on WBRV (900AM) can now get their classic hits fix on the FM side of the dial. It’s all thanks to Flack Broadcasting’s planned acquisition of an FM translator signal no longer needed by North Country Public Radio.
WRVO Hires Dave Bullard as Senior Producer/Reporter March 4th, 2010 OSWEGO — Dave Bullard is back on the airwaves as the new Senior News Reporter/Producer at the WRVO Stations. He posted the news on his Facebook page last week, he started at the NPR affiliate on Monday and his first story aired today.
WRVO to Launch Weekly Edition in March February 19th, 2010 OSWEGO — National Public Radio affiliate WRVO announced plans to launch a new locally-produced show co-hosted by Morning Edition host Jason Smith and reporter Jasmyn Belcher. Weekly Edition is set to debut on March 19.
Another ACM Nod for Tom & Becky February 6th, 2010 SYRACUSE — For at least the third year in a row, the B104.7 (WBBS) morning show has been nominated for an Academy of Country Music (ACM) award. And once again, a programmer who used to work in Utica and Watertown gets a nomination for his current station in Albany.
POTW: Overnights… Remember Those? February 5th, 2010 WATERTOWN — Anyone who’s been in radio more than 10 years probably remembers when there used to be such a thing as the overnight shift. Back before computers eliminated the need for someone to manually load CD players and cart machines…
WSLU to Launch New Friday Night Lineup February 4th, 2010 CANTON — North Country Public Radio (headquartered at WSLU) has a new Friday night lineup, debuting tomorrow night. The new schedule features a number of different music-focused programs.
Froggy Still King in Watertown January 26th, 2010 WATERTOWN — The Fall 2009 ratings are out for the Watertown market, and there are no big surprises: perennial leader Froggy 97 (WFRY) and its country format continue to lead the pack. CHR “The Border” (WBDR) appears to be gaining steam, but remains a distant second.
Snowmobile Show Expanding Beyond CNY January 19th, 2010 WATERTOWN — From the better late than never file, good news for C. Lee Hinkleman, Sr.; the local snowmobiling enthusiast’s weekly IROC and Beyond Snowmobile Show is picking up plenty of steam. Reports say the show’s affiliate base recently expanded to six stations, and that number will soon double.
Spadora on Sports Seeks Sales Reps January 19th, 2010 WATERTOWN — For the second time in about two weeks, we’ve got another sales-related job opening to pass along. This time, word comes from Sports Media Group, LLC, the company behind the Spadora on Sports radio show.
