Froggy Still Tops in Watertown August 6th, 2009 WATERTOWN — The Spring 2009 Arbitron ratings for the Watertown market are out, and the “public” Persons 12+ numbers show Stephens Media Group’s Froggy 97 (WFRY) maintaining a very comfortable lead over the competition.
Country Host Kingsley’s Future Secure to 2014 August 4th, 2009 Good news for Central New York country music fans who enjoy hearing Bob Kingsley’s weekly countdowns — the host’s contract has been renewed through 2014.
POTW: Benefit for Bud’s Family (2009) July 31st, 2009 WATERTOWN — Co-workers, listeners and other friends recently gathered for a benefit for the family of Bud “Green” Yeman. The Froggy 97 (WFRY) afternoon driver lost two daughters and a soon-to-be-born grandchild during a Memorial Day weekend crash that also claimed two other lives.
WRVO Calls for Mug Contest Entries July 21st, 2009 OSWEGO — The WRVO Stations are calling on listeners with some artistic talent to help celebrate their 40th anniversary. They’re accepting designs for a special edition coffee mug which will be made available this fall.
Two Murrows for North Country Public Radio July 15th, 2009 CANTON — North Country Public Radio recently brought home two national Edward R. Murrow Awards from the Radio/TV News Directors Association.
CBS News Radio Goes Chirpless July 13th, 2009 NATIONWIDE — If you catch the top-of-hour news on WIBX/Utica, WTNY/Watertown, WHCU/Ithaca or any other CBS affiliate, you’ll notice something missing today: those quick little “chirp” tones that had been part of the newscasts for more than three decades.
Former K-LOVE Hosts Explain Sudden Exit July 10th, 2009 ROCKLIN, CA — Former K-LOVE morning co-host Jon Rivers says his addiction to prescription painkillers was the reason he and spouse/co-host Sherry suddenly disappeared from the mic about three months ago.
POTW: Johnny Keegan’s First Remote (1992) July 10th, 2009 WATERTOWN — It’s a double dose of something we haven’t seen in many a Friday around here: pictures from the North Country, and pictures from the past. Tunes 92-5 (WBLH) afternoon host Johnny Keegan sends in a shot from his very first remote, and another bonus blast from the past.
Tunes 92-5 Plans Charity Auction July 8th, 2009 WATERTOWN — Tunes 92-5 (WBLH) is planning a live on-air auction to benefit two charities at the end of this month. Right now, they’re seeking donations of goods and services to be auctioned.
Sparse Radio Coverage of Jackson Memorial July 7th, 2009 Updated 7/8/09 – Radio reacted quickly to the death of Michael Jackson last month, sharply increasing spins of his titles. But few local radio stations went out of their way to offer live coverage of the singer’s memorial service in Los Angeles today.
