Keeler Show Stunt Catches Ire of National Grid February 14th, 2010 UTICA-ROME — A recent “human billboard” stunt during Bill Keeler’s morning show on 92.7 The Drive (WXUR) was quickly brought to a halt after a National Grid employee witnessed the gag and called the police. It’s a story that could serve as a good lesson to any other stations considering similar stunts.
WICB Lands Chat with Jimmy Fallon February 13th, 2010 ITHACA — Fans of Jimmy Fallon are in for a special treat Monday morning… the comedian and late night TV talk show host will be part of the Valentine’s Day Special on “Mikey Mike’s Monday Morning Madness” this coming Monday on Ithaca College’s WICB (91.7 FM).
Dick Purtan to Retire; Detroit Host Started Career in CNY February 12th, 2010 DETROIT — After 45 years on the air in the Motor City, Buffalo native and SU graduate Dick Purtan is getting ready to call it a career. Purtan — who used some other names on-air in Syracuse — announced his retirement plans on his morning radio show this week. Updated 2/14 with comment from Jay
Galaxy Seeks LSM for Utica February 12th, 2010 UTICA-ROME — The Galaxy Communications cluster in Utica (well, technically, the Washington Mills area of New Hartford) is looking for a new local sales manager, according to a job posting we spotted today.
Trio Goes “All-Request” to Benefit SPCA February 12th, 2010 ITHACA/CORTLAND — For 12 hours tomorrow, you’ve got the chance to request virtually any song you want on any of three radio stations in the Cayuga Radio Group owned by Saga Communications. It’ll cost you — but the money’s going to a good cause. It’s “Tunes for Tails” to benefit the SPCA of Tompkins County.
POTW: Marty & Shannon Head South (2010) February 12th, 2010 SYRACUSE — Health insurance, paid vacation and a retirement plan are nice benefits found at most jobs… but how about a free trip to a resort in the Bahamas? You might call Mary & Shannon of Hot 107.9 (WWHT) the luckiest morning show co-hosts in town after seeing the pictures from their latest adventure beyond
WMCR(AM) Now Simulcasting WFBL February 10th, 2010 ONEIDA — Many folks suspected it–given the chain of events over the past several months–and now it appears the hunches were right: WMCR’s AM signal at 1600 kHz is now simulcasting the “CNY Talk Radio” lineup that originated on Syracuse sister station WFBL 1390.
CC Syracuse Signs Deal with Wireless Grids February 10th, 2010 SYRACUSE — We’ve heard of electronic hardware and software… but this could be the start of a new techno-buzzword: Clear Channel has signed with Wireless Grids Corporation to use what WGC calls “edgeware” to increase interactivity with listeners of the company’s six Syracuse stations.
Fox’s Todd Starnes Recovering from Stroke February 10th, 2010 NEW ORLEANS — According to his own Twitter account, Fox News Radio reporter Todd Starnes is recovering after a stroke while on assignment in New Orleans. Starnes’ reports can often be heard locally on WSYR, the region’s lone Fox News Radio affiliate.
WHEN to Replace Imus on March 5 February 8th, 2010 SYRACUSE — Less than a year after he was reinstated to morning drive — following a two-year absence in the market — syndicated talker Don Imus will once again be dropped from the lineup at WHEN.
