Governor to Appear on Jim Reith Show October 5th, 2008 Governor David Paterson is scheduled to appear on WSYR’s Jim Reith Show tomorrow, according to a press release sent out by the Governor’s Press Office today.
AG Cuomo Suing Arbitron Over PPM in NYC October 3rd, 2008 New York State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has informed Arbitron his office intends to sue the ratings company over plans to deploy the Portable People Meter (PPM) in New York City over alleged “unlawful and deceptive acts and practices.”
POTW: Don Dolloff’s Early Days at WCNY (1979) October 3rd, 2008 Next Tuesday, longtime WCNY personality Don Dolloff will retire from a 34-year career at the Syracuse public radio station. In his honor, we’ve decided to borrow a classic photo from Don’s earlier days at the station.
CHR Battle Brewing in Ithaca October 2nd, 2008 Less than two weeks after WFLR-FM changed its frequency, call letters and format to bring CHR to the long-CHR-deprived Ithaca market, it suddenly has a new competitor.
WTLA/WSGO Switch Networks October 1st, 2008 Standards fans may have noticed some recent changes on WTLA 1200 Syracuse and WSGO 1440 Oswego. It’s because both stations have recently switched networks — another result of the recent merger between Jones Radio Networks and Dial Global.
Doug Stephan Celebrates 20th Anniversary October 1st, 2008 Doug Stephan is celebrating the 20th anniversary of his syndicated morning talk show, “Doug Stephan’s Good Day.” Locally, Newsradio 950 WIBX/Utica carries the show on Saturday mornings. Doug’s website has a 20th anniversary page with highlights from the past 2 decades.
WIBX’s “First Look” to be Aired on TV September 30th, 2008 Starting later this week, Newsradio 950 WIBX’s local talk show First Look will have the chance to gain some new… viewers. Yes, viewers. Every Friday in October, the show will be videotaped for re-broadcast on TV.
Frisina Profiled by Radio & Records September 30th, 2008 More ink for TK99/TK105/WOUR middayer Dave Frisina. A little over four months after making the cover of the Syracuse NewTimes, Frisina’s 30-year career in Syracuse radio is being documented by the national trade publication, Radio & Records.
WFRY Announces Overnight Plan September 30th, 2008 Last week, we told you how the merger of Jones Radio Networks and Dial Global will result in the termination of the syndicated country overnight “Danny Wright All Night” show by the end of the year. Today, Watertown’s Froggy 97 (WFRY) has unveiled its plan for 2009.
“All Things Equal” on WHCU September 30th, 2008 Ithaca news/talker WHCU (870 AM) debuts a brand new program this morning. “All Things Equal” is described by the station as a “new weekly radio show on community conversations over race, class and diversity.”
