Foxfur Communications

SYRACUSE — Since we took a break from Picture of the Week last week, it’s only appropriate (and a coincidence that we got two submissions) that we come back strong with a 2-for-1 installment.  This week, New Country WOLF 105.1/96.7 brings its syndicated morning show hosts into town for the 2nd annual Redneck Games.

SYRACUSE — New Country WOLF 105.1/96.7 (WOLF-FM/WLLF-FM) has added the syndicated Music City Saturday Night to its programming schedule.  The news was announced today on AllAccess.com.

SYRACUSE — Longtime local radio personality and Syracuse University associate broadcasting professor Dr. Roosevelt “Rick” Wright says radio is “at a fork in the road,” reflecting on the many recent format changes in the market. He also calls out larger corporate owners for buying too many “overvalued” stations too quickly, racking up painful debt.

SYRACUSE — According to New Country WOLF 105.1’s Facebook page, Chili Palmer has been hired for middays.  The name was mentioned in a status update at about 8:00pm Monday, but no bio or other details have been posted on the station website as of this writing (8:10pm).

SYRACUSE — The long-anticipated debut of on-air personalities at New Country WOLF(-FM) 105.1 and 96.7 (WLLF-FM) happens today.  According to an email blast sent out to listeners late last night, the station will begin airing the syndicated “Big D & Bubba” show this morning.

SYRACUSE — Radio audience estimates for the Syracuse market are finally “official” today, after Arbitron re-issued the Fall 2009 book this morning. The ratings company had to re-issue the data after it was discovered one station was completely left out of the original results.

SYRACUSE — It’s been decades since “Happy Jack” Macnamee sat behind the microphone at WNDR, but his familiar voice returned to the airwaves for a short time this past weekend.

SYRACUSE — No word yet on who has been hired for the on-air team at Foxfur Communications’ New Country WOLF 105.1 (WOLF-FM), but PD Skip Clark tells us who hasn’t been hired — a midday talent.  He’s putting out the last call for applications as the station hopes to get someone hired “ASAP” and unveil

OSWEGO — There’s a new sound tonight in the Port City — the MOViN 100.3 simulcast that used to be heard on 96.7 has been replaced by sister station New Country WOLF 105.1.  There are also some call letter changes for those of you keeping score at home.  Also inside: an update on the search

Less than a week after Citadel Broadcasting announced it may soon be exploring “the possibility of seeking relief through a Chapter 11 filing,” one prominent online columnist explains why he thinks Regent could be in a similar situation.  Both companies own stations in Central New York.