More Ryan Seacrest On the Way April 17th, 2009 As if he doesn’t get enough media exposure already, Ryan Seacrest may soon get an extra hour of radio airtime over 130 “On Air with Ryan Seacrest” affiliates, including a few here in Central New York.
More Hannity, More Often in 2009 November 12th, 2008 Affiliates of The Sean Hannity Show are being asked to meet some lofty demands when they renew their affiliation contracts for 2009, including the carriage of a new 3-hour “best-of” show on weekends.
Glenn Beck in CNY November 15th October 25th, 2008 Talk show host Glenn Beck will be in the Syracuse suburb of DeWitt on November 15th, as part of his “Helicopter Tour” to visit 50 cities in six weeks. He’ll be signing copies of his newest book, The Christmas Sweater.
WIBX Adding Glenn Beck’s Weekend Show September 11th, 2008 Nothing yet on their website or sent out to their E-Mail Club, but Utica-Rome’s Newsradio 950 WIBX is reportedly adding “The Glenn Beck Weekend” to its lineup.
Bob & Tom TV Show in the Works August 21st, 2008 Cameras are being installed in the studios of the syndicated “Bob and Tom” morning show — in preparation for the show’s leap to TV this fall. The new show will air nationwide on the “WGN America” cable channel, starting November 3rd.
WHCU to Drop Miller; Adding Beck August 15th, 2008 Glenn Beck’s familiar greeting, “hello…. ya sick, twisted freaks!” will soon be heard every morning in the Ithaca-Cortland market. Saga news/talker WHCU 870 is adding the popular radio and TV host to its weekday lineup, effective September 2.
Limbaugh Signs $400 Million Deal Through 2016 July 2nd, 2008 According to the Drudge Report, Premiere Radio Networks and Rush Limbaugh have signed a deal that will keep “America’s Anchorman” on the air through the year 2016, and “the package is valued north of $400 million, according to media insiders.”
McConnell Yanked from WSYR February 6th, 2008 Mike McConnell is gone from the weekday lineup at Newsradio 570 WSYR. But if you were a fan, don’t blame local management. Tom Taylor at Radio-Info.com says syndicator Premiere Radio Networks made the decision, but all is not lost for McConnell’s fans.
Leeza Gibbons to launch new show September 1st, 2004 A day after Premiere Radio Networks announced the cancellation of Leeza Gibbons’ Hollywood Confidential, we find out the reason why. Gibbons has signed with Westwood One to host a five-hour nightly show called Leeza at Night.
Delilah jumps syndicators May 28th, 2004 Delilah, the evening darling of light adult contemporary stations across the country, is switching syndicators. Premiere Radio Networks has signed the night personality who got her start with Jones Radio Networks.
