Competition tightens in latest Arbitron numbers January 26th, 2002 For the first time in several years, B104.7 (WBBS) is not alone at the top of the Arbitron ratings for Syracuse. In 12+ numbers for the fall quarter, B104.7 shares it’s familiar number one ranking with fellow Clear Channel station 570 WSYR.
B104.7 cuts promotions position December 30th, 2001 All Access is reporting that Diana DeGuida was let go from her position of promotions director for B104.7. According to the report, DeGuida, whose last day was Friday December 21, was laid off due to budget cutbacks.
WSYR does well in latest trends November 30th, 2001 In the wake of September 11, news outlet 570 WSYR has seen a sharp increase in its number of listeners. In the latest trends released yesterday by Arbitron, WSYR showed a 1.3 ratings point increase which finds them now tied with market leader B104.7 (WBBS).
Kathy Rowe new program director at Y94FM November 14th, 2001 It looks like the dust is settling over at Y94FM (WYYY) and B104.7 (WBBS). The latest move involves a promotion for Kathy Rowe who takes over programming duties at Y94FM.
Skip Clark new music director at B104.7 October 29th, 2001 Longtime Syracuse radio veteran Skip Clark has added Music Director responsibilities at B104.7 (WBBS). Clark has been hosting the country station’s weekday evening shift since leaving Oldies 92.1’s (WSEN) morning show last year.
Big gains for Clear Channel in latest ratings October 25th, 2001 With a combined increase of four points in the latest Arbitron ratings released on Wednesday, the six Clear Channel stations in Syracuse don’t have much to complain about.
Rich Lauber moves to afternoons on B104.7 October 18th, 2001 Last month, Y94FM program director and afternoon air personality Rich Lauber added programming duties at sister station B104.7. This week, he moves his on-air duties over to WBBS as well.
Rick Jordan heads back to Maine October 15th, 2001 Former B104.7 program director and afternoon air personality Rick “R.J.” Jordan is back at work in Portland, Maine at the same station he left a few weeks back. Jordan had only been on the job at WPOR for a couple days before he unexpectedly resigned. As of this morning, he’s back on the job after
Clear Channel to buy WIXT October 8th, 2001 Clear Channel Communications wants to buy the Ackerley Group for $800 million. What that means for Syracuse is the addition of television station WIXT channel 9 to Clear Channel’s group of six local radio stations. The deal still has to be approved by Ackerley share holders, the FCC, and the Justice Department. Related Link: –
Rick Jordan leaves Portland after a week October 1st, 2001 Former B104.7 Program Director and afternoon air personality Rick “RJ” Jordan has left his new job at country station WPOR in Portland, Maine. Jordan resigned for personal reasons after only a week on the job.
