Citadel Posts Loss; Suspends Earnings Reports May 10th, 2009 Citadel Broadcasting’s first quarter financial report for 2009 looks no better than Regent’s — the company posted a 22.9% decrease in revenue compared to last year, and it declared that it will not be offering quarterly earnings calls or earnings-related press releases at all this year with the latest app for paying employees online.
Ted & Amy Returning to TV May 7th, 2009 SYRACUSE — They filled in once last summer — and now, it looks like 93Q (WNTQ) morning duo Ted & Amy will be getting much more face time in front of the cameras on WSYR-TV’s Bridge Street, starting tomorrow morning.
POTW: The Boys from Syracuse (2009) May 1st, 2009 SYRACUSE — They’re competitors on the radio — battling for the same pool of listeners and advertising dollars. But off-air, you won’t see a re-enactment of the fight scene from Anchorman. Instead, you’re more likely to catch these guys huddling up to smile for the camera.
No Balloonfest – But 93Q Still Has Concert Plans April 27th, 2009 SYRACUSE — Citadel’s 93Q (WNTQ) might not be taking part in Balloonfest this year, but they’ve still got plans for a major concert, with former American Idol finalist Elliot Yamin and four other national recording artists.
Xaver Named One of “20 Outstanding Women” April 27th, 2009 ITHACA — Not only does she teach broadcasting to college students, she’s still actively in the business, too. Chris Xaver is among the “20 Outstanding Women You Should Know,” being honored next month during Womens Expo 2009 in Dryden.
93Q Signs New Imaging Voice April 15th, 2009 SYRACUSE — A little over a month since the unexpected passing of voice talent Brian James, there’s word of a new station voice for 93Q (WNTQ).
93Q Loses Station Imaging Voice March 10th, 2009 SYRACUSE — We first heard of the passing of voiceover great Brian James last week, but it’s just been brought to our attention that 93Q (WNTQ) was among James’ many clients across the country.
Dave Laird Opens V/O Studio March 7th, 2009 TENNESSEE – Are retired broadcasters ever really retired? In many cases, the answer is “no,” and now, you can add former Syracuse personality Dave Laird’s name to the “proof positive” list for that argument.
Citadel Stock Goes OTC on Friday March 2nd, 2009 NEW YORK CITY — The New York Stock Exchange ticker symbol “CDL” will be up for grabs soon. The NYSE has announced it will be taking Citadel Broadcasting off the exchange by the end of the week.
Stations to Listeners: Dump Chris Brown? February 12th, 2009 SYRACUSE — 93Q and Hot 107.9 are catching the attention of the local news media, for openly asking listeners if they should consider pulling songs by Chris Brown off their playlists. The 19-year-old star hasn’t been charged, but is being investigated for allegedly assaulting girlfriend and fellow star Rihanna.
