UTICA/ROME — Classic rocker 92.7 The Drive (WXUR) is getting ready to move on up… to new studios and offices currently under construction upstairs from the Arjuna Broadcasting station’s current facilities. That and more from the station tonight, as we catch up on items missed during your editor’s summer hiatus.
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92.7 The Drive is movin’ on up
Galaxy’s Sunny 102.1 and Mix 102.5 delay going All-Christmas
SYRACUSE — After years of going “all-Christmas” on November 1, classic hits Sunny 102.1 (WZUN) is pushing back the start of its annual flip to holiday mode until mid-November. Co-owned Utica-Rome hot AC station Mix 102.5 (WUMX), which used to also flip on November 1, will be holding off even longer — until Thanksgiving.
Utica’s WUSP joins CBS and Yahoo, local show goes network
UTICA-ROME — From the “while we were on hiatus” file, all-sports 95.5 WUSP has become an affiliate of the CBS Sports Radio and Yahoo! Sports Radio networks. But, in a twist not seen often in Central New York, it’s a two-way connection with Yahoo, as the network has picked up one of WUSP’s locally-produced programs.
Brandon C moves to Utica’s Kiss-FM; changes at WUTQ
UTICA-ROME — Catching-up on happenings from the “summer hiatus,” there are some notable changes at two Roser Communications Network stations in the Mohawk Valley. Former Syracuse on-air personality Brandon C. joins the lineup at Kiss-FM (WSKS/WSKU), while news/talk/music hybrid 100.7FM WUTQ shuffles the schedule to make room for more music.
Ed O’Brien fired, then re-hired at ESPN Utica-Rome
Updated 7:10pm – UTICA-ROME — The fans spoke, and Galaxy listened. After being fired last Friday, longtime radio sportscaster Ed O’Brien is back on the payroll at Galaxy Communications. That’s according to Galaxy CEO/President Ed Levine this morning.
Broadcasters unite to aid CNY flood victims
UTICA-ROME and SYRACUSE — Radio and television broadcasters in both of these Central New York markets are asking viewers to help neighbors who’ve been devastated by unprecedented flooding over the last several days. A joint effort between multiple Utica-area stations is planned for tomorrow, and some Syracuse TV stations have been running a telethon all… Continue Reading
Several area stations win NYS Broadcasters Association Awards
BOLTON LANDING — Several radio and television stations from the Syracuse, Utica-Rome and Ithaca/Cortland markets were recognized for their efforts at the New York State Broadcasters Association’s 47th “Awards for Excellence in Broadcasting” on Monday evening. As has been the tradition for as long as your editor can remember, winners were announced and awards were… Continue Reading
Galaxy announces radio production job openings
SYRACUSE — It’s not often you hear the phrase “multiple openings” when talking about jobs in radio, but this is one of those occasions. Galaxy Communications is looking for both full-time and part-time help in its production department. Read on for the full job description submitted to CNYRadio.com today:
WIBX seeking reporter, Geruntino moving to WRVO
UTICA/ROME — The newsroom at Townsquare Media’s 950 WIBX is a bit shorthanded this week, following the departure of Gino Geruntino. He has accepted a new position with Oswego NPR affiliate WRVO, leaving WIBX on the search for a replacement.
KRockathon 18 (2013) lineup announced
SYRACUSE — Tickets go on sale this Saturday for Krockathon 18, which will be held on July 27 at the New York State Fairgrounds. Chevelle, Sevendust and All That Remains are just three of the 11 bands who were announced by K-Rock (WKRL/WKRH/WKLL) today, and the stations promise “more” to be announced prior to the… Continue Reading