SYRACUSE — Anyone who works in broadcasting knows there are certain times of the year you’re not forbidden (or at least strongly discouraged) to take vacation.  Those are usually the most important ratings or sweeps periods of the year.  But in Syracuse, you can cross 12 more days off the calendar: The Great New York State Fair.  In this “Mega Picture of the Week” we have not one, not ten, but 16 pictures from this year’s fair. [More »]

SYRACUSE — He’s been a regular guest with Ted & Amy on 93Q (WNTQ) for a few years, even stepping in as substitute co-host (with Chris Xaver) whenever Ted & Amy are on vacation.  Starting next month, comedian Josh Grosvent will hosting his own morning show on sister station 95X (WAQX). [More »]

SYRACUSE — There are supposed to be three more “Wednesdays on the Water” concerts at the Inner Harbor, but media sponsor 95X (WAQX) says the concert series promoter, NCS Events, has decided to pull the plug on the series. [More »]

SYRACUSE — There are no more free concerts at the Inner Harbor on Thursday nights, but the venue is just as busy with new promoters hosting a similar event on a new night — it’s called “Wednesdays on the Water.”  As evidenced by this week’s POTW, the crowds are just as impressive. [More »]

SYRACUSE — Even though automation systems in place at virtually every radio station in the region allow for easy and accurate documentation of every single song and advertisement that hits the air, many stations are now being watched by at least one “external” observer around the clock. Mediaguide is now monitoring several stations in the Syracuse Metropolitan Service Area (MSA) effective today.  Updated 6/22 with slight corrections. [More »]

LAS VEGAS — Citadel Broadcasting, the owner of more than 200 radio stations including four in Syracuse, has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.  According to one published report, Citadel Chairman and CEO Farid Suleman said, “we’re glad it’s over and we can get on with running the company.” [More »]

SYRACUSE — A little over two years (and four days, to be exact) after it was announced Citadel named Dan Austin as GM of the company’s four-station Syracuse cluster, Austin is on the move once again.  This time, he’s headed to market #13: Seattle-Tacoma, Washington. [More »]

SYRACUSE — Citadel Broadcasting is looking for a part-time assistant to help with continuity.  The job includes a wide variety of duties, 10 hours a week, Monday-Friday, according to a job posting recently listed online.

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LOS ANGELES — Our latest Picture of the Week comes from the “Where Are They Now” file.  An observant CNYRadio.com reader tipped us off to the blog of the famous Dr. Drew Pinsky, host of the popular Loveline show — where Pinsky posted a picture from a recent meeting between himself and a former K-Rock (WKLL/WKRH/WKRL) personality. [More »]

SYRACUSE — Matt “Big Smoothie” Jacobs is back on the roster at Citadel rocker 95X (WAQX).  You may remember him as the host of “The People’s Show” weekday evenings in the mid 2000s.  Jacobs recently rejoined the lineup for weekend duty: he’s on Saturdays 10a-3p and Sundays 7a-1p. [More »]