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Galaxy CEO criticizes radio's downfalls in "Radio Ink" cover story

SYRACUSE -- Consolidation is always a controversial topic among broadcasters.  Galaxy CEO and President Ed Levine garnered plenty of praise this week when he criticized the overuse of the cost-cutting strategy, in an interview with Radio Ink, a national radio trade magazine.  In the article, he said consolidation is sending radio "backwards," as many owners […]

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Cumulus signs ratings deal with Arbitron

COLUMBIA, MD -- A new deal between radio ratings giant Arbitron and station owner Cumulus Media means four Syracuse-area radio stations will again have access to ratings data. It also means ratings data released to the media and the general public will include Cumulus-owned stations for the first time in years.

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95X Midday Host Adds PD Stripes

SYRACUSE -- After filling-in as Interim Program Director at 95X (WAQX) since October, Joe Detomaso has been named the active rock station's permanent PD. Detomaso, who goes by "Joe D" during his midday on-air shift, has been with the station for nine years.

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While We Were Out: K-Rock Hosts in Court; TV's Mr. Food Dies

SYRACUSE -- We're back from some rest and relaxation out-of-town over Thanksgiving with a recap of two stories from the latter part of the week.  The legal action between K-ROCK's morning hosts and their former employer appear to be over.  And television viewers are mourning the passing of longtime syndicated chef and upstate New York […]

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95X Posts Morning Show Opening

SYRACUSE -- One month after Hunter Scott and Josh Grosvent resigned from 95X (WAQX) -- only to reappear at rival K-ROCK a couple days later, setting off a flurry of legal action -- the Cumulus-owned rocker has officially opened the search for a new morning host.  According to the posting, "Qualified Candidates will possess integrity, […]

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Rock Radio Rumble Update: New KROCK Ad Taunts 95X Manager

SYRACUSE -- First, two guys left their morning show at Cumulus Media's 95X (WAQX) and went to work across town at Galaxy's KROCK (WKRL/WKRH/WKLL).  Next, Cumulus got upset and took the two guys to court.  Twice.  Although the two guys were banned from using phrases they coined at 95X, neither court blocked them from working […]

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Court Denies 2nd Cumulus Attempt to Keep Hunter & Josh Off KROCK

ROCHESTER -- We didn't think we'd be using our "Cumulus vs. The Show" graphic again until later in the month, but according to Galaxy Communications, the legal team at Cumulus Media has made a second attempt to force Hunter Scott and Josh Grosvent off-the-air at Galaxy's KROCK.  The pair has been doing mornings at KROCK […]

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Court Allows KROCK Hosts to Stay On-Air, But With Conditions

Updated 6:00pm -- SYRACUSE -- Josh Grosvent and Hunter Scott will be allowed to continue hosting mornings for KROCK stations in the Syracuse (WKRL/WKRH) and Utica-Rome (WKLL) markets. But a state judge says the pair cannot refer to their program as "The Show" anymore. The judge also set forth some other conditions, after discussing the […]

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"The Show" Hosts: Cumulus is Taking Us to Court

SYRACUSE -- Hunter Scott and Josh Grosvent, hosts of "The Show," say they're being sued by 95X (WAQX) owner Cumulus Media, over their recent move to crosstown competitor KROCK (WKRL/WKRH/WKLL), owned by Galaxy Communications.  According to their Facebook and Twitter accounts, the pair have been served legal papers mandating their appearance in court on Monday.

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Cease and Desist Letter Delays KROCK Debut of Ex-95X Hosts

SYRACUSE -- Fans who followed Hunter Scott and Josh Grosvent from 95X (WAQX) to KROCK (WKRL/WKRH/WKLL) expected to hear the pair sign-on at 6am yesterday.  But they said their debut was delayed by approximately 90 minutes, thanks to a threat of legal action from their former employer.

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