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 — It’s a pretty common occurrence for The Sean Hannity Show to get pre-empted on WSYR, but usually it’s because the Clear Channel news/talker is carrying live coverage of Yankees baseball.  Tonight, the first hour of Hannity was bumped for a full hour of news —  hosted by former 93Q personality “Big” Jim Donovan. [More »]

SYRACUSE — We continue to hear from local winners at the 44th annual Excellence in Broadcasting Awards, handed out by the New York State Broadcasters’ Association on Monday night.  Citadel’s 93Q (WNTQ) is the latest to check-in, taking home an award for “Best Local Interactive Sales Campaign.” [More »]

SYRACUSE — At least four national recording artists will be coming to Syracuse for “Summer Crush 2010,” a concert announced this morning on Clear Channel’s Hot 107.9 (WWHT). The concert is set to take place at the Onondaga County War Memorial at Oncenter in August… and interestingly, one of the headliners was just in town a few weeks ago for a competing radio station’s event. [More »]

SYRACUSE — Earlier this month, Citadel CHR station 93Q (WNTQ) brought several national recording artists into town for its second “Summer Jam on the Island” concert.  Tickets were free, but the only way to get ‘em was to win ‘em.  Six acts were announced back in April, and at the last minute, the station added a “surprise” special guest to the lineup. [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 CHR 93Q (WNTQ) has revealed the lineup of national recording acts set to perform at its second annual “Summer Jam on the Island” concert. The show is set for Monday, June 7th at Paper Mill Island in Baldwinsville… and just like last year, the tickets are free, but the only way to get ‘em is to win ‘em. [More »]