SYRACUSE — Anyone who works in broadcasting knows there are certain times of the year you’re 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 — We continue to track down details about local winners from the New York State Broadcasters Association’s 44th Annual Excellence in Broadcasting awards. Thanks to one of his co-workers, we’ve learned TK99/105 (WTKW/WTKV) morning co-host Dave Coombs is on the list. He won his third “Outstanding Sportcast” award at the ceremony on Monday night. [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 »]
SYRACUSE — Galaxy Communications says acclaimed blues musician Kenny Wayne Shepherd will headline next month’s “Blues, Brews and BBQ” hosted by classic rocker TK99/TK105 (WTKV/WTKW). Organizers have also announced the rest of the lineup, along with ticketing information. [More »]
SYRACUSE — Regular fans of Gomez & Dave in the Morning on Syracuse’s TK99/105 (WTKW/WTKV) and Utica’s WOUR may recall recently hearing co-host Dave Coombs had thyroid surgery. If you haven’t seen, here’s Dave in post-op recovery: [More »]
Updated 1/27 at 4:00pm -SYRACUSE — It appears that both FM translators that will soon be part of Galaxy Communications’ ESPN Radio affiliation are ready for the change, more than a month in advance. The translator at 97.7FM (W249BC/Mattydale) has switched from simulcasting K-Rock (WKRL) to simulcasting future ESPN Radio anchor WTLA (1200). [More »]
FLORIDA — A former owner of WSGO(AM) and the man who started WGES-FM has died. Robert Gessner was 86 years old when he passed away in Florida. Today, you might know WGES-FM better as WTKV, the Oswego-based repeater of Galaxy classic rocker TK99 (WTKW). Dave Bullard has a complete profile on Gessner’s accomplishments at oswegocountytoday.com.
SYRACUSE/UTICA — It’s been 30 years since Dave Frisina started featuring local musicians on his popular show Soundcheck, and this Sunday night, listeners have a rare chance to hear the very first show from 1979. [More »]
SYRACUSE — Starting next week, fans attending Syracuse University basketball games will hear the voice of Galaxy Communications VP/Programming Mimi Griswold over the public address system. The announcement makes her the first woman to become a permanent PA announcer in the Carrier Dome’s 30-year history. [More »]
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. [More »]