Cumulus Media CHR “93Q” WNTQ Syracuse has announced the celebration of morning host Ted Long’s 43rd anniversary with the station and the promotion of morning co-host Amy Robbins to Executive Producer.
Long joined WNTQ in April 1980 as overnight host and has been paired in mornings with Robbins since 1989. In her new role, Robbins will take oversight of the show’s on-air elements and “develop and grow the show’s digital and social media platform”.
Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that it has promoted Syracuse morning radio personality Amy Robbins to Executive Producer of “Ted & Amy in the Morning” on Top 40 radio station 93Q/WNTQ-FM. Robbins will continue to serve as Co-Host of the award-winning morning show with Co-Host, Ted Long. ”Ted & Amy in the Morning” broadcasts live on 93Q Monday through Friday from 5:30am to 10:00am.
In Robbins’ expanded role with the “Ted & Amy in the Morning,” she will create content and oversee and execute on-air show elements and will develop and grow the show’s digital and social media platform. She will also continue to host 93Q’s longtime community affairs show, “Street Talk.”
Concurrently, Ted Long celebrates 43 years on 93Q this April. Long joined the on-air staff in 1980 as overnight shift host. “Ted & Amy in the Morning” has entertained Syracuse morning radio listeners since 1989.
Beth Coughlin, Vice President/Market Manager, Cumulus Syracuse, said: “Ted & Amy in the Morning marks its 34-year anniversary this year, bringing Central New Yorkers a reason to smile every morning! Their contributions to the community are unparalleled in New York media and we are pleased to have them on-air with us for many years to come!”
Robbins commented: “We are so fortunate that this company still believes in local morning radio personalities. And because of that, I feel like it’s even more important to make sure that our show reflects what our listeners, our clients and our company care most about. We work hard to represent Central New York in a way that entertains and informs every morning.”
Long added: “It’s truly been an honor to be a part of people’s lives for so long. Being born and raised here in Central New York and being able to interact on a daily basis with so much of the community, has been amazing for both of us!”
Long and Robbins host numerous charity functions annually and donate much of their time to area schools, hospitals, and other non-profit organizations throughout the year. The beloved 34-year on-air team was inducted into the New York State Broadcasters Association’s Hall of Fame in 2019. They have been recognized by the Syracuse New Times Readers Poll for two decades as Syracuse’s Best Local Radio Personalities. In addition, their numerous honors include JDRF’s “Living and Giving Award”, the International Toastmasters Communication and Leadership Award, the Community Service Award from Advocates of Upstate Medical University, the “Corporate Angel” Award from the Mental Health Association, the Honorary Big Brothers Big Sisters Award from the Central New York chapter, and the Post Standard Community Achievement Award. They were also named the “Official Voices of the New York State Fair.”
This story first appeared on radioinsight.com