Audacy’s WGR Buffalo debuts a revamped schedule Monday. Sabres broadcasts stay put, even as the Bills exit.
What We Know: The new lineup will not change the morning drive duo as Jeremy White and Joe DiBiase hold their morning slot, 6-10am. Brad Riter returns to WGR and will host middays from 10am-2pm alongside Tim Graham (10am-12pm) and Owen Parker (12pm-2pm) in split segments. Mike Schopp and Chris Parker shift an hour earlier, now airing 2-6pm, followed by Zach Jones and Derek Kramer from 6-8pm. Sabres Live moves from its former noon slot to 8pm as a delayed broadcast.
What’s At Stake: Inserting local programming with a stable rotation of hosts is a major plus for WGR heading into the NFL and NHL seasons. Riter, a respected name in the market, returns to WGR while also provided added opportunity for Graham and Parker in the daypart.
What Remains Unclear: Agreement terms and financials with Riter’s return to WGR are unknown.
What It Means: The new lineup provides WGR a fresh look ahead of the NFL season getting underway in Buffalo later this week. Placing established names with consistent rotation will provide listeners more reasons to return to the station throughout a very important year for the Bills with a new stadium opening and exceedingly high expectations. It also keeps in place the station’s morning voices while shifting slightly the afternoon drive daypart and expansion at night. Overall, keeping WGR live and local from 6am-8pm was vital following a summer of several changes with the WGR brand.
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