FROM KENMORE BROADCASTING AND WEBR RADIO: Kenmore Broadcasting in Western New York is made up of two different radio stations: WEBR Radio 1440 AM, 105.3 FM and WEBRRADIO.COM. WEBR is a local, and global radio station. Playing the best of the 70’s & 80’s, they are the songs you know and the music you love, with unique specialty shows each weekend. WLVL Radio 1340 AM brings you exciting local and national talk shows, news and sports! We are the exclusive carrier of the New York Yankees, WLVL is your hometown station!
You’ve heard some things about the stations, now let's take a little deeper dive into what makes us so special! There are so many things to talk about! So many exciting events and new shows, however what really makes us stand out in the world of media ? The answer is simple. The people! That’s right, we are a live broadcast station!
With so many media outlets to choose from today there is not much media that is not pre-recorded. Most of the time you are listening to or viewing something after the fact. Gone are the days when you could call in and win, you say? Or request your favorite song? Dedicate it to a loved one? Well we are here to tell you that this practice is alive and well! With live hosts on each station, you will speak to a live person to make that request or to be the lucky caller for deals and prizes!
People are the mainstay of our success and that includes the people behind the scenes that bring you these shows, the dedicated advertisers who sponsor them and of course our very talented hosts. Because of the importance that each has to offer, we would like to dedicate some time each week to help you get to know them. We feel like we are a family and we are very proud to introduce you to the gang!
Mr Yuhnke or Bill as we fondly call him has a long history of business ownership in Western New York. He has 35 years of experience in the ground transportation industry. He is the President and CEO of Liberty Yellow Cab based in Kenmore, NY where he manages a fleet of 416 ground transportation vehicles and directs an in-house staff of 15 employees.
Additionally, he oversees the entire operation of the facility. This includes staffing, budgeting,dispatching, scheduling, marketing/advertising, and cost control.
Bill is also the current President of the Transportation Alliance, the largest trade association in the ground transportation industry representing the interests of 250 cities on four continents. Through this work he has years of community involvement.
Here are just a few of the ways he and his company Liberty Cab have been involved locally:
The Safe Ride Program: Patrons were encouraged to surrender their vehicle keys to bartenders in exchange for a free ride home and driven back the following day to retrieve their vehicles.
The Liberty Ride For Life Program: Citizens were offered rides to blood donation centers such as The American Red Cross, free of charge, to encourage helping those in need.
Buffalo Bills Fans Safety Program: Transported football fans to their residences safely, who may have had too much to drink during or after the game.
Election Day Voting: Offered free transportation to citizens who otherwise wouldn’t have the means to get to the polls to vote in hopes of encouraging community involvement.
Mercy Flight of Buffalo: Supported various charities to help raise funds for Mercy Flight.
American Cancer Society: Pink Taxi: Promoting Breast Cancer Awareness/Month of October (Every Year)
Muscular Dystrophy Association: Buffalo Lock Up in an effort to raise money for the MDA- Raised $106,000
With so much connection to the people it only makes sense that he would strengthen that bond by purchasing two Radio Stations. WEBR Radio AM 1440 FM 105.3, WEBRRADIO.COM and WLVL Radio 1340 AM, WLVL.COM.
Through Radio Mr Yuhnke has continued to not only entertain and inform, but he has managed to maintain live local radio stations that resonate with his desire to put people first. We are lucky to have him!
Continuing our look at the people on the other side of the dial this Hosts are the voice of the stations. Their engagement and presentation are what keeps us connected and in community. Meet WLVL Morning Anchor Hank Nevins:
Make sure to listen for some very interesting information.
If listening to the news is a little heavy for you in the morning, we have the lighter side.Our mornings at WEBR are much brighter when Bob Stilson is Up Too Early! Bob is our Creative Director and our Morning Host. Meet, Bob Stilson:
Bob's quick wit and super sense of humor will start your day with a smile!
Client Support not only keeps our airways alive but reminds the public of the great products and services available to them. The advertiser benefits from continued exposure and expanded awareness. One such supporter is Dr. Majeed Siddiqui. Dr Siddiqui started his journey with Kenmore Broadcasting by advertising his practice at 2949 Elmwood Avenue in Kenmore. He has regular patients and an urgent care facility. Dr Siddiqui has become one of family as he is a frequent listener and is now the host of Conversations on Healthcare on WLVL:.
WEBR and WLVL Radio offer sponsorship and advertising opportunities. With a dedicated sales team ready to help. We can help your business to grow, your event to flourish or create awareness for your campaign. For everything media and advertising related Lori is your go-to resource!
We appreciate people and that means that more than anything we appreciate our listeners! You are the reason that we do what we do! If you are a listener with something to share please send it to Newsroom@webr1440.com. We would love to hear from you!