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ESPN Radio showcases programming at 'Audio Avenue II' event in Conn.
On Wednesday, May 23, ESPN Radio O&O stations in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Dallas, as well as 12 affiliates, are invited to the second-annual “Audio Avenue." The day-long event is held outdoors on the quad of ESPN’s headquarters in Bristol, Conn., along with two “Block Party Breakout” luncheons offering listener demographic research. Joini…
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Raleigh's 99.9 is loaded up with four sports formats: 1 FM & 3 HD
The Raleigh market gets an astounding fourth all-sports station, thanks to HD Radio. All are owned by Capitol Broadcasting and all broadcast on the same frequency, with one on FM and the remainder on HD multicast channels. Read More
ESPN-New York may finally score an FM signal, say local papers
The Post's Phil Mushnick says ESPN could have a deal for an FM by the end of the week. Further, he says that would let ESPN pursue the Yankees contract that is available at the end of this year.
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CC Hartford expands AM and FM sports options, with new local show on ESPN 97.9
Clear Channel's new WUCS-FM (97.9) had been broadcasting ESPN sports, the same format heard for years on sister WPOP-AM (1410), which has a weaker signal, especially after sunset. Now, WPOP carries Fox Sports Radio, while maintaining local "The Drive" with Paul Nanos, which is also heard on New Haven ESPN affiliate WAVZ-AM (1300). Read More
WPOP Hartford's adoption of Fox Sports allows Dan Patrick to be heard at home
After last month's launch of WUCS (ESPN 97.9) Hartford, Clear Channel will flip sister WPOP (ESPN Radio 1410) to Fox Sports Radio on Monday, March 5. The station will continue to air local “The Drive” with Paul Nanos, along with sister WAVZ (ESPN 1300) New Haven, as well as Jim Rome and Dan Patrick. Read More
Are You Connecting? Eliminate, Take Chances, and Have Fun!
The creativity that happens daily on the web is astounding, really. With billions of hours of video content watched continually on channels such as YouTube (the leader by far), the inspiration and ideas bombard us daily and, most importantly, these content producers are having fun and taking chances.Case in point, the latest Twitter spot promoting …
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Detroit's WCAR to go all-sports "ESPN 1090" tomorrow
Owner Sima Birach has tried talk on WCAR, Livonia, and just recently dropped the "Bonds & Fisher" afternoon show, hosted by veteran TV anchors Bill Bonds and Rich Fisher. The current "Stimulating Talk" lineup has included Don Imus, Kilmeade & Friends, John Gibson, Tom Sullivan and Jim Bohannon.
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No more Chris on KZDN San Antonio's "Chris and Jason Show."
At ESPN Sports KZDN “1250 the Zone” San Antonio, Chris Duel of “the Chris and Jason Show” exits the afternoon show. The company has offered him a sales position, which he has yet to accept. Read More
"97.9 ESPN", Clear Channel's Hartford move-in, is in ESPN's backyard
The debut came at 6am today, with 24/7 clearance of the ESPN Audio lineup. Clear Channel says a local afternoon show is in the works. Read More
Slacker Radio Announces Partnerships at CES
Slacker Radio announced this morning that they have partnered with three major media companies. The first is with ESPN Audio, where users will now be able to listen to live streams of ESPN events and broadcasts if they subscribe to the Slacker Radio Plus and Premium Packages.
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Making Moves: Thursday, December 22, 2011
WNWV “107.3 the Wave” Cleveland brings on a new morning show host- Dan Deeley, as well as midday and pm driver Mark Ribbins and Bobby Thomas. They’ll all start after the holidays, when the new owner returns to the station to smooth AC … Virgin Radio 96 in Montreal hires Natasha Gargiulo to its morning show, partnering with current morning man Freew…
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Chicago's "ESPN 1000" Keeps the NBA Bulls through 2017
The Chicago Bulls are staying put, keeping their NBA basketball games on WMVP-AM "ESPN" (1000) through the 2016-2017 season. "ESPN 1000" VP/GM John Cravens says, "We are very pleased to renew this long standing partnership between the Chicago Bulls and ESPN Chicago.
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Making Moves: Thursday, November 17, 2011
In Phoenix, Riviera Broadcast Group's Urban KKFR-FM "Power" (98.3) and DJ Marla "Miss DJ MJ" Young have parted ways. No replacement has been named ...
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Hank Williams Jr. tweaks ESPN and Fox
The "Fox & Friends" morning show is where Hank got into trouble last week, with the comments about the president and the VP being "the enemy," and a mention of Hitler. Later that same day, ESPN decided not to run Hank's usual "rowdy friends" opener for Monday Night Football, and by later in the week, ESPN permanently cut its ties with the performer…
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Country Morning Shows Make Hay Over Hank Williams Jr. Controversy
The longtime relationship between Monday Night Football and Hank Williams Jr. is now officially over, with both sides claiming to have dumped the other, and the only winner here may be country morning radio shows, which have been making hay over the politically charged controversy ever since it erupted on Monday.Stark Country checked in with 10 mor…
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Hank Williams Jr. and ESPN break up over his Obama "enemy" comments
The Tennessean says both sides claim they're the one who made the decision. Hank Williams Jr.
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The Seattle Mariners stay with Bonneville's KIRO-AM "710 ESPN"
On Monday, sports KIRO-AM (710) locked up their popular afternoon team of Kevin Calabro and Jim Moore, signing both to multi-year contract extension. Now, it's the Seattle Mariners who will remain with "710 ESPN," signing a multi-year extension.
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ESPN launches customizable sports stations with Slacker Radio
ESPN Audio says "Listeners using the free Slacker Basic Radio service now have access to an interactive, programmed ESPN station." Subscribers in the next two tiers, Slacker Radio Plus and Slack Premium Radio, get more: "unlimited access to the ESPN Radio integration, including an ad-free programmed station with unlimited skips, and the ability to …
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Seattle's "710 ESPN" locks up Kevin Calabro & Jim Moore
The top-rated show with 25-54 men will remain with Seattle's KIRO (710), as Kevin Calabro and Jim Moore have both signed multi-year contract extensions. KIRO GM Dave Pridemore says, "We are thrilled to have Kevin and Jim continue to anchor our afternoon drive into the future.
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The Memphis Grizzlies change radio teams
The NBA Memphis Grizzlies are moving to a new flagship radio station, whenever the 2011-2012 season gets underway. For the last several seasons, they have been heard on Citadel's "Soul Classics" WRBO (103.5). Read More
