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Sean Hannity Enters Long-Term Radio Co-Syndication DealSAN ANTONIO/LOS ANGELES, July 21, 2008 – Citadel Broadcasting Corporation’s ABC Radio Networks, Clear Channel Radio’s Premiere Radio Networks and Sean Hannity today announced an unprecedented syndication arrangement for The Sean Hannity Show. Effective Dec. 28, 2008, ABC Radio Networks will continue syndicating the program on Citadel-owned stations while Premiere Radio will syndicate the program on Clear Channel-owned stations as well as radio stations not owned by either company. Advertising sales for the program will be led by Premiere Radio, which will begin selling inventory for 2009 forward, effective immediately. Going forward, Premiere Radio and ABC Radio will strategically join forces in special cases.    » read more »

$57,100 Bid For Mike and Mike To Broadcast From A Listener’s Home and Hospital Officials Match Bid

July 22, 2008 -- The fourth annual ESPN Radio “Don’t Give Up ESPYs V Foundation Auction” set a record by raising $1,130,314 for The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a 323% increase from the inaugural event’s total of $201,000 in 2005. The event has raised more money each year ($435,770 in 2006 and $851,036 last year). More than 200 items and experiences were auctioned off either online or as part of an on-air radiothon Wednesday, July 16.    » read more »

ESPN Honored for SportsCenter Feature Series Titled, “Sobrevivientes”

July 21, 2008 -- ESPN Deportes, the Spanish-language 24-hour sports network in the U.S., has been honored for its excellence in journalism with the prestigious 2008 Edward R. Murrow Award presented by the Radio-Television News Directors Association (RTNDA). The network received the prestigious award in the "Outstanding News Series” category for a three-part SportsCenter feature series titled “Sobrevivientes” (Still Alive), about the Uruguayan rugby team whose plane crashed in Argentina’s Andres Mountain on October 13, 1972.    » read more »

Indie Talk Launches General Election Coverage with 'The Fight for Independents' Special Broadcast Exclusively on SIRIUS

NEW YORK, June 25, 2008 -- SIRIUS Satellite Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI) today announced that Indie Talk, the first radio channel for independent voters, will broadcast "The Fight for Independents" -- a live, town hall style roundtable discussion program. As the candidates and the nation prepare for the general election, political maverick Ron Silver, comedian Pete Dominick, and former Court TV anchor Vinnie Politan, all hosts on Indie Talk, will hold a live open-forum call-in broadcast with independent voters to find out how they plan to cast their votes and why.    » read more »

June 23, 2008 -- For the sixth consecutive year, ESPN will present live coverage of the NBA Draft – this year featuring a talent pool highlighted by Michael Beasley (Kansas State) and Derrick Rose (Memphis) – Thursday, June 26 at 7 p.m. ET from the WaMu Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York. Stuart Scott will host with college basketball analyst and Draft expert Jay Bilas and NBA analysts Mark Jackson and Jeff Van Gundy.    » read more »

Initial Expansion to Include Washington D.C., Denver, Cleveland, Milwaukee, West Palm Beach and Enhanced ESPNRadio.com “Superstream Player” Delivers Live Audio and 12 Hours of Daily Live Video

June 23, 2008 -- ESPNRadio.com, the leading online sports radio destination in the U.S., is expanding its network of affiliate web sites. The ESPNRadio.com Online Affiliate Network will further develop the localized reach of ESPN’s fast-growing digital audio unit, serving fans with more daily live and on-demand audio from around the country while enhancing online opportunities for advertisers.    » read more »

Daschle: Obama will stop sending billions to Iraq, start investing American economy

May 06, 2008 -- Sioux Falls, SD - Senator Barack Obama's South Dakota campaign today begins airing a new radio ad featuring former South Dakota Senator and U.S. Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle.

Barack Obama greeting supporters: Photo by Barack Obama campaign (CC)

In the ad, Daschle - who was one of Obama's earliest public supporters - asks South Dakotans to join him in backing the candidate who will "put you first - not the special interests."    » read more »

- XM, EWTN to host six-day XM channel devoted to Pope Benedict XVI's visit to the United States April 15-20
- XM listeners across the nation can tune into XM Channel 120 for complete coverage of the Pope's first pastoral visit to the U.S.

WASHINGTON, April 3, 2008 /PRNewswire - FirstCall/ -- XM Satellite Radio today announced that it will join with EWTN Global Catholic Network to launch a six-day XM Radio channel devoted to Pope Benedict XVI's visit to the United States.

The Papal U.S. Visit '08 channel will air nationwide on XM channel 120 from April 15 to April 20. The channel can also be heard on XM Radio Online at listen.xmradio.com    » read more »

WASHINGTON, April 3, 2008 /PRNewswire - FirstCall/ -- XM Satellite Radio will air every game of the 2008 Stanley Cup Playoffs for its 9 million subscribers nationwide starting Wednesday, April 9.

Hockey fans across the U.S. can listen to the NHL Playoffs live on XM channels 204 to 209. A weekly game schedule is available online at xmradio.com/nhl.

XM also airs every game for every NHL team during the regular season. XM's Canadian partner XM Canada carries the games for listeners across Canada.

XM is the exclusive satellite radio provider of the NHL. XM is also the exclusive home of the 24-hour hockey talk radio channel, NHL Home Ice (XM channel 204).    » read more »

Houston Astros off-season, call-in radio show broadcast live from Disney's ESPN Club

March 13, 2008 -- Michael G. Riley has been named Senior Vice President and General Manager, Radio Disney, it was announced today by Rich Ross, President, Disney Channels Worldwide, to whom he will report. He joins Disney after 10 years at Turner Broadcasting System, where he worked across multiple European markets on both entertainment and news brands. Riley, whose appointment is effective April 1, will relocate to Radio Disney's Burbank headquarters.    » read more »

Current Board Chairman Dennis Haarsager Will Become Interim Chief Executive Officer; Board to Conduct National Search for Permanent Replacement

Washington, D.C. March 6, 2008 -- The National Public Radio Board of Directors announced today that Ken Stern, Chief Executive Officer, will be leaving NPR by mutual agreement. Stern has served at NPR for 10 years, as Chief Operating Officer and more recently, CEO.    » read more »

- Coverage Begins 10:00PM (ET)
- Facility to Include 60,000 Square Foot Newsroom for Broadcast and Digital Activities;
NPR to Serve as Anchor in Redevelopment of NoMa Community

Washington, D.C., March 5, 2008 – NPR, one of the premier worldwide media organizations, has acquired the 1111 North Capitol Street NE property in the District of Columbia for its new global headquarters.    » read more »

03/05/2008, MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL -- The Minnesota Twins today announced their new Spanish language radio broadcast partner for 2008 is Latino Communications Network (LCN). A total of 26 broadcasts throughout the 2008 season, including Opening Day (March 31) and all Tuesday and Sunday home games, will be simulcast on both KMNV AM 1400 and KMNQ AM 1470.

The play-by-play announcer will be Alfonso Fernandez and the color analyst will be Twins legend Tony Oliva. In addition, there will be 15 minute pre- and post-game shows.    » read more »

Former Chicago White Sox pitcher to replace Chris Singleton

03/04/2008, CHICAGO -- The Chicago White Sox and WSCR Radio (670 AM), the team's flagship radio station, today announced that Steve Stone will take over full-time responsibility of color analyst duties for White Sox radio broadcasts during the 2008 season. The announcement comes after former color analyst Chris Singleton informed the White Sox he will depart the broadcast booth to pursue a career in sports television.    » read more »