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ESPN at Super Bowl XLII
January 25, 2008 -- ESPN will provide week-long comprehensive coverage of Super Bowl XLII in Arizona across its multimedia assets Monday, Jan. 28 – Monday, Feb. 4, including:
* Super Bowl-related content across 16 ESPN platforms: ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNEWS, ESPN Classic, ESPNU, ESPN Deportes, ESPN HD, ESPN2 HD, ESPN International, ESPN.com, ESPN Radio, ESPNRadio.com, ESPN Deportes Radio, ESPNdeportes.com, ESPN The Magazine and ESPN Mobile properties;
* More than 90 hours of Super Bowl-related programming on domestic television from Arizona; » read more »
Mike Golic Packs up Rod and Reel, Brings ESPN's 'Mike & Mike in the Morning' to 2008 Bassmaster Classic
January 24, 2008 -- The early birds are already up and listening to his popular ESPN Radio show every morning, so ESPN’s Mike Golic is going to take it on the road and bring listeners along for a big fishing trip next month. Golic is headed to Greenville, S.C., where he will experience bass fishing on its biggest stage while hosting Mike & Mike in the Morning live from the 2008 Bassmaster Classic. » read more »
WFAN to Broadcast Close to 90 Hours of Live Programming from Super Bowl XLII
01.25.2008 -- With coverage leading up to, during and after Super Bowl XLII, WFAN Sports Radio 660 AM most notable personalities will take listeners LIVE to Arizona, where the New York Giants will take on the New England Patriots. Beginning on Sunday, Jan. 27, WFAN's Mike and the Mad Dog, Boomer & Carton, and Joe Benigno and Evan Roberts, among others will offer up-to-date coverage including player and coach interviews, live press conference coverage, game analysis plus breaking news reports. » read more »
John Edwards Calls on Barack Obama to Denounce UNITE HERE Radio Ads
Jan 18, 2008, Las Vegas, Nevada – During a "Get Out the Caucus" rally in Las Vegas today, John Edwards made the following statement calling on Senator Barack Obama to denounce the UNITE HERE radio ads. » read more »
Florida Marlins Name Glenn Geffner Radio Play-By-Play Broadcaster
01/17/2008, MIAMI -- The Florida Marlins today named Glenn Geffner the club's radio play-by-play broadcaster, joining Marlins' lead radio voice, Dave Van Horne. The announcement was made by Marlins Senior Vice President of Communications and Broadcasting, P.J. Loyello. » read more »
Minnesota Twins Radio Network Announces 2008 Spring Training Radio Broadcast Schedule
Spring schedule features 25 Grapefruit League broadcasts
01/17/2008, MINNEAPOLIS - ST. PAUL -- The Minnesota Twins, in partnership with the Twins Radio Network (TRN), today announced the 2008 Spring Training radio broadcast schedule. A total of 25 Spring Training games will be broadcast on the Twins Radio Network, which includes Twin Cities metro affiliate KSTP AM1500. » read more »
NPR, South Carolina ETV Radio Cancel Live National Republican Debate Jan. 16
Washington, D.C. and Columbia, S.C.; January 10, 2008 - NPR and South Carolina ETV Radio have cancelled their national Republican presidential debate, scheduled for Wednesday, January 16 in Columbia, S.C.
The audio-only debate, to be broadcast on NPR Member stations nationally and webcast, was set to air live from 2:00-4:00PM (ET).
"Ultimately, not enough candidates were willing to participate," said Andi Sporkin, Vice President for Communications, NPR. "We look forward to working with them through other NPR News programming over the coming months and during the general election." » read more »
Political Strategist Karl Rove Reacts to New Hampshire Primary Results on NPR News' "Tell Me More"
KARL ROVE TELLS NPR:
- "AMERICANS ARE LOOKING FOR A WAY TO BREAK BARRIERS.
- THEY WOULD LOVE TO ELECT A WOMAN PRESIDENT;
- THEY WOULD LOVE TO ELECT AN AFRICAN-AMERICAN PRESIDENT.”
» read more »NPR Music, WBGO/JAZZ88.3FM Ring in 2008 with 28th Annual “Toast of the Nation” Nine-Hour Performance Special
- Live Jazz, Swing, Samba and Salsa Concerts from Public Radio in Manhattan, San Francisco, Boston, Washington DC, Minneapolis and Denver
- Special Also Features Performance from Amsterdam
December 21, 2007, Washington, D.C. – The 28th annual New Year’s Eve special "Toast of the Nation" rings in 2008 with nine hours of live jazz, swing, samba and salsa from leading music venues across the country. » read more »
Recording Artist Moby on NPR's 'The Bryant Park Project' on Wednesday, December 19
Moby Will Guest DJ, Offering His “Bpp Playlist” And Preview Tracks From His As-Yet-Unreleased New Album; Interviews With Host Alison Stewart
Washington, D.C.; December 18, 2007 – Recording artist Moby will Guest DJ, offering his “BPP Playlist” and preview tracks from his as-yet-unreleased new album on NPR’s The Bryant Park Project tomorrow, Wednesday, December 19. » read more »
ABC, ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN Radio to Provide Coverage of 27 College Football Bowl Games
- ESPN Radio to Broadcast 16 Games Including BCS
- ESPNU to Re-Air 22 Bowl Games
- Five ERT-Owned Games
- Musburger/Herbstreit/Salters to Call Rose Bowl on ABC and BCS Championship on ESPN Radio
» read more »On Dec. 14 ESPN to Present NBA Access: Charlotte Bobcats
Multi-Platform, All-Access Coverage of Charlotte Hosting Orlando Friday
December 11, 2007 -- ESPN will present unique behind-the-scenes coverage capturing a day in the life of an NBA franchise as the Charlotte Bobcats prepare to take the court against the Orlando Magic Friday, Dec. 14. In addition to increased access within the game coverage, ESPN’s all-access pass will include multi-platform content throughout the day beginning with interviews during ESPN Radio’s Mike & Mike in the Morning up to and including the event telecast at 8 p.m. ET. » read more »
ESPN, Sirius Satellite Radio Expand Broadcast Relationship to Include Exclusive Programming
December 11, 2007 -- SIRIUS Satellite Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI) and ESPN announced today a multi-year extension to their current broadcast agreement, which will provide SIRIUS listeners with an enhanced ESPN-dedicated channel. SIRIUS Channel 121 will supplement its ESPNEWS programming with a new, exclusive, weekly ESPN The Magazine talk show, and for the first time on national radio, exclusive simulcasts of some of ESPN’s television mainstays, including SportsCenter.
Highlights:
- SportsCenter and other popular ESPN shows will be available for first time on national radio » read more »
Radio Disney Sweepstakes to Provide Lucky Winner with Trip to Resort Where "High School Musical 2" Was Filmed
Burbank, November 30, 2007 -- Kid-driven, mom approved Radio Disney will launch the eagerly anticipated listener sweepstakes that provides two lucky "High School Musical 2" fans the chance to vacation with their family at The Inn at Entrada, the premiere St. George, Utah resort where the hit Disney Channel Original Movie was filmed. » read more »
NPR, Iowa Public Radio Announce Details for Live National Democratic Presidential Debate on Dec. 4
Critically-Praised Public Radio Format, Introduced In 2004, To Return
Washington, D.C., November 19, 2007 – The NPR News and Iowa Public Radio national Democratic Presidential debate, to be broadcast and webcast live from 1:00-3:00PM (CT) on Tuesday, December 4, will be held at the State Historical Museum in Des Moines, with NPR News journalists and hosts Steve Inskeep, Michele Norris and Robert Siegel as moderators.
Highlights:
- Steve Inskeep, Michele Norris And Robert Siegel To Moderate
- All Democratic Presidential Candidates Confirmed To Participate » read more »