All Access reports that “The BIG 550” KTRS-AM in St. Louis has reached a three year agreement with Learfield’s Mizzou Sports Properties for the radio station to remain the broadcast home for University of Missouri football, men’s basketball, and select women’s basketball games. The weekly “Tiger Talk” coaches’ shows and daily reports during weekday shows are also expected to continue.
“The BIG 550 KTRS is proud to have extended our agreement of being the home and voice of the University of Missouri in St. Louis. For the last five years, KTRS has aired all Mizzou football and basketball games, and is looking forward to continuing this for another three years,” said KTRS GM Mark Dorsey. “The SEC is the elite conference in college football and basketball, and the University of Missouri is one of the premier programs in college sports. KTRS is excited about this partnership and will continue to bring the best coverage of Mizzou athletics to the St. Louis region.”
Jason Barrett is the President and Founder of Barrett Media since the company was created in September 2015. Prior to its arrival, JB served as a sports radio programmer, launching brands such as 95.7 The Game in San Francisco, and 101 ESPN in St. Louis. He also spent time programming SportsTalk 950 in Philadelphia, 590 The Fan KFNS in St. Louis, and ESPN 1340/1390 in Poughkeepsie, NY. Jason also worked on-air and behind the scenes in local radio at 101.5 WPDH, WTBQ 1110AM, and WPYX 106.5. He also spent two years on the national stage, producing radio shows for ESPN Radio in Bristol, CT. Among them included the Dan Patrick Show, and GameNight.
You can find JB on Twitter @SportsRadioPD. He’s also reachable by email at Jason@BarrettMedia.com.
