According to Crossing Broad, longtime host and producer Jon Marks will be leaving 97.5 The Fanatic in Philadelphia. Marks’ contract is set to expire on October 20th and he’s informed station management and morning host Anthony Gargano that he won’t be sticking around.
Marks has agreed to continue appearing with Gargano in mornings until his agreement expires. Gargano had requested that he remain involved. Local speculation is that Marks could land at WIP once his non-compete clause expires. That though hasn’t been confirmed by anyone close to the situation.
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.
