VSiN, the first network dedicated to delivering daily information about sports gambling, has reached an agreement with 98.5 The Sports Hub to provide Boston-focused action updates.
Starting on Monday, August 20th, VSiN’s Action Updates which cover how sports betting markets are reacting to Boston’s sports teams will air on The Hub weekdays at 12:13pm ET and 6:13pm ET. The reports will originate from VSiN’s Las Vegas studio at the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa. Content will include the top sports betting stories of the day specifically customized for Boston sports fans.
“Sports gambling laws are changing across the country and The Sports Hub is proud to have a relationship with VSiN and the Musburger team to give our listeners the latest and most accurate information,” said Mike Thomas, Program Director, 98.5 The Sports Hub.
“As the radio home of Boston’s professional football, basketball and hockey teams, no one knows Boston sports fans better than The Sports Hub. We’re thrilled that WBZ-FM 98.5 chose VSiN to deliver the credible sports gambling information its listeners want,” said VSiN CEO Brian Musburger. “The Sports Hub joins a growing list of more than 25 terrestrial radio stations across the country bringing VSiN Action Updates to their listeners, including 670 The Score in Chicago, KNBR in San Francisco, The Mighty 1090 in San Diego, and 101 ESPN in St. Louis.”
In addition to recent radio partnerships, VSiN has partnered with New York Post, the Sun Herald in Mississippi, the Arena Football League (AFL), TVG, and Cheddar to deliver dynamic content to the growing number of Americans who wager on sports.
For radio stations interested in learning more about airing VSiN’s Action Updates click here.
Jason Barrett is the Founder and CEO of Barrett Media. The company launched in September 2015 and has provided consulting services to America’s top audio and video brands, while simultaneously covering the media industry at BarrettMedia.com, becoming a daily destination for media professionals. Prior to Barrett Media, Jason built and programmed 95.7 The Game in San Francisco, and 101 ESPN in St. Louis. He was also the first sports programmer for SportsTalk 950 in Philadelphia, which later became 97.5 The Fanatic. Barrett also led 590 The Fan KFNS in St. Louis, and ESPN 1340/1390 in Poughkeepsie, NY, and worked on-air and behind the scenes at 101.5 WPDH, WTBQ 1110AM, and WPYX 106.5. He also spent two years at ESPN Radio in Bristol, CT producing ‘The Dan Patrick Show’ and ‘GameNight’. JB can be reached on Twitter @SportsRadioPD or by email at Jason@BarrettMedia.com.
