The Marconi Award for the 2019 Sports Station of the Year is heading to Boston once again. But this time it’s moving over to Beasley Media’s operation.
98.5 The Sports Hub’s consistent ratings success throughout the year helped the Boston sports station earn this year’s honor. BSM congratulates Mike Thomas, Mary Menna and the entire on-air staff at The Sports Hub.
Additional nominees in the category included KFAN in Minneapolis, 92.3 The Fan in Cleveland, WIP in Philadelphia and 97.1 The Ticket in Detroit.
The Sports Hub’s powerful afternoon show ‘Felger & Massarotti’ also took home a Marconi, winning the award for Major Market Personality of the Year. Felger & Mazz held off personality’s across all platforms including Ebro Darden, Preston & Steve, Ellen K and The Musers of The Ticket in Dallas.
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.
