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 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.
