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Bonneville’s Denver Sports 104.3 The Fan Named 2024 Sports Radio Station of the Year at the Marconi Awards

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Bonneville’s Denver Sports 104.3 The Fan Named 2024 Sports Radio Station of the Year at the Marconi Awards

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Bonneville’s Denver Sports 104.3 The Fan won the Marconi Award for 2024 Sports Radio Station of the Year. The award was picked up at the NAB’s Marconi Awards Show on Wednesday night in New York City. Bonneville Denver is led by SVP/Market Manager Katie Reid, and Program Director Amanda Brown.

104.3 The Fan bested 670 The Score in Chicago, Sports Radio WIP in Philadelphia, 97.1 The Ticket in Detroit, and 96.7/1310 The Ticket in Dallas to earn the honor. Bonneville Denver KYGO-FM program director Brian Michel accepted the award on the station’s behalf.

Denver Sports 104.3 The Fan recently debuted a new weekday lineup. The station now features Brandon Stokely in mornings with Mike Evans and Mark Schlereth. Stokely had been in middays for the last eight years. Denver Sports analyst Cecil Lammey joined middays as co-host with Josh Dover. Afternoons remains The Drive with Zach Bye and Phillip Lindsay.

The station has been in the sports format since 1995, launching initially on the AM dial as 950 The Fan. A move to FM took place in 2008, and in early 2023, the station rebranded from 104.3 The Fan to Denver Sports 104.3 The Fan.

KDKA, News Radio 92.3, David Santrella, Dan Mandis Receive 2024 Marconi Awards

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KDKA, News Radio 92.3, David Santrella, Dan Mandis Receive 2024 Marconi Awards

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News/Talk radio performed well at the 2024 Marconi Radio Awards. The annual event delivered by the National Association of Broadcasters saw three winners from the news/talk format.

First, the News Talk Station of the Year category belonged to Audacy Pittsburgh’s KDKA. The legendary Pittsburgh brand earned the honor over 95.5 WSB in Atlanta, 102.3 KRMG in Tulsa, 700 WLW in Cincinnati, and 93.1 WIBC in Indianapolis.

SuperTalk 99.7 WTN morning host Dan Mandis was also an award winner. The Nashville host landed the Large Market Personality of the Year award. Mandis was chosen over personalities from multiple formats. Nominees included Sean Copeland of WYXB-FM, Josh Holleman, Rachael Hunter and Steve Grunwald of WYCD-FM, Jason Matheson and Alexis Thompson of KTMY-FM, and MIX Mornings with Kyle, Bryan and Sarah from WRAL-FM.

Salem Media CEO David Santrella received the National Radio Award from NAB CEO Curtis LeGeyt. Salem’s top boss was acknowledged for his leadership, success, and commitment to the radio industry. Santrella credited his wife and staff for the success he’s enjoyed professionally.

News Radio 92.3 (WNRP) in Pensacola grabbed the top spot for Medium Market Station of the Year. Three other news/talk outlets were finalists for the honor. 930 WBEN in Buffalo, 1480 WHBC in Canton, and WTIB in Greenville.

Four of the five nominees in the Major Market Station of the Year Award were also from the news/talk space. The brands nominated included WTOP in Washington D.C., 1010 WINS in New York, KNX News in Los Angeles, and 77 WABC in New York. The award though went to sports station 1310/96.7 The Ticket in Dallas.

Other entities that were finalists but did not score victories were WBAL in Baltimore (Large Market Station of the Year), WTAW in College Station, TX (Small Market Station of the Year), and Kevin Miller from KIDO in Boise (Medium Market Personality of the Year).

Cumulus Media’s 96.7 and 1310 The Ticket in Dallas Named Major Market Station of the Year at the 2024 Marconi Awards

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Cumulus Media’s 96.7 and 1310 The Ticket in Dallas Named Major Market Station of the Year at the 2024 Marconi Awards

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Cumulus Media’s 96.7 The Ticket in Dallas took home one of the biggest prizes of the night at the 2024 Marconi Awards in New York. The station was named the Major Market Station of the Year, which incorporates all formats, not just the sports talk category. Dan Bennett oversees the Dallas market and the region. Jeff Catlin is the longtime Program Director. Catlin received the award on the station’s behalf.

The Ticket has won big awards before, previously being recognized as the Sports Station of the Year in 2007, 2013, 2017 and 2021. The Ticket was also nominated for Station of the Year in 2018 but not chosen as the winner.

The station features The Musers in morning drive from 5:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. with George Dunham, Craig Miller and Gordon Keith. The Invasion with Donovan Lewis and Matt McClearin airs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m followed by The Sweet Spot with Sean Bass and David Mino from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Afternoon drive is held down by The Hardline hosted by Bob Sturm, Corby Davidson and Dave Lane from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Other stations nominated for the award were WINS and WABC in New York, WTOP in Washington, D.C. and KNX in Los Angeles.

The Ticket launched in 1994 and is celebrating its 30th year in 2024. Cumulus Media purchased the station in 2006.


98.5 KYGO, Magic 94.9, 92.5 XTU Among Music Radio Stations To Earn Marconi Awards

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98.5 KYGO, Magic 94.9, 92.5 XTU Among Music Radio Stations To Earn Marconi Awards

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The 2024 Marconi Awards winners were revealed Wednesday night in New York City. Established in 1989, and named after inventor and Nobel Prize winner Guglielmo Marconi, the prestigious awards recognize stations and individuals for radio excellence and performance.

Premiere Networks host Bobby Bones hosted the event, providing laughs throughout the evening. Additional contributors included Urban One/Reach Media host Ricky Smiley, NAB CEO Curtis LeGeyt, and ABC News Radio’s Steven Portnoy and Aaron Katersky.

2024 Marconi Awards Winners:

Legendary Station Of The Year: KYGO-FM, Denver, CO

Legendary Radio Manager Of The Year: Bennett Zier, Audacy, VA

Network/Syndicated Personality Of The Year: Erica Campbell, Reach Media/Urban One, Dallas, TX

Major Market Personality Of The Year: Rachel Ryan, KSCS-FM, Dallas, TX

Medium Market Personality Of The Year: Andy Beckman and Kat Walburn, WAJI-FM, Fort Wayne, IN

Small Market Personality Of The Year: Kat Mykals, WGBF-FM, Evansville, IN

Large Market Station Of The Year: WWRM-FM, Tampa, FL

Medium Market Station Of The Year: WNRP-AM, Pensacola, FL

Small Market Station Of The Year: KQRQ-FM, Rapid City, SD

Best Radio Podcast Of the Year: “El Bueno, La Mala y El Feo Podcast,” Univision Radio, Los Angeles, CA

AC Station Of The Year: WTVR-FM, Richmond, VA

Top 40 Station Of The Year: WBLI-FM, Long Island, NY

Classic Hits Station Of The Year: WGRR-FM, Cincinnati, OH

Country Station Of The Year: WXTU-FM, Philadelphia, PA

Religious Station Of The Year: WNNL-FM, Raleigh, NC

Rock Station Of The Year: KQMT-FM, Denver, CO

Urban Station Of The Year: WBTJ-FM, Richmond, VA

Spanish Language Station Of The Year: WLZL-FM, Washington, D.C.

As reported earlier (BMM 8/3), Bobby Bones received the Distinguished Service Award.

A committee of broadcasters decides the finalists. The NAB Marconi Radio Awards Selection Academy votes on the winners.

MSG Networks, YES Network Launch The Gotham Sports App

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MSG Networks, YES Network Launch The Gotham Sports App

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MSG Networks and YES Network have announced a new joint venture called The Gotham Sports App that will provide television coverage of New York pro sports teams on one platform.

Fans within Connecticut, north and central New Jersey, New York, and northeastern Pennsylvania will be able to subscribe to the platform to stream broadcasts of the New York Knicks, New York Rangers, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, Buffalo Sabres, New York Yankees and Brooklyn Nets.

Yearly subscriptions for the service begin at $359.99 for the combined package, while monthly rates are $41.99. A limited-time offer of an annual subscription for $319.99 will be available through Friday, November 15th.

Fans looking to subscribe to the package will find The Gotham Sports App from YES Network and MSG Networks on a plethora of platforms, including iOS, Android, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV, Android TV, Samsung, LG and by utilizing a web browser. The companies added they expect to add additional platforms in the near future.

Dirty Mo Media to Launch Podcast Hosted by NASCAR Legends Ken Schrader, Kenny Wallace

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Dirty Mo Media to Launch Podcast Hosted by NASCAR Legends Ken Schrader, Kenny Wallace

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Dirty Mo Media has announced a new podcast hosted by NASCAR legends Ken Schrader and Kenny Wallace as the latest offering from the digital media company founded by Dale Earnhardt Jr.

In a post on social media, the company announced that the two former NASCAR Cup Series stars would host a program together.

Both Kenny Wallace, 61, and Ken Schrader, are both Missouri natives who spent time racing one another in smaller series before making their way to NASCAR’s biggest stage.

Wallace is no stranger to post-career media after previously serving as an analyst and pit reporter for FOX Sports’ coverage of NASCAR. Schrader, however, has stayed active in the racing world as both a driver and an owner.

In the video posted to social media, Kenny Wallace — who was previously talking about the sport in videos he would publish to Facebook and X — shared his excitement for the new program with his longtime friend.

“Dale Jr and (Dirty Mo Media executive) Mike Davis, they call me and they said, ‘Alright, Dirty Mo Media’s getting bigger. It’s expanding. How about we start collaborating? But we need a little help.’ They said to call Kenny Schrader up and we want you two to start a show,” Wallace shared. “So Mike Davis and Dale Jr., they chased us down. I’m honored to be part of Dirty Mo Media. This is a pretty big deal.”

MusiCares Is Ready To Help Industry Pros Impacted By Hurricanes

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MusiCares Is Ready To Help Industry Pros Impacted By Hurricanes

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Amid the ongoing challenges posed by the severe hurricane season, MusiCares continues to be a crucial resource for music industry professionals. The organization is extending support for Hurricanes Helene and Milton, as well as offering assistance for a wide range of other crises.

MusiCares offers vital support through financial aid, mental health services, and essential assistance in response to natural disasters, personal emergencies, or unexpected hardships.

For over thirty years, MusiCares has stood as a reliable ally to the music industry in times of crisis, providing assistance in the wake of various disasters. Whether it’s the aftermath of the Las Vegas Route 91 shooting, the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, or the impacts of natural disasters like Superstorm Sandy, Hurricane Katrina, and the California and Maui wildfires, MusiCares remains committed to offering support, regardless of the scale or nature of the emergency.

“MusiCares is committed to ensuring that no music professional feels alone in times of crisis,” said Laura Segura, Executive Director of MusiCares. “Our swift and compassionate disaster relief response allows those affected to focus on rebuilding their lives without the added fear of losing their livelihoods. We’re here to help them every step of the way.”

MusiCares provides a wide range of support, including emergency financial assistance, mental health and emotional support, medical and housing resources, as well as assistance with basic living expenses.

If you or someone you know has been affected by Hurricane Helene or another crisis, apply for relief today here.

To donate to this organization, please visit here.

TM Studios Offers All Florida Stations Free Urgent Sounders

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TM Studios Offers All Florida Stations Free Urgent Sounders

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During Hurricane Milton and other crises, people rely on radio for crucial updates. To ensure that important local information can be quickly and clearly communicated, TM Studios is providing free urgent sounders and sonic alerts to all Florida stations.

TM stated, “In the midst of Hurricane Milton and during any crisis, people turn to radio for valuable information. Getting that information heard and understood quickly can be aided by a cutting alert sounder for all of the important local information in the coming days.”

TM Studios CEO Greg Clancy said, “TM has been directly involved with the creation of sounds and alarms for various alert systems, including the Amber Alert and the EBS sounder, so creating something short and immediate for our friends in radio to use in this time of unprecedented urgency is the very least we can do.”

You don’t need to be a current TM client to utilize these; they are available to all stations and formats in Florida.

The sounders are available here.

NFL Averaging 17.5 Million Viewers Per Game Through Week 5; Top 3 Games Belong to NBC, CBS, FOX

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NFL Averaging 17.5 Million Viewers Per Game Through Week 5; Top 3 Games Belong to NBC, CBS, FOX

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The NFL is off to one of its best starts in almost a decade when it comes to the average number of people tuning in for games on television and through streaming. The league reports the average through week 5 is 17.5 million viewers, up 1% from last season and the highest since 2015.

NFL games have ranked as 29 of the Top 30 shows (television plus digital) since the start of the regular season. NBC carried the Baltimore Ravens-Kansas City Chiefs game to start the season on this side of the ocean and drew an average audience of 28 million.

Kansas City, the two-time defending Super Bowl champions who often have a special guest at their games in Taylor Swift, has been involved in four of the top five games so far this year. Their week two matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals on CBS fell just below 28 million at 27.9.

The Baltimore Ravens-Dallas Cowboys game, carried by FOX Sports, comes in at No. 3 on the list as the only other game over 27 million, averaging 27.3 million viewers. Both the Chiefs-Falcons game for NBC and the Chiefs-Chargers game on CBS averaged more than 24 million viewers, with the NBC broadcast at 24.5 million and CBS at 24.2 million.

830 WCCO Tabs Chris Shaffer to Succeed Paul Douglas as Meteorologist

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830 WCCO Tabs Chris Shaffer to Succeed Paul Douglas as Meteorologist

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Earlier this year, 830 WCCO meteorologist Paul Douglas announced he would retire from the Audacy Minneapolis news/talk station. Chris Shaffer is stepping into his shoes.

Like Douglas, Chris Shaffer has a background in both TV and radio. Shaffer joins from WCCO-TV in the Twin Cities, after previously working in radio in the market at various stops.

Shaffer will produce weekday morning weather features and reports for 830 WCCO.

“Yeah, I think all those years working in radio, a lot of people say, ‘Oh, were you doing the weather?’ It’s like, ‘Well, for a little bit,’ but most of it was music-driven radio from country stations to pop stations, to rock stations and that music just gets in your blood,” Shaffer said during Wednesday’s announcement.

“You don’t even realize it but you start talking that way, especially when it comes to weather. There’s so many songs, like Rock You Like a Hurricane from the Scorpions, Thunder Island, Jay Ferguson, they just, they just kind of creep in when you’re talking about the weather and it makes it more fun.”

Pual Douglas had been at the station since 2017 before retiring in August.

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