"iHeart’s over-the-air footprint — which stretches beyond southwestern Pennsylvania — combined with our collective multiplatform digital audio approach - delivers over a thousand hours of Steelers audio content to our fans throughout the world on a year-round basis."
"This partnership opens a significant new opportunity, giving stations a direct path to the programmatic advertising market on the playout software they already trust and rely on."
The news also signals the end of the franchise's relationship with WBBM. The Audacy-owned station had been the radio flagship for the Bears since 2000.
"That's Nick 'Fitzy' Stevens. Why do they call the guy Fitzy if his name is Nick Stevens?," Matt Spiegel asked. "I can't figure that out. 'Hey, we need a Fitzy!'"
"Whether you are watching him on a national stage or locally, the enthusiasm he brings to the broadcast is incredible. Fun seems to surround his broadcasts, no matter who he is working with or what sport he’s calling."
"This partnership opens a significant new opportunity, giving stations a direct path to the programmatic advertising market on the playout software they already trust and rely on."
Westwood One will end the program as it prepares to launch The Bongino Report AM. Dan Bongino's new nationally syndicated morning show will debut Monday, September 21st.