Peter Kosann, former Westwood One CEO and former COO of Connoisseur Media, launched Compass Media Networks in January 2009 with the mission of "providing outstanding representation and marketing services to the best brands and programs in national radio." Since then, he has done just that--strengthening Compass' relationship with Dial Global, adding strong daypart and weekend programming and increasing play-by-play sports offerings. Today, CMN offers over 1,000 affiliates entertainment talk shows (Free Beer & Hot Wings, Lars Larson Show, Norman Goldman Show, Schnitt Show); services and short-form reports (Download HDFX, MVP Sports Imaging, Ron Insana's Market Score Board Reports) and plenty of sports (college basketball, college football, NFL Doubleheaders, Compass' presentation of the Dallas Cowboys and the Oakland Raiders Radio Network).

COMPASS MEDIA NETWORKS' syndicated morning show, FREE BEER & HOT WINGS SHOW is off to a big start in 2012, with additional affiliates, a remote broadcast at THE SUPER BOWL and expanded broadcasts to include SATURDAY mornings.

"We are off to a fast start of 2012 with plans for more remote broadcasts, more markets set to launch the show, and our new year's resolution to work extremely hard for our affiliates," said GREGG "FREE BEER" DANIELS, co-host of FB&HW.

In a major, two-pronged announcement Compass Media Networks announces it is launching a national ad sales firm called Compass Media Marketing - an advertising representation firm for the audio industry. CEO and founder Peter Kosann built Compass Media Networks three years ago as a programming and distribution company. He says they now see a similar opportunity for a sales rep firm "leveraging on our brand, relationships, and expertise." Kosann continues, "We are extremely excited to build a focused advertising sales organization that can work hand-and-glove with program suppliers to help them maximize their advertising sales by, in turn, super-serving the advertiser."