The Joe Pags Show adds KPAM in Portland OR as its 100th affiliate. The Compass Media Networks’ show launched in August 2015 and now, in less than 30 months, announces 100 stations including Flagship WOAI San Antonio, KPRC Houston and KTLK Minneapolis. “Years ago a young TV anchor in Albany called me to ask how […]
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Cookeville, TN – Big D and Bubba spent some time riding around playing Santa Claus with Ricky Shelton, the Mayor of Cookeville, TN. Mr. Shelton was filling in for Zimmer Broadcasting’s Jerry Zimmer in WGSQ’s ongoing ‘Beat The Boss’ video series. Rather than surprising random listeners (as is usual), the guys decided to surprise a […]
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Big D and Bubba’s Silverfish Media is pleased to announce the signing of an extension that will keep the CMA and ACM award-nominated personality as host of the appropriately named Country with Carsen show (10am-3pm ET weekdays) for at least two more years. Carsen broadcasts from the Silverfish Media studios in Nashville TN. She also […]
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The Sound Solution: Why Radio is the Key to ROI and Reach Advertisers Need Now. In a recent sponsored-content AdAge piece, December 4, 2017 issue, CEO of Entercom, David Field publishes a Q&A to the advertising community in hopes of brightening the eyes of media buyers everywhere who traditionally have ducked away from radio, in […]
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ROSEMONT, Ill. – Ohio State and Wisconsin will meet in the 2017 Big Ten Football Championship Game presented by Discover on Saturday, Dec. 2, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The seventh annual Big Ten Football Championship Game is scheduled to kick off at 8:17 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast nationally on FOX and Compass Media […]
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It’s 3 a.m. ET and the crew for This Morning – America’s First News is starting their day from Compass Media Networks’ news operation embedded within the walls of Dow Jones’ Princeton, New Jersey news center. For this team of dedicated broadcasters, it all nearly ended in November 2014 due to a downsizing. Today, the show is thriving and growing. Here’s the story of how it was saved.
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On Labor Day, Big D and Bubba tweeted “#LaborDay SURPRISE! Did NOT know this was coming! #WowWowWow” along with various happy emojis to express their excitement and gratitude for being nominated National Broadcast Personality of the Year by the Country Music Association. In 2015, Big D & Bubba won the CMA award for National Personality of […]
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Washington Business Journal recently published “The List” of the Largest Advertising Agencies in Greater D.C. ranked by 2016 revenue. Compiled by Carolyn M. Proctor, The List names YamanAir Creative #23 with revenue at $2.5 million. YamanAir Creative, a Compass Media Networks’ owned company, is a fully loaded media production company. Founder and CEO, Yaman Coskun […]
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Each year, Radio Ink Magazine, celebrating 25 years in 2017, publishes the coveted TOP 40 Most Power People in Radio. Eric Rhoads, founder and publisher of Radio Ink, says “Now more than ever, we need the powerful to provide the industry with strong leadership.” Compass Media Networks’ founder and CEO is no exception. This year […]
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[Original Story :: thecargers.com] The Los Angeles Chargers have finalized their English language radio and preseason television broadcast teams for the upcoming 2017 season, it was announced today. Matt “Money” Smith will call the play-by-play on KFI AM-640’s game broadcasts with former Chargers Pro Bowl center Nick Hardwick providing color commentary, while the nationally-prominent broadcast duo of […]
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ALAMEDA, Calif. – The Raiders have selected KVVU FOX5 TV and Beasley Media Group as the team’s official broadcast partners in Las Vegas, the club announced Thursday. “The Raiders are proud to announce exclusive media partnerships with both KVVU FOX5 TV and Beasley Media Group,” said Raiders President Marc Badain. “The passion of Raider Nation […]
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FOUNDER YAMAN COSKUN REMAINS AS CEO, ADDING THE TITLE CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER FOR COMPASS MEDIA NETWORKS. YAMANAIR’S PRODUCTS HAVE BEEN USED IN OVER TWO THOUSAND STATIONS FOR A DECADE SECURING OVER $300 MILLION IN NEW BUSINESS. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – JUNE 1,2017 (NEW YORK) Effective today, Compass Media Networks has acquired the assets of Yamanair […]
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Talker’s Magazine has published it’s 2017 exclusive and coveted “Heavy Hundred” list of talk radio show-hosts. Among those honored are three Compass Media Networks affiliated show-hosts: #12 Todd Schnitt (The Schnitt Show), #17 Joe Pags (The Joe Pags Show) and #18 Lars Larson (The Lars Larson Show).
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Compass Media Networks today announced that The Mike Lupica Podcast has surpassed its one millionth download. The weekly podcast is produced and distributed in conjunction with Compass Media Networks and Hiltzik Strategies.
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Compass Media Networks announces a full slate of college football and NFL broadcasts with a schedule including 72 total football broadcasts, exclusive coverage of the Oakland Raiders, full national coverage of the Dallas Cowboys, full coverage of Sunday Afternoon NFL, full coverage of College Football with weekly Saturday broadcast packages and exclusive national coverage of […]
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The schedule features top ranked schools including: #1 Alabama, #5 Clemson, #6 Penn State, #7 Oklahoma, #8 Washington, #9 Michigan, #12 Louisville, #13 Wisconsin, #14 LSU, #16 Oklahoma State, #18 Stanford, #20 West Virginia, #24 Pittsburgh. Coverage from major conferences including: ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-12 & SEC. Heritage matchups/Rivalry games: Clemson @ Louisville, […]
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RAIDERS TO PLAY IN FIVE PRIME-TIME GAMES IN 2017, MOST SINCE AFL/NFL MERGER In their 58th season of play, the Raiders will play in five prime-time games in 2017, the most the team has played in since the AFL/NFL merger in 1970. The schedule includes six games against playoff teams from 2016. The Raiders have […]
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April 20, 2017 — The NFL announced the 2017 regular season schedule on Thursday, and at least six national television appearances highlight the Dallas Cowboys upcoming season. The Cowboys schedule currently features five games that are going to be broadcast nationally in primetime, including three from AT&T Stadium. The Cowboys also face six teams that […]
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The Dallas Cowboys will kick off the 2017 NFL preseason in Canton, Ohio, facing the Arizona Cardinals in the annual Hall of Fame Game on Thurs., Aug. 3. The team will resume training camp in Oxnard, Calif. following the Hall of Fame enshrinement festivities, including the induction of Cowboys owner Jerry Jones in the PFHOF […]
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ALAMEDA, Calif. – The Oakland Raiders’ preseason schedule will feature home games against the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks, with road contests at the Arizona Cardinals and Dallas Cowboys, the National Football League announced Monday. Dates Opponent Time Aug. 10-14 at Arizona Cardinals TBA Aug. 17-21 LOS ANGELES RAMS TBA Aug. […]
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Congratulations to THE MIKE LUPICA PODCAST!! 21st Annual Webby Awards Nominee for Podcasts & Digital Audio: Sports and The Webby People’s Voice Award. Cast your vote HERE. Category: Podcasts/Sports. Voting ends April 20th. Learn More and Listen
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This Morning — America’s First News with Gordon Deal launches April 3rd on WLS-AM 890. This heritage, 50,000 watt, news-talk station has signed a multi-year agreement to carry the nation’s top-ranked, morning news show. “This Morning” proudly airs on over 250+ affiliates, ubiquitous distribution both live and on-demand via all leading digital platforms. Compass Media Networks […]
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Compass Media Networks will broadcast exclusive national coverage of the 2017 Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament from The Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. For the 9th year, Compass Media Networks shall once again broadcast exclusive, national, audio coverage of The Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament, beginning Wednesday, March 8th and concluding with the Championship game […]
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For Immediate Release Coast to Coast Radio Networks, producer of music libraries and short-form features, has selected Compass Media Networks for national advertising sales representation. Said Joel Adler, CEO of Coast to Coast “We are thrilled to be working with the Compass family. In today’s competitive audio environment, Compass’ professionalism and excellent service truly stands […]
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For Immediate Release Southern California based national radio syndicator, MannGroup Radio, has selected Compass Media Networks for national advertising sales representation. MG represents Paige Nienaber/CPR Promotional Consulting, GrooveWorx imaging and libraries among many successful programs and services on their roster. Said Ed Mann, CEO of MannGroup, “What a fantastic relationship to start our 20th year! […]
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For Café Mocha, the #1 syndicated radio show targeting multicultural women For Immediate Release New York, NY (February 14, 2017)—In tandem with the sixth anniversary of the nationally syndicated Café Mocha radio show, Miles Ahead Broadcasting announced today a new advertising sales agreement with Compass Media Networks to handle ad sales for the #1 weekend […]
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With the new President Trump administration, the daily White House briefing now feature Skype break-in questions. Lars Larson, host of The Lars Larson Show was one of the first selected by White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer to ask a question via the popular remote social communication device, Skype. Related Story About The Lars Larson […]
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OAKLAND TO HOST NEW ENGLAND IN MEXICO CITY IN 2017 Building off the tremendous success of the 2016 game in Mexico, the NFL will return to Mexico City in 2017 when the Oakland Raiders host the New England Patriots at Estadio Azteca, NFL Commissioner ROGER GOODELL announced today at his press conference in Houston in […]
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Congratulations to Big D & Bubba and Tracy Lawrence (Honky Tonkin’) for the 2017 Academy of Country Music (ACM) Nomination for Broadcast Personality of the Year! The radio awards will be presented during the ACM Party for the Cause event at The Joint on Saturday, April 1st in Las Vegas. The 52nd Academy of Country Music Awards™ […]
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ALL ACCESS 1-6-2017 — Compass Media Networks syndicated “Honky Tonkin’ With Tracy Lawrence” and Bucking Bull Games partnered to don ate the 2016 winnings from Lawrence’s bull to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Lawrence donated $12,687. Full Email Article Pictured L-R: Tracy Lawrence’s manager Steve Emley; Jaynes’ son Billy; St. Jude Executive Kelly Schulz; Bucking Bull […]
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Compass Media networks continues as exclusive syndicator for Townsquare’s portfolio of national programs, including: Loudwire Nights, PopCrush Nights, Taste of Country Nights and Ultimate Classic Rock. Programs are now heard across 230 terrestrial radio affiliates, reaching listeners in over 63% across America with total reach of 8.1 million per month. Greenwich, CT – January 4, […]
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In 2017, The Free Beer & Hot Wings Moring Show turns 20. Read the exclusive RadioINK interview with the players who make up that syndicated team. Read Article >>
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December 2016 — Society Life magazine, a Dallas, TX lifestyle magazine features “A day in the life with Radio Show Host Lisa Paige of PopCrush Nights. Read the article at www.SocietyLifeMagazine.com.
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SOUTHSOUNDTALK.COM Jessica Hoppe — You may have noticed some familiar voices back on your radio these days if you listen to KAYO, 96.9, The South Sound’s Choice for Country. And that’s because BigD and Bubba have returned to help you get through your mornings. It’s been almost six years since they left the air waves of […]
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Compass Media Networks is the exclusive radio broadcaster for the 2016 Big Ten Football Championship. This year, the Nittany Lions and Badgers play for Amos Alonzo Stagg Championship Trophy on Dec. 3 in Indianapolis. Read the BIG story Here >
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Radio Ink, July 26, 2016 — Peter Kosann, CEO and founder of Compass Media Networks is #38 of the Top 40 Most Powerful People in Radio for 2016 according to radio industry trade magazine.
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It’s good to be recognized by your university years after you’ve graduated and moved on to bigger and better things. The “steller” Sam Alex, host of Taste of Country Nights, is no exception. He was recently acknowledged in his college alma-mater Illinois State University magazine. The former ISU Redbirds Athletics’ public address announcer is now “profiling country superstars” and was recognized by […]
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ALL ACCESS — Tom Leykis Wine Sales Pass 1,000 Bottle Mark, Event In Suite At Dodger Game Sold Out. TOM LEYKIS’ wine sales have passed the 1,000 bottle mark, as the veteran talk host’s 2014 Pedal to the Metal SANTA YNEZ VALLEY Syrah approaches the end of its sales period (AUGUST 31st). LEYKIS tells ALL ACCESS that […]
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The Joe Pags Show which airs weeknights 6-9p/ET from Flagship WOAI in San Antonio is now heard on over 60 affiliates nationwide. Susan O’Connell, Senior Director of News/Talk Programming for Compass Media Networks, says that “just one week past our first anniversary with The Joe Pags Show—we’ve hit 60 affiliates! Congrats to Joe. He’s an awesome affiliate sales person in […]
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The radio industry’s leading programming news outlet, All-Access, takes-on Carsen of “Country with Carsen” with 10 Questions about her show, life and the radio business. Carsen on returning to the country format notes, “All across the board there is a sense of community with this format, which is something that we’re so fortunate to have. But […]
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — The Raiders and KDAY announced today an agreement that makes KDAY 93.5 FM the exclusive Silver and Black FM flagship radio station in SOCAL. KDAY will broadcast the Raiders’ regular season and select postseason games, while enhancing game coverage with exciting Raiders-oriented additional programming. READ THE STORY […]
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The Mike Lupica Podcast Episode 11 features a candid and compelling conversation with Ray Rice.
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Mike Lupica’s three sons discuss sports and pop culture moments. “In the Loop” is the conversation happening in sports bars across the country with three guys who have seen it all first hand. “I have been listening to my three sons talk about sports in such a funny, knowing way since they all first started following sports,” said […]
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Phyllis Stark reports in a compelling BillboardBiz article the ends and outs of podcast versus terrestrial radio shows. Noting a recent ComScore research study finding that 1 in 3 current podcast listeners plan to increase their podcast consumption within the next six months. It also found that nearly 1 in 5 Americans in the advertiser-friendly 18-49 […]
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Just in time for the 130th Wimbledon Grand Slam Tennis Tournament, “the great” former world #1 professional tennis player, Chris Evert joins Mike for Episode 7. Listen to a compelling conversation with the 18 time champion.
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RadioINK’s July edition features Dr. Laura Berman’s “Uncovered” nightly radio show. Read an exclusive copy of the Q&A Article HERE.
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Read The Miami New Times article by Celia Almeida announcing the return of Joe Johnson’s Beatle Brunch. Almeida reports that last week, after months without a local station to call home, Beatle Brunch finally returned to Miami airwaves on local AM station 880 The Biz, where it will air every Sunday from 2 p.m. to 3 […]
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Monkee, musician, writer and actor Michael Nesmith of The Monkees gives a rare interview on the release of their first new album in 20 years, “Good Times”. Many of the tracks come from unfinished Monkee sessions including songs written by Neil Diamond, Boyce & Hart, Goffin and King and Harry Nillson, plus Michael, Peter and […]
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Sam Alex, host of Taste of Country Nights, lands cameo appearance as “himself” on the country primetime ABC series, “Nashville.” View Sam’s cameo here:
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Donald J. Trump, the most likely Republican nominee for president, speaks to Lars Larson on his show about campaigning in Larson’s flagship market state of Oregon. Trump speaks about important issues from winning women voters to curating international trade relations with China. Lars addresses the “drumbeat of the American mainstream media” who appear to be beating against Trump. The […]
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