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business2 hours ago•2 min saved

WFAN Joins SiriusXM, Expanding Local Sports Across 42 Stations

SiriusXM will license WFAN and 41 other Audacy stations, forming 42 stations across 29 markets with availability starting Sept. 1. The deal ends long-standing radio rivalries by letting listeners access local sports content on SiriusXM via the app (and some vehicles) while Audacy keeps its platform and apps. SiriusXM will sell ads on the local stations, and cross-promotional appearances between hosts across platforms are anticipated.

via The New York Times|

#audacy #business #media-licensing

media1 year ago•1 min saved

Kylie Kelce's Podcast Overtakes Joe Rogan as Top Chart Leader

WFAN host Gregg Giannotti expressed skepticism over claims that Kylie Kelce's new podcast "Not Gonna Lie" surpassed "The Joe Rogan Experience" as the top podcast on Spotify and Apple after just one episode. Giannotti, along with co-host Boomer Esiason, questioned the validity of these claims, citing Rogan's significant influence and large audience numbers. A producer noted that Kelce's debut episode garnered 653,000 views on YouTube, while Rogan's episodes typically attract millions.

via New York Post |

#joe-rogan #kylie-kelce #media

sports1 year ago•1 min saved

Dave Sims to Succeed John Sterling as Yankees Radio Broadcaster

Dave Sims, 71, is set to become the new radio play-by-play announcer for the New York Yankees, succeeding the retired John Sterling. Sims, who has been with the Seattle Mariners since 2007, will join Suzyn Waldman on the broadcasts. The deal, which is expected to be signed soon, is for two years. Sims was chosen over Yankees' Spanish language announcer Rickie Ricardo, marking a return to New York for Sims, who previously hosted a talk show on WFAN.

via The Athletic|

#dave-sims #john-sterling #radio-broadcasting