--Co-Syndication Arrangement between Citadel Broadcasting Corporation's ABC Radio Networks and Clear Channel Radio's Premiere Radio Networks-- SAN ANTONIO and LOS ANGELES, July 21
SAN ANTONIO and LOS ANGELES, July 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Citadel Broadcasting
Corporation's ABC Radio Networks, Clear Channel Radio's Premiere Radio
Networks and Sean Hannity today announced an unprecedented syndication
arrangement for The Sean Hannity Show. Effective Dec. 28, 2008, ABC Radio
Networks will continue syndicating the program on Citadel-owned stations while
Premiere Radio will syndicate the program on Clear Channel-owned stations as
well as radio stations not owned by either company. Advertising sales for the
program will be led by Premiere Radio, which will begin selling inventory for
2009 forward, effective immediately. Going forward, Premiere Radio and ABC
Radio will strategically join forces in special cases.
Sean Hannity commented, "I have a passion and a love for radio and I
deeply want to thank all of my listeners and my radio partners around the
country. From the very first day, 21 years ago when that red 'on-air' light
went on, I have always felt I was one of the luckiest people on earth. If
anybody told me back in 1987 when I began my radio journey, that I would be in
this historic partnership with the two best syndication companies in radio, I
would never have believed them. This deal for me is truly a dream come true,
and for that I am extremely grateful to all who have made this possible."
Under the new agreement, the show will continue to air on major market
Citadel News/Talk stations (WABC-New York, KABC-Los Angeles, WLS-Chicago,
WMAL-Washington, DC, WBAP-Dallas, WJR-Detroit, KSFO-San Francisco, KKOH-Reno,
KVOR-Colorado Springs, KKOB-Albuquerque) as well as primary Clear Channel
News/Talk stations (KFYI-Phoenix, WKRC-Cincinnati, KTRH-Houston,
WPGB-Pittsburgh, WIOD-Miami/Fort Lauderdale, WFLA-Tampa, WTVN-Columbus,
WLAC-Nashville). The program will continue to broadcast from 3 - 6 p.m. ET and
originate from its flagship, WABC-New York.
"We're extremely privileged to be working with Sean Hannity during the
next phase of his remarkable career," said John Hogan, president and CEO of
Clear Channel Radio. "It's a testament to both his talent and his
professionalism. Sean's unique blend of energy, charisma and intelligence
makes him both a tremendous broadcaster and a great asset to radio."
"We are delighted to continue our long-standing relationship with Sean.
His show first aired on WABC, which has served as his flagship since September
10, 2001," said Farid Suleman, CEO of Citadel Broadcasting, the parent company
of ABC Radio Networks. "This new partnership is groundbreaking in the
syndicated programming arena. Sean is a special talent and both companies as
well as our listeners will benefit from this alliance."
About Sean Hannity
Sean Hannity co-hosts the #1 rated 9 p.m. primetime cable show on the Fox
News Channel, Hannity & Colmes. He also launched a solo program, Hannity's
America in 2007 and immediately captured the #1 prime-time cable slot in total
viewers for 9 p.m. on Sundays. Hannity is the second-most-listened-to talk
show host in America who is heard on more than 500 radio stations nationwide
by 13.5 million weekly listeners. The Sean Hannity Show launched into
national syndication on September 10, 2001. He's known for his provocative,
free-wheeling, passionate commentary on politics and the American agenda. For
his work in radio, Hannity has received two Marconi Awards for "Nationally
Syndicated Radio Host of the Year" and is a three-time consecutive winner of
the Radio & Records "National Talk Show Host of The Year Award." Hannity has
also authored two # 1 best selling books. His most recent book, Deliver Us
From Evil, debuted at #1 on the New York Times best-seller list and held the
top spot for five consecutive weeks. His first book, Let Freedom Ring, was on
that list for 17 weeks.
About Citadel Broadcasting
Citadel Broadcasting Corporation (NYSE: CDL) is the third largest radio
group in the United States, with a national footprint reaching more than 50
markets. Citadel is comprised of 165 FM stations and 58 AM stations in the
nation's leading markets. Citadel also owns the ABC Radio Networks business,
which is one of the three largest radio networks in the United States. For
more information visit http://www.citadelbroadcasting.com.
About ABC Radio Networks
ABC Radio Networks has 4,400 affiliate radio stations reaching more than
105 million listeners in the 12+ demographic each week. Programs and services
include ABC News Radio, Paul Harvey News and Comment, The Sean Hannity Show,
The Tom Joyner Morning Show, Big Boy's Neighborhood, Imus in the Morning, The
Ride with Doug and DeDe, Kidd Kraddick in the Morning, MoneyTalk with Bob
Brinker, The Mark Levin Show, American Country Countdown with Kix Brooks, The
Michael Baisden Show and Dick Bartley's American Gold and Rock & Roll's
Greatest Hits. Other ABC services include advanced digital media platforms
with online interactive advertising, streaming audio and podcasts, ABC Sports
Radio, syndicated music and talk programs including Flashback, format-specific
ePREP, production libraries, nine 24-Hour Formats, including Scott Shannon's
True Oldies Channel and ESPN Radio. ABC Radio Networks en Espanol includes
leading Spanish-language programming such as Conexion Thalia, Tu Vida Es Mi
Vida con Maria Marin, Celebrating the Healthy Life with Maria Celeste, and
ESPN Deportes Radio.
About Clear Channel Radio
Clear Channel Radio is a leading radio company focused on serving local
communities across the U.S. with more than 110 million listeners choosing
Clear Channel Radio programming each week. The company's content can be heard
on AM/FM stations, HD digital radio channels, on the Internet, via iPods, and
via mobile-navigation devices from Cobra, Garmin, Kenwood and others. The
company's operations include radio broadcasting, syndication and independent
media representation. Clear Channel Radio is a division of Clear Channel
Communications, Inc. (NYSE: CCU), a leading global media and entertainment
company. More information on the company can be found at
http://www.clearchannel.com.
About Premiere Radio Networks
Premiere Radio Networks, Inc., a subsidiary of Clear Channel
Communications (NYSE: CCU), syndicates 90 radio programs and services to more
than 5,000 radio affiliations and reaches over 190 million listeners weekly.
Premiere Radio is the number one radio network in the country and features the
following personalities: Rush Limbaugh, Jim Rome, Casey Kasem, Ryan Seacrest,
Glenn Beck, Bob (Kevoian) & Tom (Griswold), Delilah, Steve Harvey, Blair
Garner, George Noory, John Boy and Billy, Big Tigger, Dr. Dean Edell, Bob
Costas and others. Premiere is based in Sherman Oaks, California, with 13
offices nationwide.
SOURCE Premiere Radio Networks, Inc.
