Compass Media Networks nationally syndicated radio talk show host Norman Goldman picks up Clear Channel Talk KKZN-A (AM 760, Colorado’s Progressive Talk) Denver for 4-7p (MT) weekdays, replacing Mario Solis. Commenting on the clearance, Goldman said, “We are thrilled and excited to be part of the live programming schedule offered daily by AM 760, Colorado’s Progressive Talk.  Our highly engaged, socially connected audience expects to interact with, and comment about, the live events happening around …

Compass Media Networks announced a 5-year partnership with the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys giving Compass the broadcast rights to all pre-season and regular season games featuring the team nationwide on terrestrial radio. The syndicated radio partnership will enable football fans, outside of the 65 local-regional markets in which The Dallas Cowboys’ Radio Network currently operates, to hear continuous coverage of all Dallas Cowboys games nationwide on terrestrial radio.
“Our goal is …

Compass Media Networks’ Free Beer & Hot Wings syndicated radio morning show kicked off their 9th annual “Holiday Break In Tour” today by awarding a new car to an Akron, Ohio woman who recently was victimized by a home invasion robbery. Leading up to the Christmas holiday Free Beer & Hot Wings affiliates will “break in” to the houses of families nominated by friends and fill the home with gifts. “Our goal …

Compass Media Networks announced its 2010-11 syndicated radio coverage of college basketball games including exclusive national coverage of the Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament.  “The absolute best games are now heard on Compass Media Networks,” said Compass Media CEO Peter Kosann.”We are thrilled and honored to be associated with these great institutions. We will continue to work in a spirit of cooperation with our affiliates.” “This schedule is tremendous,” adds …

Compass Media Networks announced the launch of a new business focused morning show for syndicated radio, The Ron Insana Show hosted by Ron Insana. The long time CNBC contributor is expanding his commitment to radio by launching a daily long form show in addition to continuing short-form reports airing  in over 50 markets. The Ron Insana Show debuts May 10th  and will air live weekdays 7am – 9am ET.
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Road Kill Creative and Compass Media Networks have launched MVP, a new Sports imaging and audio production service co-founded by broadcast veteran Gabe Hobbs and RKP founder Nate Lundy. Designed exclusively for Sports radio, Lundy says MVP will include “the absolute best production voices in the business” and be a “turn key and compelling sports service.” Compass head honcho Peter Kosann predicts the new syndicated radio service will “quickly become the gold standard for sports …

Compass Media Networks announced the debut of  “The Norman Goldman Show” into national syndication weekdays 6pm-9pm ET with a program designed for progressive talk stations.  Peter Kosann, CEO and founder of Compass Media Networks said,  “We see the next progressive syndicated radio star and his name is Norman Goldman. Norman is extremely compelling and eager to work hand-and-hand with affiliates to drive ratings and revenue.” Goldman has been a regular fill-in for Ed Schultz …

Congratulations go out to Free Beer and Hot Wings co-host Chris Michels and his wife Kerri on the birth of their son Patrick Grayson on August 10th. Free Beer and Hot Wings the nationally syndicated radio morning show based out of WGRD Grand Rapids since 2004, is syndicated by Compass Media and is heard on 17 stations including WBUZ Nashville and WQBK Albany.

Compass Media Networks has tapped Adam Wilbur as Manager/Entertainment and Talk Programming. In the newly created position, Wilbur will spearhead affiliate sales for CMN’s entertainment and talk platform. “We have been fortune to assemble a growing stable of phenomenal entertainment and talk programming,” said Compass Founder CEO Peter Kosann. “Adam has the skills and vision to work with our affiliate team to help drive distribution.”

Compass Media Networks has announced expanded coverage of play-by-play sports with the addition of a full slate of NCAA men’s basketball regular season games as well as exclusive coverage of the first two rounds of The Big Ten Men’s Tournament in 2010 and the entire Big Ten Men’s Tournament starting in 2011. “With the continued growth of sports radio and the passion Americans have for college basketball, the decision to secure these rights was a …