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.
Peter Kosann, CEO of Compass Media Networks said, “Ron Insana is one of our country’s most credible voices on …

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 radio production.”

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 and was recently added by the Huffington Post as a regular blogger.

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 slam-dunk,” said Peter Kosann, founder and CEO of Compass Media Networks. The entire schedule of …

Compass  Media Networks has become the  new syndicator for The Todd Schnitt Show. Schnitt was previously syndicated by Dial Global, who will continue to do ad sales. The 3p-6 p.m. show based out of  WFLA Tampa is on 22 nationwide including affiliates in San Francisco, Miami, Tampa, and Orlando.  New additions to the syndicated radio show are KTSA San Antonio and WVAE-AM Portland, ME. Compass founder and President Peter Kosann said, “Todd is one of the best kept secrets in the industry. Once everyone examines his track record, listens to …

CNBC business reporter Ron Insana who’s been back on the network after leaving three years ago in an attempt to run a hedge fund, has been tapped by Compass Media to do radio stock market reports focusing on sports business news. Compass President Peter Kosann, who has been aggressively acquiring programming for the recently launched radio network,  is putting Insana on the radio with twice-daily reports at 10:30am and 4:30pm Eastern time. The “Market Score Board with Ron Insana” will debut with out-of-the-box clearances on the five ESPN owned and …

Peter Kosann has announced his resignation as COO of Connoisseur Media effective immediately. He’ll devote all of his attention to his recently launched Compass Media Networks.

Compass Media Network wasted little time in picking up the distribution of The Lars Larson Show after it was dropped by Westwood One last week. Compass founder Peter Kosann, a former Westwood executive will take over as the shows syndicator effective March 30th. Larson  is currently on 150 stations including WNYM New York and KGIL Los Angeles.