The list of nationally syndicated radio shows in overnights is getting longer as Dial Global picks up KMOX St. Louis’ “Overnight America with Jon Grayson.”  Grayson’s program has been heard on CBS Radio KDKA Pittsburgh and WCCO Minneapolis.  Dial Global SVP of news/talk Amy Bolton states, “Programmers across the country know that a solid overnight show is critical to strong morning drive ratings.  Overnight America brings strong audiences to daybreak.”  “Overnight America with Jon Grayson” joins Premiere …

Compass Media Networks has extended its sales rep agreement with Dial Global. Currently, Compass provides play-by-play sports  including the Big 10 Championship game, college hoops and some 60 NFL football games and Talk and entertainment programming including Lars Larsen, Todd Schnitt, Ron Insana,  Free Beer & Hot Wings and the Norman Goldman Show. Compass has also launched Compass Media Marketing – a national ad rep firm for audio industry. Peter Kosann, CEO and Founder of …

Dial Global progressive syndicated radio talk host Stephanie Miller’s  Sexy Liberal Comedy Tour, Volume 1 is the #1-selling comedy album in the iTunes store.  The album features comedy bits from Miller’s live stage show of the same name with comedians John Fugelsang, Hal Sparks and Miller herself. Miller has also announced a deal with Grand Central Publishing – a division of Hachette Book Group – to publish a book titled Sexy Liberal! set to hit …

It’s not often when you see a programming merger like this one, especially for two syndicated radio overnight shows. Cumulus Media Networks  “Midnight Radio” hosts Gary McNamara and Eric Harley will take over the name and affiliate stations from “Red Eye Radio” host and originator Doug McIntyre beginning January 3rd.  “The Midnight Radio Network”, owned and distributed by Dial Global, traces its roots back to the Midnight Cowboy Trucking Show which started at WBAP Dallas …

Dial Global announced today a new multi-year syndicated radio agreement to continue distributing The Osgood File with Charles Osgood. The Osgood File is the longest running new/talk feature on radio, heard four times daily on more than 350 radio stations nationwide featuring Charles Osgood’s unique commentary on news and popular culture.
“My producer Ray Bassett and I are delighted to continue our regular morning radio visits with millions of Americans from coast to coast, then riding …

Michael Smerconish has renewed his contract radio syndication firm Dial Global and will now be produced by Talk veteran Ron Hartenbaum.”We’re entering the most fascinating election cycle ever,” said Smerconish. “And yet, despite the intense media coverage, there remains a void when it comes to clear thinking and independent viewpoints. I’ve been charting a course to fulfill that role. I know Ron Hartenbaum shares my outlook.”
“Michael is leading the way in a new era of …

The release of Arbitron’s latest  quarterly RADAR ratings revealed little change at the top of the rankings. Network radio’s three highest-rated networks (all operated by Dial Global) remain the same in RADAR 110.  The report shows Dial Global’s Contemporary, Complete FM and Adult Power networks as the top three rated networks among both the Adults 18-49 and 25-54 demos (Mon-Sun, 5am-12am). It also had five of the top 12 networks among 25-54s.  Arbitron’s RADAR (Radio’s …

Many have been hailed as the lead dog in left leaning talk radio’s fight to answer the dominance of syndicated radio talkers Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity and Glenn Beck. Now it’s Thom Hartmann’s turn. The  Dial Global syndicated radio host is being called “the most influential progressive voice on the radio.”  An interesting profile on the Hartmann media empire, including his presence on multiple platforms like Free Speech TV, DISH and DirecTV, is here.

Syndicated radio company Dial Global and Westwood One radio network are joining forces to form a giant single company offering radio programming, services and advertising sales. The new combined company will also serve as a national ad sales rep for independent content producers and networks. The union of the two syndicated radio giants should close sometimes in Q4 2011, pending federal approval on what is a complete stock-for-stock transaction.
“This transaction brings together a highly complementary …

Dial Global nationally syndicated radio talk radio host Michael Smerconish will be the featured speaker at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Radio Show Luncheon, as a part of the radio show produced jointly by the NAB and Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB), September 14 – 16 in Chicago. In addition to his daily radio show,  Smerconish is the author of five books, two of them on The New York Times Bestseller list; a columnist for …