For Immediate Release
December 24, 2012
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – 95.7 The GAME (KGMZ-FM), The Bay Area’s New Sound for Sports, will become the Bay Area’s new home for ESPN Radio, America’s #1 sports radio network, effective January 1, 2013.
ESPN Radio’s Mike & Mike in the Morning will be heard weekdays from 3:00- 6:00 a.m. PST and 95.7 The GAME will now exclusively carry the best national sports programming, including ESPN Radio’s national play-by-play coverage of:
Additionally, 95.7 The GAME will feature numerous ESPN personalities on-air throughout the broadcast week.
“We are excited about expanding our relationship with Entercom by providing ESPN Radio programming to the fourth largest media market in the country on The GAME,” said Patrick Polking, ESPN Senior Director, Distribution and Business Development. “This move provides San Francisco’s passionate fans the best of our national and their local coverage and analysis while extending our goal of moving our content to the FM dial.”
With its commitment to live and local programming, 95.7 The GAME, in just 16 months, has put together the best lineup in Bay Area radio:
95.7 The GAME is the largest radio market FM Sports Station in California and flagship radio station for the 2012 AL West Champion Oakland Athletics.December 24, 2012
95.7 The GAME Announces ESPN Radio Partnership
MLB World Series, NBA Finals, and Mike & Mike in the Morning to be heard in FM
MLB World Series, NBA Finals, and Mike & Mike in the Morning to be heard in FM
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – 95.7 The GAME (KGMZ-FM), The Bay Area’s New Sound for Sports, will become the Bay Area’s new home for ESPN Radio, America’s #1 sports radio network, effective January 1, 2013.
ESPN Radio’s Mike & Mike in the Morning will be heard weekdays from 3:00- 6:00 a.m. PST and 95.7 The GAME will now exclusively carry the best national sports programming, including ESPN Radio’s national play-by-play coverage of:
- Major League Baseball (regular season, All-Star Game, and post-season, including the World Series)
- The NBA Finals
- NCAA Football, including the Bowl Championship Series
- NBA (regular season, All-Star Game, and post-season, including The Finals)
Additionally, 95.7 The GAME will feature numerous ESPN personalities on-air throughout the broadcast week.
“We are excited about expanding our relationship with Entercom by providing ESPN Radio programming to the fourth largest media market in the country on The GAME,” said Patrick Polking, ESPN Senior Director, Distribution and Business Development. “This move provides San Francisco’s passionate fans the best of our national and their local coverage and analysis while extending our goal of moving our content to the FM dial.”
With its commitment to live and local programming, 95.7 The GAME, in just 16 months, has put together the best lineup in Bay Area radio:
- 3:00 am – 6:00 am Mike & Mike In The Morning (ESPN Radio)
- 6:00 am-10:00 am The Rise Guys: Whitey Gleason, Mark Kreidler, and Dan Dibley
- 10:00 am-12:00 pm The Pulse with Matt Steinmetz
- 12:00-3:00 pm The Wheelhouse with John Lund & Greg Papa
- 3:00 pm-7:00 pm Bucher & Towny: Ric Bucher & Chris Townsend
- 7:00 pm – 12:00am Guy Haberman
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Known for developing unique and highly successful locally programmed stations, Entercom is home to some of radio's most distinguished brands and compelling personalities. The company is also the radio broadcast partner of the Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics, Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres, Kansas City Royals, Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Saints, New Orleans Hornets, Oakland Athletics and San Jose Sharks.
Entercom focuses on creating effective multi-platform marketing solutions for its customers, incorporating the company's audio, digital and experiential assets. Additionally, the company has a long-standing commitment to responsible corporate citizenship and environmental stewardship. Entercom stations play a vital, hands-on role in improving their communities, providing over $100 million in annual support for local charitable organizations.
The company's radio stations have received numerous awards, including multiple Edward R. Murrow Awards for excellence in broadcast journalism, as well as the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Marconi Award for excellence in radio broadcasting. In 2012, Entercom was named by Information Week as one of the Top 500 Technology Innovators in the United States.
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