For Immediate Release
August 29, 2012
95.7 The Game Signs ESPN’s Ric Bucher To Multi-Year Deal
For Afternoon Drive Beginning September 6th
20-Year Bay Area Native Joins Brandon Tierney Weekday Afternoons 3:00-7:00 pm
Bucher Continue as NBA Reporter for ESPN’s SportsCenter and NBA studio shows
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – 95.7 The GAME (KGMZ-FM), The Bay Area’s New Sound for Sports, today announced that ESPN’s Ric Bucher (@RicBucher), a 20-year Bay Area native, will join Brandon Tierney (@BrandonTierney) as Co-Host of The Drive weekday afternoons at a new time: 3:00-7:00 pm, effective Thursday, September 6th. Bucher signed a multi-year deal and will continue as a Bay Area-based NBA Reporter for ESPN’s SportsCenter and NBA studio shows, as well as Senior Writer covering professional basketball for ESPN The Magazine.
“Ric Bucher's credentials in our industry speak for themselves and he’s instantly recognized locally and nationally for his great work with ESPN. Bay Area sports fans are going to learn quickly that he's a 20 year Bay Area native and his passion and knowledge for our local teams is outstanding,” said Jason Barrett, Program Director of 95.7 The GAME. “Ric and Brandon Tierney will be an absolute must-listen during afternoon drive for Bay Area sports fans.”
“I cut my reporting teeth covering Bay Area sports and have lived here for most of the last 20 years so joining 95.7 The GAME feels as if I’m coming home,” said Bucher. “I’ve listened to and identified with the spirit and energy of the station from the day it started and I’m stoked about what’s building here and look forward to being a big part of it.”
Entercom’s President and CEO David Field also welcomed Bucher to the Entercom family, “We couldn’t be more excited to add someone of Ric Bucher’s talent and experience to 95.7 The Game’s lineup. Ric and Brandon together will be must listen radio for Bay Area sports fans.”
Bucher is the final piece of 95.7 The GAME’s expanded lineup. With its commitment to live and local programming, 95.7 The GAME, in just 12 months, has put together the best lineup in Bay Area radio:
August 29, 2012
95.7 The Game Signs ESPN’s Ric Bucher To Multi-Year Deal
For Afternoon Drive Beginning September 6th
20-Year Bay Area Native Joins Brandon Tierney Weekday Afternoons 3:00-7:00 pm
Bucher Continue as NBA Reporter for ESPN’s SportsCenter and NBA studio shows
“Ric Bucher's credentials in our industry speak for themselves and he’s instantly recognized locally and nationally for his great work with ESPN. Bay Area sports fans are going to learn quickly that he's a 20 year Bay Area native and his passion and knowledge for our local teams is outstanding,” said Jason Barrett, Program Director of 95.7 The GAME. “Ric and Brandon Tierney will be an absolute must-listen during afternoon drive for Bay Area sports fans.”
“I cut my reporting teeth covering Bay Area sports and have lived here for most of the last 20 years so joining 95.7 The GAME feels as if I’m coming home,” said Bucher. “I’ve listened to and identified with the spirit and energy of the station from the day it started and I’m stoked about what’s building here and look forward to being a big part of it.”
Entercom’s President and CEO David Field also welcomed Bucher to the Entercom family, “We couldn’t be more excited to add someone of Ric Bucher’s talent and experience to 95.7 The Game’s lineup. Ric and Brandon together will be must listen radio for Bay Area sports fans.”
Bucher is the final piece of 95.7 The GAME’s expanded lineup. With its commitment to live and local programming, 95.7 The GAME, in just 12 months, has put together the best lineup in Bay Area radio:
- 6:00 am-10:00 am The Rise Guys: Whitey Gleason, Mark Kreidler, and Dan Dibley
- 10:00 am-12:00 pm Chris Townsend and Matt Steinmetz
- 12:00-3:00 pm The Wheelhouse with John Lund & Greg Papa
- 3:00 pm-7:00 pm The Drive with Brandon Tierney & Ric Bucher
95.7 The GAME is the largest radio market FM Sports Station in California and flagship radio station for the Oakland Athletics.
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About Entercom CommunicationsEntercom Communications Corp. (NYSE: ETM), led by President and CEO David Field, is one of the five largest radio broadcasting companies in the United States, with a nationwide portfolio of 111 stations in 23 markets, including San Francisco, Boston, Seattle, Denver, Portland, Sacramento and Kansas City.
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 Hornets, New Orleans Saints, Oakland Athletics and San Jose Sharks.
Entercom focuses on creating effective integrated marketing solutions for its customers that incorporate 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.