Who founded Compass Media Networks and when did it launch?
Compass Media Networks was founded by Peter Kosann and launched in January 2009. Kosann previously served as CEO of Westwood One and as chief operating officer of Connoisseur Media.
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What NFL teams does Compass Media Networks hold exclusive broadcast rights for?
Compass Media Networks holds exclusive broadcast rights for the Dallas Cowboys and the Las Vegas Raiders. The Raiders signed on in 2009 and the Cowboys joined fully in 2011.
What is This Morning America's First News with Gordon Deal on Compass Media Networks?
This Morning, America's First News with Gordon Deal is a four-hour morning news and information program airing weekdays at 5 a.m. Eastern on news-talk radio stations. It originated as The Wall Street Journal This Morning and was acquired by Compass in November 2014, with the first broadcast under the new name on the 2nd of January 2015.
What shows did Compass Media Networks acquire from Westwood One?
After Westwood One was bought by Dial Global, Compass acquired several weekend music programs including The Beatle Years with Bob Malik, Out of Order with Jed the Fish, and Off the Record with Uncle Joe Benson. Compass also hired former Country Gold host Josh Holstead to continue that format under the name The Original Country Gold.
What is the Markley Van Camp and Robbins show on Compass Media Networks?
Markley, Van Camp and Robbins is a talk show that entered national syndication in 2019 from WMBD in Peoria, Illinois. It airs live between noon and 3 p.m. Eastern on weekdays and took the place of Rush Limbaugh on many Alpha Media stations following his death in 2021.
When did Compass Media Networks start broadcasting NCAA basketball?
Compass Media Networks announced its expansion into NCAA basketball in July 2009. The network signed a contract with the Big Ten Conference to serve as exclusive radio provider for the first and second rounds of the Big Ten Tournament in 2010, with all tournament games added from 2011 onward.