When did Compass Media Networks launch and who owns the company?
Compass Media Networks launched in January 2009. Peter Kosann, the former CEO of Westwood One and former COO of Connoisseur Media, owns the company.
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What shows does Compass Media Networks distribute for national radio stations?
The Free Beer and Hot Wings Show airs during morning drive time on classic rock and active rock stations. Ron Insana debuted The Market Score Board Report nationally on the 11th of May 2009. Gordon Deal anchors This Morning, America's First News with cohost Jennifer Kushinka and producer Michael Gavin.
Which NFL teams signed contracts with Compass Media Networks between 2009 and 2011?
The Raiders signed on to Compass in 2009 while the Cowboys joined fully in 2011. Initial agreements covered eight teams including Atlanta Falcons, Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Washington Redskins. Detroit Lions and Arizona Cardinals were added to the agreement in 2010. Chicago Bears, Denver Broncos, San Francisco 49ers, and Seattle Seahawks joined for the 2011 season.
When did Compass Media Networks begin broadcasting NCAA football games and which conferences are included?
Dial Global and Compass announced NCAA football game coverage beginning in the 2009 season. Games featured teams from Pac-12 Conference, Western Athletic Conference, Big Ten Conference, Big East Conference, Big 12 Conference, Conference USA, and Southeastern Conference. By 2012, Compass broadcast games exclusively from Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-12, and SEC conferences.
What MLB broadcasts did Compass Media Networks syndicate before ending the program?
Chris Carrino and Steve Quis served as play-by-play announcers for Los Angeles Angels broadcasts in April 2012. Tampa Bay Rays home games were acquired for the 2013 season. Compass has not syndicated MLB games since that year ended.