Grand Valley athletics and Clear Channel Radio announced a five-year
extension of the current contract. The continued partnership gives Clear
Channel of West Michigan Laker football and men’s basketball
broadcasting rights through 2014.
WMUS 106.9 FM will be the flagship radio station for Laker football and
men’s basketball. The extension also includes the broadcasting rights to
both the “Chuck Martin Weekly Radio Show” and the “Ric Wesley Weekly
Radio Show,” which will air weekly during their respective seasons on
WTKG-AM 1230.
“We are excited about Clear Channel’s long-term commitment to Grand
Valley State athletics,” said Director of Athletics Tim Selgo. “This
partnership allows us the ability for growth in the market place.”
Grand Valley also announced the development of the GVSU Football Radio
Network. The radio network will be part of the Grand Valley Sports
Network.
The football network will be cover six of the top 90 national media
markets, according to the Nielson ratings and will reach 60 of
Michigan’s 83 counties. Anchoring the affiliate lineup is WDFN-AM 1130 Detroit.
Athletics signs extension with Clear Channel Radio
Mar 31, 2009
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