Radio Insight.com: Timberwolves leaving WCCO-830 For "Super Non-Traditional" Broadcast Agreement

[PTBoardOp94]

But how many Timberwolves games will KFAN carry?

"Approximately 20" as quoted from Timberwolves, Lynx reach radio broadcast agreement with iHeart Media, some games to air on KFAN

 

[TheBigA]

As predicted, iHeart and KFAN sign a 3 year contract with the wolves:

Timberwolves, Lynx reach radio broadcast agreement with iHeart Media, some games to air on KFAN

The Timberwolves and Lynx signed a three-year streaming and radio partnership with iHeartMedia Minneapolis, the home of a number of prominent local radio stations, including KFXN-100.3. Approximately 20 Timberwolves games are expected to…

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Timberwolves, Lynx and iHeartMedia Minneapolis Announce Multidimensional Streaming and Radio Partnership | Minnesota Timberwolves

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The main selling point, as it has been for other sports teams, is that EVERY game will be in the iHeart app. The head of Good Karma says a big percentage of his listeners are listening to his station online, not over the air.

 

[TheBigA]

And will any other I-Heart Minneapolis/St. Paul stations carry Timberwolves games that can't be accommodated by KFAN

I would bet money that the answer is yes. Especially if the team does well next year. But the real story here is the power of iHeartRadio as a streaming service for local sports. We're seeing it in other markets besides Minneapolis.

 

[Wright County Guy]

I would bet money that the answer is yes. Especially if the team does well next year. But the real story here is the power of iHeartRadio as a streaming service for local sports. We're seeing it in other markets besides Minneapolis.

Maybe the games will be on the 170 watt juggernaut 96.7FM KFAN Plus.