Speaking of Boortz, here's a press release about his re-upping with Cox Radio
news/talk 750 wsb inks multi-year contract
with neal Boortz
Deal Keeps Atlanta’s Top-Rated Talk Host with Cox Radio
ATLANTA (October 11, 2005) – Neal Boortz, talk radio’s self-proclaimed “High Priest of the Church of the Painful Truth” will remain firmly ensconced in his pulpit behind the microphone at News/Talk 750 WSB. Boortz has signed a new, multi-year contract that will keep him on the air for the foreseeable future. “I’m thrilled! I really enjoy coming here and doing my hours of hell-raising,” Boortz said.
For more than 30 years this attorney turned host has engaged, enraged, and entertained listeners first in Atlanta and now nationwide. Among Atlanta’s radio listeners, Boortz has finished first for 34 consecutive ratings periods. The Neal Boortz Show is syndicated on more than 150 stations with an audience of more than four million.
“I am privileged to work with as extraordinary a talent as Neal is,” said David P. Meszaros, vice president and general manager of WSB-AM. “No one breaks through on the radio like he does. His impact is clear and evident in our ratings and in our revenue success.” Meszaros said the term of the agreement is for several years with options for years beyond the initial term.
“I am delighted that we’ve retained such a top talent,” said Chris Wegmann, market manager for Cox Radio Atlanta. “Neal is one of America’s top radio hosts. He delivers compelling talk radio daily, and that’s not easy to do,” Wegmann added. In addition, the agreement means Cox Radio will continue to manage syndication of Neal’s show.
Boortz turned New York Times best-selling author this year with “The FairTax Book,” co-authored with Georgia Congressman John Linder. Currently in its eighth week on the The New York Times top 10 best-seller list, it endured two weeks at number one.
“If you only knew how easy this was for me and how good I have it right now,” said Boortz. “I work for the best radio station and the best radio company in America and I really enjoy everything that I’m doing in my life.”
About News/Talk 750 WSB
News/Talk 750 WSB is Atlanta’s source for news, weather, traffic, entertaining and informative talk and University of Georgia football. News/Talk 750 WSB, winner of the 2005 Marconi Award presented by the National Association of Broadcasters as Large Market Station of the Year, is also home to nationally syndicated talk show host and consumer advocate Clark Howard. News/Talk 750 WSB has been ranked by Arbitron Media Research as the nation’s number one news/talk station. The station is owned and operated by Cox Radio Inc. (CXR) which is the country’s third largest radio holding company based on revenues, owning 79 stations clustered in 18 markets.
> I am begining to think it may be time to move over to 640. I
> am so tired of listening to the wealth, wealth, wealth,
> Planes, Book tour, e.t.c. Neal Please
> talk bout something besides yourself. Geez, We all know you
> have money, and so much of it, and that you think those who
> dont are just sleeze, but please, something else like,
> Politics? Wow what a concept, something else other than
> I was at this book signing, or I was Flying my plane, and
> no, IM NOT JEALOUS,
> Just tired of the same ole stuff from this pompus rich
> ass...
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