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It'll be going SPORTS! An LMA is involved, so the change will happen quickly.
“This is an extremely exciting opportunity to expand our radio presence in the nation’s largest market,” said CBS RADIO President and CEO DAN MASON. “Sports is a very popular format and a huge growth category for our business. As a result of this new asset, we look forward to THE FAN building on its position as the leading sports radio franchise in the country.”
In a memo to staffers, MERLIN CEO RANDY MICHAELS wrote:
MERLIN Staff,
Rumors about MERLIN have been rampant. Today we are announcing the sale of WRXP/NEW YORK. Many talented people have worked hard to create a terrific Alternative station, but our obligation to retire significant debt necessitates this decision. Thanks to everyone for your hard work with NEW ROCK 101.9. The formats initial success made the decision very difficult.
There is a very positive impact of this sale on our balance sheet. This change allows us to increase focus on operating a successful company. MERLIN is not for sale, and is looking at possible additions to our portfolio. Let’s focus building the CHICAGO and PHILADELPHIA stations into great, profitable brands and great places to work.
Let's go!
RANDY
It'll be going SPORTS! An LMA is involved, so the change will happen quickly.
“This is an extremely exciting opportunity to expand our radio presence in the nation’s largest market,” said CBS RADIO President and CEO DAN MASON. “Sports is a very popular format and a huge growth category for our business. As a result of this new asset, we look forward to THE FAN building on its position as the leading sports radio franchise in the country.”
In a memo to staffers, MERLIN CEO RANDY MICHAELS wrote:
MERLIN Staff,
Rumors about MERLIN have been rampant. Today we are announcing the sale of WRXP/NEW YORK. Many talented people have worked hard to create a terrific Alternative station, but our obligation to retire significant debt necessitates this decision. Thanks to everyone for your hard work with NEW ROCK 101.9. The formats initial success made the decision very difficult.
There is a very positive impact of this sale on our balance sheet. This change allows us to increase focus on operating a successful company. MERLIN is not for sale, and is looking at possible additions to our portfolio. Let’s focus building the CHICAGO and PHILADELPHIA stations into great, profitable brands and great places to work.
Let's go!
RANDY