Oceanic Tradewinds has announced it has chosen Compass Media Networks as syndication partner of the Frank Ski Show.
Currently heard in mornings at Cox Media Group’s “Kiss 104.1” WALR Palmetto/Atlanta GA and
afternoons at Howard University Adult R&B 96.3 WHUR Washington DC, it was announced in August that the show would enter national syndication.
Ski and co-host Nina Brown joined WHUR in August 2020 and added WALR in February 2021 following the expiration of his Atlanta non-compete. He previously hosted mornings at “V103” WVEE Atlanta from 1998 to 2012 and again from 2018 to 2020. He also held the afternoon shift at WHUR from 2013 to 2015 in-between his two stints at WVEE. Prior to coming to Atlanta, Ski spent a decade in Baltimore working at “V103” WXYV and “92Q” WERQ where he was also influential in the then strong Baltimore house music scene of the late 80s and early 90s. His 1993 song “Whores in This House” was notably sampled in Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s “WAP”.
FRANK SKI & OCEANIC TRADEWINDS announce the selection of Compass Media Networks as the exclusive syndication partner for The Frank Ski Show.
Gary Bernstein, President of Oceanic Tradewinds says, “We have been carefully handpicking our national team over the last 6 months to ensure Frank has the smoothest and yet most impactful integration into national radio. If you are an affiliate, expect an incomparable amount of customer service and professionalism in every aspect of the affiliate experience impacting ratings, sales, and community.
The Frank Ski Show, hosted by Frank Ski with Nina Brown, currently airs in morning drive in Atlanta on Cox Media Group’s WALR-FM and afternoons in Washington, DC on Howard University’s WHUR-FM. In both markets, the show enjoys impressive ratings and will be produced to enable affiliates to broadcast the Program on all urban genres and all prime dayparts.
Frank Ski says, “With the combined efforts of Compass Media Networks, Oceanic Tradewinds, plus my own home-grown team, this is fulfilling a dream of mine to be nationally syndicated on my own terms as syndication owner while still getting the support from the absolute best in the business. I also want to thank WHUR and WALR for laying the foundation for me to be able to pursue my dream.”
Added Peter Kosann, CEO/founder, Compass Media Network says, “It is extremely unique to launch a show that has proven itself in two of the top metro markets in the America and two of the most prestigious radio stations in the country. Kudos to Frank and Gary. It’s now time for us to get to work.”
Nancy Abramson, Senior Vice President of Affiliate Sales for Compass Media Networks says, “We are going to make the process of affiliation super radio station friendly. The 4-hour program will be fed content only with a very creative integration in all aspects of the program experience inclusive of local engagement with respect to listeners, sponsors, and community outreach.”
For more information on how to secure The Frank Ski Show with Nina Brown in your market, call Nancy Abramson (914) 707-9963 or email nabramson@compassmedianetworks.com or Gary Bernstein at 508-245-1776 or gary@oceanictradewinds.com
