Audacy has announced it will launch a statewide Sports network in Michigan on Monday, December 1.
The “97.1 Detroit Sports Radio Network” will carry local programming originating from “97.1 The Ticket” WXYT-FM Detroit from 6am to 12am.
Joining the network at launch will be Townsquare Media’s News/Talk 95.3 WBCK Battle Creek, News/Talk 1360 WKMI Kalamazoo, News/Talk 1240 WJIM/106.9 W295BP Lansing, and Classic Hits “98.7 The Grand” WFGR Grand Rapids along with Blarney Stone Broadcasting’s “Up North Sports Radio” 101.1 WGRY Roscommon. Additional affiliates will be announced in the upcoming months. We noted changes were coming to the Townsquare stations in our 11/2 Domain Insight.
Audacy Detroit SVP/Market Manager Debbie Kenyon said, “The launch of 97.1 Detroit Sports Radio Network represents a massive commitment to our listeners and an exciting chapter in our growth. We are excited to partner with Townsquare Media and other media companies to expand our footprint across all of Michigan and to deliver great content to the dedicated fan base we serve. We are proud to deliver best-in-class sports coverage to the entire state, solidifying our position as the essential source for Michigan sports audio content now and for years to come.”
Townsquare Media COO Erik Hellum commented, “97.1 The Ticket is one of America’s truly great sports stations, and we are very excited to partner with our friends at Audacy to bring best-in-class coverage of Detroit sports to our markets in Grand Rapids, Lansing, Kalamazoo and Battle Creek. This is a big win for both our listeners and our clients.”
The Michigan network joins similar regionally syndicated networks operated by Audacy for WEEI Boston and recently launched for WSSP Milwaukee.
The “97.1 Detroit Sports Radio Network” lineup includes:
6:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. ET: “Costa & Jansen with Heather”
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET: “The Karsch & Anderson Show”
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. ET: “The Mike Valenti Show with Rico”
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. ET: “Wojo & Riger”
8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. ET: “Evening Sports” with Riger, Ryan, Caputo and Chapman
