Saga Sells Ag Networks To Learfield

12-4-14

Learfield Communications and Saga Communications announced that the two companies have reached an agreement under which Learfield has acquired the Minnesota and Michigan News and Ag Radio Networks from Saga. The agreement becomes effective immediately. Financial terms were not disclosed. Saga CEO Ed Christian said, "Learfield is very well respected in the radio business and has a proven track record in network operation. The service Learfield provides to its affiliate radio stations is unmatched, and its news and agriculture networks are first rate." Saga is out of the Ag Radio Network Business but still owns the Illinois Radio Netowrk.

Learfield was founded in 1972 as a regional news and farm radio network. This acquisition brings to seven the number of state radio news networks operated by Learfield, and adds significant coverage to Brownfield Ag News, America's leading farm radio network. In total, 382 radio stations are now served by Learfield's agriculture programing and 431 radio stations by Learfield news services.

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Compass Media and Learfield Extend Contract

7-30-2012

Compass Media Networks and Learfield Sports announced a multiyear extension whereby Compass Media Networks retains first right of refusal to broadcast any Learfield Sports home football and men's basketball  games, retains the exclusive national radio rights to broadcast The Big Ten Football Championship Game and the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament, and will broadcast expanded coverage of regular season men's basketball and football games.

Learfield Sports is the exclusive broadcast and sports marketing partner to over 50 of the nation's leading colleges and universities including Alabama, , Boise State, Indiana University, Iowa, NC State, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Oregon State, Purdue, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, University of North Carolina, Wisconsin and the Big Ten Conference. Compass Media Network CEO Peter Kosann said, "Learfield Sports has been a wonderful partner. We are honored to continue this partnership and will continue to expand the breath and depth of our coverage."

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Danielle Brower Joins Learfield Sports

2-29-2012

Brower joins as an affiliate rep and will manage the company?s radio networks at its more than 50 collegiate properties around the country. Brower joins Learfield?s Jefferson City-based Affiliate Relations team from Cumulus-Albuquerque, where she served as on-air talent and promotions assistant for KKOB-AM.

 Learfield manages the multimedia and sponsorship rights for more than 50 collegiate institutions, conferences and associations.

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