Wednesday, October 25, 2006

Clear Channel Radio Renews Sean Hannity Through 2010

SAN ANTONIO – September 28, 2006 -- Clear Channel Radio today announced that it has renewed radio talk show host Sean Hannity’s contract for another three years on 80 of its stations. Some of the major markets in which “The Sean Hannity Show” can be heard include Pittsburgh, Houston, Phoenix, Miami, Cincinnati and Minneapolis.




Hannity commented, “Clear Channel program directors were early believers in my show five years ago, and I'm thrilled our partnership continues into 2010."


Known for his passionate opinion on politics and the American agenda, Hannity boasts the second-largest radio audience in the country. “The Sean Hannity Show” is a compelling mix of interviews with news-making guests, political commentary by Hannity, and special segments that take the show to the streets. It is heard by over 15 million listeners a week, and carried on over 500 stations, live on weekdays from 3:00-6:00 p.m.


"Sean has done an incredible job producing great ratings and, most importantly, desirable demographics for our stations," said Sean Compton, Vice President of Programming for Clear Channel Radio.


Hannity has won numerous awards for his nationally syndicated show, including Radio & Records’ National Talk Show Host of The Year Award in 2003 and 2004, and the National Association of Broadcasters' 2003, 2004 and 2005 Marconi awards for Talk Show Host of the Year.


Specific financial terms of the contract, effective on January 1, 2007, were not disclosed.





 

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