Air America Radio
Air America Radio was established March 11, 2004, by Progress Media as a progressive talk radio network.
On January 29, 2007, it was announced that Stephen Green, founder and chairman of SL Green Realty Corporation (web), "appears to rescue the struggling network, which has been seeking a buyer since last fall when it filed for bankruptcy reorganization after reaching an impasse with one of its creditors. ... Green is the brother of Mark Green, a longtime New York politician who has also appeared frequently as a guest on Air America Radio."
"The network also said that Al Franken, its longtime headline personality, would depart next month. ... Franken's last day on the air would be Feb. 14, and that his noon-3pm ET time slot would be taken over by Portland, Ore.-based talk show host Thom Hartmann." [1]
About
"Air America Radio will provide a counterbalance to right wing voices," said Mark Walsh, Chief Executive Officer of Air America Radio network. "The top talent in the country is coming together to ensure Air America Radio provides the most compelling and entertaining programming on radio." [2] The following persons are the "on-air talent": Randi Rhodes, Janeane Garofalo, Sam Seder, Al Franken, Mike Malloy, and others.
Advertising Age's April 5, 2004 issue reported that Dan Klores Communications would be doing PR for Air America. North Woods Advertising did the first round of advertising. XM Satellite, the U.S. Navy, Tyson, Caltrate, American Express, Travelocity, McDonald's and Fenton Communications bought ad time on Air America during its first two days. [3] O'Dwyer's PR reports that Fenton Communications also help with Air America's launch. Air America has also used Internet services provided by iStandFor.
Contact Details
- Website airamericaradio.com registered January 4, 2004, by Progress Media Inc.
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External Links
- "Air America Radio Finds a Buyer," Associated Press (New York Times), January 29, 2007.
