Townsquare, Compass Keep A Good Thing Going

• Townsquare Media and Compass Media Networks announced a multi-year extension of their programming partnership. Both parties launched this partnership in 2014 with the goal of providing affiliates nationwide with innovative and original programming for the PM drive and evening dayparts that leveraged Townsquare Media’s leading digital assets.

Today the syndicated offerings include: PopCrush Nights with Kayla Thomas (Top 40); PopCrush Nights with Nicole Murray (Hot AC); Loudwire Nights (Rock); Taste of Country Nights (Country); The Night Shift with Craig Allen; Ultimate Classic Rock with Joe Benson and XXL Higher Level Radio (Hip-Hop)

“We are thrilled with the continued progress of this syndication partnership as witnessed by the continued growth in our affiliate base and audience levels,” said Erik Hellum, COO of Townsquare Media, Local Media. Kurt Johnson, Townsquare SVP of Content & Programming, commented, “Over seven and a half years ago we announced this partnership with two shows. Now with seven shows, our industry-leading websites and radio brands deliver fresh daily entertainment across a spectrum of formats. And we’re excited to be announcing additional digital and on-air extensions in the coming weeks.”

Peter Kosann, CEO of Compass Media Networks, noted, “In a very thoughtful and strategic way, we have built one of the largest daily entertainment platforms in national syndication. This is a testament to the quality of the programming and the commitment of our team.”