WBZ/Boston Marks A Century Of Service

• iHeartMedia’s iconic WBZ NewsRadio 1030/Boston has begun a 100-day celebration leading up to the 100th Anniversary of WBZ’s first day of broadcast — September 19, 1921.

WBZ NewsRadio will soon mark 100 years of being a legendary cornerstone of the Boston media landscape, broadcasting the latest headlines and news coverage on 1030 AM. Over the next 100 days, the station will celebrate on-air and online with stories and photos of memorable moments in WBZ’s rich history.

“For a station to broadcast for 100 years is nothing short of amazing,” said Alan Chartrand, Market President of iHeartMedia Boston. “Listeners and advertisers consistently utilize this heritage brand as evidenced by WBZ’s continued ratings and revenue success. People lean into objective news sources to remain informed and none has been more dependable than WBZ NewsRadio.”

Rob Sanchez, VP of News, Talk & Sports for iHeartMedia Boston, commented, “WBZ NewsRadio is defined by our strong, unmistakable presence in the communities we serve. As the media landscape continues to evolve, our reach has only increased as WBZ listeners have adopted streaming on smart devices and the iHeartRadio app.”