98.7 ESPN NY Expands Local Programming
• Good Karma Brands’ WEPN (98.7 ESPN)/New York announced the expansion of its weekday local programming line-up, beginning January 3. The changes include the DiPietro & Rothenberg morning show expanding to four hours from 6-10am ET, and the return of fan-favorite Bart & Hahn from noon to 3pm ET. The rest of the existing ESPN New York lineup remains unchanged, while sister WEPN-AM 1050 will continue to air Keyshawn, JWill & Max and the rest of the national ESPN Radio Network shows on weekdays.
Vinny DiMarco, Market Manager of ESPN New York said, “Our fans will have the opportunity to listen to local coverage on 98.7 ESPN FM all throughout the day. Both DiPietro & Rothenberg as well as Bart & Hahn will give fans valuable insight, expertise, and live reaction about all things New York sports. The change also provides more opportunities for our partners to align with the station and achieve their marketing goals and objectives.”
Scott McCarthy, VP of ESPN Audio, noted, “We are always looking for the best ways to serve sports fans and we are excited to bring even more New York flavor and content to local fans throughout their day on 98.7. Expanding DiPietro & Rothenberg in morning drive, being fortunate enough to have Bart & Hahn back as a local New York show, and continuing with all of our other outstanding local shows will create consistency for listeners and give our hosts a greater opportunity to engage with audiences, and each other, on the day’s top stories.”
Here is new line-up on 98.7 FM ESPN, effective January 3 – 6-10am: DiPietro & Rothenberg; 10am-noon: Greeny; noon-3pm: Bart & Hahn; 3-7pm: The Michael Kay Show; 7-10pm: Dan Graca; 10pm-midnight: Hardesty & Damer; midnight-1am: Freddie & Fitzsimmons; 1-6am: SportsCenter AllNight.
