OKC’s ‘Brew’ Becomes ‘The Ref’

• At the stroke of 6am local time today, iHeartMedia Oklahoma City will launch a new Sports-Talk station as Classic Rock KBRU (94-7 The Brew) becomes KREF-FM (94-7 The Ref). In a unique broadcast agreement, 94.7 FM The Ref will feature programming from Metro Radio Group’s KREF 1400 AM/Norman, OK from 6am-6pm. From 6pm-6am The Ref will feature FOX Sports Radio personalities Chris Broussard, Rob Parker, Jason Smith, Mike Harmon and Ben Maller.

“We are thrilled to enter the Sports-Talk arena with such an outstanding lineup,” said Jon Phillips, Area President for iHeartMedia Oklahoma. “This talent base is very aligned with Oklahoma University sports and we feel this will give us a unique advantage in creating content that is focused on the biggest sports entity in the state.” Phillips added, “Hats off to SportsTalk Media in Norman for collecting and producing such compelling radio. We feel this partnership will greatly benefit both parties and ensure that Sooner fans can get reliable, accurate and timely coverage.”

Casey Vinyard, owner of SportsTalk Media, commented, “Our team of talented on-air SportsTalk professionals welcomes the opportunity to bring ‘The Home of Sooner Fans’ to a large FM signal in addition to our 1400 AM signal and streaming platforms. On behalf of the entire SportsTalk Media team, I’d like to thank Jon Phillips and iHeartMedia Oklahoma City for partnering with us at KREF.”