ABC Radio, Skyview Get Cozier
• ABC Radio and Skyview Networks are further aligning their considerable resources to identify, develop and syndicate talent and programs to broadcast radio. ABC Radio will assess talent syndication opportunities for both music and news/talk formats and provide affiliate sales while Skyview Networks will handle national sales and distribution. The companies will begin immediately focusing on opportunities that can scale nationally.
“We are building on the momentum and tremendous success we’ve already seen in our existing partnership,” said Steve Jones, VP/GM of ABC Radio. “ABC Radio has always represented creative and innovative programming and we are excited to offer programmers and talent a new, stable business environment to grow and monetize their brands.”
Eagerly returning that love-volley, Ken Thiele, President of Skyview Networks commented, “The timing of our syndication partnership couldn’t be more perfect. We’ve heard from a significant number of programs and clearly there is a need for another syndication option in the marketplace. We’re growing and continue to make substantial investments in technology and our staff, and it’s paying off. This new venture is really a reflection of the dynamic synergies between ABC Radio and Skyview, and our positive business trajectory.”
ABC Radio currently has over 1,650 affiliates with partnerships across every major radio ownership group. In July 2016, ABC Radio and Skyview Networks renewed their highly successful content, ad sales, affiliate sales and audio distribution agreement.
