Bob & Tom & iHeart Renew Vows
• The Westwood One-syndicated The Bob & Tom Show has re-upped its agreement with iHeartMedia to continue airing the nationally syndicated morning show on 13 of the company’s radio stations across the U.S., The renewal extends a successful broadcast partnership that has spanned nearly four decades, most notably, the show’s flagship, WFBQ (Q95)/Indianapolis, where it has reigned for 36 years!
Now, let’s meet those 12 other fine iHeartMedia affiliates: WQMF-FM/Louisville, KY (18 years); WTUE-FM/Dayton, OH (18 years); KDFO-FM/Bakersfield, CA (21 years); WIBA-FM/Madison, WI (21 years); WKQQ-FM/Lexington, KY (23 years); WIOT-FM/Toledo, OH (22 years); KXUS-FM/Springfield, MO (19 years); KKBD-FM/Ft. Smith, AR (15 years); KKRQ-FM/Cedar Rapids, IA (21 years); WMEQ-FM/Eau Claire, WI (17 years); KRCH-FM/Rochester, MN (20 years) and KDAG-FM/Farmington, NM (21 years).
“Tom Griswold and his team have been great partners with iHeart for many years,” said Brad Hardin, EVP/GM of the iHeartMedia National Programming Group. “We’re excited to continue our longtime relationship with The Bob & Tom Show and bring their unique blend of humor to several iHeartMedia brands across the country.”
Eagerly returning the love-volley, Griswold said, “Thanks to Brad Hardin and all the folks at iHeart for keeping our long relationship moving forward. Many of these stations have been with us for years, so they are jewels in the Bob & Tom crown. Actually, we started our syndication at WFBQ and we’re happy to continue our close and unique tie with that special group in Indianapolis.”