TKRN Aligns With SAG-AFTRA
The Tom Kent Radio Network, which currently has over 500 affiliates in the United States, has inked a multi-year deal with SAG-AFTRA, becoming the first major independent American music syndication network to engage and ratify such an agreement. TKRN was built on the premise of talent first, and becoming a SAG-AFTRA shop puts that priority in more of an official capacity and center stage focus.
TKRN CEO & President Tom Kent commented, “Our team is more than excited to become an SAG-AFTRA shop! We embrace all of its principles and look forward to a long and prosperous future together. Working with SAG-AFTRA Ohio-Pittsburgh Local Executive Director Brian Lysell has been a total pleasure. Our current and future affiliates know how committed we have been to showcasing excellent talent and this deal is a major indication that our commitment will continue.”
An equally excited Lysell remarked, “SAG-AFTRA is proud to represent the employees of The Tom Kent Radio Network. Since 1937, broadcasters have joined together through SAG-AFTRA to protect their ability to earn a living, to defend standards of professionalism, and to elevate working conditions in an extremely challenging industry. SAG-AFTRA protects individuals so they can provide their audiences and communities with the quality programming they deserve and expect from a trusted broadcast professional. We look forward to standing with the employees of The Tom Kent Radio Network for a long time to come.” For affiliation info, please contact Ed Douglas at 614-321-6708 or EdD@TomKentRadio.com.
