Skyview Networks has announced that it has partnered with Audacy to distribute the “Ed Lover Experience” to stations.
Lover’s show, which airs on five Audacy stations, had been represented by United Stations. It airs at night on “94.7 The Block” WXBK New York, “104.3 Jams” WBMX Chicago, “102 Jams” KRBQ San Francisco, “Hot 103.7” KHTP Seattle, and “Q100.5” KXQQ Las Vegas since its launch in October 2022.
Skyview Networks, an industry-leading audio solutions company, announced today a partnership with Audacy and legendary hip-hop personality Ed Lover. Beginning this spring, Skyview Networks will exclusively lead network audio sales and affiliate sales efforts for Lover’s daily radio show, The Ed Lover Experience, while managing distribution on its turnkey platforms.
“I’m very excited to be a new part of the Skyview family and looking forward to making history again!” said Ed Lover, host of The Ed Lover Experience. “Radio has always been in my heart and soul, and with this marriage, we are going to take it to new heights.”
With a resume that includes multiple hip-hop and urban contemporary radio and television shows, podcasts, and movies, Ed Lover is well-versed in entertainment. Previously serving as host of the popular television program, Yo! MTV Raps, he quickly became an icon in the industry. Today, he hosts the daily radio show The Ed Lover Experienceon Audacy’s 94.7 The Block (WXBK-FM) in New York and offers affiliates daypart flexibility, allowing them to customize the experience that best suits their program lineup and drive listenership.
“Ed Lover is a multi-faceted talent that connects on new levels with audiences, and bringing The Ed Lover Experienceto our advertisers opens a world of opportunities,” said Jeanne-Marie Condo, President of Network Partnerships and Chief Revenue Officer of Skyview Networks. “His deep-rooted connection is a fantastic addition to our multicultural platform that will further promote the reach and relatability with listeners across the US.”
“Ed Lover has probably introduced more Americans to hip-hop than anyone, and in two years, he has become a pillar of our throwback brands, serving as a trusted voice on all things hip-hop culture and delivering premier content for his fans,” said Dave Richards, Senior Vice President of Programming, Audacy. “We’re excited to see Skyview Networks take The Ed Lover Experience into their syndication portfolio and introduce it to a new audience.”
Skyview Networks’ distribution of The Ed Lover Experience kicks off with five major market Audacy affiliates, including 104.3 JAMS (WBMX-FM) in Chicago, Q100.5 (KXQQ-FM) in Las Vegas, 94.7 The Block (WXBK-FM) in New York, 102 JAMS (KRBQ-FM) in San Francisco and Hot 103.7 (KHTP-FM) in Seattle.
The Ed Lover Experience is available four hours daily, Monday through Friday, and is delivered via FTP, allowing stations to seamlessly program their own music and daypart. For affiliation information, contact affiliation@skyviewsat.com. For additional information on Skyview Networks’ full suite of audio solutions, visitskyviewnetworks.com.
This story first appeared on radioinsight.com