FORT WORTH, Texas and
DALLAS, April 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- NBC 5 Dallas-Fort
Worth / KXAS, Telemundo 39 / KXTX and Entercom, the #1 creator of
live, original, local audio content in the United States, and its Dallas-Fort Worth
stations announced a media partnership effective immediately that
will improve the experience for thousands of North Texans who view,
listen or engage with the media organizations. Highlights of the
multi-platform partnership include distribution of content across
all partner channels including NBC 5, Telemundo 39 and Entercom
Dallas-Fort Worth's Newsradio1080 KRLD, 105.3 The Fan, 100.3 Jack
FM, 98.7 KLUV, ALT 103.7, and La Grande 107.5. In addition to
broadcast channels, content will also be distributed across each
entity's websites and social media platforms.
The inaugural partnership will allow the media properties to
work together to better serve the community via improved access and
coverage of live, local breaking news, general news, weather,
sports, politics and entertainment in both English and Spanish
languages.
"The opportunity for NBC 5 and Entercom stations like Newsradio
1080 KRLD to share news gathering resources and report 24/7 what's
happening across the region will truly be exceptional," said
Tom Ehlmann, President and General
Manager of NBC 5. "In your home, in your car, on your computer, on
your phone – North Texans can look forward to unparalleled coverage
of what matters most to NBC 5 viewers and Entercom listeners."
"We are thrilled to join forces with NBC 5 and Telemundo 39 to
expand the reach of our content and better serve the Metroplex
communities," said Brian Purdy,
Regional President and Market Manager, Entercom Dallas-Fort Worth.
"We're looking forward to continuing to bring our loyal listeners
expanded live coverage of the local topics they care most
about."
In addition to television and radio, content from the
partnership will appear on the companies' websites and social media
channels, including NBCDFW.com, Newsradio1080 KRLD, 105.3 The Fan,
100.3 Jack FM, 98.7 KLUV, and ALT 103.7.
The Spanish-language platforms of the two companies - Telemundo
39, Telemundo39.com, La Grande 107.5 – will partner to bring
enhanced news, weather and entertainment information to their
audiences.
"We've teamed with La Grande 107.5 in the past and found them to
be terrific partners," said John
Trevino, President and General Manager, Telemundo 39.
"Formalizing our relationship now will allow us to be creative in
how we use television, radio, the internet and social media to
communicate with the Spanish-speaking community."
Newsradio1080 KRLD, 105.3 The Fan, 100.3 Jack FM, 98.7 KLUV, ALT
103.7, and La Grande 107.5 are a part of Entercom, a leading
American media and entertainment company and one of the two largest
radio broadcasters in the country.
About NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth / KXAS
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth / KXAS is the local NBCUniversal-owned
television station serving the communities of North Texas with quality local news, weather
forecasts, consumer and investigative reports and sports and
entertainment programming across all platforms, including the
station's dedicated website NBCDFW.com, its mobile app, social
media channels and on COZI TV (Digital 5.2), the station's
multicast channel.
About Telemundo 39 / KXTX
Telemundo 39 / KXTX is
Telemundo's local television station serving the Spanish-speaking
community throughout North Texas.
Owned by NBCUniversal, Telemundo 39 delivers award-winning local
breaking news, weather, entertainment and sports programming across
a variety of platforms, including on air, online at Telemundo39.com
and via mobile and social media channels.
About Entercom Communications Corp.
Entercom
Communications Corp. (NYSE: ETM) is a leading American media and
entertainment company reaching and engaging over 100 million people
each week through its premier collection of highly rated, award
winning radio stations, digital platforms and live events. As one
of the country's two largest radio broadcasters, Entercom offers
integrated marketing solutions and delivers the power of local
connection on a national scale with coverage of close to 90% of
persons 12+ in the top 50 markets. Entercom is the #1 creator of
live, original, local audio content and the nation's unrivaled
leader in news and sports radio. Learn more about Philadelphia-based Entercom at
www.entercom.com, Facebook and Twitter (@Entercom).
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