Press Release Source: Infinity Broadcasting
'THE HOWARD STERN SHOW' Launches on Nine Infinity Broadcasting Radio Stations Beginning on Monday, July 19
Wednesday June 30, 9:49 am ET
'King Of All Media' Makes Long Awaited Return to the Airwaves in San Diego, Pittsburgh, Orlando and Rochester
NEW YORK, June 30 PRNewswire -- THE HOWARD STERN SHOW, radio's most popular morning program, will launch in nine Infinity Broadcasting markets across the country, it was announced today by Joel Hollander, President and Chief Operating Officer, Infinity. This announcement marks his return to markets where he has been off the air since February 26. Stations in Houston (KIKK-AM), San Diego (KPLN-FM), Tampa (WQYK-AM), Pittsburgh (WBZZ-FM), Orlando (WOCL-FM), Austin (KQBT-FM), West Palm Beach (WPBZ-FM), Rochester (WZNE-FM) and Fresno (KRNC-FM). THE HOWARD STERN SHOW will debut on all stations beginning on Monday, July 19.
These nine additional markets brings the total number of stations that carry THE HOWARD STERN SHOW to 45, including 27 owned and operated by Infinity Broadcasting. The program is rated No. 1 Men 25-54 in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas, Philadelphia, Washington and Boston, among others.
"Howard has dominated the radio landscape for more than 20 years," said Hollander. "The millions of listeners who tune into the Howard Stern Show on a daily basis is unmatched in the industry. He delivers one of the most loyal audiences in radio who will no doubt embrace his return."
"I can't wait to get back into the markets where we were taken off," said Howard Stern. "I've missed my fans and judging from the countless emails and calls I've received, they've missed the show. Now we have the opportunity to be together again. It will be great."
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