Easiest to link to the story Big Bob just posted to Unfair Park, but it looks like the Cowboys won’t be on the Little Ticket anymore.
SPORTSRADIO 1310 THE TICKET AND DALLAS COWBOYS END MEDIA PARTNERSHIP
Dallas – Sportsradio 1310 The Ticket-KTCK/93.3 The Bone-KDBN and the Dallas Cowboys announced today that they have ended their three-year partnership to carry the team’s play by play broadcasts.
The agreement began in 2006 and has been a success for both parties. Sportsradio 1310 The Ticket will continue their award winning coverage of the Cowboys on and off the field.
“This was a successful partnership for Cumulus over the past three seasons, and we look forward to continuing to work with the Cowboys in the future outside of their play by play broadcasts.” said The Ticket Vice President and Market Manager Dan Bennett.
On January 16th, 2009 The Ticket and The Dallas Stars announced a new 5 year broadcast right agreement that begins with the 2009/2010 season.
Sportsradio 1310 the Ticket, a live and local sports-talk station located in Dallas, Texas, guarantees big name guests and breaking sports news first. The Ticket can be found on the dial at 1310am and 104.1fm (as well as 1700 AM and 99.5-2 HD). 93.3 The Bone has been on the air since January of 2002 and in addition to providing the metroplex with great rock we are also committed to community involvement that is entertaining and informative.
Wonder if this will end the Musers and Norm visiting with the Real Wade and Real Jerry?
Well, the writing was on the wall, for sure. I don’t think it will affect the interviews. They always had shows with Jerry and all of the head coaches (except for Parcells).
I wonder who is going to get it? The Fan? At least they will get some listeners…
I guess I actually meant, I wonder if interviews with Jerry and Wade will become exclusives to the next station. It also gets me to wondering, how much did the signal strength play into this?
I’ve heard it’s going to 105.3 “The Spare.”
I see this as no big deal…Go Cowboys! Go Ticket! Go Sports!
Our sales contact over at 105.3 threw this out when they first changed to The Fan. He compared the ticket’s signal to theirs saying how it was the easiest sale using the comparison. I’d say the signal has to be something because while the ticket’s fan base are avid listeners, I think it doesn’t translate to the cowboys. Why limit the number of households you put your franchise in just because a station has better ratings?
Hopefully their new deal won’t affect the ticket interviewing at least Jerry. I doubt he would allow anyone to dictate who they can and cannot talk to. But I think the ticket can be a little more creative in their bits now.
I never felt that the Ticket had anything extra due to the Cowboys relationship. Maybe this will cut back on the Ranch Resports too – Not that I mind them, I just don’t see a reason for them 5 times a day…
Also, will this really sway listeners any time other than game day? And even then game time? I understand the switch because of signal power… but again… IF you are on the road during cowboys game time… and IF you are/aren’t going to listen to the game because of the station… And IF the station that the Boys go to can keep their ratings on days other than Sundays. Maybe this means we will see the return of Mystery Ticket Football Theater to listen to.
NO MORE PRESS CONFERENCES!!!!! THANK YOU, BASEBALL JESUS!!!!!