NEW YORK, June 18, 2007 MSG Media and 1050 ESPN Radio have announced a multi-year
agreement for 1050 to continue as the radio broadcast home of the New York Knicks and
New York Rangers, beginning with the 2007-08 seasons.
"We're excited to renew our partnership with 1050 ESPN Radio, and all the unique marketing
and promotional opportunities that come with being involved with such a world-renowned
brand" stated Michael Bair, president, MSG Media. It allows two of the strongest brands in
sports, MSG and ESPN, to continue to build on a relationship that has served New York sports
fans, the most astute in the world, with the highest quality radiocasts in the country.
Were proud and excited to continue our partnership with the Garden and help deliver great
memories to a new generation of Knicks and Rangers fans, said Tim McCarthy, president and
general manager, 1050 ESPN Radio. The Knicks and Rangers are among the most well-known
brands in sports and this agreement demonstrates 1050 ESPN Radios commitment to bringing
our listeners the best local sports product. New York-area
fans have high expectations for the
teams on-court
and on-ice
success next season and were excited that 1050 continues to join
The Worlds Most Famous Arena as the Knicks and Rangers address.
ESPN Radio has been a terrific partner, and the Knicks and Rangers are thrilled to renew their
relationship with them, said Steve Mills, president and chief operating officer, MSG Sports.
After two years, fans have really noticed the effort and professionalism that ESPN brings to
every radiocast, and we look forward to the continued energy that they bring to every game.
MSG Media, comprised of two television networks, MSG and FSN New York, is an industry
leader in production and content development. Both networks telecast over 500 professional and
collegiate sporting events a year along with a full slate of Emmy Awardwinning
programs.
MSG Media is part of Madison Square Garden, L.P., owned by Cablevision Systems
Corporation, and includes the New York Knicks (NBA); the New York Rangers (NHL); the New
York Liberty (WNBA); the Hartford Wolf Pack (American Hockey League); MSG
Entertainment, which includes concerts and events at Radio City Music Hall, Madison Square
Garden, The WaMu Theater at Madison Square Garden, and the Beacon Theatre; MSG Media, which is comprised of MSG and FSN New York; fuse, the music television network; and the
Madison Square Garden arena complex, located in the heart of the New York metropolitan area.
Now in its sixth year, 1050 ESPN Radio is the flagship station of ESPN Radio, the New York
radio home of Major League Baseball, the New York Jets, New York Knicks, New York
Rangers, and New York Citys only 24-hour,
all-sports
radio station. In addition to its weekday
ESPN Radio-originated
programs Mike and Mike in the Morning and Dan Patrick, 1050 ESPN
Radios locally originated lineup, under GM Tim McCarthy and Program Director Mike
Thompson, features Max Kellerman (10am-12noon),
Stephen A. Smith (12noon-2pm),
Michael
Kay during afternoon drive (4-7pm)
and Brandon Tierney (7-10pm).