Angola, IN – February 14, 2018 – Local Radio Networks (LRN), the producer of 24/7 radio formats with maximum localization features, has signed with ABC News Radio to bring ABC’s award-winning service exclusively to LRN affiliates. LRN affiliates will have access to the worldwide resources of ABC News and ABC News Radio, including hourly newscasts from ABC News Now, ABC Digital and ABC Cuts.

“With ABC News Radio as our partner, LRN affiliates will receive world-leading, highly respected news, along with ultimate flexibility,” said Steve Swick, Chief Executive Officer of Local Radio Networks, “LRN affiliates already experience maximum local control of their 24/7 format broadcasts, and now, with the freedom to choose from a variety of ABC News Radio options, they can continue to meet the specific needs of their individual markets.”

ABC News Radio is America’s largest commercial radio network reaching, over 76-million listeners each week across broadcast and digital audio platforms. This partnership allows affiliates to have the flexibility of running ABC News Radio newscasts wherever they deem it will be the most valuable for driving tune-in and keeping its listeners informed.

“We’re excited to provide LRN affiliates with our award-winning national and international news coverage along with powerful audio and digital tools for LRN affiliates to win with locally,” said Steve Jones, Vice President and General Manager, ABC Radio. “This partnership continues ABC Radio’s momentum with music radio stations seeking to provide their listeners with breaking news coverage from a trusted source.”

Radio stations that would like more information on Local Radio Networks may contact Donna Halverson, Vice President of Affiliate Sales, at 214-307-5087 or donna@localradionetworks.com. ABC News Radio will handle affiliate services for the news products. For ABC News Radio affiliation information, contact Heidi Oringer 212.456.5541 or heidi.b.oringer@abc.com.

About Local Radio Networks (www.localradionetworks.com)
Local Radio Networks, Inc. is a Michigan limited liability company that provides 24/7 radio programming to small and medium market stations, helping them reduce operating costs and maximize localized content. Steve Swick is Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer. Will Mashione is Co-Founder and Chief Information Officer.

About ABC Radio:
ABC Radio syndicates America’s largest commercial radio news network, ABC News Radio, along with the ABC Radio Lifestyle and Entertainment network, ABC Sports Radio and ABC Radio Digital to over 1650 radio stations and multiple digital distributors.  ABC Radio reaches more than 76-million listeners each week across broadcast and digital audio platforms.  ABC Radio is part of the Disney ABC Television Group.  For more information: www.abcradio.com.

Local Radio Network Media Relations
Renee Cassis
RC Communications Marketing
(646) 808-6505
cassis2@msn.com

ABC News Media Relations
Elizabeth Russo
(212) 456-7414
Elizabeth.russo@abc.com

ANGOLA, IN – February 1, 2018 – Local Radio Networks (LRN) has opened Programming Headquarters in a deluxe executive-suites facility near the Denver Tech Center to accommodate its rapid expansion. Last year, in a highly publicized move, three executives exited Westwood One’s 24/7 formats division to join LRN, which is quickly gaining ground in the space. In addition to high quality programming and exceptional customer service, LRN’s state-of-the-art, cloud-based technology provides unprecedented local control, with an easy-to-use dashboard and effortless integration. Just last week, LRN announced 20 new affiliates, and many more announcements are imminent.

“We needed office space that could accommodate our new programming and operations teams and offer opportunities for expansion as we continue to grow,” stated Steve Swick, Chief Executive Officer of Local Radio Networks and Swick Broadcasting. “Plus, Denver is the ideal location for supporting affiliates across all time zones, further enhancing our commitment to customized localization.”

“With programming and operations settled in the new offices, we can put greater focus on new content development and enlarging our national on-air talent pool,” added Chris Reeves, Executive Vice President, Programming & Operations for Local Radio Networks. “Since joining LRN six months ago, my team and I have witnessed a high level of satisfaction from affiliates… and we’re just getting ramped up, in a big way.”

LRN’s corporate headquarters remain in Angola, IN. Radio stations that would like more information on Local Radio Networks may contact Donna Halverson, Vice President of Affiliate Sales, at 214-307-5087 or donna@localradionetworks.com. AdLarge Media provides exclusive national ad sales representation for LRN’s 24/7 radio formats.

About Local Radio Networks (www.localradionetworks.com)

Local Radio Networks, Inc. is a Michigan limited liability company that provides 24/7 radio programming to small and medium market stations, helping them reduce operating costs and maximize localized content. Steve Swick is Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer. Will Mashione is Co-Founder and Chief Information Officer.

Media Contact:

Renee Cassis | RC Communications Marketing

646-808-6505 | cassis2@msn.com

ANGOLA, IN, January 24, 2018 – Steve Swick is all about local. He’s about local when he’s running his eight radio stations. He’s about local when he’s dealing with his clients at Local Radio Networks. And he’s not a happy man when roadblocks are put in his way when he’s trying to execute great local radio.

Local Radio Networks is located in Michigan and provides 24/7 radio programming to small- and medium-market stations, helping them reduce operating costs and maximize localized content. Most people who get frustrated by poor customer service will simply hang up the phone, muttering obscenities. Steve Swick launched a competitor.

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ANGOLA, IN, July 24, 2017 – Local Radio Networks (LRN) is proud to welcome Chris Reeves, Chris Hatton, and Jonathon Steele, three highly respected radio executives who have exited Westwood One to join LRN’s 24/7 format team. Reeves joins as Executive Vice President, Programming & Operations, Hatton becomes Director, 24/7 Creative Services, and Steele becomes Director, Programming Operations. LRN is known for its 12 professionally programmed formats and its advanced “RVC” Radio Velocity Control technology, which delivers maximum control and localization to station owners and operators.

In making the announcement, Steve Swick, Chief Executive Officer of Local Radio Networks, stated, “It was very strategic in our planning to bring industry-known, high-caliber radio professionals with 24/7 format expertise to our expanding team. Chris, Jonathon, and Chris grasp the challenges of independent broadcasters, and understand their need for top-quality 24/7 programming with superior localization and owner/operator control features that allow them to better serve their markets. Our formats and proprietary technology are designed specifically with the local broadcaster in mind.”

“A Wall Street mentality has placed large radio broadcast corporations in a state of flux,” observed Reeves. “In my 22 years of working with broadcasters across the dial, I have witnessed the impact that has had on small and medium market owners and operators who have experienced stale technology and a tremendous loss of quality programming essential for remaining competitive,” he added.

“LRN has raised the bar with its excellently programmed 24/7 formats that sound live and local, and its ‘RVC’ automation and deployment technology that is second to none in the industry.” continued Reeves. “I am excited about joining LRN and focusing exclusively on providing small and medium market radio owners and operators with a top-quality 24/7 network product that keeps them relevant in their markets and competitive in the ever-changing media landscape.”.

A 22-year network radio professional, Reeves was most recently VP of Programming Operations at Westwood One. Prior to that, he held operations positions at Dial Global and Waitt Radio Networks, and began his career at Radio One Networks.

Hatton has been in network radio for nearly 20 years. He has worked as on-air talent across multiple 24/7 formats as well as in production, imaging, and operations at Radio One Networks, Waitt Radio Networks, and Westwood One.

Steele has 25 years of experience across broadcast radio. In addition to programming for the Jones and Waitt Radio Networks, he was Director of Operations for Westwood One’s formats for the last 6 years. Steele also operated a cluster of stations, providing him with a great chance to see the business from both sides.

The revolutionary LRN delivery system, “RVC” Radio Velocity Control, is a proprietary VPN-based technology that delivers maximum control for customization and localization, far exceeding the limitations of outmoded satellite downlinks. The RVC is designed by radio broadcasters for radio broadcasters and is user-friendly. Moreover, the RVC integrates seamlessly into existing playout and automation systems, provides 100 percent redundancy, flexible clocks with no mandatory fill positions, and a non-compressed music library with a broad variety of songs for each format.

AdLarge Media provides exclusive national ad sales representation for LRN’s 24/7 radio formats.

Stations interested in learning more about LRN’s 24/7 formats may contact Donna Halverson, Vice President of Affiliate Sales, at 214-307-5087 or donna@localradionetworks.com. Chris, Jonathon, and Chris, can be reached via the LRN main number at 720-689-1099.

About Local Radio Networks (www.localradionetworks.com)

Local Radio Networks, Inc. is a Michigan limited liability company that provides 24/7 radio programming to small and medium market stations, helping them reduce operating costs and maximize localized content. Steve Swick is Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer. Will Mashione is Co-Founder and Chief Information Officer.

LOCAL RADIO NETWORKS (LRN) ACCELERATES ITS 24/7 FORMAT AFFILIATE GROWTH WITH 13 NEW STATIONS.

ANGOLA, IN, May 11, 2017 – Local Radio Networks, Inc. (LRN) has increased its 24/7 format affiliate base with 13 recently added stations. LRN offers 12 different 24/7 format choices, expertly programmed by radio pros and hosted by award-winning on-air personalities.

The 13 new affiliates are: KKGQ-FM, KIBB-FM, and KVWF-FM, Wichita, KS; WVIG-FM, Terre Haute, IN; KSAL-AM and FM, Salina, KS; KZMA-FM and KLUE-FM, Poplar Bluff, MO; KABI-AM, Abilene, KS; KZRD-FM, Dodge City, KS; WAUC-AM, Wauchula, FL; and WMYQ-FM, Moorhead, MS.

“My stations sound great and totally local,” said Larry Fuss, President of Delta Radio, who broadcasts LRN Hot Country and Classic Country formats on his stations, including the newly added WMYQ-FM.

“We developed LRN’s formats at a higher level of excellence than what is typically in the market,” stated Steve Swick, Chief Executive Officer of Local Radio Networks. “LRN’s formats are designed to help broadcasters become more profitable by providing unprecedented localization, superior technology, and unparalleled customer service.”

“We are the best local radio we can be, with the best professional sounding on-air talent we can have — that is exactly what we’ve been able to do with our teammates at LRN. It’s just that simple,” added Christopher Miller, President of Rocking M Media, LLC, who carries LRN programming and formats on 27 of his stations.

The revolutionary LRN delivery system, Radio Velocity Control (RVC), is a proprietary VPN-based technology that delivers maximum control for customization and localization, far exceeding the limitations of outmoded satellite downlinks. The RVC is designed by radio broadcasters for radio broadcasters and is user-friendly. Moreover, the RVC integrates seamlessly into existing playout and automation systems, provides 100 percent redundancy, flexible clocks with no mandatory fill positions, and a non-compressed music library with a broad variety of songs for each format.

To learn more about LRN or to schedule a demo, contact Donna Halverson, Vice President, of Regional Affiliate Sales at 214-307-5087, or donna@localradionetworks.com.

AdLarge Media provides exclusive national ad sales representation for LRN’s 24/7 audio formats.

About Local Radio Networks (www.localradionetworks.com)

Local Radio Networks, Inc. is a Michigan limited liability company that provides 24/7 radio programming to small and medium market stations, helping them reduce operating costs and maximize localized content.  Steve Swick is Founder, President and CEO. Will Mashione is Co-Founder and Chief Information Officer.

Media Contact:

Renee Cassis

RC Communications Marketing

646-808-6505

cassis2@msn.com

Rocking M Media, LLC joins Local Radio Networks, INC.
Local Radio Networks, INC. adds 3 New 24/7 Music Formats.

ANGOLA, IN, AUGUST 11, 2016 – Local Radio Networks, Inc. (LRN) has added Rocking M Media, LLC to its growing list of affiliates. Rocking M Media’s stations are located throughout the state of Kansas and they have been a long- time client of a well-established format provider but decided to make the switch after much research. LRN is providing EIGHT 24/7 music formats to Rocking M’s (21) music broadcast stations.

“The level of support and the quality of the product that we have received from Local Radio Networks….if I had to rate it on a scale of one to ten…..would be a twelve,” says Christopher Miller, President Rocking M Media, LLC.

LRN also has recently added three new programing formats: Contemporary Hit Radio, Classic Hits and Mainstream Rock Radio to their already existing formats: Adult Contemporary, Hot Adult Contemporary, Mainstream Country, Classic Country, Classic Rock, and Oldies to meet the growing needs of radio broadcasters.

LRN was established to help stations become more profitable by reducing operating expenses while maximizing the local feel of every station with first class talent. LRN is powered by a revolutionary VPN-based delivery technology known as RVC – Radio Velocity Control.

To learn more about LRN or to schedule a demo, contact Donna Halverson Direct Line (214) 307-5087, Email: donna@localradionetworks.com

AdLarge Media provides exclusive national advertising sales representation for all of LRN’s 24/7 audio formats. www.adlarge.com

About Local Radio Networks (www.localradionetworks.com)
Local Radio Networks, Inc. is a Michigan limited liability company that provides 24/7 radio programming to small and medium market stations, helping them reduce operating costs and maximize localized content. Steve Swick is founder, President and CEO. Will Mashione is Chief Information Officer and co-founder.

About AdLarge Media (adlarge.com)
AdLarge Media is the fastest-growing independent audio advertising sales company in the U.S., representing radio, digital, and mobile content providers. The company is at the forefront of advertising innovation, driving revenue at the intersection of content and technology with customized solutions that deliver a demonstrated return on investment in an ever-changing media landscape. AdLarge serves a large portfolio of agencies and brands and is widely recognized for its collaborative partnerships. Founded in 2010 by industry leaders Gary Schonfeld and Cathy Csukas, AdLarge Media has offices in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Detroit.

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24/7 Formats Programmed to Meet the Needs of Radio Broadcasters
Revolutionary Delivery System Designed to create Cost Efficiencies for Stations

NEW YORK, NY, & ANGOLA, IN, February 23, 2016 – Local Radio Networks, Inc. (LRN) has announced the appointment of Donna Halverson to the position of VP Regional Affiliate Sales for its 24/7 music radio formats. Well known and highly regarded among radio station owners and operators across the country, Halverson begins her role with LRN immediately.

“We are thrilled that Donna has agreed to join Local Radio Networks to ramp up our affiliate onboarding as the network continues its amazing growth,” says Steve Swick. “We could think of no one better to provide attention and assistance to our new clients as they transition to LRN.”

A long-time national radio and advertising executive with international experience across three continents, the rapport Donna creates with her clients has been a hallmark of her success. She is most recognized for her most recent work with Eastlan Ratings, Timeless Cool, ABC/Disney Citadel, and Radio Disney, to name a few of her affiliations.

“I’m very pleased to join Local Radio Networks at this critical time in its evolution,” says Donna Halverson. “Steve Swick and the LRN team have done an amazing job building and field testing the RVC technology, taking the time to create the right programming and attracting great talent, not to mention expending the resources to do it right. Everything is now in place to take the network to scale.”

Local Radio Networks offers six initial offerings programmed to meet the needs of radio broadcasters: Adult Contemporary, Hot Adult Contemporary, Mainstream Country, Classic Country, Classic Rock, and Oldies. LRN helps stations become more profitable by reducing operating expenses while maximizing the local feel of every station with first class talent. LRN is powered by a revolutionary VPN-based delivery technology known as RVC – Radio Velocity Control.

“As an independent broadcaster, I can tell you that the quality of format solutions available to stations has deteriorated,” explained Steve Swick, Chief Executive Officer, LRN and Owner, Swick Broadcasting. “We created LRN to disrupt the satellite model and offer owners and operators a more efficient and compelling solution by radio people for radio people.”

Please reach out to Donna Halverson to schedule a demo and choose a format:
+1 (214) 307-5087, donna@localradionetworks.com, or www.localradionetworks.com

AdLarge Media provides exclusive national advertising sales representation for all of LRN’s 24/7 audio formats. www.adlarge.com

About Local Radio Networks (www.localradionetworks.com)

Local Radio Networks, Inc. is a Michigan limited liability company that provides 24/7 radio programming to small and medium market stations, helping them reduce operating costs and maximize localized content. Steve Swick is the CEO of Local Radio Networks and currently owns and operates Swick Broadcasting Company including eight AM & FM radio stations, Swick Holdings Inc. consisting of commercial real estate, as well as ZipSpider.com Inc. a wireless internet service provider – all located in Indiana, Michigan and Ohio.

Media Contacts

Shawn Smith, 604.872.8900, shawn@momentummediamarketing.com

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– 24/7 Formats Programmed to Meet the Needs of Radio Broadcasters
– Revolutionary Delivery System Designed to Benefit Stations and Advertisers
– Chad Seng Joins LRN as Chief Financial Officer

NEW YORK, NY, & ANGOLA, IN, January 20, 2015 – Local Radio Networks, Inc. (LRN) has partnered with AdLarge Media to enter the 24/7 music radio format business, beginning with six initial offerings programmed to meet the needs of radio broadcasters. The first six formats are Adult Contemporary, Hot Adult Contemporary, Mainstream Country, Classic Country, Classic Rock, and Oldies, with additional formats to be added soon. AdLarge Media will provide exclusive national advertising sales representation for all of LRN’s 24/7 audio formats.

“LRN is not just entering the format business, they have elevated it with superior technology, unprecedented localization, and unparalleled service,” exclaimed Gary Schonfeld, Co-Founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer, AdLarge. “The LRN platform delivers an opportunity for our national advertisers to connect with listeners in their hometowns, where they shop every day.”

LRN is designed to assist stations in becoming more profitable by reducing operating expenses while maximizing the local feel of every station (localization) with first class talent. This allows local station employees to spend more time on revenue-generating activities such as sales, promotions, and marketing.

“As an independent broadcaster, I know first hand that stations have suffered from bland cookie-cutter programming and deteriorating service as a result of consolidation,” explained Steve Swick, Chief Executive Officer, LRN and Owner, Swick Broadcasting. “I knew there was a better, more efficient way to conduct the business of format broadcasting, and that’s how LRN was born.”

“When searching for a national advertising sales partner, I knew innately that AdLarge would be a good fit for LRN,” Swick continued. “I have an affinity for Gary and Cathy’s entrepreneurship, and their reputation for customizing national campaigns to maximize the benefits of specific radio formats is in alignment with LRN’s needs.”

LRN has assembled a dream team of highly regarded national radio operations, programming executives, and experienced on-air talent. Announced today is Former VP of Finance for Westwood One, Chad Seng, who will serve as LRN’s Chief Financial Officer. The LRN team will be bolstered by a veritable who’s who of broadcasting to be revealed in a series of imminent announcements.

At the heart of LRN is a revolutionary VPN-based delivery technology known as RVC – Radio Velocity Control. RVC was developed over three years with input from local radio operators and broadcast engineers and has been implemented live for two years on stations across three states. “RVC is an extremely compelling alternative to costly and outmoded satellite delivery and puts control back in the hands of radio station owners and operators,” stated Will Mashione, CIO and Co-Founder of LRN. “RVC provides 100 percent redundancy, flexible clocks with no mandatory fill positions, and non-compressed music libraries. RVC can be utilized in a complete automation system provided by LRN or seamlessly with other automation systems,” added Mashione.

“LRN’s superior ability to provide transparency to advertisers through the proprietary RVC technology delivers the deep level of accountability that national advertisers need to increase their investment in radio,” stated Cathy Csukas, Co-Founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer, AdLarge. “The quality programming from LRN, combined with the advanced technology, enhances radio’s ability to compete in the overall media landscape.”

“As a station group we were dissatisfied with the flexibility, usability, and increasing stagnation of the existing 24/7 Formats technology,” added Swick. “We leveraged our considerable engineering and programming expertise to build our own system to share music, personalities, commercials, and other essential localized elements.”

Please reach out to LRN affiliate sales to schedule a demo and reserve a format:
+1 (720) 689-1099, info@localradionetworks.com, or www.localradionetworks.com

About AdLarge Media (www.adlarge.com)

AdLarge Media is the fastest-growing independent audio advertising sales company in the US, representing radio, digital, and mobile content providers. The company is at the forefront of advertising innovation, driving revenue at the intersection of content and technology with customized solutions that deliver a demonstrated return on investment in an ever-changing media landscape. AdLarge serves a large portfolio of agencies and brands, and is widely recognized for its collaborative partnerships. Founded in 2010 by industry leaders Gary Schonfeld and Cathy Csukas, AdLarge Media has offices in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Detroit.

About Local Radio Networks (www.localradionetworks.com)

Local Radio Networks, Inc. is a Michigan limited liability company that provides 24/7 radio programming to small and medium market stations, helping them reduce operating costs and maximize localized content. Steve Swick is the CEO of Local Radio Networks and currently owns and operates Swick Broadcasting Company including eight AM & FM radio stations, Swick Holdings Inc. consisting of commercial real estate, as well as ZipSpider.com Inc. a wireless internet service provider – all located in Indiana, Michigan and Ohio.

Media Contacts

For AdLarge Media: Renee Cassis. 646-808-6505, cassis2@msn.com
For Local Radio Networks: Shawn Smith, 604.872.8900, shawn@momentummediamarketing.com

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