Local Radio Networks Mourns Passing of 40-Year 24/7 Music Format Executive Pat Crocker

Angola, Indiana – April 2, 2025 — It is with great sadness that Steve Swick, Chief Executive Officer of Local Radio Networks (LRN), announces the passing of 40-year radio veteran Patrick (Pat) Crocker, who died last night from a sudden heart attack while engaged in his second favorite passion, ice hockey. Pat joined LRN as […]

PODCAST RADIO NOW AVAILABLE THROUGH LOCAL RADIO NETWORKS (LRN)

Local Radio Networks is logging its first all-talk format with the addition of Podcast Radio. Through this collaboration with Krantz Media Group, Podcast Radio content will be accessible from LRN via its distribution platform for affiliate stations’ automation systems. After starting in the UK, Podcast Radio moved to the United States, first with Beasley Media Group then Alpha […]

Scott Shannon’s True Oldies Channel Signs with Local Radio Networks (LRN) for Exclusive Syndication

  Angola, IN – September 6, 2023 — Local Radio Networks (LRN) is proud to announce exclusive syndication of Scott Shannon’s True Oldies Channel, making it LRN’s 19th 24/7 music format. The True Oldies Channel is hosted and programmed by legendary ‘Boss Jock’ and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Scott Shannon and is dedicated […]

JackFM Inks Multi-Year Renewal with Skyview Networks and Local Radio Networks

(July 31, 2023) – Skyview Networks, a leading audio sales and broadcast solutions company, and Local Radio Networks (LRN), a 24/7 music radio programming provider, announced today their multi-year partnership renewal with Sparknet’s JackFM format. Under this partnership, Skyview Networks will continue serving as the exclusive network sales partner and distribution provider for the energetic […]

Local Radio Networks (LRN) announces the addition of Classic Rock Pure

Angola, IN, February 21, 2023 – Local Radio Networks (LRN) announced it has added a second Classic Rock offering to its mix of 24/7 formats. The new format, Classic Rock Pure is a 60’s/70’s/80’s based Classic Rock, featuring a veteran air staff with Mark Elliott weekday mornings, Dave O’Brien middays, and Dan Mitchell weekday afternoons […]