WBT Extends Broadcast Partnership With The Panthers

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – July 23, 2019 – Entercom, a leading media and entertainment company and the unrivaled leader in sports radio, and the Carolina Panthers today announced a new multi-year broadcast partnership extension.

As part of the agreement, Charlotte station News Talk 1110 WBT (WBT-AM) will continue to serve as the exclusive flagship home of the Carolina Panthers. Sister station WFNZ (WFNZ-AM) will provide promotional support.

“We are thrilled and excited to continue this valued partnership with the Carolina Panthers,” said Matthew Hanlon, Senior Vice President and Market Manager, Entercom Charlotte. “Since the team’s inception, fans have needed a place to turn to for exceptional coverage of the Panthers and I’m proud WBT is given the opportunity to be that voice.”

“Since 2005, WBT has been our flagship radio station and we look forward to continuing this long-standing partnership,” said Tom Glick, President, Carolina Panthers. “WBT and WFNZ play important roles on game days and throughout the football season, ensuring that Panthers fans have access to local radio coverage of our team’s impact both on the field and in the community.”

As part of the partnership extension, Panthers legends Steve Smith Sr., Damione Lewis and Muhsin Muhammad will contribute to WFNZ segments.

News Talk 1110 WBT will continue to carry all Panthers game broadcasts with Mick Mixon and Jim Szoke providing play-by-play coverage.

In addition, the agreement includes the continuation of pregame and postgame shows, including “The Coaches Show” on Monday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET.

Listeners can tune in to News Talk 1110 WBT (WBT-AM) in Charlotte on air, as well as nationwide on the RADIO.COM app and website. Fans can also connect with the station on social media via TwitterFacebook, and Instagram.
News Talk 1110 WBT is a RADIO.COM station. RADIO.COM, the fastest growing digital audio app in the United States and the current leader in local sports coverage, has over 300 stations and 3,000 podcasts. RADIO.COM is a part of Entercom. 

Our sister station @wbtradio is happy to announce a new multiyear extension to continue to serve as the exclusive flagship home of the Carolina @Panthers with Mick Mixon and @jimszoke providing play-by-play coverage pic.twitter.com/11G81xhaRQ

— WFNZ-AM/FM (@wfnz) July 23, 2019