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Akron Unveils 640 WHLO as Flagship Radio Station for Zips Athletics
August 19 | Football, General, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball
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AKRON, Ohio - The University of Akron in partnership with iHeartMedia Akron and Learfield IMG College announced 640 WHLO as the flagship radio station for University of Akron Athletics.
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Beginning with the 2020-21 athletics season, 640 WHLO will be the broadcast home of University of Akron football, as well as men's and women's basketball. 640 WHLO will also air Zips Live! a weekly in-season program featuring Akron coaches and student-athletes.
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"We're thrilled to continue to deliver Akron Athletics to Zips fans via free over-the-air radio," said Keith Kennedy, senior vice-president of programming for iHeartMedia Akron/Canton. "Whether in the stadium, running errands in the car or working around the yard on game days, Zips fans will be pleased with the strong signal of 640 WHLO across a large portion of Ohio."
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Akron broadcasts are produced by Learfield IMG College, the Zips' multimedia rightsholder. Akron Sports Properties is the company's locally based team that works in collaboration with the athletic administration.
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AKRON, Ohio - The University of Akron in partnership with iHeartMedia Akron and Learfield IMG College announced 640 WHLO as the flagship radio station for University of Akron Athletics.
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Beginning with the 2020-21 athletics season, 640 WHLO will be the broadcast home of University of Akron football, as well as men's and women's basketball. 640 WHLO will also air Zips Live! a weekly in-season program featuring Akron coaches and student-athletes.
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"We're thrilled to continue to deliver Akron Athletics to Zips fans via free over-the-air radio," said Keith Kennedy, senior vice-president of programming for iHeartMedia Akron/Canton. "Whether in the stadium, running errands in the car or working around the yard on game days, Zips fans will be pleased with the strong signal of 640 WHLO across a large portion of Ohio."
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Akron broadcasts are produced by Learfield IMG College, the Zips' multimedia rightsholder. Akron Sports Properties is the company's locally based team that works in collaboration with the athletic administration.
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