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{{short description|American radio syndicator}}
[[File:USRN logo.gif|thumb|300px|right|USRN logo]]
{{Infobox company
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'''United Stations Radio Networks''' ('''USRN''') is a radio network providing a wide range of programs and programming services for radio stations across the US and elsewhere. It is based in [[New York City]].
| name = United Stations Radio Networks
| logo = USRN logo.gif
| logo_size = 300px
| industry = [[Broadcast syndication#Radio syndication|Radio syndication]]
| founded = {{Start date|1994|02}}
| founders = [[Dick Clark]]<br/>Keith Scopinich<br/>Nicholas J. Verbitsky<br/>[[Ed Salamon]]
| hq_location_city = [[New York City]], [[New York (state)|New York]]
| hq_location_country = U.S.
| area_served = United States
| key_people = Nicholas J. Verbitsky (Chairman, and CEO)<br/>[[Ed Salamon]] (Chief Programming Officer)
| website = {{url |http://www.unitedstations.com/ }}
}}
{{Infobox broadcasting network
| network_name = United Stations Radio Networks
| country = [[United States]]
| network_type = Radio network
| available = Distributed nationally and internationally by affiliates
| launch_date = 1994
}}


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'''United Stations Radio Networks''' ('''United Stations''') is a [[radio network]] that provides a variety of radio programs and programming services for radio stations throughout the United States and elsewhere. It is based in [[New York City]].
Some of its most popular offerings are ''[[Dick Clark]]'s Rock, Roll & Remember'', the daily ''Music Calendar'', ''Rewind with [[Gary Bryan]]'', ''[[Nights With Alice Cooper]]'', ''[[The House of Hair]]'', ''[[Lou Dobbs]] Radio'' and the ''Lou Dobbs Financial Minute'', ''[[Doug Stephan]]'s Good Day'', ''HardDrive''/''[[HardDriveXL]]'' with Lou Brutus, ''Absolutely 80s'' with [[Nina Blackwood]], ''Your Time'' with [[Kim Iverson]], [[Dick Bartley]]'s ''Rock & Roll's Greatest Hits'', ''[[American Gold|The Classic Countdown Show]]'', [[Sean "Hollywood" Hamilton]]'s Weekend Top30 & Remix Top40 Countdown's, [[WBBR|Bloomberg Radio]],the Pulse of Radio morning prep service, and just recently announced, The Lex and Terry Radio Network. The network also co-manages, along with [[Clear Channel Communications]], the Your Smooth Jazz network provided by Broadcast Architecture. United Stations also specializes in comedy services for radio. The station also provides a weather network; since 2009, the company has distributed [[Accuweather]]'s forecasts (taking over the distribution from [[Westwood One]]). Previously, [[Al Roker]] and John Wetherbee ran USRN's weather division. The company also distributes Touchdown Radio Productions' [[college football]] broadcasts.


==History==
The company was founded in February 1994 by pop icon [[Dick Clark]] and radio veteran Nick Verbitsky. Verbitsky continues to serve as the company's CEO.
The company was founded in February 1994 by pop icon [[Dick Clark]] and radio veterans Nick Verbitsky and [[Ed Salamon]].<ref name="RR 1994-02-18">{{cite magazine |url=https://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-RandR/1990s/1994/RR-1994-02-18.pdf |title=Clark, Verbitsky Revive United Stations Networks |magazine=Radio & Records |pages=1, 25 |date=February 18, 1994 |access-date=April 12, 2020 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://countryradioseminar.com/ed-salamon |title=Past Radio Hall Of Fame Inductees 2006 |website=[[Country Radio Seminar]] |access-date=April 16, 2013 }}</ref> Verbitsky continued to serve as the company's CEO, while Andy Denemark serves as the Vice President of Programming and plays a large role in company contributions.


The similarly named "United Stations Radio Network" (singular), also founded by Clark and Verbitsky in 1980, bought the [[RKO Radio Network]] and eventually was absorbed by [[CBS Radio]] and [[Westwood One]].
The similarly named "United Stations Radio Network" (singular), also founded by Clark, Verbitsky, and Salamon in 1980, bought the [[RKO Radio Networks]] in 1985 and eventually merged with [[CBS Radio]] and the [[Westwood One (1976–2011)|original incarnation of Westwood One]].<ref name="RR 1994-02-18" />

In 2023, Gemini XIII, a company established by executives formerly with [[Dial Global]] and [[Cadence13]], agreed to purchase United Stations.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-07-05 |title=Gemini XIII Buys United Stations Radio Networks. |url=https://www.insideradio.com/free/gemini-xiii-buys-united-stations-radio-networks/article_8327126e-1b33-11ee-a029-6336f67162b8.html |access-date=2023-08-26 |website=Insideradio.com |language=en}}</ref>

==Programming==
United Stations's entertainment program offerings include ''[[Rewind with Gary Bryan]]'', ''America's Greatest Hits'' with [[Scott Shannon]], ''[[Nights With Alice Cooper]]'', ''[[The House of Hair]]'', various programs hosted by [[Tom Kent]], ''[[Lex and Terry]]'', ''Absolutely 80s'' with [[Nina Blackwood]], ''[[Open House Party]]'', ''[[Dick Bartley's Classic Hits]]'',<ref name="RI 2020-02-20">{{cite news |url=https://radioinsight.com/headlines/184599/syndication-notes-2-20-new-shows-for-dick-bartley-jesse-kelly/ |last=Venta |first=Lance |title=Syndication Notes 2/20: New Shows For Dick Bartley & Jesse Kelly |website=RadioInsight |publisher=RadioBB Networks |date=February 20, 2020 |access-date=April 12, 2020 }}</ref> ''Rock & Roll's Greatest Hits'' also hosted by Bartley,<ref name="RI 2020-02-20" /> the [[Lou Brutus]] shows ''[[hardDrive (radio show)|hardDrive]]'' and ''hardDriveXL'', ''The Sandy Show'',<ref>{{cite news |url=https://radioinsight.com/headlines/171294/usrn-launches-the-sandy-show/ |last=Venta |first=Lance |title=USRN Launches The Sandy Show |website=RadioInsight |publisher=RadioBB Networks |date=October 16, 2018 |access-date=April 12, 2020 }}</ref> ''Rick Jackson's Country Classics'',<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/107516/united-stations-taps-rick-jackson-for-country-clas |title=United Stations Taps Rick Jackson For Country Classics Show |website=All Access |publisher=All Access Music Group |date=June 25, 2012 |access-date=April 12, 2020 }}</ref> and reruns of ''[[Dick Clark's Rock, Roll & Remember]]'' and the daily ''Music Calendar''. The company also co-manages, along with [[iHeartMedia]], the Your Smooth Jazz network provided by Broadcast Architecture.

United Stations distributes [[Bloomberg Radio]]'s 24-hour and short-form business news programming. Weather information is sourced from [[AccuWeather]], whose forecasts USRN has distributed since 2009<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/55751/usrn-partners-with-accuweather |title=USRN Partners With AccuWeather |website=All Access |publisher=All Access Music Group |date=April 2, 2009 |access-date=April 12, 2020 }}</ref> (taking over the distribution from the original Westwood One). Previously, [[Al Roker]] and John Wetherbee ran USRN's weather division.

Other services include a morning prep service known as "Pulse of Radio", as well as comedy programming. United Stations distributes [[college football]] broadcasts from Touchdown Radio Productions.

In February 2023, United Stations launched ''The TJ Show'', a syndicated morning show hosted by former [[WBGB (FM)|WODS]] morning host and [[WHTZ]] co-host TJ Taormina.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 2, 2024 |title=Emmis Launches TJ 98.7 "The Pop Up Radio Station" New York |url=https://radioinsight.com/headlines/279594/emmis-launches-tj-98-7-the-pop-up-radio-station-new-york/ |access-date=September 4, 2024 |website=RadioInsight |language=en-US}}</ref> In response to Gemini XIII's acquisition of United Stations, ''Nights with Alice Cooper'' departed the network in September 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jacobson |first=Adam |date=2023-08-16 |title=‘Nights with Alice Cooper’ Prepares For Its End {{!}} Radio & Television Business Report |url=https://rbr.com/nights-with-alice-cooper-prepares-for-its-end/ |access-date=2023-08-26 |language=en-US}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.unitedstations.com/ Official Web site]
*{{official website |http://www.unitedstations.com/ }}


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Latest revision as of 23:03, 7 October 2024

United Stations Radio Networks
IndustryRadio syndication
FoundedFebruary 1994 (1994-02)
FoundersDick Clark
Keith Scopinich
Nicholas J. Verbitsky
Ed Salamon
Headquarters
New York City, New York
,
U.S.
Area served
United States
Key people
Nicholas J. Verbitsky (Chairman, and CEO)
Ed Salamon (Chief Programming Officer)
Websitewww.unitedstations.com
United Stations Radio Networks
TypeRadio network
Country
United States
AvailabilityDistributed nationally and internationally by affiliates
Launch date
1994

United Stations Radio Networks (United Stations) is a radio network that provides a variety of radio programs and programming services for radio stations throughout the United States and elsewhere. It is based in New York City.

History

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The company was founded in February 1994 by pop icon Dick Clark and radio veterans Nick Verbitsky and Ed Salamon.[1][2] Verbitsky continued to serve as the company's CEO, while Andy Denemark serves as the Vice President of Programming and plays a large role in company contributions.

The similarly named "United Stations Radio Network" (singular), also founded by Clark, Verbitsky, and Salamon in 1980, bought the RKO Radio Networks in 1985 and eventually merged with CBS Radio and the original incarnation of Westwood One.[1]

In 2023, Gemini XIII, a company established by executives formerly with Dial Global and Cadence13, agreed to purchase United Stations.[3]

Programming

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United Stations's entertainment program offerings include Rewind with Gary Bryan, America's Greatest Hits with Scott Shannon, Nights With Alice Cooper, The House of Hair, various programs hosted by Tom Kent, Lex and Terry, Absolutely 80s with Nina Blackwood, Open House Party, Dick Bartley's Classic Hits,[4] Rock & Roll's Greatest Hits also hosted by Bartley,[4] the Lou Brutus shows hardDrive and hardDriveXL, The Sandy Show,[5] Rick Jackson's Country Classics,[6] and reruns of Dick Clark's Rock, Roll & Remember and the daily Music Calendar. The company also co-manages, along with iHeartMedia, the Your Smooth Jazz network provided by Broadcast Architecture.

United Stations distributes Bloomberg Radio's 24-hour and short-form business news programming. Weather information is sourced from AccuWeather, whose forecasts USRN has distributed since 2009[7] (taking over the distribution from the original Westwood One). Previously, Al Roker and John Wetherbee ran USRN's weather division.

Other services include a morning prep service known as "Pulse of Radio", as well as comedy programming. United Stations distributes college football broadcasts from Touchdown Radio Productions.

In February 2023, United Stations launched The TJ Show, a syndicated morning show hosted by former WODS morning host and WHTZ co-host TJ Taormina.[8] In response to Gemini XIII's acquisition of United Stations, Nights with Alice Cooper departed the network in September 2023.[9]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Clark, Verbitsky Revive United Stations Networks" (PDF). Radio & Records. February 18, 1994. pp. 1, 25. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
  2. ^ "Past Radio Hall Of Fame Inductees 2006". Country Radio Seminar. Retrieved April 16, 2013.
  3. ^ "Gemini XIII Buys United Stations Radio Networks". Insideradio.com. 2023-07-05. Retrieved 2023-08-26.
  4. ^ a b Venta, Lance (February 20, 2020). "Syndication Notes 2/20: New Shows For Dick Bartley & Jesse Kelly". RadioInsight. RadioBB Networks. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
  5. ^ Venta, Lance (October 16, 2018). "USRN Launches The Sandy Show". RadioInsight. RadioBB Networks. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
  6. ^ "United Stations Taps Rick Jackson For Country Classics Show". All Access. All Access Music Group. June 25, 2012. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
  7. ^ "USRN Partners With AccuWeather". All Access. All Access Music Group. April 2, 2009. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
  8. ^ "Emmis Launches TJ 98.7 "The Pop Up Radio Station" New York". RadioInsight. September 2, 2024. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
  9. ^ Jacobson, Adam (2023-08-16). "'Nights with Alice Cooper' Prepares For Its End | Radio & Television Business Report". Retrieved 2023-08-26.
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