Premiere Networks (formerly Premiere Radio Networks, shortened as PRN) is an American

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company, a wholly owned

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, for which it currently serves as its main original

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content distribution and production arm. It is the largest

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company in the United States. Founded independently in 1987, it is headed by Julie Talbott, who serves as president. Premiere Networks either syndicates and/or (co-)produces more than 90 individual programs and radio programming services/networks to more than 5,500 affiliates across the U.S., reaching about 245 million listeners monthly. Premiere offers talk, entertainment and sports programming featuring well-known personalities including

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, Bobby Bones,

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and

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, Big Boy,

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Elvis Duran Elvis Duran (born Barry Brian Cope; August 5, 1964) is an American radio personality. He is the host of the daily morning radio program ''Elvis Duran and the Morning Show'' in New York on Z100 and in syndication on Premiere Networks. Before h ...

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, Cody Alan, Johnjay and

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and others. The company is based in

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, with 13 offices nationwide. Many Premiere produced/distributed programs are also available on several on-demand audio

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, including

's own

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platform and iHeart.com website. It also acts as a Primary Entry Point in the

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for its terrestrial radio affiliates.

History

Premiere was founded in 1987 with an investment of (equivalent to $ in ). Founders included Steve Lehman, Tim Kelly, Louise Palanker and Ed Mann. The network produced three programs with approximately 250 affiliates. In 1992, Premiere entered the agreement with

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, and later acquired the said company in 1994. In 1997,

Jacor Communications Jacor Communications was a media corporation, existing between 1987 and 1999, which owned many radio stations in the United States. In 1998, Jacor was purchased by Clear Channel Communications, now iHeartMedia, for $2.8 billion. Jacor Communicat ...

acquired both Premiere and EFM Media (producer of the talk program ''

The Rush Limbaugh Show ''The Rush Limbaugh Show'' is an American conservative talk radio show hosted by Rush Limbaugh. Since its nationally syndicated premiere in 1988, ''The Rush Limbaugh Show'' became the highest-rated talk radio show in the United States. At its ...

''), and in turn, Clear Channel Communications ultimately bought Jacor. Following the merger with AMFM Inc. in 2000, its syndication arm, AMFM Radio Networks, and its radio shows, were folded into Premiere's operations. Premiere entered a long-term agreement with

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to launch

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, with Premiere handling distribution of the network to radio affiliates.

Distribution

Premiere Networks' programs are currently distributed over satellite, NexGen Digital WANcasting, and downloadable via FTP. The FTP server serves both primary and backup delivery needs for weekly pre-recorded content. For years, Premiere used the popular Starguide Digital III satellite system to distribute their programs prior to their transition to X-Digital Systems (XDS) for satellite delivery. Premiere's entertainment programs are distributed on a mixture of fee and barter-based deals.

Program schedule

All times are Eastern. Programs are organized alphabetically by franchise and display their date and time if they're available for online download, and additional information. ''See also

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.'' - The show requires a paid subscription to download.

Former programs

The Bob & Tom Show ''The Bob & Tom Show'' is a syndicated US radio program established by Bob Kevoian and Tom Griswold at radio station WFBQ in Indianapolis, Indiana, March 7, 1983, and syndicated nationally since January 6, 1995. Originally syndicated by Premier ...

(Moved to

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in 2014) *Hot Mix (Un-hosted - Dance mix show... 1998 - 2001) *

The Jim Rome Show ''The Jim Rome Show'' is a sports radio talk show hosted by Jim Rome. It airs live for three hours each weekday from 9 a.m. to noon Pacific Time. The show is produced in Los Angeles, syndicated by CBS Sports Radio, and can be heard on affil ...

(Moved to

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when the network launched in January 2013) *

Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 ''Rick Dees Weekly Top 40'' (sometimes known as ''The Weekly Top 40'') is an internationally syndicated radio program created and hosted by American radio personality Rick Dees. It is currently heard on over 200 radio stations worldwide. It is d ...

(moved to

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/ Triton Radio in 2006,

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in 2009,

/Dial Global in 2011, and now at Compass Media Networks since 2012.) *

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Most Requested (Show ended when 5-year contract was up in 2006) * Last Night on Tonight with Jay Leno (moved to

, January 2007) *The

Ramsey Lewis Ramsey Emmanuel Lewis Jr. (May 27, 1935 – September 12, 2022) was an American jazz piano, jazz pianist, composer, and radio personality. Lewis recorded over 80 albums and received five RIAA certification, gold records and three Grammy Awards ...

Morning Show (ended in 2009 when

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switched formats) *Legends of Jazz with Ramsey Lewis (moved to

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in Chicago) *

The Phil Hendrie Show ''The World of Phil Hendrie'' is a comedy talk radio program. The show is syndicated throughout North America on Westwood One. It is known for outrageous guests, the majority of whom are fictional and voiced live by the host, Phil Hendrie. Though ...

(Hendrie left in 2006 to pursue a career in television, he later announced a return, but on

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) *The

Ken Hamblin Ken Loronzo Hamblin II (born October 22, 1940), the self-titled ''Black Avenger'', was host of the ''Ken Hamblin Show'', which was syndicated nationally on Entertainment Radio Networks. His show peaked in the 1990s, but he left the air, without ...

Show (Hamblin left the show mid-90s) *After Hours with Glenn Hollis (cancelled in 2005) *Boot Scootin' Partyin' Nights with Bo Reynolds (later Hollywood Harrison)-- cancelled mid-90s, Reynolds hosts a similar show on another network now *Star & Buc Wild Morning Show (immediately cancelled in 2006 after DJ Star threatened the daughter of

DJ Envy RaaShaun Casey (born September 3, 1977), known professionally as DJ Envy, is an American disc jockey (DJ), record producer, and radio personality.DJ Envyat AllmusicBaker, Al (May 13, 2006D.J. Is Arrested Over His Threat to Rival's Child ''The ...

(currently one of the co-hosts of The Breakfast Club) who was then at rival station

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. Later moved to

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, currently out of radio) *

Michael Reagan Michael Edward Reagan (born March 18, 1945) is an American political commentator, Republican strategist, and former radio talk show host. He is the adopted son of former U.S. president Ronald Reagan and his first wife, actress Jane Wyman. He w ...

(moved to Radio America in 2003, then to

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(moved to Crystal Media Networks in 2003, then to Dial Global in 2008) * "Live From the 60's with the Real

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". A syndicated 3 hour radio program marketed to radio stations with an

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format. It launched in early 1988 and aired over 200 radio stations before ending production in 1993. Some stations continued airing reruns from 1993-1996. Steele died in August 1997 from lung cancer; producer M. G. Kelly took over the show, retooled it into ''American Hit List'', and distributes the show himsel

In 2015, "Live From the 60's" was re-launched with MG Kelly producing and syndicating the show out himself

*Lionel (cancelled in 2001, revived and moved to

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and later Air America Radio) *''Dreamland'' with Art Bell, later

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(replaced by Matt Drudge and Ian Punnett; now heard online exclusively.) *

Jeff Rense Jeffry Shearer Rense is an American radio talk-show host. His show, the ''Jeff Rense Program'', was broadcast via satellite radio and is now released through his personal website. Rense's radio program and website propagate conspiracy theories, ...

(left in 1998, went to

Genesis Communications Network The Genesis Communications Network, often referred to as GCN, is a radio network created in 1998, owned by Ted Anderson. The network currently produces 45 shows, distributed on more than 780 radio stations nationwide. The network is known for tal ...

, now at

Republic Broadcasting Network Republic Broadcasting Network (RBN) is a satellite, shortwave, and Internet radio operation based in the state of Texas. It is run by John Stadtmiller, who advertises it as a "truth radio station" with the motto "Real News, Real Talk, Real Peopl ...

) *Sex with Dr. Natasha - Ended in Spring 2004 out of fear of being cited or fined by the FCC, as part of its crackdown following the

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. *''After Midnite'' - 1993 to 2013, country music show hosted by

Blair Garner Blair Garner is an American radio personality best known for his work in country radio. Garner spent over two decades as a nationally syndicated overnight disc jockey, first hosting ''After Midnite'' for Premiere Networks and then ''The Blair Gar ...

. Garner departed for

Cumulus Media Networks Cumulus Media Networks was an American radio network owned and operated by Cumulus Media. From 2011 until its merger with Westwood One, it controlled many of the radio assets formerly belonging to the American Broadcasting Company (ABC), which w ...

. The ''After Midnite'' name is, as of late 2013, being used for various guest hosts in the time slot. *

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. Drudge voluntarily ended his show on September 30, 2007; Drudge would keep with this Drudge Report Web site and continue hosting as a guest host on various shows, most notably Clear Channel radio shows. *Wake Up With Whoopi - canceled in November 2007. *

Kidd Kraddick in the Morning ''The Kidd Kraddick Morning Show'' (formerly ''Kidd Kraddick in the Morning'') is an American ensemble morning radio show that originates from Dallas, Texas. The show is heard weekday mornings on flagship station, KHKS, and on dozens of other r ...

(moved to ABC Radio, February 2008) *Mid-day with Mike McConnell - Reverted to a local show in February 2008. *Radio Kandy - Hot AC countdown show hosted by

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. Lasted from 1988 to 1990. * Costas on the Radio - show ended May 31, 2009 so that

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could concentrate on his other projects. *''American Top 20'' and ''American Top 10'' with

Casey Kasem Kemal Amin "Casey" Kasem (April 27, 1932 – June 15, 2014) was an American disc jockey, actor, and radio personality, who created and hosted several radio countdown programs, notably '' American Top 40''. He was the first actor to voice Nor ...

- Ended July 3, 2009 after Kasem retired. *Premiere also syndicated the Cutler Comedy Networks, a series of sketches and parody songs for morning drive time radio programs produced and written by Gil Christner. *''

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'' - moved to satellite radio in 2011 *The

Dave Koz David Stephen Koz (born March 27, 1963) is an American smooth jazz saxophonist, composer, record producer, and radio personality based in California. Early life Dave Koz was born in Encino, California, to Jewish parents: Norman, a dermatologist ...

Radio Show - moved to Compass Media Networks in 2013 *''

Big D and Bubba The Big D and Bubba Show is a nationally syndicated radio show airing six days a week on approximately 80 country music FM radio stations. The show is syndicated by Compass Media Networks. Live shows are broadcast from 6 to 10 AM (Eastern Tim ...

'' - moved to Compass Media Networks ca. 2014. *

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- ended in 2012; moved to Benztown Radio/Hollywood Radio Network in 2015, then to the Dawson McAllister Network. *

Evolution with Pete Tong Evolution with Pete Tong, also known as Evolution Beatport Show, is the name of a former radio show created and hosted by British DJ, producer, record producer and radio personality Pete Tong. The show, which aired on iHeartRadio's digital radi ...

- ended in December 2016. Also known as the "Evolution

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Show". *''

The Randi Rhodes Show ''The Randi Rhodes Show'' is a talk radio show hosted by Randi Rhodes. The show combines her progressive political commentary with listener participation and live interviews. It was originally broadcast on Air America Radio, Nova M Radio, and ...

'' - Following the demise of the Nova M Network, Rhodes' show was distributed by Premiere Radio Networks from 2009 to 2014, when she voluntarily ended her show. It was one of the network's highest-rated liberal shows, but Rhodes chafed at how it was treated by the company. Following the end of the PRN show, Rhodes took time off to regroup, then returned in 2016 with a subscription-based show, stating that she had ended the PRN show because the network did very little if anything to promote her, claiming that liberal talk radio was a losing proposition. *''Sixx Sense'' with

Nikki Sixx Nikki Sixx (born Frank Carlton Serafino Feranna Jr.; December 11, 1958) is an American musician, best known as the co-founder, bassist, and primary songwriter of the heavy metal band Mötley Crüe. Prior to forming Mötley Crüe, Sixx was a me ...

and Jenn Marino, and ''The Side Show Countdown'' with Nikki Sixx and Jenn Marino - ended in December 2017. *''

'' - ended in 2021 due to Limbaugh's death. *''The Weekend Top 30 and Remix Top 30'' with

Hollywood Hamilton Sean "Hollywood" Hamilton is an American radio personality. On November 8, 2019 he was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame. He is the creator and host of the ''Weekend Top30 Countdown'' and the ''Remix Top30 Countdown'' heard in over 1 ...

(or DJ Pup Dawg) - ended in 2021 *

References

External links

Premiere Networks official sitePremiere Networks Engineering site
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