Villanova and IMG College, the University's multi-media rights partner, today announced an agreement with 610 Sports WTEL-AM, a Beasley Media Group radio station in Philadelphia, granting the station exclusive radio rights to Wildcats' football and men's basketball programming. This multi-year agreement begins with the 2015-16 football and men's basketball seasons.
As part of the new agreement, every Villanova regular season football and men's basketball game will air exclusively on 610 Sports WTEL-AM in the Philadelphia listening area. In addition, 610 Sports WTEL will also carry the "Talking Villanova Football with Andy Talley" and "Talking Villanova Basketball with Jay Wright" programs during the course of those [/URL]respective seasons.
"We're very pleased to partner with 610 Sports WTEL on this new agreement," stated Villanova Director of Athletics Vince Nicastro. "We have been eager to locate a flagship outlet that would offer our listeners access to every one of our football and basketball broadcasts. This new agreement makes this possible and we're looking forward to this new partnership."
"Creating an exclusive new radio home for Villanova Athletics is exciting news for Wildcats fans and partners," said Craig Curtis, General Manager of Villanova IMG Sports Marketing. "We appreciate the commitment that WTEL has made, and we're looking forward to working together in bringing the excitement of Villanova football and men's basketball to fans throughout the Philadelphia area."
"Villanova University and the Villanova Athletics programs are loved and cherished here in Philadelphia and the surrounding communities," added Beasley Media Group Vice President and Market Manager Wilmington/Philadelphia Matt Smith. "We are extremely proud to be the Flagship station for the Wildcats. Nova Nation has a place on the dial to call home!"
About IMG
IMG is a global leader in sports, fashion and media operating in more than 25 countries around the world. IMG's businesses include Events & Media, College, Golf, Tennis, Performance and IMG Academy, Fashion, Models, Clients, Licensing, Joint Ventures, and creative management agency Art + Commerce. In 2014, IMG was acquired by WME, the world's leading entertainment and media agency. Together, the companies offer an unparalleled client roster; strategic partnerships with sponsors and brands; and marquee assets across sports, entertainment, events, music and fashion.
As part of the new agreement, every Villanova regular season football and men's basketball game will air exclusively on 610 Sports WTEL-AM in the Philadelphia listening area. In addition, 610 Sports WTEL will also carry the "Talking Villanova Football with Andy Talley" and "Talking Villanova Basketball with Jay Wright" programs during the course of those [/URL]respective seasons.
"We're very pleased to partner with 610 Sports WTEL on this new agreement," stated Villanova Director of Athletics Vince Nicastro. "We have been eager to locate a flagship outlet that would offer our listeners access to every one of our football and basketball broadcasts. This new agreement makes this possible and we're looking forward to this new partnership."
"Creating an exclusive new radio home for Villanova Athletics is exciting news for Wildcats fans and partners," said Craig Curtis, General Manager of Villanova IMG Sports Marketing. "We appreciate the commitment that WTEL has made, and we're looking forward to working together in bringing the excitement of Villanova football and men's basketball to fans throughout the Philadelphia area."
"Villanova University and the Villanova Athletics programs are loved and cherished here in Philadelphia and the surrounding communities," added Beasley Media Group Vice President and Market Manager Wilmington/Philadelphia Matt Smith. "We are extremely proud to be the Flagship station for the Wildcats. Nova Nation has a place on the dial to call home!"
About IMG
IMG is a global leader in sports, fashion and media operating in more than 25 countries around the world. IMG's businesses include Events & Media, College, Golf, Tennis, Performance and IMG Academy, Fashion, Models, Clients, Licensing, Joint Ventures, and creative management agency Art + Commerce. In 2014, IMG was acquired by WME, the world's leading entertainment and media agency. Together, the companies offer an unparalleled client roster; strategic partnerships with sponsors and brands; and marquee assets across sports, entertainment, events, music and fashion.
