ESPN To Lease WMVP (ESPN 1000)/Chicago To Good Karma Brands

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ESPN RADIO has announced that it will lease Sports WMVP-A (ESPN 1000)/CHICAGO to CRAIG KARMAZIN's GOOD KARMA BRANDS. In the move, GOOD KARMA will take over operations on SEPTEMBER 29th, with longtime GM JIM PASTOR planning to retire at the end of the year.

“GOOD KARMA has proven to be an excellent local affiliate that has shown expertise in local media operations and sales while being a strong steward of the ESPN brand,” said ESPN AUDIO SVP TRAUG KELLER. “This is a smart business decision that allows us to continue to serve local sports fans with the compelling content they crave. I want to thank JIM PASTOR for all of his contributions to the success of ESPN 1000 and his role in getting this deal done. I greatly appreciate that JIM will assist in a smooth transition until his retirement at the end of this year.”

PASTOR said, “Few people will ever match the experience I’ve had over 27 incredible years with DISNEY, including the last 15 with ESPN.  I could not be more proud of what we have accomplished at ESPN 1000 or be more supportive of the decision to affiliate with GOOD KARMA.  Walking away now becomes infinitely easier knowing (GOOD KARMA President) STEVE POLITZINER, CRAIG KARMAZIN and the rest of the GOOD KARMA team will be running the show.  For me, I’m ready to dial it back, spend more time with the family and go back to sitting in the cheap seats.” GOOD KARMA CEO KARMAZIN said, “Our MIDWEST roots have afforded us the opportunity to see the passion of CHICAGO sports fans up close for over two decades. We are so excited to extend our commitment to being ESPN’s best in class local operator into what will now be our largest market.”

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