ECU Sports Properties, Inner Banks Media Extend Radio Flagship Agreement To 2027
June 20, 2022 | General
GREENVILLE, N.C. – Playfly Sports Properties, ECU's new marketing rightsholder has extended an agreement with Inner Banks Media to broadcast ECU football, basketball and baseball games through 2027. 107.9 WNCT-FM will continue as the flagship station for ECU football and men's basketball games for six more years according to an announcement by Playfly's Senior VP of Revenue, Rich Klein, and Inner Banks Media President Henry Hinton.
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WNCT-FM, which has served as the Pirates' flagship station since 2008, utilizes a powerful 100,000-watt signal that extends to Raleigh (west), southern Virginia (north) and up and down the North Carolina coastline.
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ECU football and men's basketball games will be heard on both 107.9 WNCT and 94.3 the Game. East Carolina baseball games will continue to be heard exclusively on 94.3 The Game and will be streamed live on 943thegame.com. The new agreement will also feature select women's basketball games heard on 94.3 the Game each season.
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"The relationship between Inner Banks and ECU has an incredible foundation and we are excited to continue the partnership to bring the best of Pirates athletics to the North Carolina area," said Klein. "High quality broadcasts are vital touchpoints for fans, helping improve the year-round experience on and off campus."
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The Mike Houston and Mike Schwartz Radio Shows will be carried live on a weekly basis via 94.3 The Game from Logan's Roadhouse.
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"We are ecstatic to continue as the radio partner for ECU and cannot wait to work with the great folks at Playfly", said Hinton. "As alumni and supporters of the Pirates for many years it's a thrill to continue to be a part of it all. We are impressed with the folks from Playfly and think this is going to be an incredible partnership".
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About Playfly Sports
Playfly Sports is a full-service sports marketing company operating where sports marketing, media & technology converge. Playfly Sports drives outcome-based solutions for brands reaching approximately 83% of all US sports fans generating over 230bn impressions each year in pro, college, and high school sports. Utilizing the influence and durability of local sports fandom, Playfly Sports exclusive rights in the NBA, NHL, MLB, NCAA, esports, and high school sectors drive value for our local, regional, and national brand partners. Playfly's insights-infused multimedia and tech platforms drive innovation through scaled linear, digital, in-venue, and experiential marketing and engagement assets. Playfly Sports has the unique ability to partner, innovate, and advance the aspirations of athletes, brands, academic institutions, and sports fans across the U.S. Playfly Sports is Igniting Brands through the Love of Fans. Visit Playfly Sports online at playfly.com and follow Playfly Sports on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook: @PlayflySports. www.playfly.com.
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WNCT-FM, which has served as the Pirates' flagship station since 2008, utilizes a powerful 100,000-watt signal that extends to Raleigh (west), southern Virginia (north) and up and down the North Carolina coastline.
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ECU football and men's basketball games will be heard on both 107.9 WNCT and 94.3 the Game. East Carolina baseball games will continue to be heard exclusively on 94.3 The Game and will be streamed live on 943thegame.com. The new agreement will also feature select women's basketball games heard on 94.3 the Game each season.
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"The relationship between Inner Banks and ECU has an incredible foundation and we are excited to continue the partnership to bring the best of Pirates athletics to the North Carolina area," said Klein. "High quality broadcasts are vital touchpoints for fans, helping improve the year-round experience on and off campus."
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The Mike Houston and Mike Schwartz Radio Shows will be carried live on a weekly basis via 94.3 The Game from Logan's Roadhouse.
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"We are ecstatic to continue as the radio partner for ECU and cannot wait to work with the great folks at Playfly", said Hinton. "As alumni and supporters of the Pirates for many years it's a thrill to continue to be a part of it all. We are impressed with the folks from Playfly and think this is going to be an incredible partnership".
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About Playfly Sports
Playfly Sports is a full-service sports marketing company operating where sports marketing, media & technology converge. Playfly Sports drives outcome-based solutions for brands reaching approximately 83% of all US sports fans generating over 230bn impressions each year in pro, college, and high school sports. Utilizing the influence and durability of local sports fandom, Playfly Sports exclusive rights in the NBA, NHL, MLB, NCAA, esports, and high school sectors drive value for our local, regional, and national brand partners. Playfly's insights-infused multimedia and tech platforms drive innovation through scaled linear, digital, in-venue, and experiential marketing and engagement assets. Playfly Sports has the unique ability to partner, innovate, and advance the aspirations of athletes, brands, academic institutions, and sports fans across the U.S. Playfly Sports is Igniting Brands through the Love of Fans. Visit Playfly Sports online at playfly.com and follow Playfly Sports on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook: @PlayflySports. www.playfly.com.
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