Sports Radio 850 The Buzz Re-Signs the NFC Champion Carolina Panthers for Exclusive Raleigh-Durham Play-by-Play Radio Rights

Raleigh, NC July 16, 2004 -- Sports Radio 850 The Buzz announced today the renewal of the Raleigh-Durham play-by-play contract with the Carolina Panthers for the third consecutive year.

"We have been very pleased with our association with the Buzz over the last two years," says Panthers President Mark Richardson. "Interest in the Panthers in the Raleigh-Durham area continues to increase and the relationship with the Buzz has been an important reason in that growth. We look forward to another exciting season."

WRBZ will be Raleigh-Durham's exclusive radio station for Carolina Panthers play-by-play coverage as well as "Panther Talk," heard each Monday night at 8:00pm during the season. WRBZ also carries play-by-play coverage of Duke Basketball and Duke Football, along with East Carolina Football and East Carolina Basketball.

"We are very pleased to continue our partnership with the NFC Champion Carolina Panthers," says Adam Gold, Program Director and on-air host of Sports Radio 850 The Buzz. "Listeners have come to expect great sports coverage from the Buzz and this renews and exemplifies that commitment."

850 The Buzz is the only Triangle radio station offering the latest sports information, breaking news, local coverage and nationally syndicated sports talk radio programming.

For more information about Sports Radio 850 The Buzz, please visit the station's Web site at www.850thebuzz.com.

About WRBZ Sports Radio
WRBZ Sports Radio is the Triangle's only all-sports radio station, offering the latest sports information, breaking news, local coverage and nationally syndicated sports talk radio programming, including The G-Spot with Adam Gold and The Jungle with Jim Rome. WRBZ Sports Radio has a proven track record of audience growth, and is one of the fastest growing radio stations in the Raleigh-Durham metro area. WRBZ Sports Radio has been recognized for its community service as a National Finalist in the National Association of Broadcasters' Crystal Awards, and as a recipient of the NAB's 2002 Outstanding Community Service Award. WRBZ Sports Radio is a leading marketing partner for new Triangle businesses that are looking to build loyal customer bases, and for established businesses seeking to retain and to grow their existing customer bases.

For more information, contact General Manager Brian Maloney at 919.875.9100 or by e-mail at manager@850thebuzz.com.




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