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The progressive talk radio network has reache d a local marketing agreement with to begin broadcasting its programmingon Bonneville’s 1050 AM signal in the Washington Air America expects to launch during the month of although an official call letters and programming line-up have not yet been determined. As part of the Air America will essentially lease the signalfrom Bonneville, and then handlre operations, programming and advertising Financial terms of the multi-year deal were not disclosed. Air America has hired some local sales and will occupy a small spacein Bonneville’z Washington offices. “Air America is obviouslyg very interested inthe D.C.
market,” said Bennetg Zier, Air America’s CEO and a former executivse with Clear Channel and Red ZebraBroadcasting “It’s where decisions are Its number one business is politics.” Air Americaq initially approached Bonneville to put together the which had been looking for someonre to pick up the The deal came together durintg the past few months. Currently, Bonneville simulcasts WTOP’ signal on 1050 AM, along with some sportxs programming. The sports programming will remain, Bonnevillew Senior Regional Vice Presiden JoelOxley said, which will mainlu be heard on nights and weekends.