30 Apr WGN Radio and Crain’s Chicago Business Expand Partnership
“WGN Radio Crain’s Chicago Business Desk” launches May 6, 2019 on WGN Radio
CHICAGO (April 30, 2019) – WGN Radio and Crain’s Chicago Business announced today that they are expanding their content integration with a live microphone inside the Crain’s Chicago newsroom, beginning Monday, May 6.
Monday through Friday, “The WGN Radio Crain’s Chicago Business Desk” will feature Crain’s reporters twice daily on WGN Radio during newscasts at 7am and 5pm. Listeners will also hear the top business news of the day weekdays at 12:50pm during the station’s “Wintrust Business Lunch” program.
Of the partnership, WGN Radio Station Manager & VP of Content Todd Manley said, “who better to further solidify our commitment to conversations about Chicago commerce than the expert journalists at Crain’s.”
Jim Kirk, Publisher and Executive Editor of Crain’s said, “we’re very happy to expand our relationship with WGN. The station’s unique relationship with its listeners is a natural for Crain’s as we continue to look for ways to grow our journalism beyond our traditional platforms.”
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WGN RADIO
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CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
Crain’s Chicago Business is the top source of news, analysis and information on business in metropolitan Chicago for decision-makers in the private and public sectors. Crain’s publishes a weekly business magazine, providing deeper analysis, commentary, special reports and features. Crain’s also produces databases, live events and sponsored content, all with the aim of deepening readers’ understanding of local business. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/crainschicago and follow us on Twitter @crainschicago and Instagram @crainschicago
Contacts:
Sara Tieman
Promotions & PR Manager
312.222.5098 | stieman@wgnradio.com
Jaimee Holway
312.649.5477 | jholway@crain.com