Originally published November 7, 2014.
News junkies in Worcester we hear you.
Boston Herald Radio is now very excited to be part of the WCRN AM 830 family weekdays from 10 a.m. to noon.
That’s right.
Worcester residents can now beam down our “Morning Meeting” show on terrestrial radio. It’s a match made for those of you who crave a lively, informed, news-oriented debate of the hot stories of the day. You name it, we cover it.
WCRN boasts a powerful 50,000-watt stick which reaches a number of states. Inside Route 128, it has been a popular alternative for talk radio listeners who have struggled to receive other AM signals.
Now “Morning Meeting” is on the menu. The show is hosted by veteran TV reporter Jaclyn Cashman and the Herald’s chief political reporter Hillary Chabot. (“Morning Meeting” airs beginning at 9 a.m.)
Cashman, who has worked in Worcester, has long been advocating for a Herald Radio presence west of Interstate 495: “Central Mass is dear to my heart. I got my feet wet working in media at channel 3. I am thrilled to bring my political analysis back to Worcester.”
WCRN General Manager Kurt Carberry sees the partnership as a natural fit, saying, “Broadcasting Boston Herald Radio to our WCRN audience gives our listeners a unique opportunity to explore a headline story, and hear what the reporter or columnist was feeling, and then discuss emotions and reactions, live, on air.”
As the media landscape keeps shifting, innovative products and partnerships are the way of the future and Carberry said he believes the radio-newspaper synergy will yield fascinating results.
“This is a better way to report the news. Beyond headlines, interaction that touches on the human experience that comes from reporting,” he said. “We all benefit from this relationship, our audience, and the Herald’s readership. This is true interactive media, and it’s a natural.”
Carberry and his team at News Talk Radio WCRN AM 830 respect the listeners, first and foremost, and that’s a rarity these days.
Look for bigger and better things for WCRN and Boston Herald Radio in the weeks to come. As Carberry added, “I believe this is the fist step in our relationship, and hope to expand our on-air coverage to bring more Boston Herald news, and business reporting and discussion throughout New England.”
Dial me in!
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