After Premier Radio Network separated from The Phil Hendrie
Show, the show was out of national syndication for over a year. The company
says that in 2007, a representative of Phil Hendrie approached Talk Radio
Network-FM about a new syndication deal, which would re-launch Phil back into
the terrestrial syndication marketplace.
After negotiations, CEO Mark Masters decided to take a
chance on a new syndication. In June of 2007, TRN-FM began investing in
re-building The Phil Hendrie Show and continued to affiliate and promote the
show into 2013.
"I believed in Phil then, and I still think he is a
comic genius on-air. He will always be a radio icon to me," says Masters,
CEO of TRN-FM. Masters went on to say, "We are proud to have rebuilt the
Phil Hendrie Show by adding over 100 stations, along with creating robust
growth to Phil's online presence, but, due to world events, the economy, and
the state of radio in this country, we have decided to go another direction in
that day part - we wish Phil all the best in his future endeavors."
And this statement from the Hendrie camp. "Phil Hendrie
has elected not to pursue any further association with Talk Radio Network. As
he delves deeper into his successful digital platform and ongoing television
and film work, Hendrie remains open to terrestrial radio opportunities, but
only those with strong sales, marketing and programming support. ongoing
television and film work."
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