Benztown Presents: Year-End 45-Hour Countdown Music Special

Benztown has announced that it will present “The Old School 500”, a 45-hour year-end music special for radio that counts down the 500 greatest Old School hits. Tabulated nationwide from Rhythmic Oldies and Adult Urban radio station playlists, “The Old School 500” is more than a countdown - it tells the stories behind the hits, from the people who made the music, spotlighting 450 interviews in 45 hours of great radio. ‘The Old School 500’ can slide easily into a station’s programming schedule with 14 minutes per hour for local spots and promos.

Masa Patterson, Vice President, Sales & Operations, Benztown, noted: “Listeners will love this year-end countdown special for all the reasons they love ‘Top 10 Now & Then”. Plus, it’s the perfect programming solution for a holiday weekend; especially the week between Christmas and New Year’s. An added bonus is that you can run ‘The Old School 500’ Countdown as many times as you’d like throughout the year. It’s an addictive musical treat for Old School music fans who want more of the best music, memories and fun!”

“Top 10 Now & Then” is a countdown show designed for America’s Urban Adult audiences, and is nationally syndicated by Benztown. “Top 10 Now & Then” is directly aimed at the core Female 25-54 demo, and is a proven ratings leader with appeal across Urban AC, Rhythmic Oldies, and Classic Hip Hop formats. The show is currently heard in markets including: San Diego, CA; Riverside, CA; Honolulu, HI; Oxnard/Ventura, CA; Pensacola, FL; and Palm Springs, CA; and streams from Los Angeles, CA; Atlanta, GA; Miami, FL; and Charlotte, NC. “Top 10 Now & Then” is hosted and written by award-winning radio personality and music executive Rick Nuhn, and is produced by Ron Shapiro, creative director, programmer, and producer, who brings over 25 years of experience in countdown shows and syndicated programming.

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