Entercom Honored With 16 2018 New York State Associated Press Association Awards

WCBS 880 and 1010 WINS in New York Recognized with Top Honors in 10 Categories

PHILADELPHIA, PA – June 4, 2019 – Entercom, a leading media and entertainment company and one of the two largest radio broadcasters in the U.S., is the proud recipient of 16 2018 New York State Associated Press Association Awards (NYSAPA). WCBS 880 (WCBS-AM) in New York received first place in seven categories, including top honor “Outstanding News Operation for Radio.” Sister station 1010 WINS (WINS-AM) in New York was recognized with top honors in three categories. The stations collectively received second place finishes in six categories. Winners were honored at NYSAPA’s annual awards dinner on June 1 in Saratoga Springs, NY.

Full list of Entercom winners below.
Broadcast Special Awards 
Outstanding News Operation for Radio I
First Place
WCBS 880 (WCBS-AM)
New York, NY
Radio I
Spot News Coverage
First Place
WCBS 880 (WCBS-AM)
New York, NY
“Mail Bomb Scare”
Continuing Coverage
First Place
WCBS 880 (WCBS-AM)
New York, NY
“A Week of Terror in October”
Feature Story
First Place
WCBS 880 (WCBS-AM)
New York, NY
Sean Adams
“Stories From Main Street: Haven Academy”
News Series
First Place
WCBS 880 (WCBS-AM)
New York, NY
Peter Haskell
“New Wave: Women in Politics”
Use of Sound
First Place
WCBS 880 (WCBS-AM)
New York, NY
Mike Sugerman
“The Sweet Spot: $18 Cup of Coffee”
Digital Presence
First Place
1010 WINS (WINS-AM)
New York, NY
Weathercast
First Place
WCBS 880 (WCBS-AM)
New York, NY
Craig Allen
Newscast
First Place
1010 WINS (WINS-AM)
New York, NY
Larry Mullins, Lori Madden and Justin Schrager
Art Athens General Excellence of Individual Reporting
First Place
1010 WINS (WINS-AM)
New York, NY
Al Jones

A full list of 2018 New York State Associated Press Association contest winners can be found here.

WCBS 880 and 1010 WINS are RADIO.COM stations. RADIO.COM, the fastest growing digital audio app in the United States and the current leader in local sports coverage, has over 300 stations and 3,000 podcasts. RADIO.COM is a part of Entercom.

CONTACT:
Jennifer Morales
Entercom
212-649-9685
[email protected]
@EntercomPR

About Entercom Communications Corp.
Entercom Communications Corp. (NYSE: ETM) is a leading American media and entertainment company reaching and engaging over 170 million people each month through its premier collection of highly rated, award winning radio stations, digital platforms and live events. As one of the country’s two largest radio broadcasters, Entercom offers integrated marketing solutions and delivers the power of local connection on a national scale with coverage of close to 90% of persons 12+ in the top 50 markets. Entercom is the #1 creator of live, original, local audio content and the nation’s unrivaled leader in news and sports radio. Learn more about Philadelphia-based Entercom at www.audacyinc.wpengine.com, Facebook and Twitter (@Entercom).

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