KCBS All News in San Francisco Recognized with Top Honors in Seven Categories

PHILADELPHIA, PA – May 23, 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 nine 2018 Associated Press Television and Radio Association Awards (APTRA). The organization honors outstanding journalism across thirteen western states. KCBS All News (KCBS-AM / KFRC-FM), The Bay Area’s News Leader, received first place in seven categories, including top honor “Outstanding News Operation,” and second place in two categories, making the station the most decorated of all 2018 APTRA recipients.

Full list of KCBS All News award wins below.

Outstanding News Operation
First Place
KCBS All News (KCBS-AM)
San Francisco, CA

Best Continuing Coverage
First Place
KCBS All News (KCBS-AM)
San Francisco, CA
“California Wildfires”

Best Evening Newscast
First Place
KCBS All News (KCBS-AM)
San Francisco, CA
“Camp Fire”

Best Reporter
First Place
KCBS All News (KCBS-AM)
San Francisco, CA
Doug Sovern

Best Special Programming
First Place
KCBS All News (KCBS-AM)
San Francisco, CA
“In Depth: California Wildfires”
Keith Menconi

Best Spot News
First Place
KCBS All News (KCBS-AM)
San Francisco, CA
“Camp Fire” 

Best Use of Sound
First Place
KCBS All News (KCBS-AM)
San Francisco, CA
“Shoulder Patrol”
Doug Sovern

A full list of 2018 Associated Press Television and Radio Association contest winners can be found here.

KCBS All News is a RADIO.COM station. 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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