Cumulus Media’s Westwood One (NASDAQ: CMLS) and Jim Rome continue to be at the forefront of the evolution and growth of live sports content. Together, they are excited to announce a new exclusive partnership to syndicate and distribute “The Jim Rome Show,” the nation’s premier sports radio talk program.
Starting January 6, 2025, “The Jim Rome Show” will move from its current Noon-3:00pm ET slot to the coveted time slot of 3:00pm – 6:00pm EST / Noon to 3:00pm PST, broadcasting LIVE weekdays.
Best known for his aggressive, informed, rapid-fire dialogue, Rome has established himself as the top choice of athletes and fans for sports news and commentary beyond the scoreboard and is one of the leading opinion-makers of his generation.
“Jim Rome is a natural addition to Westwood One’s powerful portfolio of sports programming. His unique voice, unparalleled sports insight, and dynamic style have cultivated a dedicated audience that we look forward to welcoming,” said Collin Jones, President, Westwood One.
“Additionally, this partnership marks an exciting chapter for Westwood One, as we continue to deliver top-tier content for our audiences and our advertising partners.”
Jim Rome commented: “I am thrilled to be part of the premium content that defines Westwood One; a preeminent industry leader when it comes to providing live sports coverage to the most passionate audiences. This new time slot is an incredible opportunity to connect with new listeners and broaden our audience and will allow for more access to athletes and titans in the sports world.”
A pioneer in the sports media landscape for over three decades and one of America’s most prolific Sports Talk hosts, Rome continues to find innovative ways to connect and engage with fans. This past year, Rome brought the “The Jim Rome Show” to X with a live three-hour simulcast, where Rome adeptly curates themes in real time, socially connects with guests and fans and delivers stimulating dialogues with listeners daily. The nationally syndicated show streams live through Rome’s account each day on X (formerly Twitter).
Rome’s commitment to evolve with the fast-changing media landscape and connect with younger, tech-savvy audiences was further solidified with the recent launch of his Fast Channel with A+E Networks. The Jim Rome FAST Channel is now available across seven major platforms, including Amazon Freevee (also accessible through Prime Video and Fire TV), DIRECTV, LG Channels, Plex, Samsung TV Plus, Sling Freestream, and VIZIO WatchFree+.