49ers Agree to Contract Extension with Local Radio Station

49ers Agree to Contract Extension with Local Radio Station

In the San Francisco Bay Area, the sports culture runs deep. From the decorated era of San Francisco Giants baseball in the 2010s to pair with the Golden State Warriors dynasty, Bay Area sports fans had a lot to cheer about. Combine that with the rich history of the San Francisco 49ers, and you have a region that is used to success in sports. But for the fans, supporting their teams runs in their veins, and a big reason why Bay Area sports fans …

49ers extend multi-year deal with KNBR keeping Greg Papa, Tim Ryan in booth

Credit: San Francisco 49ers, KNBRThe San Francisco 49ers and KNBR announced Wednesday a multi-year extension, keeping intact a radio flagship partnership that dates to 2005 and the broadcast team — Greg Papa and Tim Ryan — that has defined it. “We at KNBR are tremendously excited to continue this valued partnership with the Niners,” said Larry Blumhagen, regional vice president/market manager, Cumulus San Francisco/Los Angeles, in a statement. “…

49ers Strike Gold with KNBR Coverage Continuation In The Bay

The San Francisco 49ers have entered into a multi-year partnership with Cumulus Media’s 104.5/680 The Sports Leader (KNBR-AM) in the Bay Area, continuing the duo's flagship deal of two decades. Greg Papa and Tim Ryan will continue to serve in the booth.

‘The Sports Leader’ In S.F. Bay Area Sticks With Niners

With parent company Cumulus Media expected to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection late Wednesday (4/15) as a Houston federal judge weighs a prepackaged restructuring plan, one of its strongest radio stations has extended a flagship audio deal with the San Francisco 49ers that dates to 2005. A multi-year partnership extension with the National Football League franchise and KNBR-AM & FM in the San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose DMA is now in …