iHeartMedia Oklahoma City Debuts ''94.7 FM The Ref''

RADIO ONLINE | Wednesday, August 18, 2021

KBRU-FM

iHeartMedia/Oklahoma City flips Rock KBRU-FM (The Brew) to Sports/Talk as "94.7 FM The Ref." In a broadcast agreement, 94.7 FM The Ref will broadcast all-things sports and feature KREF-AM (1400) in Norman, OK, as part of the station's weekday on-air lineup from 6am to 6pm. In addition, from 6pm to 6am, the station will broadcast programming from FOX Sports Radio's national lineup, featuring commentators and analysts Chris Broussard, Rob Parker, Jason Smith, Mike Harmon and Ben Maller.

"We are thrilled to enter the sports talk arena with such an outstanding lineup," said Jon Phillips, Area President for iHeartMedia Oklahoma. "This talent base is very aligned with Oklahoma University sports and we feel this will give us a unique advantage in creating content that is focused on the biggest sports entity in the state."

"Hats off to SportsTalk Media in Norman for collecting and producing such compelling radio. We feel this partnership will greatly benefit both parties and ensure that Sooner fans can get reliable, accurate and timely coverage."

"Our team of talented on-air SportsTalk professionals welcomes the opportunity to bring ‘The Home of Sooner Fans' to a large FM signal in addition to our 1400 AM signal and streaming platforms," said Casey Vinyard, Owner at SportsTalk Media. "On behalf of the entire SportsTalk Media team, I'd like to thank Jon Phillips and iHeartMedia Oklahoma City for partnering with us at KREF."