Source: Browns, Entercom, ESPN Cleveland Extend Unique Radio Deal

The Browns, Entercom Communications (which operates WKRK-FM) and Good Karma Brands (ESPN Radio 850 Cleveland's parent company) have "agreed to extend their partnership," according to a source cited by Kevin Kleps of CRAIN'S CLEVELAND BUSINESS. Details are "still being finalized, but the deal will ensure the Browns continue to have about 1,000 hours of annual programming that is split between ESPN Cleveland and The Fan." The radio rights have been "held by Cleveland's all-sports competitors ... since a unique deal was struck" in '13. The previous deal is said to be "team-friendly, since the Browns get the vast majority of the ad revenue," as is the case with WEWS-ABC's preseason TV rights (CRAIN'S CLEVELAND BUSINESS, 4/12).