BOSTON — Audacy Inc., owner of WEEI-AM & FM in Boston, has signed a multi-year broadcast partnership extension with the National Football League team owned by Robert Kraft.
The new New England Patriots agreement includes the continuation of exclusive “Patriots Monday” and “Patriots Friday” programming, featuring first-year Patriots Head Coach Jerod Mayo and Patriots players on WEEI Radio.
This year marks the 30th season of the partnership between WEEI and the Patriots, as it began in 1995.
“As we celebrate our 30th season partnering with the Patriots, we’re proud to have provided fans with some of the most in-depth conversations during the greatest dynasty in NFL history,” said Mike Thomas, Senior Vice President and Market Manager for Audacy in Boston. “This year, we look forward to ushering in a new era, featuring weekly interviews with Head Coach Jerod Mayo, the quarterback, and a variety of veteran leaders. We are thrilled to continue our coverage of the Patriots, highlighted by the exclusive interviews with players and coaches that have become appointment listening for decades.”
Murray Kohl, Vice President of Corporate Partnership Sales for the Patriots, added, “We are happy to extend our partnership with WEEI for Patriots Mondays and Fridays. They have provided a great platform for Patriots fans to gain insight from our players and coaches weekly throughout the season. We look forward to continuing this programming with WEEI for years to come.”
