Krantz Media Group Launches with 6 Blue-Chip Clients Including Premiere Radio Networks, My Damn Channel, TuneGenie Networks, and BlogTalkRadio

NEW YORK, April 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Media Industry executive Gary Krantz has launched Krantz Media Group, a full service consultancy specializing in new business development, management/syndication services, and media Investment within the broadcast, music, and new media sectors of the entertainment industry.

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100426/NY92787 )

Out of the box, KMG has signed Premiere Radio Networks, the number one audio network in the United States; My Damn Channel, the entertainment studio and new media platform – a leader in original video series and branded entertainment, TuneGenie™ Networks, the premiere online music playlist discovery platform that is distributed on more than 650 terrestrial and online pure play radio station websites, and BlogTalkRadio, the largest online social radio network on the web. In addition, KMG’s Talent Representation division has signed noted Talk show hosts Karel and Nicole Sandler.

Commenting on the company, KMG President/CEO Gary Krantz stated, “KMG is launching at one of the most exciting times in the media industry. Our mission is to identify new revenue clients for our partners, secure national distribution for brands and talent on all audio and video distribution platforms, and identify investors that will fund emerging companies’ capital needs.

“The fact that we have launched with 'best in brand' companies like Premiere, My Damn Channel, TuneGenie™, and BlogTalkRadio underscores our opportunity for success. In addition, Karel, and Nicole Sandler are both unique voices in Talk radio that have huge potential.”

Julie Talbott, Premiere Radio Networks President, Content and Affiliate Relations, stated, “We’re delighted to partner with Krantz Media Group to continue providing national advertisers with top-rated programs and services to reach their target audiences.” Rob Barnett, Founder and CEO of My Damn Channel says, “Gary has the experience and the contacts to co-create deals that matter. He’s bringing big ideas and C-level executives to the table for My Damn Channel’s newest brand, RAMP (Radio and Music Pros). We’re working together to fuse the lines between radio, web and television to build new ways for talent and advertisers to touch millions.” And Jeffrey Specter, CEO of TuneGenie adds, “Gary has the unique gift to mix left and right brain, money and business with creative and product. It lets him cut through the fog to hone in on the product that will be a consumer hit and how to monetize it. It’s a great skill and one that has helped us tremendously.”

Prior to launching KMG, Krantz held executive positions at the some of the largest radio networks and broadcast groups in the country, including Westwood One, Premiere Radio Networks, Air America Radio, AMFM, and MJI Broadcasting. In addition, Krantz was President of the Country Radio Broadcasters, and serves on the Board of Overseers of Emerson College.

To find out more about Krantz Media Group, go to www.krantzmediagroup.com.

SOURCE Krantz Media Group