Published: April 19, 2010
KTNO 1440-AM Radio Esperanza Partners with Futbol De Primera For Exclusive Coverage In Dallas/Ft. Worth Market of 2010 FIFA World Cup
DALLAS - (BUSINESS WIRE) - This summer, via the nation's leading Hispanic radio company, Futbol de
Primera (FDP), all the action, personalities, and prestige of the 2010
FIFA World Cup will be broadcast live from South Africa exclusively by
KTNO Radio Esperanza in the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex. FDP's world
renowned air personalities will provide live play by play and game
analysis for the 45 days of the world competition. Bringing further
highlight to the coverage will be KTNO Radio Esperanza's own soccer
expert and "the voice of soccer in Dallas, TX," Jesus Padilla.
"KTNO is proud to be one of the 106 affiliated stations partnering to
carry the Spanish language coverage of the World Cup," said Padilla.
"The world will be tuning in to this event and our listeners now will be
included." Station coverage began in January with live daily programs,
appearances at major soccer events and sports features with soccer
content available on KTNOAM.com.
In related news, KTNO Radio Esperanza recently named Padilla as its
Director of Sports. Jesus is a recognized soccer journalist with over 15
years' experience as a Hispanic reporter and anchor as well as marketing
professional within radio, television and print media. His experience
includes positions with ESPN Deportes, Clear Channel Communications,
Azeteca America TV, and Novedades and El Heraldo News. As Director of
Sports, Padilla will be responsible for all sports broadcasting and
related marketing.
"KTNO is committed to leadership in Hispanic sports broadcasting," said
Dion Mortenson, KTNO Radio Esperenza and Dallas Radio Group Manager for
Lexington, KY headquartered Mortenson Broadcasting Company (MBC). "With
the excellent programming provided by FDP and the local connection Jesus
will provide, we can deliver exciting content for listeners along with a
valuable marketing opportunity for businesses in this market."
KTNO Radio Esperanza, the first Hispanic Christian station in the
metroplex, has a proud history of broadcasting local and national
ministries and positive involvement in the Hispanic community. MBC has
operated over 40 radio stations throughout the United States and is a
leader in the establishment of Urban Gospel and Spanish speaking
Christian radio stations.

KTNO Radio
Erika Rodriguez, Operations Manager or Jesus Padilla,
Sports Director
214-330-5866 or 214-330-9885, fax
www.ktnoam.com
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