Compass Media Networks and Learfield have signed a multi-year extension giving Compass first right of refusal to broadcast any Learfield home football and men’s basketball games and retains the exclusive national audio rights to broadcast the Big Ten Football Championship Game and the Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament. Compass also will broadcast expanded coverage of regular-season men’s basketball and football games. The two companies have had a partnership since 2009.
Learfield manages the multimedia and sponsorship rights for 120 collegiate institutions, conferences and arenas nationwide, including the Big Ten Conference at the league level and eight of its members through individual rights agreements. “Learfield has been a wonderful partner,” said Peter Kosann, CEO of Compass Media Networks. “We are honored to continue this partnership and will continue to expand the breath and depth of our coverage.”
