Cumulus Media’s 790 KABC was honored for broadcast news excellence with Three Golden Mike Awards from the Radio & Television News Association of Southern California, on Saturday. The Golden Mike’s are Southern California’s most prestigious and most coveted broadcast-journalism prize.
- KABC won a Golden Mike in the “Best Newscast Writing” category for “The 8 AM News on KABC.”
- Journalist Jim Roope won a Golden Mike for “Best News Reporting by a Radio Network or Content Syndicator” category. Roope is a reporter for Westwood One who provides news reports numerous times a day for KABC.
- Sportscaster Randy Wang was honored with a Golden Mike for “Best Sports Segment” for his excellence in sportscasting on KABC’s McIntyre in the Morning.
Market Manager Dawn Girocco said, “We are incredibly honored to have received three Golden Mike Awards this year. This kind of recognition demonstrates the continued evolution of KABC, and reinforces the tremendous growth of our station. Congratulations to Randy Wang, Jim Roope, and the entire 790 KABC News Team for their outstanding achievements and service to KABC and our community. We couldn’t be prouder!”
Drew Hayes, KABC Operations Director, said, “We have an exciting, high-energy radio station, loaded with authentic stars and vital, dependable services. We entertain, inform, and give context to the craziness that our listeners experience every day. The Golden Mike victories are another confirmation that we are News. Talk. Evolved.”
