With over 8.25 million* weekly listeners in over 40 countries on over 250 radio stations, as well as Armed Forces Radio and Sirius/XM Radio, The Dr. Laura Program is now in its 16^th year in syndication. The show airs live from Noon to 3:00 p.m. PST. 

Talkers Magazine ranks The Dr. Laura Program as the third most-listened-to show and the number one female-hosted program in the U.S.  She is the author of eleven New York Times bestsellers, including The Proper Care & Feeding of Husbands, Ten Stupid Things Women Do to Mess Up Their Lives, and her most recent best-seller, In Praise of Stay-At-Home Moms.  In 1997, Dr. Laura became the only woman to win the prestigious Marconi Award for Network/Syndicated Personality of the Year and has won Radio Ink’s award for Best Advice Show for the past 6 years.

TRNV Inc. is the latest entity in the constellation of outstanding radio syndication companies operated by C.E.O. Mark Masters, which also syndicate The Michael Savage Show (Co-Ranked 3rd largest syndicated show in the US*), The Laura Ingraham Show (Ranked 4^th largest*), The Jerry Doyle Show (Ranked 7^th largest*), The Rusty Humphries Show (Ranked 8^th largest *), The Mancow Morning Show (Ranked 9^th largest*), The Phil Hendrie Show, and The Monica Crowley Show.

 The TRN Companies also have outstanding brand alliances, and syndicate Motor Trend Radio nationwide as well as “America’s Morning News”, an investigative morning drive news show, created in affiliation with The Washington Times Company. 

In addition, The Science Channel’s and BBC’s “Science Fantastic” with Dr. Michio Kaku and Chris Markowsi’s “Watchdog on Wall Street” are but two examples of the TRN companies’ syndicated niche offerings.

With this agreement, TRNV brings its best-in-breed syndication expertise to the affiliate marketing of The Dr. Laura Program.  TRNV will work with TOTD to develop new affiliates on both the AM and FM dial.

TOTD, an independent radio syndication company established in 2005 by Dr. Laura and veteran radio syndicator Geoff Rich, will continue to produce the program.  Premiere Radio Networks continues its role in handling satellite distribution and as the exclusive national ad sales representative. TOTD will super-serve Dr. Laura’s affiliates, advertisers and audiences via digital platforms and market visits, and maintain a dedicated customer service support staff.

“It is an honor and a pleasure to work with Dr. Laura, Geoff Rich and TOTD,” said TRNV’s Mark Masters.  He continues by saying, “Dr. Laura’s track record in grabbing and keeping audiences glued to their radios is unparalleled.  She is the industry leader in the advice genre, and her show’s unique appeal and reach continues to grow.  Dr. Laura is both a leading opinion-maker and an advertiser boon.  By partnering with Dr. Laura and TOTD, TRNV will combine the finest radio talent with the best-in-breed affiliation and marketing management available.  We could not be more excited about our new relationship with Dr. Laura and TOTD, and we look forward to expanding Dr. Laura’s already stellar brand and audience.”

“Mark Masters and his team have succeeded in bringing great radio talent to audiences and bringing new stations on both the AM and FM band into the talk format.  I am confident this syndication and marketing partnership will ensure the Dr. Laura Program will expand its reach and be an even greater value for advertisers and affiliates,” said TOTD President, Geoff Rich.  He goes on to say, “There is no more beloved host on the radio than Dr. Laura, and her ratings show it.  With TRNV’s syndication skill-set behind her, Dr. Laura’s audience will continue to grow.”

Dr. Laura chimed in, “With the accumulated experience, wisdom and business acumen of Mark Masters and Geoff Rich, I look forward to growing my program exponentially.  With all the overboard media focus on news, so many people yearn for the human touch of dealing with their emotions, families, friends, religion, ethics and morality.  I am gratified to be able to be in that position to help folks of all demos with their real, everyday lives.  With this unique partnership, I feel assured that my ability to reach people will increase – for that, I am very grateful.”

“With the addition of The Dr. Laura Program, the TRN companies now have the two most successful syndicated female voices in America, TRNV’s Dr. Laura (Ranked 3^rd largest Show*) and TRNE’s Laura Ingraham (Ranked 4^th largest Show*).  This is a reality that we are very excited and honored be a part of,” says Phil Boyce, President of Programming for TRN.

For more information contact Greg Doyle at Talk Radio Network Ventures, Inc. at 1-888-383-3733 or Geoff Rich at Take On The Day, LLC. at 212-239-2988 ext. 306.

 *According to Nationally Syndicated Show size Rankings as published by Talkers Magazine in the March, 2009 Issue

DR. LAURA SCHLESSINGER ANSWERS THE CALL, LAUNCHES “THE DR. LAURA CHANNEL” ON YOUTUBE

New Channel features exclusive, behind-the-scenes footage, video blogs,

and answers to listeners’ questions, never before seen or heard

NEW YORK, September 23, 2008 – Take On the Day, LLC, today announced the launch of The Dr. Laura Channel on YouTube™ (www.youtube.com/drlaura), the new digital home for the #1 most-listened-to female talk show host in America and the third most-listened-to talk show host in the country (Source: Talkers Magazine), Dr. Laura Schlessinger.

The Dr. Laura Channel will feature fresh video content posted weekly by the popular air personality, including video blogs not seen anywhere else, answers to listeners’ questions, and occasionally, behind-the-scenes footage shot by Dr. Laura herself.

Geoff Rich, President of Take On The Day, the production company co-owned by Dr. Laura and Mr. Rich, said: “This is a great opportunity for Dr. Laura to reach many more people than those who listen to her radio program every day. Dr. Laura already writes a newspaper column, streams her radio show and does podcasts. We’re excited to be partnering with the leading video website to help Dr. Laura’s fans and interested followers find exclusive, fresh content every week. We look forward to creating more interactive opportunities for visitors to The Dr Laura Channel on YouTube.”

With a broadcast career spanning more than 30 years, Dr. Laura continues to dispense her no-nonsense advice to millions of listeners each week on more than 250 radio stations nationwide. She is the author of 11 New York Times best-selling books, and star of a successful one woman show, In My Never To Be Humble Opinion, currently touring the country.

About The Dr. Laura Program/Take On The Day, LLC

Take On The Day LLC is an independent radio syndication and theatrical company owned by Dr. Laura Schlessinger and Geoff Rich. Established in 2005, it produces and distributes The Dr. Laura Program: the internationally acclaimed radio program broadcast Monday through Friday from noon to 3 p.m. PT on more than 250 radio stations, Armed Forces Radio and XM Radio. The program has more than 8.5 million weekly listeners in 40 countries around the globe. Visit www.DrLaura.com for more information.

Contact: Cecilia Cardenas

Take On The Day

T: 212-239-2988, ext. 309

E: press@drlaura.com

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