KTRH-AM is a radio station in the greater Houston metro area. Branded as news radio, 740 KTRH advertises over the air waves as “Houston’s News, Weather, and Traffic Station.” Operating at 740 kHz on the AM dial, it is powered by 50,000 watts of power. The letters, KTRH, have been attributed to one of a number of designations, including “Keep Tuned Right Here” and “Talk Radio Houston.” Owned by Clear Channel, the station is also affiliated with the Weather Channel and Fox News radio.
Media Base for the AstrosThe news station is home to veteran news reporters J.P. Pritchard and Lana Hughes and primarily features news reports and current events in the morning hours while presenting syndicated talk shows during other parts of the day. In addition, the radio station is the noted broadcasting home of the Houston Astros baseball team.
Featured Shows and ContentSyndicated talk radio shows that are regularly scheduled on the Houston station include Coast to Coast AM with George Noory and The Mutual Fund Show. Popular talk show and conservative political commentators, such as Glenn Beck, Rush Limbaugh, and Sean Hannity, also broadcast their syndicated shows regularly on the station. Weekend shows highlight such topics as gardening, pets, home and health content.
Famous Past Radio PersonalitiesKTRH has a long history in Houston and has been a broadcast base for a number of well-known broadcast and media celebrities. One of the notables that worked for the station in the 50s was Dan Rather, who acted as commentator and reporter. Another well-recognized personality that sat in the broadcast booth was CBS sports commentator and announcer, Jim Nantz. Frank Newport, the editor of the Gallup Poll, worked as news director and a talk show host at the station in the early part of the 80s.
Advertise on KTRH and Similar StationsWith its history and current format, many advertisers seek to run spots on the popular Houston station. You, too, can gain brand recognition for your product or business by running ads on stations like KTRH in Houston. The direct response talk radio advertising simply cannot be surpassed when it comes to results. Work with a third-party buyer like Berk Marketing and you will not only see an increase in business but more efficient tracking of your leads as well. Berk Marketing can help you with your advertising on KTRH AM 740.
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