Toronto sports talk radio could be in jeopardy amid shocking Bell Media rumors
Toronto sports talk radio like TSN 1059 and even the Fan 590 could very well be in jeopardy of being removed forever as Bell Media and Rogers rumors persist.
The art of sports talk radio has become a lost one as podcasts and YouTube shows continue to grow in popularity, stealing the thunder from outlets like TSN 1050 and the Fan 590.
If you are a fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs, then the Fan 590 and TSN 1050 are flagship stations that have provided you with lots of analysis, entertainment, and breaking news.
However, the future of these platforms just so happens to be in jeopardy.
We say this because there is a new report suggesting that Bell Media could be looking to divest from TSN and sell off all of its radio stations.
Is Sports Talk Radio done in Toronto
There has been a steady decline in listenership when it comes to terrestrial radio, and Bell Media seems to see the writing on the wall.
The sports media landscape has been drastically changing over the last decade, and radio has been the biggest victim of this.
This new report also suggests that Rogers may look to take the Fan 590 off the airwaves and create some sort of podcast network out of it, instead.
While this might make sense from a business perspective, it could also lead to job loss and a fanbase that is left wondering: what happened?
It is sad to see these legacy institutions go through these times of uncertainty, although the writing has been on the wall for a very long time.
Only time will tell what becomes of TSN and all of its various affiliates.
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DECEMBRE 9 | 137 ANSWERS Toronto sports talk radio could be in jeopardy amid shocking Bell Media rumors Do you still listen to Sports Talk Radio and TSN? | ||
| YES | 75 | 54.7 % |
| NO | 62 | 45.3 % |
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