Genesis Communications Nominated

TAMPA, FL (February 12, 2013) – Genesis Communications, the fastest growing news and sports content provider in Florida, has been nominated for two Radio Ink Digital Awards – “Best Radio App” and “Best Radio Station Website (Markets 1-50).”

Genesis Communications is a finalist in the “Best Radio App” category for their “Gotta Know” app for iPhone and Android phones. “Gotta Know” provides its users with the latest news, headlines, videos and insights from News Talk Florida and Sports Talk Florida, both which are run by Genesis Communications.

“We are honored to have been chosen as a Radio Ink Convergence Digital Awards, nominee,” said Bruce Maduri, president and CEO of Genesis Communications. “We see this honor as yet another indicator of our organization’s innovation and advancement.”

The Radio Ink Digital Media Awards recognizes brilliance in digital media from radio and online radio. “Recognition is a powerful tool, and we want to recognize innovation and quality digital programs because it plays such an important role in our world today,” said Radio Ink Publisher Eric Rhoads.

The 3rd annual Radio Ink Digital Award ceremony will take place on Monday, March 4, 2013 at Radio Ink’s 2013 Convergence conference at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, California.

About Genesis Communications:
Genesis Communications owns and operates radio stations in Florida including WWBA all News AM 820, WHBO NBC affiliate Sports Talk AM 1040 and WMGG News Talk AM 1470 in Tampa Bay, WHOO NBC affiliate Sports Talk AM 1080, WAMT All News AM 1190 and WIXC All News AM 1060 in Orlando-Melbourne-the Space Coast. The company also owns and operates web publications www.sportstalkflorida.com and www.newstalkflorida.com. Further information about Genesis can be found at www.radiogenesis.com.

About Radio Ink’s Convergence:
The Convergence conference discusses the next generation of things radio needs to be thinking about. This conference is for everyone who wants to see a future for radio, including owners, CEOs, market managers, sales managers, program directors, advertisers, podcasters, and online broadcasters. For more information visit: www.radioconvergence.com

About Radio Ink:
Radio Ink is a popular radio broadcast trade publication that shares news, information, and commentary to radio sales and management professionals. The magazine focuses on marketing, management, and multi-platform challenges facing radio broadcasters today. Radio Ink is also known for creating several annual “gold standard” lists, such as the 40 Most Powerful People in Radio and the Radio Wayne Awards.