Julie Talbott to Receive Honor from Kentucky Broadcasters Association

LOS ANGELES, October 9, 2020 – Premiere Networks President Julie Talbott will be honored at the 2020 Kentucky Broadcasters Association Excellence in Broadcasting Awards next week.  She is the recipient of the Ralph Gabbard Distinguished Kentuckian Award, which is presented in recognition of the achievements and accomplishments of former Kentuckians who have earned fame or acclaim in their respected field or endeavor.

The virtual awards show will be held on Monday, October 12, at 2:00 p.m. ET.  Watch the virtual awards show here.  For more information, please visit https://kba.org/aws/KBA/pt/sp/awards.

A native of the Bluegrass state, Talbott has 30 years of experience in the media business. She started her career at BBDO Advertising, before moving on and becoming COO of MJI Broadcasting, which was bought by Premiere Networks/Clear Channel in 1999. After serving in various capacities at Premiere, she was named President of the company in January 2014.  In her current role, Talbott continues to oversee the operation of Premiere Networks’ roster of more than 100 radio programs and services, while managing business partnerships with talent, and leading and maintaining key affiliate relationships to sell and service Premiere Networks, Total Traffic & Weather Network and the 24/7 News Network.  

About Premiere Networks
Premiere Networks, a subsidiary of iHeartMedia, syndicates more than 100 radio programs and services to more than 7,100 radio affiliations and reaches a quarter billion listeners monthly. Premiere offers the best in talk, entertainment and sports programming featuring the following personalities: Rush Limbaugh, Ryan Seacrest, Glenn Beck, Delilah, Steve Harvey, George Noory, Dan Patrick, Colin Cowherd, John Boy and Billy, Sean Hannity, Elvis Duran, Mario Lopez, Bobby Bones, Clay Travis, Cody Alan, Johnjay and Rich, Big Boy, Brooke & Jeffrey, Buck Sexton, Doug Gottlieb, Enrique Santos, Nancy Grace, Jason Lee, Hollywood Hamilton and others.  For more information, please visit www.PremiereNetworks.com.