iHeartMedia and Will Ferrell’s Big Money Players Podcast Network Launch Comedy Creators Program, “Big Money Players Circle,” During Radio Takeover Hour
October 05 2023 - 8:15AM
Business Wire
“Big Money Players Circle” is designed to
elevate emerging social media comedy creators hand-selected by
Ferrell
“The Big Money Players Comedy Hour Presented by
Straight Talk Wireless” is hosted by Bobby Bones, Mario
Lopez and Tanya Rad and EJ on October 5 across
iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide
Circle inductees will take center stage at the
New York Comedy Festival in New York City on November 12 during the
Big Money Players Circle LIVE Showcase
iHeartMedia and Will Ferrell’s Big Money Players Podcast Network
(BMP) today announced the “Big Money Players Circle.” Will Ferrell
has hand selected the freshest and funniest social sensations to
join the BMP network and be showcased across iHeartMedia’s vast
multi-platform ecosystem. The Big Money Players Circle will be
announced during the first-ever “The Big Money Players Comedy Hour
Presented by Straight Talk Wireless,” which will broadcast across
iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide today, October 5, at 7 p.m.
local time.
BMP will shine the spotlight on what's new and next in comedy by
bringing together the freshest original voices on social media. Big
Money Players Circle inductees will receive invaluable training
from some of the biggest names in comedy and podcasting,
unparalleled exposure to new audiences and opportunities to work
with top tier brands to develop unique ad-focused comedic content.
Their first initiative as Circle members will see them create
custom comedic work for presenting sponsor Straight Talk
Wireless.
“From the time I was a wee baby boy, in fact before I ever
uttered my first words, I have always dreamt of assembling a team
of comedians as funny and talented as the Big Money Players
Circle,” said Ferrell. “Now, to officially announce the Circle over
the RADIO WAVES -- which mankind has used to announce such
momentous occasions as the first man landing on the moon, Dan
Quayle's VP Nomination and the score of last night's LAFC game --
is a dream bigger than Baby Will could have ever dreamt.”
“iHeartMedia’s partnership with Will Ferrell and his team around
the Big Money Players podcast network has produced some of the
smartest, most innovative comedy in the medium today, as we grow
the audiences of existing shows like ‘Las Culturistas’ – as well as
launch a new wave of comedians into podcasting like
‘Straightiolab,’” said Conal Byrne, CEO of iHeartMedia Digital
Audio Group. “The Big Money Players Circle is the latest extension
of the brand – from podcasting into social media – where we’re
excited to support and grow a whole new wave of next-generation
talent as well. And, we are thrilled that Straight Talk Wireless
recognizes the power of comedy and has joined us as the exclusive
launch partner of our Big Money Players Circle.”
The comedy takeover will give listeners across America a taste
of the unmatched comedic talent on the BMP podcast network.
Introduced by Will Ferrell himself and featuring Ellie
Kemper, host of BMP’s “Born to Love,” the special will
broadcast some of the funniest BMP podcast moments featuring its
biggest stars. The event will be hosted by Bobby Bones,
Mario Lopez and Tanya Rad and EJ and will mark the
first time iHeartMedia features comedians in a dedicated radio
takeover program. Straight Talk Wireless will serve as the
exclusive presenting sponsor.
The launch comes ahead of the “Big Money Players Circle LIVE
with Straight Talk Wireless” showcase set to take center stage
during the 2023 New York Comedy Festival in New York City at the
Hard Rock Hotel on November 12. Circle inductees will be featured
alongside BMP’s most popular hosts during the event, bringing
together some of the most hilarious talent all on one stage.
“Straight Talk is a brand known for giving it to you straight,
by making it easy and simple for people to save money on wireless,”
said Cheryl Gresham, VP and Chief Marketing Officer of the Verizon
Value organization. “And nobody gives it to you straighter than
comedians, who always reveal a little bit of truth in their humor.
That’s why we’re thrilled to be a part of The Big Money Players
Comedy Hour and help give voice to new unique comedic content.”
Founded by Will Ferrell and iHeartMedia, Big Money Players
Network (BMP) is the premiere destination for comedy podcasts and
home to top comedic talent across a variety of formats and styles.
In addition to audio’s No. 1 comedy “The Ron Burgundy Podcast,” BMP
features award-winning hits like “Films To Be Buried With with
Brett Goldstein,” “Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen
Yang,” “The Nikki Glaser Podcast," "Poog with Kate Berlant and
Jacqueline Novak," "Straightiolab” from George Civeris and Sam
Taggart, and more. All BMP podcasts are executive produced by Will
Ferrell and iHeartMedia and are distributed through the
iHeartPodcast Network.
About Straight Talk Wireless Straight Talk Wireless
provides quality no-contract wireless solutions to value-conscious
consumers and is available exclusively at Walmart, Walmart.com and
Straighttalk.com. Straight Talk is part of the Verizon Value
portfolio of prepaid brands, which includes Total by Verizon,
Visible, Tracfone, Simple Mobile, SafeLink, Walmart Family Mobile
and Verizon Prepaid. Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ)
is one of the world’s leading providers of technology,
communications, information and entertainment products and
services. For more information on Straight Talk Wireless, visit
www.straighttalk.com.
About iHeartMedia iHeartMedia, Inc. [Nasdaq: IHRT] is the
leading audio media company in America, reaching over 90% of
Americans every month. iHeart’s broadcast radio assets alone have
more consumer reach in the U.S. than any other media outlet; twice
the reach of the next largest broadcast radio company; and over
four times the ad-enabled reach of the largest digital only audio
service. iHeart is the largest podcast publisher according to
Podtrac, with more downloads than the next two podcast publishers
combined and has the number one social footprint among audio
players, with seven times more followers than the next audio media
brand, and the only fully integrated audio ad tech solution across
broadcast, streaming and podcasts. The company continues to
leverage its strong audience connection and unparalleled consumer
reach to build new platforms, products and services. Visit
iHeartMedia.com for more company information.
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