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THE MID-ATLANTIC REGION’S PREMIER RADIO NETWORK Orioles Baseball represents strong ratings, additional revenue streams, and a strong partnership commitment. Being an affiliate on the Orioles Radio Network sets you apart from your competition: • Associates your station with one of only 30 Major League Baseball Teams • Brings your station exposure: • on the Orioles official website (orioles.com) • on the new Oriole Park scoreboard • in the official game program (Orioles Magazine) • in the media guide and other club publications • Orioles Baseball brings you 162 regular season games including 45 against the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, and Washington Nationals • Flexible scheduling is available to fit your programming needs Generate additional revenue by selling Orioles Baseball. • Available inventory includes more than 30 minutes of local avails per broadcast • You and your sponsors can partner with the Orioles on promotional appearances, special events, and community outreach programs, creating additional sales opportunities for your station • Leverage your relationship with the Orioles when working with all of your partners and sponsors Being an Orioles Radio Network affiliate makes you a partner with the Orioles and sets you up for unparalleled promotional opportunities. • Receive 150 tickets to use for a company outing or for station promotions • Enjoy a VIP experience for your station's management and staff, including on-field pre-game access, VIP seats, and more • The Orioles will work with you to entertain your VIPs with on-field and behind the scenes access, additional tickets and parking • Opportunity for Orioles players and coaches to customize station IDs • Arrange to have an Orioles player or front office member call in to your station once or regularly • Through OriolesREACH, partner with the Orioles on community outreach programs in your area • Gain unprecedented access to the Orioles through credentialing your broadcast staff • Download highlights from each game to use as part of your news and sports updates the following day Testimonials from Current Radio Affiliates "The Orioles Radio Network makes you feel like part of the team, and they are a part of your station year round. This past Christmas, the Orioles helped WEPM raise money for the United Way by providing autographed photos of the team's biggest stars. It truly is a partnership." Jay Young, Program Director WEPM Radio, Martinsburg, WV "ESPN Radio 1310 in the Virginia Beach area is proud to be a part of the Orioles Radio Network. We love being associated with the Orioles and successfully worked several promotions with the team last season." Tony Mercurio, Program Director/Afternoon Host ESPN Radio 1310, Virginia Beach, VA "As an Orioles Radio Network affiliate, we have discovered lots of fans and area businesses who want to be associated with Orioles Baseball. The broadcasts themselves are professional from beginning to end." Joe Beail, General Sales Manager WICO Radio, Salisbury, MD "The quality of the pre-game, in-game, and post-game programming and production value is fantastic. In addition to providing professional content, Orioles Baseball proved to be a revenue generator as well. The affiliate service they provide is second to none." Jay James, Program Director, WVAX Radio, Charlottesville, VA "The engineers, announcers and support staff of the Orioles Radio Network are thoroughly professional and top-notch." Jeff Adams, Operations Manager, WINC Radio, Winchester, VA Technical Information: • Orioles Radio Network is delivered to you via ABC Radio Networks through the Starguide III Receiver • Compatible with your existing radio network equipment • Broadcast includes ABC Netcues for 100% automation • 24/7 tech support available (after hours and weekends) Contact Ralph Dougan, Orioles Affiliate Relations Manager, today at 410-547-6153 or rdougan@orioles.com.