Local television station owner TEGNA buys Locked On Podcast Network. Locked On creates daily shows for every team in the NBA, NFL, MLB, and NHL.
TEGNA says Locked On produces more than 600 podcasts a week with eight million listens a month. TENGA claims that Locked On saw 80 million podcast downloads in 2020.
The broadcaster paid for the podcast network with cash on hand.
“Local communities are at the heart of what we do, and nothing brings communities together like local sports. That’s why we’re very pleased to welcome Locked On to TEGNA. We look forward to growing the Locked On network through collaboration with our local stations, including the potential for video simulcasts of shows, and further increasing distribution, engagement and monetization of these fan favorite podcasts.”
Dave Lougee, president and CEO, TEGNA
