Local radio network owner and operator Connoisseur Media announced on July 19 its acquisition of The Ruden Report, one of the leading providers of Fairfield County high school sports coverage.
Dave Ruden, the Report’s founder and a noted regional sports journalist, will help oversee the launch of expanded coverage across Connoisseur’s six radio stations and streaming platforms.
“The success of The Ruden Report and the support from the readership community over the last 11 years has been quite humbling,” Ruden said in a press release. “Traffic to the site continues an upward trajectory. Still, the biggest complaint I receive is ‘why can’t you cover us?’ That has been my ongoing goal — to cover more — which is why I have decided to partner with Connoisseur Media, a company that has both a longstanding tradition of excellence and the infrastructure to help take The Ruden Report to the next level. I’m excited about the future, working with Jeff Warshaw, Kristin Okesson and the rest of the talented team at Connoisseur.”
“We are beyond thrilled to welcome The Ruden Report into our Connecticut portfolio,” said Kristin Okesson, the senior vice president and general manager of Connoisseur Media Connecticut. “We look forward to partnering with Dave and his loyal following and building upon the outstanding coverage that he has produced over the years. This addition to our programming lineup is a perfect fit for each station and their audiences. As someone who values high school sports coverage, I’m excited to bring The Ruden Report to our six radio stations. I know our Southern Connecticut listeners will enjoy the local updates and in-depth coverage of their favorite teams, athletes, and games.”
