SJSU Becomes First Athletics Department to Build 24/7 Branded Radio NetworkSJSU Becomes First Athletics Department to Build 24/7 Branded Radio Network

SJSU Becomes First Athletics Department to Build 24/7 Branded Radio Network

SAN JOSE, Calif. – Director of Athletics Jeff Konya announced the creation of The Charge, an HD2 station that will produce San José State athletics contests, podcasts, all-access show segments, coaches shows and will serve as the first-ever platform to feature student-athletes from all teams as they tell their stories in an effort to enhance their opportunities with Name, Image and Likeness (NIL). The Spartans are the first intercollegiate property to own a station that will allow for programming 24 hours per day, seven days a week.
 
"As part of our culture to be creative and innovative, The Charge provides our student-athletes with the first-ever platform dedicated to their experiences and opportunities in the NIL space," said Konya. "San José State has close to 500 student-athletes with many compelling stories, and this gives them an outlet to share what makes being a Spartan special. This also gives our fans and alums a place to tune in and get the latest news and stories of their favorite program as well as the hub for competitions and analysis."
 
The Charge

  • Launch date will occur in late fall
  • First-ever station with open airwaves to all student-athletes in NIL space
  • Provides a platform for storytelling by student-athletes to help enhance NIL opportunities
  • Programming around the clock (7 days, 24 hours)
  • Simulcast on TuneIn and fans can download segments off Soundcloud as fans consume information online more than ever
  • Higher learning opportunities for SJSU students to host podcasts and create content
  • Live broadcasts during selected games throughout the season with all 22 sports as well as coaches shows, and all athletic related content

"Spartan student-athletes will have unprecedented and unrestricted access to a top-six media market," said Broadcasting, Digital Media Coordinator and the Voice of the Spartans, Justin Allegri. "The Charge will be the first 24/7 station dedicated to a single athletics department and pave the way for the future of NIL and multimedia fan engagement."
 
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