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Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Did you know that Rush Limbaugh reaches 20 million


Did you know that conservative talkShow Host Rush Limbaugh has successful syndicated his show since August 1, 1988. When he first started broadcasting he had 56 radio stations, twenty years later and nearly 600 stations he is the highest rated national radio talk show host in America. Limbaugh currently has a weekly audience of approximately 20 million people each week.


Did you know that he is considered.as the media pundit who reshaped the political landscape with his entertaining and informative brand of conservatism.


Did you know Mr. Limbaugh is also widely credited with resuscitating AM radio by many industry experts. In addition to his radio program, broadcast weekdays from noon to 3 p.m. ET, Mr. Limbaugh hosts “The Rush Limbaugh Morning Update,” a 90-second commentary which debuted in March 1992 and airs Monday through Friday. “The Rush Limbaugh Show” and “The Rush Limbaugh Morning Update” are produced and distributed by Premiere Radio Networks.


Did you know that Mr. Limbaugh is also the author of “The Limbaugh Letter,” the most widely read political newsletter in the country, as well as two best-selling books, The Way Things Ought to Be and See, I Told You So, which have sold more than 8.9 million copies. The sales of See, I Told You So set an American publishing record.


Did you know that in 2000, Mr. Limbaugh tackled the Internet, expanding his media dominance with the launch of RushLimbaugh.com. He has employed cutting edge technology, it is one of the most popular radio broadcasting websites. It offers subscribers the opportunity to experience his show via video and audio Podcasting and live streaming audio.


Did you know tht Mr. Limbaugh has been profiled on CBS’s “60 Minutes,” ABC’s “20/20,” and in numerous publications including US News and World Report, National Review, Time Magazine and USA Weekend. Other guest television appearances include “Nightline” with Ted Koppel, “Crossfire,” “Good Morning America,” “CBS This Morning,” “The Today Show,” “The Phil Donahue Show,” “The Late Show with David Letterman,” “The Tonight Show,” “This Week,” with David Brinkley, and “Meet the Press” with Tim Russert. Recognized for his achievements,


Did you know Mr. Limbaugh received the Marconi Award for Syndicated Radio Personality of the Year given by the National Association of Broadcasters in 1992, 1995, 2000 and 2005. In 1993, he was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame and in 1998, into the National Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame.
Did you know that the Bob & Tom radio show only radio show to receive more Marconi Awards with 5.

1 comment:

  1. Um, no.

    Limbaugh gets about 13.5 million listeners, just above NPR's Morning Edition at 13 and All Things Considered at 12.

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