State Championships Radio Network

3 Days. 14 Teams. 7 Champions.

Be introduced to our broadcasts in the same way as our listeners

Testimonials

Rick Cleveland

  • 11-time MS Sports Writer of the Year

  • MS Sports Hall of Fame Inductee

Rick Cleveland - @rick_cleveland on Twitter/X 2019-12-06

“Really good radio call on State Championships on MPB radio for those of us on the road. Thank-you!”

Reid Vance

  • Voice of the Mississippi College Choctaws

  • MC - Chair of Communication

Reid Vance - @reidvance on Twitter/X 2024-12-05

“Jared Shotts and his @StateChampRadio crew make it easy to listen to every game statewide on @MPBOnline radio…[T]he radio guys are the best broadcasters in the business!”

Our Mississippi-Made Broadcast Crew

Ben Ingram

  • Radio Play-by-Play Voice of the Atlanta Braves

  • 2022 NSMA Georgia Sportscaster of the Year

  • Radio Broadcaster of the annual Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl

  • Jared Shotts

    @StateChampRadio

    - Executive Producer of the State Championships Radio Network

    - Sports broadcaster since 2009

    - Voice of the Germantown Mavericks and Belhaven Blazers

  • Josh West

    @hearjoshwest

    - 20+ years of radio/tv broadcasting at the high school and college levels including Southern Miss and William Carey

  • Caleb Hamill

    @calebhamill1

    - Broadcasting Mississippi high school sports since 2015

    - Play-by-play voice for SuperTalk Laurel football and William Carey University

    - Fill-in broadcaster for Mississippi State

  • Breck Riley

    @BreckRiley

    - 2021 and 2022 Mississippi Association of Broadcasters Radio Personality of the Year

    - Voice of the Kosciusko Whippets and Holmes Community College Bulldogs

  • Jake Wimberly

    @Jakewim

    - Host of “The Drive” on WRKS ESPN Radio 105.9, Mississippi’s #1 sports show

    - Voice of the Brandon Bulldogs for 15+ years

  • Brandon Davis

    @WC_PACowboy

    - Enters 10th season as PA announcer and radio color analyst for Warren Central Vikings

  • Bryan Eubank

    @voiceofja

    - Sports Information Director and the voice of the Jackson Academy Raiders

    - Inaugural Voice of The Mississippi Braves (2005-07)

  • Cliff Barker

    @cliftonbarker52

    - Play-By-Play voice for the Tri County Rebels

    - Color Analyst for Holmes Community College Football

35,968

Average Listeners per hour in 2024

An increase in listenership of 11% from 2023

Average Hourly Radio Listeners

8,679

Average Hourly Stream Listeners

3,507

Overall Average Hourly Listeners

12,186

Average Hourly Radio Listeners

17,027

Average Hourly Stream Listeners

6,755

Overall Average Hourly Listeners

23,782

2024 Booth Camera Livestream

23,736

Live Viewers

6,064 (34%)

38,693

Live + Archive

↑ 14,383 (59%)

145.7k

Total Impressions

↑ 15,700 (12%)

5,100

Watch Time (hours)

↑ 1,800 (55%)

554

Subscribers

↑ 282 (104%)

As compared to 2023 livestream statistics

SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

Diamond Tier Sponsorship

SOLD! Presenting Sponsor - $7,500

  • *prior to every commercial break*

    “You’re listening to the State Championships Radio Network presented by _________________”

  • 8 15-second ads on 8 Mississippi Public Broadcasting stations per game

    4 30-second commercial ads on both ESPN 105.9 The Zone and MPB Radio Online per game

    NEW - 4 30-second VIDEO commercials on our booth camera YouTube livestream per game

    Bonus ads played during tailgate show and run-of-schedule

  • By signing on as presenting sponsor, we offer exclusivity within your business’s realm so that no competitor’s ads play during our broadcasts.

  • One interview of a company representative during a halftime or game break show

    (Pre-recorded option available)

  • Business logo on social media graphics and State Championships Radio Network website

SOLD! Tailgate Show - $7,000

  • “Welcome to the _________________ Tailgate Show as we countdown to the kickoff for the 5A State Championship.”

    Note: Tailgate Show is our generic term for any and all time before kickoff, after the final whistle, and between games.

  • 6 15-second ads on 8 Mississippi Public Broadcasting stations per game

    3 30-second commercial ads on both ESPN 105.9 The Zone and MPB Radio Online per game

    NEW - 4 30-second VIDEO commercials on our booth camera YouTube livestream per game

    Bonus ads played during tailgate show and run-of-schedule

  • One interview of a company representative during a halftime or game break show

    (Pre-recorded option available)

  • Business logo on social media graphics and State Championships Radio Network website

SOLD! Broadcast Booth - $6,000

  • “We are broadcasting to you live from the _________________ Broadcast Booth”

    Permanent digital logo displayed on the booth camera YouTube livestream

  • 6 15-second ads on 8 Mississippi Public Broadcasting stations per game

    3 30-second commercial ads on both ESPN 105.9 The Zone and MPB Radio Online per game

    NEW - 4 30-second VIDEO commercials on our booth camera YouTube livestream per game

    Bonus ads played during tailgate show and run-of-schedule

  • One interview of a company representative during a halftime or game break show

    (Pre-recorded option available)

  • Business logo on social media graphics and State Championships Radio Network website

  • Banner with business logo and State Championships Radio Network logo hung from outside the booth

SOLD! First Downs - $7,000

  • “Jones crosses midfield gaining 12 yards. That’s enough for a _________________ First Down”

    Note: 2023’s championships featured 242 total first downs

  • 6 15-second ads on 8 Mississippi Public Broadcasting stations per game

    3 30-second commercial ads on both ESPN 105.9 The Zone and MPB Radio Online per game

    NEW - 4 30-second VIDEO commercials on our booth camera YouTube livestream per game

    Bonus ads played during tailgate show and run-of-schedule

  • One interview of a company representative during a halftime or game break show

    (Pre-recorded option available)

  • Business logo on social media graphics and State Championships Radio Network website

Platinum Tier Sponsorship - $5,000

6 Available

Branded Broadcast Element

  • “It’s now time for an injury update, so let’s visit with Ralph for a ________________ Sideline Report.”

  • “Jones goes out of bounds at the 19 yard line, and the Wildcats are in the _______________ Red Zone.”

  • “Jones dives into the endzone for a __________________ touchdown!”

  • “Jones lines up to attempt the __________________ extra point”

  • “Let’s look at the _______________ Drive Summary: the Wildcats ran 8 plays for 65 yards over 2 minutes and 43 seconds finishing with a touchdown.”

  • “Let’s look at the _______________ Stat Tracker. It looks like Jones already has 100 rushing yards before halftime!”

Includes one element from the following:

Commercial Allotment

6 15-second ads on 8 Mississippi Public Broadcasting stations per game

3 30-second commercial ads on both ESPN 105.9 The Zone and MPB Radio Online per game

4 30-second VIDEO commercials on our booth camera YouTube livestream per game

Bonus ads played during tailgate show and run-of-schedule

On Air Representative Interview

One interview of a company representative during a halftime or tailgate show

(Pre-recorded option available)

Logo on Social Media Graphics

Business logo on social media graphics and State Championships Radio Network website

Gold Tier Sponsorship - $4,000

2 7 Available

Branded Broadcast Segment

Includes one branded segment from the following:

  • SOLD! 1st Quarter

  • 2nd Quarter

  • SOLD! Halftime Show

  • SOLD! 3rd Quarter

  • SOLD! 4th Quarter

  • SOLD! Player of the Game

  • Play of the Game

Commercial Allotment

6 15-second ads on 8 Mississippi Public Broadcasting stations per game

3 30-second commercial ads on both ESPN 105.9 The Zone and MPB Radio Online per game

Bonus ads played during tailgate show and run-of-schedule

Video Commercials

3 30-second video commercials per game on YouTube livestream

On Air Representative Interview

One interview of a company representative during a halftime or tailgate show

(Pre-recorded option available)

Logo on Social Media Graphics

Business logo on social media graphics and State Championships Radio Network website

Silver Tier Sponsorship - $2,500

5 available

Commercial Allotment

4 15-second ads on 8 Mississippi Public Broadcasting stations per game

2 30-second commercial ads on both ESPN 105.9 The Zone and MPB Radio Online per game

Bonus ads played during tailgate show and run-of-schedule

Live Mention during broadcast

One 10-second mention of business or organization with phone number or website information included per game

NEW - Optional Video Commercial Add-on

Upgrade option to include 3 video commercials per game on YouTube livestream for additional $500

Bronze Tier Sponsorship - $1,650

3 5 available

4 15-second ads on 8 Mississippi Public Broadcasting stations per game

2 30-second commercial ads on ESPN 105.9 The Zone per game