Sports Radio 850 The Buzz Announces Annual “Search For The Ultimate Buzz Babe” Contest

Raleigh, N.C., USA (SANEPR.com) June 27, 2008 -- 850 The Buzz (WRBZ), the Triangle’s number one ranked sports-talk radio station, has kicked-off its annual “Search for The Ultimate Buzz Babe” contest. This year, in conjunction with 850 The Buzz’s tenth anniversary, the station will select two winners, Buzz Babe’s #9 and #10. The Buzz Babe is a spokesperson for WRBZ, 850 The Buzz, and each winner will be awarded $1,000.

Entries are currently being accepted through July 18th. After all entries have been received, including photographs and biography information, WRBZ will select eight finalists. Then beginning July 28th, on-line voting by WRBZ listeners will take place in a “bracket” format with all eight contestants, eventually being paired down to the final four and then the two remaining contestants. The winners will be crowned the week of August 25th. Each winner will receive $1,000 and be featured in the station’s annual Buzz Babe swimsuit calendar, plus make numerous public promotional appearances on behalf of the radio station.

850 The Buzz listeners are encouraged to participate in choosing Buzz Babes 9 and 10 by voting through WRBZ’s website. For more information about the contest, including rules and voting information, visit www.850thebuzz.com

Previous Buzz Babes and their respective years include Mia, 2000, Amy, 2001, Danielle, 2002, Melissa, 2003, Erika, 2004, Casey, 2005, Erin 2006 and Kristen 2007.

About WRBZ/WDNC:
McClatchey Broadcasting is privately owned and operates Sports Talk stations WRBZ - “850 The Buzz”, and WDNC “620 The Bull”. The McClatchey stations offer the latest sports information, breaking news, local coverage, and nationally syndicated sports talk programming. Some of the local shows McClatchey Broadcasting produces include: “The Adam Gold Show”, “The Sports Pig – with Morgan Patrick, “The Dave Glenn Show” and “The Show” with Chris Clark. The McClatchey stations are also home to some of the nation’s top syndicated shows such as Jim Rome, Mike & Mike, Colin Cowherd and others. WRBZ/WDNC are ESPN and Fox Sports Radio affiliates. The company maintains sports affiliations and relationships with Duke, UNC, NCSU, ECU, ASU, the Carolina Panthers, the Carolina Hurricanes and the Charlotte Bobcats.