After over a month of working on a new contract Anita Marks and CBS Radio will be parting ways after four years. The two sides could not craft an agreement that would give Marks the freedom to explore other national TV options that she had on the table while still working for CBS.
Marks was the co-host of the top rated show on Baltimore’s “The Fan” 105.7 FM — “The Scott Garceau & Anita Marks Show.” The program is the station’s afternoon drivetime show airing daily from 2-6 p.m. and is simulcast on MASN from 3-7 p.m.
In a statement responding to my e-mail this morning Marks had this to say:
“I had a great run in Baltimore but in the end I had to do what is best for my career so it is time to move on.
They say success is a journey not a specific destination and this part of my journey has been wonderful.
I want to thank the management of CBS Radio in Baltimore as well as the people in the promotions, production, sales, and all of the sponsors who were so helpful and so kind to me throughout my entire stay in Baltimore. I would also like to thank the on air staff and of course Scott who made coming to work every day both a professional challenge as well as a true joy.
I want to thank MASN for giving me not only a local but a regional and national platform to air my views each and every day. We were there together from the early days through their development into one of the nation’s best regional sports network.
Lastly I would like to thank the fans for being so wonderful to me over the years. You have taken me in as a real member of the community and allowed me to experience the passion, honor, and love for your city and your sports teams. I love you all for that more than you will ever know.”
Marks told me that she is going to take at least a month off.
“I need some personal time to relax and to go over the many options that I have and to choose what is my next career move.”
It is not it is clear what yet what CBS will do to replace Marks on the very popular Scott Garceau & Anita Marks Show.
The duo were great radio – you had Garceau, the old school, Baltimore broadcasting icon and the brash, opinionated Marks going toe to toe each day with a fun exchange that seemed to work very well. Both Garceau and Marks had their fans and their detractors and that was in part what made it good radio and wonderful TV each day on MASN.
The program had a strong and loyal following beyond Baltimore because of MASN’s reach throughout the entire mid-Atlantic area.
Marks will move on to something that I am sure will be good for her career, she is a talented broadcaster and CBS Radio will find someone to fill her place on The Fan.
It was a fun four year ride for Marks and I wish her well.
Perhaps two in-house women at CBS Baltimore, Stacey Brown or Joanna Campbell will get a long overdue chance to do some hosting.
Just an idea…..
