SiriusXM Busts Open First 24/7 Pro Wrestling Channel
SiriusXM is set to launch its first channel dedicated solely to professional wrestling, starting July 1. Pro Wrestling Nation 24/7 will offer continuous coverage of global professional wrestling news, events, and commentary, building on the success of Busted Open,
iHeart Rolls Out Translations of Podcasts in Six New Languages
iHeartMedia is taking top performers in its podcast lineup multilingual. The company has begun releasing translated versions of several of its most popular shows, making them accessible to new audiences in multiple languages across major podcast platforms.
iHeart Showcases LGBTQ+ Voices with Pride Radio and Podcasts
In celebration of June as Pride Month, iHeartMedia has been airing a full slate of programming, podcasts, and events to honor LGBTQ+ voices and communities across the country, with the company's digital audio offerings leading the festivities.
Senators Urge FTC Probe Into Spotify’s Subscription Bundling
Two Senators are calling on federal regulators to investigate Spotify’s controversial subscription bundling strategy, which they say is depriving music publishers of hundreds of millions of dollars in royalties while forcing consumers into higher-priced plans.
Warren Ballentine Seeks ‘Common Ground’ On SiriusXM
Former Reach Media syndicated host Warren Ballentine has joined SiriusXM with a new program that aims to spark civil discourse across political lines. Common Ground premiered June 17 on the satellite broadcaster's HUR Voices Channel, managed by Howard University.
Triton Digital May 2025 Podcast Ranker: iHeart, NPR Lead
The familiar radio names held their ground, but May’s US Podcast Ranker from Triton Digital also brought a few shakeups, exits, and notable debuts. In the individual podcast rankings, NPR maintained its leadership with NPR News Now at #1 and Up First at #2.
AP Boosts Audio News Delivery with SoundStack Streaming
The Associated Press has called upon digital audio technology provider SoundStack to support the global news organization’s all-news format audio stream. The partnership affects AP’s live and on-demand audio content distribution.
SiriusXM Adds AI Voice Cloning to AdMaker with Narrativ Deal
SiriusXM is adding AI-generated voice replicas into its self-service audio creative platform, AdMaker, via voice technology company Narrativ. The tool combines licensed AI voice clones with the creative direction of SiriusXM’s human-led in-house agency.
NCAA Baseball Championship Finals Return to Westwood One
Cumulus Media’s Westwood One will again serve as the exclusive radio broadcast partner for the NCAA Division I Men’s College World Series Championship Finals from Omaha’s Charles Schwab Field. The best-of-three Championship series begins Saturday, June 21.
SiriusXM Snags Trevor Noah Podcast in Latest Talent Poach
SiriusXM has stolen away another big star from Spotify as the satellite broadcaster seeks more well-known personalities to boost its podcasting presence. Comedian and former Daily Show host Trevor Noah will bring What Now? to the SiriusXM Podcast Network.
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