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.
Spotify and United Airlines Launch Inflight Content Partnership
United Airlines passengers can now access over 450 hours of curated Spotify content directly from their seatbacks, thanks to a new partnership between the streaming audio giant and the airline.
SiriusXM Begins Full Week of US Open Coverage from Oakmont
SiriusXM will serve as the exclusive national audio broadcaster of the 125th US Open Championship, providing shot-by-shot coverage across all four days of play, June 12–15, from Oakmont Country Club outside Pittsburgh.
Buzz Knight Adds ‘Comedy Saved Me’ To Podcast Portfolio
Premiere Networks and Buzz Knight Media have announced the debut of a new podcast, Comedy Saved Me, hosted by veteran radio and television personality Lynn Hoffman. The series will premiere on June 9, with new episodes on Mondays through iHeartPodcasts.
Spotify Upgrades Podcast Discovery and Comments Features
Spotify is expanding its podcast discovery and engagement features with a new global update designed to improve user experience and boost visibility for creators, including a redesigned podcast discovery feed and a streamlined following system.
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