Audio Ink

As the 2023 PGA Championship approaches, SiriusXM is prepping its coverage with Westwood One. Live play-by-play from Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, NY will begin at 1 pm ET on Thursday, May 18 and run through the 21st.

Clubhouse, the social media platform that originally gained traction for its live audio rooms, is pivoting to a more messaging-like experience with a new voice-only group chats feature. The live chatrooms will still exist but are less prominently showcased.

Entravision has entered a steaming audio distribution agreement with iHeartMedia to bring its broadcast stations to iHeartRadio.

Omny Studio has signed an agreement with CBS Radio giving CBS a license to the Omny Studio platform. CBS Radio will now be able to use Omny Studio’s podcast hosting, analytics and social sharing tools. CBS Radio has over 350 podcasts.

iHeartMedia's Black Information Network has unveiled its premiere podcast, Black Land, aimed at exploring the nuanced lives of individuals within the Black community through their remarkable stories of adversity and achievement.

It’s called This Pod Is Your Pod and it's the product of a collaboration between Pantsuit Nation and DGital Media. This Pod is Your Pod is a community-based podcast that supports Pantsuit Nation, a non-profit organization dedicated to political advocacy, civic engagement, and a more equitable democracy.

Audacy is up with a new Exclusive Music Station Collection on digital platforms. The initial launch group includes over 350 new stations

Hipgnosis Songs Fund reported a 9.2% decrease in net asset value per share as tension rises in the royalty fund company. The board and Hipgnosis Song Management, led by Merck Mercuriadis, have been recently sparring over catalog valuations. 

SiriusXM is launching a new channel dedicated comedy legend Lucille Ball. 'Lucille Ball: Let's Talk to Lucy' is named after her 1960s CBS Radio show, featuring interviews with some of the biggest stars of the Hollywood Golden Era.

Volkswagen is the latest manufacturer to offer SiriusXM's newest audio entertainment platform. The service will be offered in most 2021 model year vehicles.