CBS Audio Adding Affiliates
In the past six weeks, CBS Audio, has added 148 additional stations to the CBS News Radio lineup. There are now more than 700 stations nationwide on the network, among them stations affected when the plug was pulled on Westwood One News in August.
Fox News Audio Adds Affiliates
The decision by Cumulus to shutdown Westwood One News to 900 plus affiliates in August has benefited Fox News. Fox News Audio has expanded its national radio affiliate network to include 56 former Westwood One News affiliate stations.
Have You Registered For Hispanic Radio LIVE!
Radio Ink is pleased to announce that Hispanic Radio LIVE!, a virtual series presented in five weekly 90-minute installments, will kick off on October 1 and run through October 29 — each Thursday of the month.
SBS Hit Hard By COVID
Much like every public radio company, the government mandated COVID-19 shutdown had a big impact on revenue at Spanish Broadcasting System. Net revenue in Q2 dropped by 61%, to $12.71 million.
Radio….The 800 Pound Gorilla of Audio.
(By Andrew Curran) If radio ever wanted to field a nationwide research project to test the relationship between listening and employment, COVID-19 has provided that opportunity.
Walden Wants More Ownership Diversity
Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Greg Walden from Oregon, a former radio broadcaster, has introduced a bill to promote diversity among the broadcast industry.
Entercom Announces Diversity Action Plan
This Summer Entercom launched a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force, which CEO David Field says has been working on an action plan. The goal was to build a more diverse organization, a culture of inclusion and respect, and help foster a more equitable and inclusive nation.
Louisiana Hold Tight. Here Come The Trucks
The iHeartMedia Panama City cluster announced that “850 Strong Love for Louisiana,” a supply drive to benefit victims of Hurricane Laura, collected enough items to fill two semi-truck trailers. The drive was held this week at a local Super Walmart.
ABC Signs 41 Cumulus Stations For News
WLS-AM in Chicago and KGO-AM in San Francisco are among the roster of 29 Cumulus news stations that will now carry ABC News following the closure of Westwood One's news department. 12 Cumulus-owned sports and music stations that will also take ABC's hourly newscasts.
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