iHeart to stop matching employee retirement savings
iHeartMedia says it will stop matching employee retirement savings contributions as part of a broader cost-savings measure to offset declines in ad revenue.
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Audacy sells six broadcast towers for $17 million
Audacy has sold six of its transmission towers for $17 million as the company works to bring in more capital amid a downturn in business.
FCC hits pirate radio operators with $2.3 million in fines
The FCC has imposed $2.3 million in fines against three pirate radio operators in New York and Oregon.
Russian court declares RFE/RL “bankrupt” over fines
A Russian court has found RFE/RL bankrupt for failing to pay foreign agent fees as required under that country’s law.
SiriusXM sports programming executive to leave company
A SiriusXM executive in charge of sports programming is leaving the company after nearly two decades.
Family sues iHeartMedia over TV news helicopter crash
The family of a North Carolina TV meteorologist killed in a helicopter crash last year has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against iHeartMedia.
WFAN host takes caller to task over mental health
A New York sportscaster blasted a listener on-air who downplayed mental health issues during a segment on Tuesday.
SiriusXM to offer broadcasts of IndyCar Series races
SiriusXM will offer more than a dozen live broadcasts of IndyCar Series races this year.
SiriusXM to air World Baseball Classic tournament
SiriusXM will air live broadcasts from every game of the World Baseball Classic, starting this week.
Gigi Sohn withdraws from nomination for FCC spot
Gigi Sohn, the Biden administration’s pick to fill a vacancy at the FCC, has withdrawn her name from consideration.
Judge strips control of radio stations from owner
A federal judge this week stripped control of three FM radio stations from embattled broadcaster Ed Stolz.
SiriusXM to lay off nearly 500 workers
SiriusXM will lay off nearly 500 workers, or about 8 percent of its workforce, its chief executive confirmed in a memo.