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Articles involving radio, including broadcast companies and industry trends.
SiriusXM to drop one of two Howard Stern channels
SiriusXM is dropping one of two channels dedicated to Howard Stern's radio universe.
Appeals court clears way for Cumulus-Nielsen lawsuit to resume
The mandate formally returns the case to a lower court, which issued an injunction against Nielsen earlier this summer.
C-SPAN brings radio simulcasts to TV channels during summer lull
C-SPAN said its decision to air progressive and conservative talk shows is part of a tradition to bring radio simulcasts to its network when Congress is not in session.
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Salem Media completes sale to WaterStone, ending public company run
WaterStone acquired all outstanding shares of Salem common stock for $1 per share; the closing ends Salem’s run as a publicly traded company after several decades.
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Audacy adds MeidasTouch podcast as political ad season accelerates
Audacy will handle distribution and ad sales for MediasTouch Network shows; its programs will continue to be available across podcast platforms and YouTube.
Ex-FBI official Dan Bongino returns to radio with Cumulus-backed program
The program is separate from Bongino’s former nationally syndicated show, “The Dan Bongino Show.”
Stingray brings TuneIn to iM Media Labs connected car platform
The integration will allow drivers to access TuneIn’s live sports, news, music, podcasts and radio through a native in-vehicle interface.
Salem Media narrows loss in Q2 ahead of expected go-private deal
The company narrowed its net loss to $3.4 million during the quarter as it prepares to be acquired by WaterStone.
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Deals with streamers helps radio-focused iHeart pivot during Q2
Streaming pacts with Netflix and Disney are providing incremental revenue to its overall business, but traditional broadcasting represents the largest — but declining — share of revenue.
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Court tosses Ronn Owens bankruptcy case amid GoFundMe scrutiny
After receiving hundreds of thousands of dollars in donations, the broadcaster began making payments unrelated to his medical treatment, the court found.
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Stingray revenue jumps 65 percent as TuneIn, FAST advertising drive growth
The integration of TuneIn into the broader Stingray business is going better than anticipated, the company's CEO said in a statement on Monday.
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KNBR lays off 49ers radio announcer Greg Papa in staffing shake-up
KNBR has laid off its two long-time mid-day show hosts Greg Papa and Greg Silver as part of a broader staffing shake-u
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