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YouTube taps SiriusXM as audio advertising rep in U.S.
The deal enables advertisers to buy guaranteed audio ads at scale across podcasts, music and other listening content.
Report: SiriusXM, iHeartMedia discuss possible merger
iHeartMedia and SiriusXM have held preliminary discussions focused on a potential merger, according to multiple reports published on Friday.
ABC News channels return to SiriusXM
SiriusXM has inked a distribution agreement with the Walt Disney Company's ABC News for the distribution of two new channels on its streaming radio platform.
Cumulus gets court approval to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy
The restructuring will eliminate $592 million to $660 million in debt and reduce annual cash interest obligations by approximately $49 million through creditor control transfer.
FCC to cut jobs at media, enforcement offices, requests smaller budget from Congress
The FCC is requesting a reduced budget of $398.3 million and plans to cut up to 110 staff positions during fiscal year 2027.
TuneIn adds distribution deal with NBC Sports Radio
TuneIn will offer live and studio programming from NBC Sports through a new agreement with the broadcaster.
WARC: Geopolitical instability could cause ad spending pullback in 2026
WARC forecasts global ad spending will rise 10.4 percent to $1.32 trillion, but warns geopolitical risks could disrupt growth.
CBS News Radio to end in May, 700 affiliates scrambling for new national programming
The move reflects broader challenges facing radio amid competition from streaming audio and digital platforms.
Judge says 1,000 Voice of America workers must be reinstated
A federal judge has ordered more than 1,000 laid off Voice of Ameriaca employees to be reinstated.
NAB appoints Paramount, Entravision execs to Board of Directors
The National Association of Broadcasters has appointed two executives from Paramount and Entravision Media to its Television Board of Directors.
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FCC Commissioner Gomez says Carr’s threats against broadcasters are baseless
Gomez noted the FCC has no broadcast license renewals scheduled until 2028, making enforcement unlikely.
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Trump’s FCC Chairman threatens broadcast licenses over war propaganda
In a series of social media posts, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr strongly implied that broadcasters could lose their licenses if they don't repeat conflict-related talking points.