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Articles involving radio, including broadcast companies and industry trends.
Tubi adds video podcasts from SiriusXM
The deal expands distribution for SiriusXM creators across Tubi’s audience of more than 100 million monthly users.
Merger talks between SiriusXM, iHeartMedia fizzle out
The companies reached an impasse over the stations iHeart would likely need to divest in order to secure regulatory approvals for the deal.
Fox Weather readies audio simulcast on SiriusXM
The simulcast replaces The Weather Channel, and will be available for free on streaming and satellite radio platforms during weather-related emergencies.
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TuneIn adds 41 commercial-free channels from StingRay
The new commercial-free music streams, available to TuneIn Premium subscribers, cover various genres like rock, hip-hop, jazz and pop.
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Former CBS-owned radio stations switch to ABC News Radio
Audacy has swapped CBS News Radio for hourly headlines delivered by ABC News Radio as the former network prepares to shut down this weekend.
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Bill forcing AM radio tuners in cars gets second wind
A bill that would force AM radio tuners in cars sold in the U.S. was revived this week after it was included in a broader transportation appropriations measure.
Comcast’s Sky News launches paid podcast offering
The subscription supports Sky News’ broader shift toward a digital-first business under its Sky News 2030 initiative.
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.