Radio
Articles involving radio, including broadcast companies and industry trends.
FCC deals blow to TV stations, upholds broadcast ownership rules
The chair of the FCC said the rules were intended to preserve values of localism and competition, but Republican commissioners disagree.
New York sues SiriusXM over “burdensome” cancellation process
Satellite and streaming radio company deliberately makes it difficult for subscribers to cancel their subscriptions, New York's Attorney General alleges.
New SiriusXM streaming app debuts today
After more than a year of promotions and much longer in development, SiriusXM has finally debuted the newest iteration of its streaming app for mobile devices.
News director who wrote anti-gay memo joins Christian radio station
Stanton Tang has joined religious-oriented WCSG Radio after being fired by WOOD-TV for orchestrating a controversial memo earlier this year.
Sen. Rand Paul prevents “unanimous” passage of AM radio bill
Senator Rand Paul said the government was overstepping its bounds by pushing a bill that would mandate AM radio access in electric cars.
CBC to lay off 600 jobs amid budget crisis
Canada's public broadcaster says the job losses are intended to help address a $125 million budget shortfall.
Spotify cutting 1,500 jobs in effort to reign in costs
The job cuts amount to a 17 percent reduction in Spotify's global workforce, which was stacked at a time when the company saw explosive growth.
SiriusXM will continue offering MLB audio coverage through 2028
The satellite and streaming radio company has renewed its agreement with Major League Baseball.
Podcast app Castro to shut down, former staffer says
Castro, a popular podcast app for Apple iPhones, will shut down in the coming months, according to a former staffer who worked on the product.
Fubo partners with Super Hi-Fi for AI-powered “radio” streams
Fubo is known for its robust line-up of live sports channels. Now, the company is breaking into the streaming radio space.
TuneIn revives former SiriusXM channel from Garth Brooks
TuneIn is reviving "The Garth Channel" one year after the channel was shut down on satellite radio provider SiriusXM.
Police: Recount editor Slade Sohmer discussed abusing children online
A 24-page police affidavit claims former SiriusXM host Slade Sohmer admitted to sexually abusing children through online programs.