Radio
Articles involving radio, including broadcast companies and industry trends.

FCC fines Florida radio company over lack of emergency alert gear
The FCC has fined a Florida-based community radio station over a lack of emergency alert notification equipment.

SiriusXM approached Rachel Maddow with radio show deal
SiriusXM offered MSNBC commentator Rachel Maddow her own weekday talk show in a deal worth $40 million, according to a report.

TuneIn adds coverage of Premier League soccer matches
TuneIn announced a new partnership on Tuesday that will allow Premium subscribers to stream Premier League matches.

FEMA says hackers can take over emergency warning system
FEMA is warning broadcasters that an exploit could allow an unscrupulous actor to take over the Emergency Alert System at their stations.

SiriusXM asked to keep subs active in Nissan vehicles affected by bug
Nissan asked SiriusXM to keep subscriptions active in certain rental vehicles after a glitch affected some rearview cameras.

Spotify stops making Car Thing, cuts price on current inventory
Spotify says it has stopped manufacturing Car Thing, its $90 hands-free device aimed at drivers.

Comcast integrates SiriusXM app into X1, Flex platforms
Comcast has integrated SiriusXM Pandora's flagship linear radio service into its X1-powered set-top boxes.

iHeart launches variety pop station in Sacramento
After more than a month of "stunting," Sacramento's newest radio station KSTE-FM finally has a permanent music format.

SiriusXM begins offering deep discount for trucking fleets
SiriusXM Pandora is rolling out a new discount targeted to truck drivers and the fleet companies that employ them.

SiriusXM to pull remaining iHeart simulcasts from radio service
KIIS (Kiss FM) and WHTZ (Z100) will be dropped from SiriusXM's satellite and streaming radio services starting June 1.

SiriusXM acquires Conan O’Brien media business Team Coco
The deal includes a SiriusXM satellite radio channel programmed by the late-night talk show host and comedian.

New Sacramento radio station continues stunt over weekend
A new radio station operated by broadcaster iHeart continued its "stunting" period over the weekend and into Monday morning.