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Articles involving radio, including broadcast companies and industry trends.
Cumulus Media files for bankruptcy, announces debt restructuring
The plan would give debtholders full ownership of the reorganized company and provide $50 million in new convertible notes.
Researchers: Newsrooms gamble with reputation by partnering with betting platforms
University researchers warned partnerships between prediction markets and news outlets could further erode public trust in journalism.
EXCLUSIVE
Ampere: YouTube, TikTok are dominant platforms for video podcasts
Younger viewers drive growth, with those ages 18 to 34 being 24 percent more likely to watch, and 60 percent of video viewers also listening to audio podcasts weekly.
DATA
Entravision taps Mark Boelke to replace fired COO Jeff Liberman
Entravision has picked Mark Boelke to serve as its new Chief Operating Officer; he already works as the broadcaster's Chief Financial Officer.
FIRST ON THE DESK
Entravision parts ways with COO Jeffery Liberman
Entravision Communications has parted ways with Jeffery Liberman, the company's President and Chief Operating Officer.
FIRST TO REPORT
FCC Chairman Carr says broadcasters should air “pro-America programming”
The initiative suggests PSAs, historical segments and daily patriotic features, though it creates no new mandates amid heightened FCC oversight of station licenses.
Former SiriusXM exec among six killed in California avalanche
A former SiriusXM executive is among eight people who were killed in an avalanche near Lake Tahoe in Northern California earlier this week.
Apple to launch enhanced video podcasts experience within Podcasts app
Apple will soon allow fans of popular podcasts to switch between audio and video versions of the same show.
LiveOne says artificial intelligence helped company cut 250 jobs
LiveOne said its ongoing investments in artificial intelligence helped the company eliminate more than 250 jobs last year.
SiriusXM stalls on radio subscriber growth during Q4
SiriusXM continues to struggle with subscriber churn, and isn't moving aggressively enough to roll out its lower-cost, ad-supported offerings.
EARNINGS REPORT
Christy Tanner named new President, CEO of New York Public Radio
Tanner brings deep digital and streaming experience to the role, including leading the launch of CBS News' first full-time streaming news network in 2015.
FCC approves foreign ownership rules for radio, TV stations
The changes clarify Section 310(b) standards and aim to streamline reviews and shorten application processing times.