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Articles involving radio, including broadcast companies and industry trends.
KQED lays off coronavirus reporters, other staff due to sponsorship decline
KQED has laid off 20 employees as the broadcaster struggles to raise much-needed sponsorship revenue during the coronavirus pandemic.
Amazon quietly drops anti-disparagement clause for future podcast feature
Amazon has quietly removed a requirement that podcasts not contain disparaging remarks as a condition for a show's inclusion in Amazon Music.
Former Fox commentator Bill O’Reilly eyes New York radio show
The ex-Fox News pundit is expected to debut on New York's WABC-AM later this year.
Amazon to incorporate podcasts into Amazon Music, Audible
Amazon will incorporate free podcasts into its Amazon Music and Audible products.
SiriusXM launches new music chart show using Pandora listener data
Radio service SiriusXM has launched a new music chart show that leverages listener data from sister platform Pandora.
Spotify producing education-focused documentary podcast
Spotify is producing a three-part documentary on education and policy issues, according to a job listing.
Cousin Brucie to depart SiriusXM radio, teases eventual return elsewhere
Bruce Meyerowitz, better known by his on-air name "Cousin Brucie," will depart satellite radio service SiriusXM.
Contract talks continue between Stern, SiriusXM
News of the discussion was confirmed by SiriusXM chief executive Jim Meyer during a conference call with investors on Thursday.
FCC settles with radio broadcasters over political advertisements
The agency said the six radio broadcasters failed to maintain public inspection files as required under federal law.
Pluto TV quietly drops commercial-free Dash Radio stations
Free streaming service Pluto TV has removed more than two dozen commercial-free radio streams powered by Dash Radio.
Some SiriusXM users having problems cashing settlement checks
Some current and former SiriusXM customers say they're having troubles depositing settlement checks stemming from a recent class action lawsuit.
It’s official: SiriusXM to buy Stitcher from Scripps
The satellite radio giant will pay $265 million now and $60 million later.