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Audacy

Audacy ($AUD, formerly Entercom) is a national broadcast company that primarily owns local AM and FM radio stations in the United States.

Audacy consists of legacy Entercom stations and stations formerly owned by CBS Radio. The company also operates streaming service Radio.com. Audacy is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Entercom re-brands radio, podcast business as Audacy
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Entercom re-brands radio, podcast business as Audacy

Posted on March 30, 2021March 30, 2021 by Matthew Keys

Entercom on Tuesday announced it was changing the name of its radio and audio business.

Bloomberg extends deal with Entercom to provide updates to news stations
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Bloomberg extends deal with Entercom to provide updates to news stations

Posted on March 10, 2021 by Matthew Keys

The agreement allows Entercom’s news stations to continue carrying Bloomberg Radio-produced segments.

Entercom fires Chicago sports broadcaster over sexist tweet
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Entercom fires Chicago sports broadcaster over sexist tweet

Posted on September 15, 2020January 6, 2021 by Matthew Keys

Entercom has parted ways with a Chicago sports broadcaster less than a day after he tweeted a suggestive and sexist comment targeting an ESPN reporter.

FCC settles with radio broadcasters over political advertisements
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FCC settles with radio broadcasters over political advertisements

Posted on July 23, 2020July 23, 2020 by Matthew Keys

The agency said the six radio broadcasters failed to maintain public inspection files as required under federal law.

CNN, Fox News audio simulcasts launch on Radio.com
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CNN, Fox News audio simulcasts launch on Radio.com

Posted on July 6, 2020July 7, 2020 by Matthew Keys

Entercom’s Radio.com has added audio simulcasts from cable news outlets CNN and Fox News to its lineup under a new section called “Explore.”

After TV and mailers, Bloomberg campaign spending big on radio ads
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After TV and mailers, Bloomberg campaign spending big on radio ads

Posted on February 25, 2020February 25, 2020 by Matthew Keys

Presidential hopeful Mike Bloomberg is now spending an insane amount of money on traditional radio ads, providing a boon for broadcasters.

Coroner reveals cause of death for KNCI’s Dan Cheatham
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Coroner reveals cause of death for KNCI’s Dan Cheatham

Posted on February 4, 2020February 4, 2020 by Matthew Keys

The Sacramento County Coroner has completed an investigation into the death of a beloved radio personality.

FCC paves way for new Sacramento radio station to launch next year
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FCC paves way for new Sacramento radio station to launch next year

Posted on October 21, 2019August 9, 2021 by Matthew Keys

A new radio station could launch in Sacramento as early as next year on a FM spot once occupied by a legacy broadcaster with a storied past.

Matthew Keys is an award-winning journalist who covers the intersection of media, journalism and technology as publisher of The Desk. He is based in Northern California.

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