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CBS Radio & Westwood One Extend Syndication Pact

Posted: 20 Sep 2016 01:20 PM PDT
https://radioinsight.com/blog/headli...dication-pact/



CBS Radio and Westwood One have announced a multi-year extension of their
deal for Westwood One to continue to distribute CBS Radio content.

The programming included in the deal are CBS Radio News, CBS Sports Radio,
and The Daly Download with Carson Daly. Interesting to note in the release
that it does not mention Cumulus (owners of Westwood One) being a partner
to CBS in CBS Sports Radio anymore. Cumulus originally held a stake in the
network as exclusive syndicator and sales partner.

CBS RADIO and Westwood One are pleased to announce a multi-year renewal of
their existing multi-platform content and distribution agreement. This deal
marks an extension to CBS RADIO and Westwood One’s longstanding
relationship spanning over 20 years.

Under the terms of the agreement, Westwood One will continue to distribute
the following CBS RADIO content:

· CBS Sports Radio, which is heard on 330+ stations, on the
streaming service Radio.com and the CBS Sports app. The 24/7 sports talk
network features respected and popular sportscasters and former athletes,
including Jim Rome, Doug Gottlieb, Tiki Barber, Brandon Tierney, Brian
Jones, Gregg Giannotti, Amy Lawrence, Scott Ferrall, Damon “DA� Amendolara,
and more.

· CBS Radio News, heard on 670 stations and via the CBS Radio News
app; a product of CBS News. The 24/7 award-winning network offers news
content from around the world, hourly reports, breaking news, special
reports and updates, affiliate services and more.

· The Daly Download with Carson Daly, heard on 108 stations, on
Radio.com and select affiliate websites. Every weekend, popular radio and
TV personality Carson Daly hosts a non-stop, interactive music party,
counting down the most-listened-to songs of the week, interspersed with
exclusive artist interviews and Carson’s Pick of the Week.

CBS RADIO President André Fernandez said, “Westwood One has been a great
partner to us for many years, helping us expand the reach and audience of
our sports, news and entertainment content and deliver unprecedented value
to advertisers. We are proud that our informative and entertaining shows
have been so well received and will continue to be accessible to millions
of fans.�

“We’re honored to extend our longstanding relationship with CBS RADIO,�
said Suzanne Grimes, Westwood One’s President and EVP, Corporate Marketing
for Cumulus Media. “Their leading stations and high quality programming
bring enormous value to our listeners and our advertising partners. We look
forward to representing these world-class products for years to come.�



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Hollywood Reporter: Tessera to Acquire Audio Technology Firm DTS (Owner Of
HDRadio) for $850M

Posted: 20 Sep 2016 12:54 PM PDT
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/new...ire-dts-930990





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Report: iHeartMedia To Launch Paid Streaming Service

Posted: 20 Sep 2016 06:00 AM PDT
https://radioinsight.com/blog/headli...aming-service/



The New York Post reports today that iHeartMedia is planning on launching
two new paid subscription tiers to the iHeartRadio app to take on
competitors like Pandora, Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Prime.

The $10 a month tier will feature on-demand streaming of songs in the vein
of Spotify with the $5 a month version allowing a commercial-free version
of its custom streaming stations. The Post states that iHeart has some
custom features planned for the service potentially including the ability
to play songs while in off-line mode.

The launch announcement is expected to be made at this weekends iHeartRadio
Music Festival in Las Vegas.



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Colonial Radio Group Expands In Myrtle Beach

Posted: 20 Sep 2016 04:30 AM PDT
https://radioinsight.com/blog/headli...-myrtle-beach/



Colonial Radio Group is acquiring News/Talk simulcast 93.9 WJXY-FM
Conway/Myrtle Beach and 93.7 WXJY Georgetown SC from Cumulus Medias Joule
Broadcasting trust for $240,000.

Colonial owns or is in the process of acquiring Silent 900 WNMB North
Myrtle Beach, Gospel 1200 WMIR Atlantic Beach and translators for both. The
company also owns stations in the Fayetteville NC and Olean NY markets.

WJXY-FM/WXJY currently run an all syndicated talk lineup from Westwood and
Salem Media Networks including Imus In The Morning. The station also is an
affiliate of the NFLs Washington Redskins network.