Talk radio

Salem Media Announces the Passing of its Co-founder Stuart Epperson Sr.

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Monday, July 17, 2023

Salem Media Group , Inc. (NASDAQ: SALM) with a heavy heart, announced today the passing of co-founder, Stuart Epperson.

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  • Salem Media Group , Inc. (NASDAQ: SALM) with a heavy heart, announced today the passing of co-founder, Stuart Epperson.
  • Stuart, along with his brother-in-law, Edward Atsinger, founded Salem Communications (now Salem Media Group) in 1986 and expanded Salem’s influence with Christian and politically conservative News Talk formatted radio stations and media assets nationwide.
  • Stuart was involved in several other conservative organizations dedicated to preserving Judeo Christian values in our culture through public policy.
  • Salem Media Group Executive Chairman Ed Atsinger commented: “Stuart will be greatly missed by many.

New Studies Reveal Power of AM/FM Radio in Cars

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Monday, April 24, 2023

NEW YORK, April 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) | Westwood One’s Audio Active Group® today released a brand-new comprehensive analysis of listening data from the Nielsen Fall 2022 Survey, MRI Simmons, Edison Research's "Share of Ear," and Advertiser Perceptions that reveal 82 million reasons to keep AM radio in vehicles, illustrating why AM/FM radio is still the queen of the road.

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  • The Nielsen Fall 2022 survey reveals:
    82,346,800 Americans listen to AM radio monthly;
    57% of the AM radio audience listens to News/Talk stations, the very outlets that Americans turn to in times of crisis and breaking local news.
  • One out of three American AM/FM radio listeners are reached monthly by AM radio.
  • “As automobile manufacturers consider eliminating AM radio, it’s important to underscore that the AM dial is one of the most diverse media platforms in the world.
  • Cumulus Media is the only audio media company to provide marketers with local and national advertising performance guarantees.

Salem Media Group Announces Purchase of WMYM 990 AM & 98.7 FM in Miami

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Monday, October 17, 2022

Salem Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SALM) announced today it has entered into an agreement with Actualidad Media Group, LLC to purchase the assets of WMYM AM 990 and its translator on FM 98.7 (W254DT).

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  • Salem Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SALM) announced today it has entered into an agreement with Actualidad Media Group, LLC to purchase the assets of WMYM AM 990 and its translator on FM 98.7 (W254DT).
  • Salem Media Executive Chairman Edward Atsinger commented, Salem is beginning a new chapter in Miami as we expand our conservative and family themed programming to the Spanish-language audience.
  • Miami is an obvious market for this expansion, and were excited to add great signals like WMYM AM 990 and FM 98.7 to our portfolio.
  • With more than 100 owned and operated radio stations and more than 3,100 network affiliate stations, Salem Media Group reaches over 11 million radio listeners.

The CUMULUS MEDIA | Westwood One Audio Active Group® Releases Brand New Nielsen Analysis of AM/FM Radio Streaming

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Monday, April 25, 2022

NEW YORK, April 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) | Westwood One Audio Active Group® (AAG) today released a comprehensive analysis of AM/FM radio streaming. The report includes the latest Q4 2021 data from Edison Research’s quarterly “Share of Ear” study, a first-ever view of all U.S. AM/FM radio streaming as well as purchase intention data from MRI-Simmons.

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  • NEW YORK, April 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) | Westwood One Audio Active Group (AAG) today released a comprehensive analysis of AM/FM radio streaming .
  • The analysis revealed key insights around the state of AM/FM radio streaming including who AM/FM radio streamers are, how their profile differs from over-the-air AM/FM radio listeners, how and where AM/FM radio streaming is consumed, and a format and market analysis of AM/FM radio streaming patterns.
  • With audiences larger than Pandora and Spotify, AM/FM radio streaming listeners are upscale, employed, and in-market for major purchases.
  • The state of AM/FM radio streaming analysis reveals valuable insights for marketers, agency media planners, and buyers.

Cox Media Group Names Chris Eagan VP of Audience and Operations

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Thursday, November 4, 2021

ATLANTA, Nov. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cox Media Group (CMG) has announced that Chris Eagan has been named VP of Audience and Operations, CMG Radio effective immediately.

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  • ATLANTA, Nov. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cox Media Group (CMG) has announced that Chris Eagan has been named VP of Audience and Operations, CMG Radio effective immediately.
  • In this role Eagan will lead the overarching programming strategy, audience development, and multiplatform distribution for CMG Radio.
  • Eagan joined Cox Media Group in 2008 as the program director at WEZN.
  • Cox Media Group, Inc. (CMG) is an industry-leading media company with dominant brands, award-winning content, and exceptional people.

LiveXLive And The Associated Press Collaborate For Cutting-edge News Programming

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Monday, July 12, 2021

LiveXLive owns the Slacker Radio platform, the radio streaming service that operates across its mobile app, web, and TV.

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  • LiveXLive owns the Slacker Radio platform, the radio streaming service that operates across its mobile app, web, and TV.
  • Through the collaboration with The Associated Press, LiveXLive offers a user-curated "AP News" station, where listeners can skip, play/pause, and personalize their own unique news/talk experience.
  • The relationship between LiveXLive and AP signals a move toward the contemporary cornerstone of entertainment and information, as AP News now fulfills the role ABC News once occupied for LiveXLive.
  • "AP has proven itself to be the leading source of global news," says Dermot McCormack, President of LiveXLive.

Premiere Networks Launches “The Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show”

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Thursday, May 27, 2021

Premiere Networks announced today the launch of The Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show, a new three-hour talk radio show airing Monday through Friday from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

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  • Premiere Networks announced today the launch of The Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show, a new three-hour talk radio show airing Monday through Friday from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
  • The Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Show will also be available as a podcast on the iHeartRadio Podcast Network.
  • Clay Travis currently hosts Outkick The Coverage with Clay Travis, a nationally-syndicated FOX Sports Radio program heard on more than 350 affiliates nationwide.
  • Buck Sexton currently hosts The Buck Sexton Show, a three-hour weekday talk radio program syndicated by Premiere Networks on more than 200 stations nationwide, in addition to iHeartRadio.

Mark T.C. Bounds is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Friday, October 23, 2020

Bounds, a native Texan, is a world-traveled author who began his travels at six weeks old.

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  • Bounds, a native Texan, is a world-traveled author who began his travels at six weeks old.
  • Throughout his travels, he has lived in Northern Italy as a child, Sicily as a young adult, and Spain in his thirties.
  • Additionally, Mr. Bounds also successfully completed a six-week live radio broadcast on Blogtalkradio.comintroducing himself and his poetry to internet radio and his audience.
  • Mr. Bounds currently lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado with his life partner and book illustrator, Jaleen Brooks.

HealthyLife.net Radio Celebrates 19th Anniversaryby Launching Positive Talk Podcast Network

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Friday, October 2, 2020

MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif., Oct. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- HealthyLife.net Radio Network , in celebration of its 19th anniversary, extends the reach of its positive programs by launching HRNradio.com .

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  • MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif., Oct. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- HealthyLife.net Radio Network , in celebration of its 19th anniversary, extends the reach of its positive programs by launching HRNradio.com .
  • HRNradio.com's lineup includes positive talk on:
    Society & Culture - food, music and eclectic talk
    Filled with facts and fascinating stories subscription subscribers can browse through the positive shows or search by genre, host, guest or even by topic.
  • Now instead of searching for positive podcasts people have one unique place to get them."
  • A pioneer in Internet broadcasting, since October 2, 2002 HealthyLife.net Radio Network has provided all positive talk radio live, on-demand and podcast programs with over 40 hosts to 135 countries on over 65 syndicated/simulcast channels.

Rebound Workout, Water, Masks & Immunity Protection Education On Sharon Kleyne Talk Radio

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Wednesday, August 12, 2020

GRANTS PASS, Ore., Aug. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Joanne Schmalenberger & Kevin Kearns Discover Rebounding Fitness & Immunity Strength on Kleyne Talk Radio.

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  • GRANTS PASS, Ore., Aug. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Joanne Schmalenberger & Kevin Kearns Discover Rebounding Fitness & Immunity Strength on Kleyne Talk Radio.
  • Nature's Tears EyeMist Sponsors Power of Water Water Life Science Sharon Kleyne Talk Show on VoiceAmerica World Talk Radio & Apple iTunes.
  • Kevin Kearns calls Joanne Schmalenberger "the highest-level rebounder trainer in the world" and both he and Schmalenberger join Talk Radio VoiceAmerica World Talk Radio & Apple iTunes host Sharon Kleyne to educate people of all ages and levels about the immunity protection benefits of water, being fit and working out, and wearing masks in public.
  • Kleyne, Founder of Bio Logic Aqua Research Water Life Science, also believes in movement and immunity strength with the rhythm of the earth.