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The Potential Merger of iHeartMedia and Sirius XM and the Future of Radio

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As Boomers and Generation X fade from the media landscape, terrestrial radio may decline, yet audio content remains vital for local news and sports. A merger between iHeartMedia and Sirius XM could address competition against streaming giants. However, radio still plays a key role in artist discovery, which streaming hasn’t replicated. Continue reading The Potential Merger of iHeartMedia and Sirius XM and the Future of Radio

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Ludacris Hosts Star-Studded iHeartRadio Music Awards

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The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards, hosted by Ludacris, celebrated top music talents at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Taylor Swift dominated with seven awards, while standout performances included Alex Warren, TLC, and Kehlani. Honorees included John Mellencamp and Miley Cyrus, with various categories recognizing new and established artists. Continue reading Ludacris Hosts Star-Studded iHeartRadio Music Awards

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Clear Channel’s ‘On the Verge’ Program Made Iggy Azalea a Star

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Iggy Azalea and T.I. at BET Awards Black Artists for the most part are not On the Verge  Iggy Azalea’s Fancy was one of the songs targeted for Clear Channel Radio’s “On the Verge” program, according to an article in The Washington Post. Once a song is chosen, it is required that each of Clear Channel’s 840 stations play the song at least 150 times. (We are sure that means if the song fits a particular format. That was not mentioned in The Post.)  In the article, Tom Poleman, Clear Channel Radio’s president for national programming platforms explains how the … Continue reading Clear Channel’s ‘On the Verge’ Program Made Iggy Azalea a Star