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Radio Giants Eye a Tie-Up as iHeartMedia Jumps on SiriusXM Merger Talks
business1 month ago

Radio Giants Eye a Tie-Up as iHeartMedia Jumps on SiriusXM Merger Talks

iHeartMedia shares jumped over 35% after Bloomberg reported early talks to merge with SiriusXM, though a deal isn’t certain and both companies declined comment; SiriusXM slid about 5%. The potential merger would fuse radio and podcasts, with iHeart boasting roughly 860 stations and about 250 million monthly listeners, and SiriusXM around 33 million subscribers and 170 million listeners, as both networks push podcast growth ahead of Q1 earnings.

via Deadline|
#bloomberg#business#iheartmedia
Radio Giants Eye a Union as Azoff and Apollo Guide Talks
business1 month ago

Radio Giants Eye a Union as Azoff and Apollo Guide Talks

iHeartMedia and SiriusXM are in early talks about a potential merger, with Irving Azoff and Apollo Global Management offering to advise. The discussions are preliminary and there’s no guarantee of a deal or a takeover; the goal would be greater scale and artist collaboration in an evolving audio landscape, and Azoff is advising rather than pursuing an acquisition.

via Variety|
#apollo-global-management#business#iheartmedia
business7 months ago

Howard Stern Discusses SiriusXM Contract and Future Plans

Howard Stern is in negotiations with SiriusXM about renewing his contract, with hints that if he stays, he may seek ownership stakes in the company, reflecting his long-standing relationship and contributions to its growth. The deal's specifics, including his content library, are part of the discussions, amid rumors of his potential retirement and high contract value.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#business#content-library#contract-negotiations
entertainment8 months ago

Howard Stern Returns to SiriusXM After Prank, Reinforcing His Stay Amid Contract Talks

Howard Stern returned to his SiriusXM show after a summer hiatus, successfully pranking listeners and media by pretending he was leaving and being replaced by Andy Cohen, only to reveal it was a planned prank. The rumors of his departure had caused media speculation and even drew comments from President Trump, but Stern clarified he was not leaving and was just joking.

via Deadline|
#entertainment#howard-stern#media-rumors
entertainment8 months ago

Howard Stern Returns to SiriusXM Amid Contract Uncertainty and Prank

Howard Stern reassured fans that he is not leaving or being fired from SiriusXM, despite recent rumors and speculation about his contract and show’s future. He returned to his show after a brief hiatus, clarifying that he was sick and addressing false reports about his firing and retirement, and indicated ongoing discussions about his future with SiriusXM.

via Rolling Stone|
#contract-negotiations#entertainment#howard-stern