NBC News Radio on iHeartRadio

[oldvnewschool]

I don't know if it's been noticed but:

http://blog.iheartradio.com/Pages/NBC-News-Radio-Now-on-iHeartRadio.aspx

 

[oldvnewschool]

I also notice this with NPR as well:

https://radioinsight.com/blog/headlines/107241/iheartradio-partners-with-npr-for-streaming/

 

[Y2kTheNewOldies]

NBC Radio took over the 24/7 News Spot in the Iheart app. Note the Format is still all News under the NBC label but with Iheart staff.

 

[oldvnewschool]

I wonder if there are any ota iHeartRadio stations already carrying it. I know in Nashville the two main stations for news that associate with iHeart (WLAC/FOX) & WWTN are not carrying it.

 

[TheBigA]

I know in Nashville the two main stations for news that associate with iHeart (WLAC/FOX) & WWTN are not carrying it.

WWTN is owned by Cumulus, so they definitely WON'T carry it. They're most likely using the unbranded WW1 news package.

I imagine the relationship with Fox will continue. The branding works well with conservative talk AM stations.

 

[gr8oldies]

I've read that the Fox News deal will continue. This version of NBC isn't even curated by NBC.

WWTN is owned by Cumulus, so they definitely WON'T carry it. They're most likely using the unbranded WW1 news package.

I imagine the relationship with Fox will continue. The branding works well with conservative talk AM stations.

 

[TheBigA]

This version of NBC isn't even curated by NBC.

That would require them to staff it. This is just a branding and content deal.

I remember one incarnation of NBC News Radio was actually staffed by NBC News people, but that was maybe 8 years ago.

 

[Y2kTheNewOldies]

That would require them to staff it. This is just a branding and content deal.

I remember one incarnation of NBC News Radio was actually staffed by NBC News people, but that was maybe 8 years ago.

NBC Radio was previously distributed by Westwood one and was later removed by Dial Global when before Cumulus became the owner.