Audacy and CBS Stations have announced a new partnership that will bring audio simulcasts of 14 local news programs to the company’s app.
In the new deal, CBS-owned stations in Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Sacramento and San Francisco will see its local newscasts also air an audio version on the Audacy app.
“We are thrilled to announce our strategic partnership with CBS Stations, expanding our commitment to delivering high-quality, locally relevant content to our listeners,” said Audacy Senior Vice President of Digital Audio Content Tim Clarke. “This collaboration will give our listeners unparalleled access to timely and trusted news from major cities nationwide.”
“In 2018, CBS Stations were pioneers in local news streaming. And today, we are providing those channels on radio streaming in a first-of-its-kind venture with Audacy,” added CBS Stations Senior Vice President of Streamgint Sahand Sepehrnia. “We continue to find innovative ways to serve our audiences, whether that’s on TV, streaming, or radio.”
According to Comscore, the local CBS streams have featured more than 6.45 billion minutes of viewing, with the audience likely to increase with the new partnership.
