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“Workin’ Hard Country” to feature an Array of A-list Guest Stars NEW YORK, NY – August 16, 2019 –CUMULUS MEDIA’s Westwood One, the largest audio network in the U.S., announces that multi-Platinum singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley will host Westwood One’s annual “Workin’ Hard Country” music special. This four-hour, end-of-summer blowout is available for radio stations nationwide…

New York, NY and Washington, DC – August 15, 2019 “By the time we got to Woodstock, we were half a million strong and everywhere was a song and a celebration…” This weekend marks the 50th anniversary of Woodstock. Westwood One News will have full coverage this weekend, featuring correspondent Steve Kastenbaum reporting from Bethel…

Five-hour Live Show hosted by Black Crowes Drummer and Co-founder Steve Gorman Show Will Feature Contributions from Social Media Personality April Rose New York, NY – August 15, 2019: CUMULUS MEDIA’s Westwood One, America’s largest audio network, announced today that it will launch a new live weeknight show for Classic Rock radio, Steve Gorman Rocks!…

This week on the Westwood One blog, Audience Insights Inc. President Jeff Vidler outlines the reasons why advertisers are starting to open their wallets for podcasts using highlights from Westwood One and Audience Insights Inc.’s Podcast Download – Spring 2019 Report: Podcast listeners are deeply engaged: A compelling podcast is reminiscent of the immersive experience…

New York, NY – August 5, 2019: CUMULUS MEDIA’s Westwood One, America’s largest audio network, is releasing the results of a new analysis of Edison Research’s recent quarterly release of the “Share of Ear” report highlighting the audio habits of American registered voters. The findings represent the first time political data from Edison Research’s “Share…

Madena Parwana, Lou Pellegrino, Rebekah Wineman, and Sarah McCrory Add Muscle to the Podcast Juggernaut NEW YORK, NY – August 5, 2019 – CUMULUS MEDIA’s Westwood One Podcast Network has announced the hire of four production experts who are taking on new roles to enhance the network’s exceptional audio content. All four individuals will report…

This week’s Westwood One blog post looks at the rise of smart speaker adoption and how this shift in media use has brought AM/FM radio back into the home via smart speaker AM/FM radio streaming. A brand new smart speaker infographic illustrates who’s streaming on smart speakers, when they’re listening, where smart speaker streaming is…

George King promoted to Vice President/General Manager and Eric Sundstrom to Vice President of Affiliate Sales NEW YORK, NY – July 18, 2019 – In a move that fortifies its leadership position in the 24-Hour marketplace, CUMULUS MEDIA’s Westwood One has announced the elevation of two key executives in its 24-Hour Formats division. George King…

Westwood One News will provide live, anchored coverage of the Democratic Presidential Debates from Detroit on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 30 and 31. The debates, produced by CNN, are sanctioned by the Democratic National Committee and will feature 20 candidates over both nights. Westwood One News correspondent Evan Haning will anchor debate coverage starting at…

Biannual Study Covers Podcast Usage Habits, Advertiser Insights, Podcast Discovery, Promotional Trends and The Most Popular Content Genres New York, NY – July 15, 2019: Westwood One, America’s largest audio network, is releasing the results of a new study focused on podcast consumers and their listening habits. Westwood One partnered with Canadian media research consultancy…