While larger broadcast companies may decide that radio’s primarily local appeal is sufficient reason to maintain their streams independently, the lure of being accessible on a nationally promoted platform could create further alliances between the traditionally highly competitive broadcast companies. While the implications of this deal will begin to play out over the early part of 2012, it leaves questions about the future streaming plans of other major broadcast companies such as Entercom, which owns more than 100 stations in 23 markets, and Emmis Communications which owns some of the biggest radio brands in major markets like New York and Los Angeles. “Radio connects local businesses to consumers like no other medium can, and we’re looking forward to helping our listeners find even more great deals right in their own backyards with SweetJack.” said Bob Pittman, CEO of Clear Channel. Now, with this new deal in place, Cumulus can accelerate plans to expand the service by creating a promotional base of nearly 1,400 radio stations. Hulus basic on-demand streaming plan currently costs 6. Launched last April in 16 markets, Cumulus reports Sweetjack has already grown to include more than one million members. Anyone seeking streaming convenience without abandoning traditional, live TV. Cumulus TV uses a simple JSON interface for adding this data and can be synced to a file in Google Drive to make editing channels really easy. More Layoffs at Cumulus: Ladd, Buchmann Leave KLOS Streaming TV Commercials (i.e., OTT, CTV, Blended OTT) run on connected TVs and computers through devices such as ROKU, Chromecast, Amazon Firestick. In addition, Clear Channel stations will begin advertising the Groupon-style daily deals service SweetJack on the air and through their website. Lew Dickey, CEO of Cumulus Media, said the decision to stream the company’s radio stations on will, “extend our reach to people across the country who will be able to listen to our great brands anytime, anywhere.” David Crosby Was Working on New Music on the Day He Died: 'He Hadn't Lost the Fire'Ĭlear Channel Announces New National Programming Platform Team
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