List of programming syndicated by iHeartMedia explained

The majority of programming syndicated by iHeartMedia is distributed through its subsidiary, Premiere Networks, owned by the company since 1999 and purchased by antecedent Jacor in 1997.[1] [2] However, several music and talk shows originated on iHeartMedia-owned stations are syndicated by those stations without the assistance of Premiere, or via a third-party distributor. Talk shows of this type are generally broadcast through Orbital Media Networks, Inc., formerly Clear Channel Satellite Services.[3] Music programs of this type, including music scheduling and voice-tracking, are distributed through an intranet service known as "Premium Choice".[4]

Talk shows

Currently in production

Radio programs syndicated by iHeartMedia but not distributed by Premiere Networks include:

Former programs

Radio programs formerly syndicated by iHeartMedia include:

Formerly internally distributed, since assumed by Premiere

Radio programs syndicated by iHeartMedia that have moved to Premiere include:

Premium Choice

On April 15, 2009, Clear Channel Radio announced the start of "Premium Choice", an internal network of voice-tracking and music scheduling by specific format genres available to all 850 Clear Channel-owned radio stations, their HD Radio digital subchannels and the iHeartRadio platform.[4] [26] This followed a series of broad downsizing efforts throughout the station group in an attempt to restructure debt incurred from a $27 billion (equivalent to $ in) leveraged buyout; 1,850 off- and on-air employees were laid off throughout January 2009.[27] A brand management team consisting of 24 programmers throughout the chain was organized in 2011 to oversee this initiative[28] and blogs authored by on-air talent were cross-posted to station websites via Clear Channel's content management system.[29]

Despite the "Premium Choice" name being used extensively in industry trades, the music formats and programming are not publicly marketed or promoted under this name. A company-wide e-mail sent on May 1, 2009, stated the following: "The Premium Choice program is not something we are talking openly about in the industry or in the public or in the press ... No CC employee should be discussing PC with the media or with record reps."[30]

Jerry Del Colliano, author of the blog Inside Music Media and founder of the trade publication Inside Radio, has said that Clear Channel plans to replace local on-air talent with national Premium Choice content, with "nothing local, little live and everything cheap."[31] In March 2014, the market research firm Edison Research stated that Clear Channel (renamed iHeartMedia later in the year[32]) has "long pursued a strategy of eliminating local talent in its smaller markets via voice tracking and their Orwellian-named 'Premium Choice' networks."[33]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nolan . John . Clear Channel Buys Jacor . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20211126163441/https://apnews.com/d828c1dbc6706278d6188810043d7e1d . November 26, 2021 . August 1, 2019 . AP NEWS.
  2. Web site: Morgan . Richard . October 9, 1998 . Clear Channel buys Jacor . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20211103181553/https://variety.com/1998/biz/news/clear-channel-buys-jacor-1117481271/ . November 3, 2021 . August 1, 2019 . Variety . en.
  3. Web site: 2015. About OMNi. OrbitalMediaNetworks.com. Orbital Media Networks. December 31, 2015. Orbital Media Networks has been in operation for over 30 years, under various names. Clear Channel Satellite Services became OMNi on January 1, 2015 as part of a purchase by Satellite Holdings..
  4. Web site: April 15, 2009 . Clear Channel rolls out 'Premium Choice' . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140201193024/http://www.radioink.com/Article.asp?id=1275563 . February 1, 2014 . May 13, 2012 . Radio Ink Magazine.
  5. Web site: Venta . Lance . August 22, 2016 . Cumulus Adds Armstrong & Getty In Four Markets . September 20, 2022 . RadioInsight . en-US . September 21, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220921202933/https://radioinsight.com/headlines/107822/cumulus-adds-armstrong-getty-in-four-markets/ . live .
  6. Web site: Venta . Lance . July 25, 2018 . iHeartMedia Launches Ellen K Weekend Show On AC Stations Nationwide . September 20, 2022 . RadioInsight . en-US . September 21, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220921202934/https://radioinsight.com/headlines/169637/iheartmedia-launches-ellen-k-weekend-show-on-ac-stations-nationwide/ . live .
  7. Web site: Venta . Lance . April 6, 2022 . Alt 92.3 New York Adds Elliot In The Morning . September 20, 2022 . RadioInsight . en-US . September 21, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220921202934/https://radioinsight.com/headlines/223159/alt-92-3-new-york-adds-elliot-in-the-morning/ . live .
  8. Web site: Venta . Lance . June 7, 2017 . 92.5 Kiss-FM Toledo Replaces The Morning Rush With Mojo . September 20, 2022 . RadioInsight . en-US . August 2, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180802071356/https://radioinsight.com/headlines/118247/92-5-kiss-fm-toledo-replaces-morning-rush-mojo/ . live .
  9. Web site: Venta . Lance . January 3, 2017 . Mojo In The Morning Expands To WSNX . September 20, 2022 . RadioInsight . en-US . August 2, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180802162504/https://radioinsight.com/headlines/110074/mojo-in-the-morning-expands-to-wsnx/ . live .
  10. Web site: Venta . Lance . June 17, 2020 . Murphy, Sam & Jodi Add Five New Affiliates . September 20, 2022 . RadioInsight . en-US . June 18, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200618044414/https://radioinsight.com/headlines/189216/murphy-sam-jodi-add-five-new-affiliates/ . live .
  11. Web site: Venta . Lance . September 29, 2021 . Skyview Networks To Rep Murphy, Sam & Jodi . September 20, 2022 . RadioInsight . en-US . September 29, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210929233740/https://radioinsight.com/headlines/213460/skyview-networks-to-rep-murphy-sam-jodi/ . live .
  12. Web site: Venta . Lance . November 18, 2021 . iHeartMedia Extends Rover's Morning Glory . September 20, 2022 . RadioInsight . en-US . November 25, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211125025751/https://radioinsight.com/headlines/215369/iheartmedia-extends-rovers-morning-glory/ . live .
  13. Web site: Alumni and Friends Directory: Larry Gelwix . September 20, 2022 . Utah State University . en . September 21, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220921202934/https://huntsman.usu.edu/alumni/alumnidirectory/gelwix_larry . live .
  14. Web site: Venta . Lance . June 15, 2020 . Movin 107.7 Adds Valentine In The Morning . September 20, 2022 . RadioInsight . en-US . June 15, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200615164417/https://radioinsight.com/headlines/189074/movin-107-7-adds-valentine-in-the-morning/ . live .
  15. Web site: Venta . Lance . November 6, 2020 . America's Trucking Network Host Steve Sommers Exits WLW . September 20, 2022 . RadioInsight . en-US . November 23, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211123201700/https://radioinsight.com/headlines/201026/americas-trucking-network-host-steve-sommers-exits-wlw/ . live .
  16. Web site: Peppard . Alan . July 23, 2014 . Special report: Why Kidd Kraddick's radio show is doing even better after his death . September 20, 2022 . The Dallas Morning News . Dallas, Texas . en . May 18, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210518012104/http://res.dallasnews.com/interactives/not-kidds-anymore/ . live .
  17. News: Basch . Mark . August 20, 2010 . Lex & Terry find new corporate home . The Florida Times-Union . November 1, 2011 . August 24, 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20100824060426/http://jacksonville.com/business/2010-08-20/story/lex-terry-find-new-corporate-home . live .
  18. Web site: Venta . Lance . September 25, 2020 . MJ Returns To Tampa Mornings On Q105 . September 20, 2022 . RadioInsight . en-US . October 5, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201005012832/https://radioinsight.com/headlines/198538/mj-in-the-morning-returns-to-tampa-on-q105/ . live .
  19. Web site: December 5, 2006 . Jerry Springer ends syndicated radio show . September 20, 2022 . USA Today . Associated Press . September 4, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220904023816/https://usatoday30.usatoday.com/life/people/2006-12-05-springer_x.htm . live .
  20. Web site: Venta . Lance . December 9, 2013 . Elliot In The Morning Moves To WOR As Part Of Station Revamp . September 20, 2022 . RadioInsight . en-US . November 11, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201111191332/https://radioinsight.com/headlines/86900/elliot-in-the-morning-moves-to-wor-as-part-of-station-revamp/ . live .
  21. News: December 5, 2016 . 'Paul and Young Ron' Host Announces Departure From Radio . NBC 6 South Florida . December 8, 2016 . December 7, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161207235916/http://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/Longtime-Member-of-Paul-and-Young-Ron-Morning-Show-Announces-Departure-404786915.html . live .
  22. Web site: Sciullo . Maria . November 18, 2013 . Conservative hosts Jim Quinn, Rose Tennent out at Pittsburgh's WPGB - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette . May 24, 2014 . Post-gazette.com . March 1, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140301224018/http://www.post-gazette.com/ae/tv-radio/2013/11/18/Conservative-hosts-Jim-Quinn-Rose-Tennent-out-at-WPGB/stories/201311180151 . live .
  23. Web site: Carter . Kevin . April 28, 2017 . Elvis Extended At iHeartMedia . September 20, 2022 . RAMP - Radio and Music Pros . en-US . February 25, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190225193124/http://ramp247.com/formats/top-40chr/elvis-extended-at-iheartmedia/ . live .
  24. Clear Channel Media and Entertainment and Elvis Duran Announce a New Long-Term Agreement: Top-Rated Radio Host Enters Five-Year Contract . July 31, 2012 . New York, New York . Clear Channel Media and Entertainment . Angel . Aristone . September 20, 2022 . September 21, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220921202935/https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20120731005545/en/Clear-Channel-Media-and-Entertainment-and-Elvis-Duran-Announce-a-New-Long-Term-Agreement . live .
  25. Web site: Venta . Lance . June 18, 2014 . Bobby Bones Signs Long-Term Contract Extension . September 20, 2022 . RadioInsight . en-US . August 6, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170806185258/http://radioinsight.com/headlines/89095/bobby-bones-signs-long-term-contract-extension/ . live .
  26. Clear Channel Radio Launches Plan to Improve Program Quality for All Day Parts: Plan Includes New Channels, Premium Choice for Local Program Directors, and Sophisticated Talent Analysis . April 15, 2009 . San Antonio, Texas . Clear Channel Media + Entertainment . https://web.archive.org/web/20120510025647/http://www.clearchannel.com/MediaAndEntertainment/PressRelease.aspx?PressReleaseID=2394 . May 10, 2012 . September 20, 2022.
  27. News: Washington . Julie E. . May 16, 2009 . Broadcast blues: Clear Channel does some clear-cutting of on-air radio talent . E1 . The Plain Dealer . Cleveland, Ohio . live . subscription . August 24, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220825113428/https://infoweb.newsbank.com/apps/news/document-view?p=AMNEWS&docref=news/12849CD38D3FF3D8&f=basic . August 25, 2022 . NewsBank.
  28. Web site: November 3, 2011 . Clear Channel Radio Announces New Brand Management Team . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20111117071840/http://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=2325856 . November 17, 2011 . June 25, 2012 . FMQB: Radio Industry News, Music Industry Updates, Arbitron Ratings, Music News and more!.
  29. Web site: PCBlogs. 2014. PCBLOG-IP: Premium Choice Blogs. PCBlog-IP.ClearChannel.com. Clear Channel Media and Entertainment. July 17, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140320045847/http://pcblog-ip.clearchannel.com/main.html. March 20, 2014.
  30. May 4, 2009 . CC Goes PC: Premium Choice . dead . Country Aircheck Weekly . 139 . 1, 5 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140321055541/https://www.countryaircheck.com/pdf_publication/Issue_139%20-%20May%204%2C%202009.pdf . March 21, 2014 . January 11, 2022.
  31. Web site: Feder. Robert. October 26, 2011. Gloom and doom: Clear Channel's dark future begins today. TimeOut.com/Chicago. Time Out Chicago. April 2, 2014. ... reports by Inside Music Media and Radio-Info.com that Clear Channel plans to overhaul the structure of local programming and substitute its Premium Choice national content in place of local talent throughout its 850 radio stations in 150 cities. ... according to Inside Music Media's Jerry Del Colliano, Clear Channel could see the elimination of all program directors and become a company 'operated by robotics with nothing local, little live and everything cheap.'. https://web.archive.org/web/20140403003942/http://www.timeout.com/chicago/tv/gloom-and-doom-clear-channels-dark-future-begins-today. April 3, 2014.
  32. News: Sisario. Ben. September 16, 2014. Clear Channel Renames Itself iHeartMedia, in an Embrace of the Digital. The New York Times. New York, New York. September 16, 2014. CC Media Holdings, for example, the overall corporation, will be renamed iHeartMedia Inc., and Clear Channel Communications, its major subsidiary, will become iHeartCommunications.. September 17, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140917110617/http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/17/business/media/embracing-digital-brand-clear-channel-renames-itself-iheartmedia.html. live.
  33. Web site: Rosin. Larry. March 13, 2014. What Nationalization Will Mean to American Radio. EdisonResearch.com. Edison Research. April 2, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140402224659/http://www.edisonresearch.com/home/archives/2014/03/what-nationalization-will-mean-to-american-radio.php. April 2, 2014.

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