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Who left WBAP? ›

Roberts departed WBAP on or about August 2, 2023. A job posting seeking talent for the time slot appeared on the company website.

In early 2020, iHeart fired "dozens" (estimated by one newspaper as "hundreds ... across its more than 850 radio stations") of its then 12,500 employees at a time when the company, bankrupt, was viewed as being considered for purchase by Liberty Media. iHeart described these layoffs as being technology-driven.

In September 2014, it was announced that the company would be renamed from Clear Channel Communications to iHeartMedia, alluding to its iHeartRadio platform to reflect the company's growing emphasis on digital media and internet radio.

IHeartMedia net worth as of August 20, 2024 is $0.22B. iHeartMedia Inc. is a media and entertainment company. It specializes in radio, digital, outdoor, mobile, live events, social and on-demand entertainment and information services for advertisers.

From 2009 until July 2022, he also co-hosted WBAP's morning show along with Hal Jay.

Technical Producer extraordinaire, Sean Chastain, is back after a three month hiatus. Back in February, he slipped and broke his ankle during the winter storm, and is finally back in the saddle!

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Firstly, it's worth noting that the top five radio owners from 2022 retained their positions in 2023: iHeartMedia, Audacy, Cumulus Media, Hubbard Radio, and Beasley Media Group. Given that 2023 was a non-political year in most markets, revenue decreases from 2022 are to be expected.

iHeartRadio is free to download. Aside from your mobile carrier or WiFi provider's standard data rates, there are no additional charges to listen to your favorite Podcasts, Live Stations, and Artist Radio featuring songs from the artist you select and similar music, and create your own Playlists!

Two years into negotiations over their first union contract, podcast workers at iHeartMedia have filed an unfair labor practice charge against management over alleged intimidation and encroachment on staffers' rights to discuss their working conditions and share union literature during break periods.

Is iHeartRadio good or bad? ›

The Bottom Line. iHeartRadio combines live radio, customizable stations, and podcasts into a fine streaming package, though the service lacks hi-res audio and other cool features that rivals offer. PCMag editors select and review products independently.

Today, iHeartRadio is the largest radio broadcaster in the United States, at 5x the digital listening of the next largest commercial broadcast radio company. They compete closely with US broadcasters Audacy, TuneIn and SiriusXM. There are over 860 live broadcast stations in 160 markets across America.

As CEO and President of iHeart Media, Bob Pittman oversees 863 radio stations in 160 cities across the United State. 250 million people tune in to iHeart monthly.

iHeartMedia is headquartered in San Antonio, 20880 Stone Oak Pkwy, United States, and has 5 office locations.

Mass media company iHeartRadio owned 868 radio stations in the U.S. in 2023, up from 864 in the previous year. In 2023 the figures included 249 AM and 619 FM radio stations.

Steve Lamb joins Hal Jay, Brian Estridge, Nicole Osei, Stubie Doak and Brad Barton each morning with the latest in sports scores, news and opinions as part of the WBAP Morning News.

Earlier this month, longtime KPRC 2 chief meteorologist Frank Billingsley—the longest-running TV meteorologist in Houston—announced he is leaving the channel after working there for 30 years. It's unclear if his departure was due to a buyout.

Ernie Brown is a true veteran broadcaster with over 32 years experience in radio with many major markets in the U.S. Including: Seattle, Houston, Dallas, Austin, Cleveland, and Las Vegas.

Carla Marion is added to mornings at Cumulus Media news/talk WBAP Dallas (820), joining hosts Ernie Brown and Hal Jay beginning in January 2024. Marion previously served as a news anchor and reporter at the station from 2009-2013.