# Audacy

Type: Company

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## Timeline

- **2026**: Service Shutdown — CBS News officially announces the closure of its dedicated radio news service.
- **2017**: Radio Merger — CBS Radio merges with Entercom (now Audacy), though CBS News continues providing content.
- **1938**: World News Roundup Debuts — The iconic news program begins, setting the standard for broadcast journalism.
- **1927**: CBS Radio Founded — The Columbia Broadcasting System begins its radio network operations.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### CBS News Shutters Radio Service: The End of Linear Audio News Dominance
2026-03-20 20:54:15 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 7

CBS News has announced the closure of its nearly century-old radio news service, marking a definitive shift away from traditional terrestrial broadcast. This move forces hundreds of local affiliates to seek new content partners and signals a total pivot toward digital-first audio strategies.
Full story: https://getmarketingbrief.com/story/cbs-news-radio-shutdown-analysis

### CBS News Radio to Shut Down After 97 Years, Signaling End of Linear Audio Era
2026-03-20 18:43:01 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 3

CBS News Radio, a cornerstone of American broadcast journalism for nearly a century, has announced it will cease operations. This move marks a definitive shift in Paramount Global’s strategy as it pivots away from legacy terrestrial distribution toward digital-first news and streaming platforms.
Full story: https://getmarketingbrief.com/story/cbs-news-radio-shutdown-market-trends

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