CBS News Radio Inks Distribution, Sales Deal With Skyview Networks

New Deal

CBS NEWS RADIO has inked a multi-year distribution, inventory management and sales deal with SKYVIEW NETWORKS effective JANUARY 1, 2018, the parties announced TODAY (8/2).  CBS will be moving from WESTWOOD ONE, which currently distributes the network.

“CBS NEWS RADIO will continue to provide the best original news reporting while also delivering individual service directly to affiliates to assure that our partners succeed in today’s changing marketplace," said CBS NEWS President DAVID RHODES.

“We are proud to forge a new partnership with CBS NEWS RADIO,” said SKYVIEW President KEN THIELE. “This agreement powers CBS NEWS RADIO on sales and broadcast distribution operations to provide the finest and most accessible experience for affiliates, listeners and advertisers.”

“Our new agreement with SKYVIEW NETWORKS will strengthen our distribution and advertising sales efforts,” said CBS NEWS CFO CHARLES PAVLOUNIS. “This collaboration will assure our 30 million weekly listeners that they will continue to get the highest level of quality journalism they are accustomed to, while also providing for new opportunities for growth.”

“It has been an honor to work with the CBS NEWS executive team on their plans for CBS NEWS RADIO,” said SKYVIEW EVP/GM JEANNE-MARIE CONDO. “SKYVIEW is experiencing healthy, dynamic growth and CBS NEWS RADIO is designed to excel as an audio platform.”

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