Sirius XM And iHeart Media In Talks To Merge

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News Source : Forbes

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  • iHeartMedia filed for bankruptcy in 2018 and has since been working to mount a turnaround via a combination of revenue growth and a projected $100 million in cost reduction.
  • SiriusXM is the biggest podcast network in the U.S. and has a roster of shows that include Call Her Daddy, SmartLess, The Mel Robbins Podcast, Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend, MrBallen Podcast, and more.
  • With terrestrial and satellite radio leaking listeners to streaming platforms like Spotify and YouTube, scale becomes a survival strategy.
Howard Stern is still a big audience draw for SiriusXM. In December 2025, he announced a contract extension to continue The Howard Stern Show for three more years, featuring a flexible schedule on hi [+6337 chars]

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