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ABC News Radio reaches more Americans than any other commercial broadcaster through its network of more than 1,500 radio stations and digital distributors. ABC Audio offers affiliates on-demand access to original audio, video and social media content, as well as news, entertainment and lifestyle digital text stories. ABC Audio is part of a top-ranked podcasting network, along with partners at ESPN, National Geographic and Marvel. The growing podcast portfolio includes ABC News’ flagship daily news podcast, “Start Here,” as well as the critically acclaimed, chart-topping hits like “The Dropout,” “Reclaimed: The Story of Mamie Till-Mobley,” “In Plain Sight: Lady Bird Johnson” and “The King Road Killings.”

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February 27, 2024

ABC Audio and ‘Good Morning America’ Announce New ‘Pop Culture Moms’ Podcast, Launching Tuesday, Feb. 27

ABC News announced today a new podcast series titled “Pop Culture Moms,” a production of ABC Audio in partnership with “Good Morning America.” The new series, hosted by best friends of more than two decades, bestselling author Andie Mitchell and Emmy Award-winning “Good Morning America” producer Sabrina Kohlberg, brings a fresh perspective to parenting by delving into the lessons and insights offered by fellow pop culture “scholars” on the fictional moms we love (or love to hate) the most. Each week, Andie and Sabrina sit down with celebrity moms in thoughtful, hilarious and candid conversations around parenting themes, ranging from the “Cool Mom” trope popularized by the 2004 film “Mean Girls” and perfectionism and parenting to the tricky aspects of mother/daughter relationships, all while exploring the comedy of what parenthood is like in real life. “Pop Culture Moms” debuts TUESDAY, FEB. 27, with new episodes released weekly. “We’re excited to expand our podcast programming at ABC

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September 6, 2023

ABC Audio Announces Multiyear Deal With Linkup Communications Corporation To Serve As Exclusive Radio Distribution Partner

ABC Audio announced today it is partnering with LinkUp Communications Corporation to distribute news and entertainment content and advertising inventory to its network of more than 1,500 AM and FM affiliate radio stations, reaching more than 82 million listeners nationwide. “We’re thrilled to team up with LinkUp to deliver our top-quality content to our valued affiliates,” said Liz Alesse, vice president of ABC Audio. “LinkUp’s technical expertise, professionalism and commitment to service make them an ideal fit for ABC Audio, and we are excited to start this new chapter with them and our radio sales partners at Compass Media Networks.” ABC Audio is home to ABC News Radio, the nation’s largest commercial radio news network and the winner of the 2023 Edward R. Murrow Award for Overall Excellence in Radio. In addition to hourly newscasts, ABC News Radio provides its affiliates best-in-class live breaking news and special events coverage, long and short-form features, sportscasts, and ar

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September 6, 2023

ABC Audio Announces Exclusive Multiyear Podcast Advertising Partnership With Libsyn’s Advertisecast

ABC Audio announced today an exclusive, multiyear podcast advertising deal with Libsyn’s AdvertiseCast, the industry’s premier podcast advertising marketplace connecting ad buyers and content creators. This strategic partnership will position ABC Audio’s award-winning podcast portfolio for continued growth. “ABC Audio’s podcast business is flourishing, and we’re poised to make several exciting content announcements this fall,” said Liz Alesse, vice president of ABC Audio. “We’re thrilled to have AdvertiseCast in our corner as we expand our podcasting footprint even further and take this business to new heights.” ABC Audio’s diverse library of podcasts features ABC News’ flagship daily news podcast “Start Here,” winner of the Edward R. Murrow Award for Excellence in Sound in 2022 and 2023, as well as “Reclaimed: The Story of Mamie-Till Mobley,” which won the 2023 Edward R. Murrow Award for Podcasting. ABC Audio also offers listeners a robust true-crime collection that includes “The Kin

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August 31, 2023

ABC Audio Announces Special Labor Day Holiday Programming

Today, ABC Audio announced three different specials for the Labor Day holiday. Programming includes two music specials — a rock music special focused on rock stars’ pre-fame jobs and a country music special celebrating back-to-school events — as well as a special highlighting the impact of artificial intelligence and new technological advancements. “ABC Audio’s Work Hard, Rock Harder,” hosted by Scott Goldberg, is a special spotlighting the various jobs that legendary rockers Mick Jagger, Ozzy Osbourne, Sting, KISS’ Gene Simmons and others had before their music careers skyrocketed and how artists such as Bryan Adams, Queen’s Bryan May and The Who’s Pete Townshend parlayed their fame into new careers. “Back to School Labor Day Weekend,” hosted by chart-topping country music artist Lainey Wilson, focuses on the school days of country superstars, including Thomas Rhett, Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan. Artists such as Darius Rucker, Luke Combs and Kelsea Ballerini also share how their music

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