ABC Radio Networks

ABC Radio Networks was a radio network owned by The Walt Disney Company that provided news, sports, and entertainment programming to over 4,500 affiliate stations across the United States. The network was founded in 1945 as a division of the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) and was later acquired by Citadel Broadcasting in 2007. ABC Radio Networks was a major competitor to other radio networks such as CBS Radio Network and NBC Radio Network. The network's programming was also broadcast on XM Satellite Radio and Sirius Satellite Radio.

● History

The history of ABC Radio Networks dates back to 1945 when it was founded as a division of the American Broadcasting Company (ABC). The network was initially known as the ABC Radio Network and was later renamed ABC Radio Networks in the 1990s. Over the years, the network has undergone several changes in ownership, including its acquisition by The Walt Disney Company in 1996 and later by Citadel Broadcasting in 2007. The network's programming has also evolved over time, with a focus on news, sports, and entertainment programming, including shows hosted by notable personalities such as Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, and Mark Levin. The network has also broadcast Major League Baseball games, including the World Series, and National Football League games, including the Super Bowl.

● Programming

ABC Radio Networks provided a wide range of programming to its affiliate stations, including news programs such as ABC News Radio and Paul Harvey's The Rest of the Story. The network also broadcast sports programming, including Major League Baseball games and National Football League games, as well as entertainment programming such as American Top 40 with Ryan Seacrest and The Tom Joyner Morning Show with Tom Joyner. The network's programming was also broadcast on XM Satellite Radio and Sirius Satellite Radio, and was available on iHeartRadio and other online platforms. The network's programming was also syndicated to stations owned by other companies, including Clear Channel Communications and Cumulus Media.

● Affiliates

ABC Radio Networks had over 4,500 affiliate stations across the United States, including stations owned by The Walt Disney Company, Citadel Broadcasting, and other companies. The network's affiliates included WABC (AM) in New York City, WLS (AM) in Chicago, and KABC (AM) in Los Angeles. The network's affiliates also included stations that broadcast in Spanish language, such as WADO (AM) in New York City and KTNQ in Los Angeles. The network's affiliates were located in all 50 states, including Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, and Hawaii.

● Notable Shows

ABC Radio Networks broadcast several notable shows, including The Rush Limbaugh Show with Rush Limbaugh, The Sean Hannity Show with Sean Hannity, and The Mark Levin Show with Mark Levin. The network also broadcast The Tom Joyner Morning Show with Tom Joyner and The Doug Banks Show with Doug Banks. The network's shows were also broadcast on XM Satellite Radio and Sirius Satellite Radio, and were available on iHeartRadio and other online platforms. The network's shows were also syndicated to stations owned by other companies, including Clear Channel Communications and Cumulus Media. The network's shows featured interviews with notable guests, including Barack Obama, Mitt Romney, and Donald Trump.

● Operations

ABC Radio Networks was headquartered in New York City and had operations in several other cities, including Los Angeles, Chicago, and Dallas. The network was owned by The Walt Disney Company and was later acquired by Citadel Broadcasting in 2007. The network's operations were also supported by Cumulus Media, which provided sales and marketing support to the network's affiliates. The network's operations were also supported by iHeartMedia, which provided digital and online support to the network's affiliates. The network's operations were later merged with those of Cumulus Media Networks in 2015, and the network was rebranded as Westwood One. Category:Radio networks in the United States