• Latest
CBS Radio Entercom Merger David Field

FCC Approval Clears Final Regulatory Hurdle For Entercom/CBS Radio Merger

9 years ago
Nashville Public Radio 90.3 WPLN 91.1 The One WNXP

August 2026 (7/23 – 8/19) Nielsen Audio PPM Ratings Day 4: New High For WPLN

17 hours ago
99.3 WNMF Savannah

Domain Insight 9/11: New Station In Savannah; 101.7 Reasons To Change For Townsquare

20 hours ago
X107.5 Xtreme Radio KXTE Las Vegas Alt Dave Mahoney

KXTE Sets Plans For Move To 107.9

21 hours ago
ADVERTISEMENT
Sunny 106.1 WBBX Pocomoke City

Station Sales Week of 9/11

23 hours ago
550 WGR 107.7 WGR-FM 104.7 Buffalo

WGR To Debut New Lineup

1 day ago
106.7 The Eagle KTKX San Antonio

August 2026 (7/23 – 8/19) Nielsen Audio PPM Ratings Day 3: Cox Goes 5 For 5 In San Antonio

2 days ago
Hot 97 97.1 WQHT New York MediaCo

Radio Remembers Timothy ‘Buc Wild’ Joseph

2 days ago
95.7 Big-FM WRIT Milwaukee

Green Bay Packers Extend With iHeartMedia Milwaukee

2 days ago
WEBE 108 Westport Bridgeport

Storm N Norman & Paul Pacelli Exit Connoisseur Connecticut

2 days ago
680 104.5 KNBR San Francisco

Greg Papa Returns To KNBR After Last Month’s Cut While Recovering From Cancer

2 days ago
Got News? Let us know at News@RadioInsight.com
RadioInsight
No Result
View All Result
  • Login
  • Register
  • Headlines
    • Format Changes
    • People & Places
    • Station Sales
    • FCC Applications
    • Domain Insight
  • Ratings
    • Nielsen Audio
    • Eastlan Ratings
  • Jobs
    • View Jobs
    • Submit A Job
    • Job Dashboard
  • Sean Ross
  • Subscriptions
    • Subscription Info
  • Contact Us
SUBSCRIBE
NEWSLETTER
RadioInsight
  • Headlines
    • Format Changes
    • People & Places
    • Station Sales
    • FCC Applications
    • Domain Insight
  • Ratings
    • Nielsen Audio
    • Eastlan Ratings
  • Jobs
    • View Jobs
    • Submit A Job
    • Job Dashboard
  • Sean Ross
  • Subscriptions
    • Subscription Info
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
RadioInsight
No Result
View All Result

FCC Approval Clears Final Regulatory Hurdle For Entercom/CBS Radio Merger

Lance Ventaby Lance Venta
November 9, 2017

CBS Radio Entercom Merger David FieldThe FCC has given its approval to the Entercom/CBS Radio merger clearing the final regulatory hurdle the deal needed to cross the finish line.

The approval comes with the grant of two waivers towards the ownership limits in a market and is contingent on the divestiture of the nineteen stations being divested. Entercom has been given a six month waiver of the Radio/TV crossownership limits due to overlap in Miami and San Francisco to permit CBS Corp’s Leslie Moonves and Joseph Ianniello to serve as temporary members of the Entercom Board of Directors for six months and a continuation waiver for Entercom to continue to operated expanded band AM 1660 KWOD and its originally paired 1250 KYYS Kansas City.

Petitions To Deny by Ed Stolz and Deborah J. Naiman were rejected in the process.

Entercom Communications Corp. (NYSE: ETM) (“Entercom”) today announced receipt of approval from the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) to complete the proposed tax-free combination with CBS Radio. The FCC’s order concluded that granting its approval to the merger and transfer applications related to the combination of Entercom and CBS Radio will serve the public interest, convenience and necessity.

“We are energized and excited by today’s announcement from the FCC. The Commission’s approval marks a significant milestone on our path toward completing the transformational combination of Entercom and CBS Radio,” said David Field, President and Chief Executive Officer, Entercom. “This brings Entercom an important step closer to our goal of delivering greater value for our listeners, customers and shareholders as a leading media and entertainment company with national scale and the No. 1 creator of live, original and local audio content.”

As previously announced, CBS Corporation (NYSE: CBS.A and CBS) launched an exchange offer for the separation of its radio business as part of the agreement to combine CBS Radio and Entercom, which is scheduled to expire at 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on November 16, 2017, unless the exchange offer is extended or terminated.

Share This:

  • Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn
  • Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
  • Share on X (Opens in new window) X
  • Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky
  • Share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads
  • Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit
  • Print (Opens in new window) Print
  • Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email
  • More
  • Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon
  • Share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram
  • Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp
Lance Venta

Lance Venta

Lance Venta is the founder and publisher of RadioInsight.com. Lance has been covering the radio industry since founding the first radio industry discussion forums in the mid 1990s. He also advises and builds content strategies and web platforms for stations and programs across America.

Comments

Log In

Join Now | Lost Password?

Comments 2

  1. Joseph_Gallant's avatar Joseph_Gallant says:
    9 years ago

    The beginning of the end of CBS as an owner of radio stations.

    Loading...
    Reply
    • Stelly's avatar Stelly says:
      9 years ago

      The beginning of the end was ten years ago, when they started selling off their medium markets.

      Loading...
      Reply

Leave a ReplyCancel reply

Recent Headlines

Nashville Public Radio 90.3 WPLN 91.1 The One WNXP

August 2026 (7/23 – 8/19) Nielsen Audio PPM Ratings Day 4: New High For WPLN

September 11, 2026
99.3 WNMF Savannah

Domain Insight 9/11: New Station In Savannah; 101.7 Reasons To Change For Townsquare

September 11, 2026
X107.5 Xtreme Radio KXTE Las Vegas Alt Dave Mahoney

KXTE Sets Plans For Move To 107.9

September 11, 2026
Sunny 106.1 WBBX Pocomoke City

Station Sales Week of 9/11

September 11, 2026
550 WGR 107.7 WGR-FM 104.7 Buffalo

WGR To Debut New Lineup

September 11, 2026
106.7 The Eagle KTKX San Antonio

August 2026 (7/23 – 8/19) Nielsen Audio PPM Ratings Day 3: Cox Goes 5 For 5 In San Antonio

September 10, 2026
Load More

RadioInsight Daily

GET RADIOINSIGHT HEADLINES DIRECT TO YOUR INBOX EVERY EVENING.

Newest Jobs

  • Cox Media Group

    Morning Show Co-Host

    Cox Media Group
    Athens, GA
    • Full Time
  • Audacy

    On Air Host (95.7 The Fan)

    Audacy
    Houston, TX
    • Full Time
  • iHeartMedia

    Program Director KFBK

    iHeartMedia
    Sacramento, CA
    • Full Time
  • Crawford Broadcasting

    Full-Time 4-7 PM On-Air Host

    Crawford Broadcasting
    Detroit, MI
    • Full Time
  • Byrne Media

    Director of Business Development

    Byrne Media
    Roanoke Rapids, NC
    • Full Time
  • Rubber City Radio Group

    WQMX Evening On-Air Personality

    Rubber City Radio Group
    Akron, OH
    • Full Time

FCC Approval Clears Final Regulatory Hurdle For Entercom/CBS Radio Merger

Lance Ventaby Lance Venta
November 9, 2017

CBS Radio Entercom Merger David FieldThe FCC has given its approval to the Entercom/CBS Radio merger clearing the final regulatory hurdle the deal needed to cross the finish line.

The approval comes with the grant of two waivers towards the ownership limits in a market and is contingent on the divestiture of the nineteen stations being divested. Entercom has been given a six month waiver of the Radio/TV crossownership limits due to overlap in Miami and San Francisco to permit CBS Corp’s Leslie Moonves and Joseph Ianniello to serve as temporary members of the Entercom Board of Directors for six months and a continuation waiver for Entercom to continue to operated expanded band AM 1660 KWOD and its originally paired 1250 KYYS Kansas City.

Petitions To Deny by Ed Stolz and Deborah J. Naiman were rejected in the process.

Entercom Communications Corp. (NYSE: ETM) (“Entercom”) today announced receipt of approval from the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) to complete the proposed tax-free combination with CBS Radio. The FCC’s order concluded that granting its approval to the merger and transfer applications related to the combination of Entercom and CBS Radio will serve the public interest, convenience and necessity.

“We are energized and excited by today’s announcement from the FCC. The Commission’s approval marks a significant milestone on our path toward completing the transformational combination of Entercom and CBS Radio,” said David Field, President and Chief Executive Officer, Entercom. “This brings Entercom an important step closer to our goal of delivering greater value for our listeners, customers and shareholders as a leading media and entertainment company with national scale and the No. 1 creator of live, original and local audio content.”

As previously announced, CBS Corporation (NYSE: CBS.A and CBS) launched an exchange offer for the separation of its radio business as part of the agreement to combine CBS Radio and Entercom, which is scheduled to expire at 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on November 16, 2017, unless the exchange offer is extended or terminated.

Share This:

  • Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn
  • Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
  • Share on X (Opens in new window) X
  • Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky
  • Share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads
  • Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit
  • Print (Opens in new window) Print
  • Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email
  • More
  • Share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon
  • Share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram
  • Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp
Lance Venta

Lance Venta

Lance Venta is the founder and publisher of RadioInsight.com. Lance has been covering the radio industry since founding the first radio industry discussion forums in the mid 1990s. He also advises and builds content strategies and web platforms for stations and programs across America.

Log In

Join Now | Lost Password?

Comments

Comments 2

  1. Joseph_Gallant's avatar Joseph_Gallant says:
    9 years ago

    The beginning of the end of CBS as an owner of radio stations.

    Loading...
    Reply
    • Stelly's avatar Stelly says:
      9 years ago

      The beginning of the end was ten years ago, when they started selling off their medium markets.

      Loading...
      Reply

Leave a ReplyCancel reply

Recent Headlines

Nashville Public Radio 90.3 WPLN 91.1 The One WNXP

August 2026 (7/23 – 8/19) Nielsen Audio PPM Ratings Day 4: New High For WPLN

September 11, 2026
99.3 WNMF Savannah

Domain Insight 9/11: New Station In Savannah; 101.7 Reasons To Change For Townsquare

September 11, 2026
X107.5 Xtreme Radio KXTE Las Vegas Alt Dave Mahoney

KXTE Sets Plans For Move To 107.9

September 11, 2026
Sunny 106.1 WBBX Pocomoke City

Station Sales Week of 9/11

September 11, 2026
550 WGR 107.7 WGR-FM 104.7 Buffalo

WGR To Debut New Lineup

September 11, 2026
106.7 The Eagle KTKX San Antonio

August 2026 (7/23 – 8/19) Nielsen Audio PPM Ratings Day 3: Cox Goes 5 For 5 In San Antonio

September 10, 2026
Load More
  • About RadioInsight
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service

Copyright ©2025 RadioInsight / RadioBB Networks

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Create New Account!

Fill the forms below to register

*By registering into our website, you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.
All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
No Result
View All Result
  • Headlines
    • Format Changes
    • People & Places
    • Station Sales
    • FCC Applications
    • Domain Insight
  • Ratings
    • Nielsen Audio
    • Eastlan Ratings
  • Jobs
    • View Jobs
    • Submit A Job
    • Job Dashboard
  • Sean Ross
  • Subscriptions
    • Subscription Info
  • Contact Us
  • Login
  • Sign Up

Copyright ©2025 RadioInsight / RadioBB Networks

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy Policy.
%d