Fox News Radio celebrated its 20th anniversary on June 1.
Launching on June 1, 2005, the network debuted on 60 affiliates offering a five minute top of the hour newscast and a one minute report at the bottom of the hour. The network is now heard on over 2700 stations.
Fox News Audio SVP John Sylvester shared the following memo acknowledging the anniversary:
As June begins, we’re absolutely thrilled to celebrate a monumental achievement: 20 years of the FOX News Radio Network! This incredible milestone is a direct result of your unwavering dedication, tireless hard work, and commitment to delivering unparalleled news coverage each day.
On June 1, 2005, FOX News Radio officially launched, providing hourly five-minute newscasts and one-minute updates at the half-hour mark to 60 stations on AM/FM Radio. Today, we’re proud to announce that we now have the most terrestrial radio affiliations in our history across syndicated News and Talk Programming, boasting over 2700 affiliations nationwide.
For two decades, the FOX News Radio Network has been a definitive source for breaking news and in-depth analysis. We’re 20 years strong and still growing, proudly keeping radio affiliates informed 24 hours a day. Powered by the #1 name in News, our radio teams in New York, Washington, LA, London, Miami, and Chicago consistently provide listeners with essential hourly newscasts, critical one-minute updates, Fox News Alerts, comprehensive business news, sports, entertainment, weather, and expert interviews from every corner of the world. Our dedicated anchors and vast network of correspondents ensure we provide crucial insights and the up to the minute news updates. Listeners can also access our content at FOXNewsRadio.com for on-demand audio, extending our reach even further.
This two-decade journey has been one of continuous evolution in news delivery, as we’ve constantly adapted and connected to our audience through new forms of technology to keep them informed and engaged.
Having been here in 2005 for that very first newscast was an honor and seeing our growth over the past 20 years has been even more of a thrill. Your relentless newsgathering and expert analysis have made the FOX News Radio Network what it is today. Thank you for your tireless efforts and for being an integral part of this remarkable success. We’re committed to pushing forward our “anytime, everywhere” approach, connecting directly with our fans and listeners through podcasts, digital platforms, satellite radio, smart speakers, social media, and AM/FM radio. We will continue that journey for every FOX News listener.
Let’s keep it going!
