Editing IHeartMedia (section)

====Radio acquisitions====
iHeartMedia has purchased stations from or acquired the following radio companies:
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* [[Ackerley Group]]<ref name="Clear-Channel-Communications-Jun-2002-8-K">{{cite web |url=http://edgar.secdatabase.com/812/95013402007245/filing-main.htm |title=Clear Channel Communications, Form 8-K, Current Report, Filing Date Jun 14, 2002 |publisher=secdatabase.com |access-date=March 27, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151017015818/http://edgar.secdatabase.com/812/95013402007245/filing-main.htm |archive-date=October 17, 2015 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* AMFM Inc.<ref name="Clear-Channel-Communications-Jan-2002-8-K">{{cite web |url=http://edgar.secdatabase.com/2986/95013402000422/filing-main.htm |title=Clear Channel Communications, Form 8-K, Current Report, Filing Date Jan 18, 2002 |publisher=secdatabase.com |access-date=March 27, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151017015818/http://edgar.secdatabase.com/2986/95013402000422/filing-main.htm |archive-date=October 17, 2015 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |issn=0458-3035 |last=Hofmeister |first=Sallie |title=Clear Channel to Buy Radio Leader AMFM in $15.9-Billion Deal |work=Los Angeles Times |access-date=October 25, 2015 |date=October 5, 1999 |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-oct-05-fi-18999-story.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150927051240/http://articles.latimes.com/1999/oct/05/business/fi-18999 |archive-date=September 27, 2015 |url-status=live }}</ref>
** Chancellor Media<ref name="Clear-Channel-Communications-Dec-1998-8-K">{{cite web |url=http://edgar.secdatabase.com/2132/95013498009554/filing-main.htm |title=Clear Channel Communications, Form 8-K, Current Report, Filing Date Dec 10, 1998 |publisher=secdatabase.com |access-date=March 27, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151017015818/http://edgar.secdatabase.com/2132/95013498009554/filing-main.htm |archive-date=October 17, 2015 |url-status=live  }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |issn=0458-3035 |agency=Reuters |title=Chancellor Creates 3 Units to Capitalize on the Internet |work=Los Angeles Times |access-date=October 25, 2015 |date=May 20, 1999 |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-may-20-fi-39041-story.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151203140855/http://articles.latimes.com/1999/may/20/business/fi-39041 |archive-date=December 3, 2015 |url-status=live }}</ref>
*** Chancellor Broadcasting<ref name="Hofmeister">{{Cite news |issn=0458-3035 |last=Hofmeister |first=Sallie |title=$2.7-Billion Deal Would Create No. 2 Radio Group in U.S. |work=Los Angeles Times |access-date=October 25, 2015 |date=February 19, 1997 |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1997-02-19-fi-30114-story.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151117024441/http://articles.latimes.com/1997-02-19/business/fi-30114_1_radio-group |archive-date=November 17, 2015 |url-status=live }}</ref>
**** American Media Inc.<ref>{{Cite news |issn=0362-4331 |last=Jones |first=Kathryn |title=THE MEDIA BUSINESS; Texas Radio Groups Add 11 Stations |work=The New York Times |access-date=October 25, 2015 |date=April 21, 1994 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1994/04/21/business/the-media-business-texas-radio-groups-add-11-stations.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170409113045/http://www.nytimes.com/1994/04/21/business/the-media-business-texas-radio-groups-add-11-stations.html |archive-date=April 9, 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref>
**** Colfax Communications<ref name="The New York Times">{{Cite news |issn=0362-4331 |title=Chancellor broadcasting to buy 12 radio stations |work=The New York Times |access-date=October 25, 2015 |date=August 27, 1996 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1996/08/27/business/chancellor-broadcasting-to-buy-12-radio-stations.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202021540/http://www.nytimes.com/1996/08/27/business/chancellor-broadcasting-to-buy-12-radio-stations.html |archive-date=February 2, 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref>
**** OmniAmerica<ref>{{cite web |title=Companies: All Clear For Radio Buys |work=tribunedigital-orlandosentinel |access-date=October 25, 2015 |url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/1996/12/24/companies-all-clear-for-radio-buys/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304103230/http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/1996-12-24/business/9612231151_1_chancellor-923-fm-paxson |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref>
**** [[Shamrock Broadcasting]]<ref name=lat3>{{cite news|last=Mulligan|first=Thomas S.|title=Company Town: Entertainment Upheaval|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-08-04-fi-31544-story.html|access-date=April 22, 2014|newspaper=Los Angeles|date=August 4, 1995|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160306095824/http://articles.latimes.com/1995-08-04/business/fi-31544_1_radio-stations|archive-date=March 6, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref>
*** Evergreen Media<ref name="Hofmeister" />
**** Broadcasting Partners<ref>{{Cite news |issn=0458-3035 |author=Times Staff|last2=Reports |first2=Wire |title=Company Town Annex |work=Los Angeles Times |access-date=October 25, 2015 |date=February 2, 1995 |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-02-02-fi-27213-story.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150920013221/http://articles.latimes.com/1995-02-02/business/fi-27213_1_town-annex |archive-date=September 20, 2015 |url-status=live }}</ref>
**** Brown Organization<ref>{{Cite news |issn=0458-3035 |author=Times Staff|last2=Reports |first2=Wire |title=Media |work=Los Angeles Times |access-date=October 25, 2015 |date=September 21, 1996 |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1996-09-21-fi-46233-story.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307004038/http://articles.latimes.com/1996-09-21/business/fi-46233_1_san-francisco-stations |archive-date=March 7, 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref>
**** [[Gannett]] Radio<ref>{{cite web |title=Evergreen Switching Stations |work=Chicago Tribune |date=April 11, 1997 |access-date=October 25, 2015 |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/1997/04/11/evergreen-switching-stations/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304093315/http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1997-04-11/business/9704110338_1_radio-stations-evergreen-wgci-am |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref>
**** Pyramid Communications<ref>{{cite web |title=Evergreen Buying 12 More Stations |work=Chicago Tribune |date=July 18, 1995 |access-date=October 25, 2015 |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/1995/07/18/evergreen-buying-12-more-stations/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304115958/http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1995-07-18/business/9507180171_1_stations-in-five-markets-evergreen-media-corp-pyramid-communications |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref>
*** [[Viacom (1952–2006)|Viacom]] Radio<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/1997/scene/vpage/viacom-radio-signs-off-1117436106/|title=VIACOM RADIO SIGNS OFF|first=Martin|last=Peers|work=Variety|date=February 19, 1997|access-date=January 22, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180116081203/https://variety.com/1997/scene/vpage/viacom-radio-signs-off-1117436106/|archive-date=January 16, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>
** Capstar (also operating under Gulfstar, Southern Star, Pacific Star, and Atlantic Star)<ref name="Clear-Channel-Communications-Nov-1999-8-K">{{cite web |url=http://edgar.secdatabase.com/1373/95013499010461/filing-main.htm |title=Clear Channel Communications, Form 8-K, Current Report, Filing Date Nov 19, 1999 |publisher=secdatabase.com |access-date=March 27, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151017015818/http://edgar.secdatabase.com/1373/95013499010461/filing-main.htm |archive-date=October 17, 2015 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |issn=0099-9660 |last1=Bodipo-Memba |first1=Alejandro |last2=Tejada |first2=Carlos |title=Hicks Muse Plans to Combine Radio Firms Chancellor, Capstar |work=Wall Street Journal |access-date=October 25, 2015 |date=August 28, 1998 |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB904219262377928000 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170329051246/https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB904219262377928000 |archive-date=March 29, 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref>
*** Benchmark Communications<ref>{{cite web |title=Benchmark agrees to be acquired Dallas company to buy Md. owner of Southeast stations |work=Baltimore Sun |date=January 14, 1997 |access-date=October 25, 2015 |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/1997/01/14/benchmark-agrees-to-be-acquired-dallas-company-to-buy-md-owner-of-southeast-stations-173-million-deal-the-buyer-capstar-is-building-network-in-midsized-markets/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304095522/http://articles.baltimoresun.com/1997-01-14/business/1997014002_1_benchmark-capstar-spector |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref>
*** Commodore Media<ref>{{Cite news |issn=0362-4331 |author=Bloomberg Business News|title=THE MEDIA BUSINESS;Radio Broadcasters Shift Stations in 2 Deals |work=The New York Times |access-date=October 25, 2015 |date=June 25, 1996 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1996/06/25/business/the-media-business-radio-broadcasters-shift-stations-in-2-deals.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170410050633/http://www.nytimes.com/1996/06/25/business/the-media-business-radio-broadcasters-shift-stations-in-2-deals.html |archive-date=April 10, 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref>
*** Osborn Communications<ref>{{Cite news |issn=0362-4331 |last=Jones |first=Dow |title=Company news;capstar broadcasting buying osborn communications |work=The New York Times |access-date=October 25, 2015 |date=July 24, 1996 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1996/07/24/business/company-news-capstar-broadcasting-buying-osborn-communications.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202021324/http://www.nytimes.com/1996/07/24/business/company-news-capstar-broadcasting-buying-osborn-communications.html |archive-date=February 2, 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref>
*** Patterson Broadcasting<ref>{{cite web|url=http://archives.starbulletin.com/97/04/16/business/story1.html|title=Honolulu Star-Bulletin Business|access-date=October 25, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150921163618/http://archives.starbulletin.com/97/04/16/business/story1.html|archive-date=September 21, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref>
*** [[Robert F. X. Sillerman|SFX]] Broadcasting<ref>{{Cite news |issn=0458-3035 |last=Hofmeister |first=Sallie |title=Dallas Company to Buy SFX in $2.1-Billion Deal |work=Los Angeles Times |access-date=October 25, 2015 |date=August 26, 1997 |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1997-aug-26-fi-25937-story.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307100356/http://articles.latimes.com/1997/aug/26/business/fi-25937 |archive-date=March 7, 2016 |url-status=live }}</ref>
**** Liberty Broadcasting<ref>{{Cite news |issn=0362-4331 |last=News |first=Bloomberg Business |title=Company news;sfx plans to acquire liberty broadcasting |work=The New York Times |access-date=October 25, 2015 |date=November 16, 1995 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1995/11/16/business/company-news-sfx-plans-to-acquire-liberty-broadcasting.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202022438/http://www.nytimes.com/1995/11/16/business/company-news-sfx-plans-to-acquire-liberty-broadcasting.html |archive-date=February 2, 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref>
**** Prism Radio Partners<ref>{{Cite news |issn=0362-4331 |last=News |first=Bloomberg Business |title=SFX in Deal For 16 Stations |work=The New York Times |access-date=October 25, 2015 |date=February 13, 1996 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1996/02/13/business/sfx-in-deal-for-16-stations.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170409113050/http://www.nytimes.com/1996/02/13/business/sfx-in-deal-for-16-stations.html |archive-date=April 9, 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref>
*** Triathlon Broadcasting<ref name="The New York Times" />
* Apex Broadcasting<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.playbill.com/news/article/clear-channel-pays-6.5-million-for-apex-radio-stations-in-texas-90483|title=Clear Channel Pays $6.5 Million for Apex Radio Stations in Texas|work=Playbill|date=July 10, 2000|access-date=January 22, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304064105/http://www.playbill.com/news/article/clear-channel-pays-6.5-million-for-apex-radio-stations-in-texas-90483|archive-date=March 4, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref>
* Clark Broadcasting
* Dame Media<ref>{{Cite news |issn=0362-4331 |title=COMPANY NEWS; OUTDOOR ADVERTISER BUYING DAME MEDIA, A BROADCASTER |work=The New York Times |access-date=October 25, 2015 |date=June 17, 1998 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1998/06/17/business/company-news-outdoor-advertiser-buying-dame-media-a-broadcaster.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170329141923/http://www.nytimes.com/1998/06/17/business/company-news-outdoor-advertiser-buying-dame-media-a-broadcaster.html |archive-date=March 29, 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="Clear-Channel-Communications-Nov-1999-10-Q">{{cite web |url=http://edgar.secdatabase.com/2083/73970899000021/filing-main.htm |title=Clear Channel Communications, Form 10-Q, Quarterly Report, Filing Date Nov 15, 1999 |publisher=secdatabase.com |access-date=March 27, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151017015818/http://edgar.secdatabase.com/2083/73970899000021/filing-main.htm |archive-date=October 17, 2015 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* Eastern Radio Assets<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.playbill.com/news/article/clear-channel-acquires-bangor-maine-radio-stations-for-20-million-90676|title=Clear Channel Acquires Bangor, Maine Radio Stations for $20 Million|work=Playbill|date=July 19, 2000|access-date=January 22, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304050727/http://www.playbill.com/news/article/clear-channel-acquires-bangor-maine-radio-stations-for-20-million-90676|archive-date=March 4, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[Jacor]]<ref>{{Cite news |issn=0099-9660 |last=Bodipo-Memba |first=Alejandro |title=Clear Channel Wins Bidding Contest, Agrees to Buy Jacor Communications |work=Wall Street Journal |access-date=October 25, 2015 |date=October 9, 1998 |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB907848481506215500 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170215113851/https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB907848481506215500 |archive-date=February 15, 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="Clear-Channel-Communications-Oct-1998-8-K">{{cite web |url=http://edgar.secdatabase.com/590/95013498008012/filing-main.htm |title=Clear Channel Communications, Form 8-K, Current Report, Filing Date Oct 9, 1998 |publisher=secdatabase.com |access-date=March 27, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151017015818/http://edgar.secdatabase.com/590/95013498008012/filing-main.htm |archive-date=October 17, 2015 |url-status=live }}</ref>
** [[Citicasters]] Communications<ref name=B&C>{{cite news|last=Albiniak|first=Paige|title=A Cloud Over Clear Channel; Petition says it controls stations through 'fronts,' including Ohio FM it seeks to buy|url=http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/140615-A_Cloud_Over_Clear_Channel.php|access-date=April 20, 2013|newspaper=[[Broadcasting & Cable]]|date=November 25, 2001}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |issn=0362-4331 |last=Landler |first=Mark |title=THE MEDIA BUSINESS;Jacor to Buy Citicasters in $770 Million Radio Station Deal |work=The New York Times |access-date=October 25, 2015 |date=February 14, 1996 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1996/02/14/business/the-media-business-jacor-to-buy-citicasters-in-770-million-radio-station-deal.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170409200411/http://www.nytimes.com/1996/02/14/business/the-media-business-jacor-to-buy-citicasters-in-770-million-radio-station-deal.html |archive-date=April 9, 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref>
** [[Nationwide Communications]], Inc.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.enquirer.com/editions/1997/10/28/bus_jacor.html|title=Business – The Enquirer – October 28, 1997}}</ref>
** Regent Communications<ref>{{Cite news |issn=0362-4331 |title=Jacor communications to buy regent communications |work=The New York Times |access-date=October 25, 2015 |date=October 10, 1996 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1996/10/10/business/jacor-communications-to-buy-regent-communications.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202021359/http://www.nytimes.com/1996/10/10/business/jacor-communications-to-buy-regent-communications.html |archive-date=February 2, 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref>
** Noble Broadcast Group<ref>{{Cite news |issn=0362-4331 |agency=Reuters |title=Company news;jacor communications to buy noble broadcast group |work=The New York Times |access-date=October 25, 2015 |date=February 6, 1996 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1996/02/06/business/company-news-jacor-communications-to-buy-noble-broadcast-group.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202021258/http://www.nytimes.com/1996/02/06/business/company-news-jacor-communications-to-buy-noble-broadcast-group.html |archive-date=February 2, 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[Metro Networks]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.radio-info.com/news/westwood-one-spins-its-metro-traffic-business-to-clear-channel-for-11925m |title=Westwood One spins its Metro Traffic business to Clear Channel for $119.25M |date=April 29, 2011 |work=Radio-Info.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110501005834/http://www.radio-info.com/news/westwood-one-spins-its-metro-traffic-business-to-clear-channel-for-11925m |archive-date=May 1, 2011 }}</ref>
* Mondosphere Broadcasting<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bakersfield.com/News/2006/02/10/competition-rises-in-radio-industry.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160206001710/http://www.bakersfield.com/News/2006/02/10/competition-rises-in-radio-industry.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 6, 2016|title=Competition rises in radio industry|work=The Bakersfield Californian}}</ref>
* Metroplex Communications<ref>{{cite web |title=Parent Of Y-100 To Merge Metroplex Oks Pact With Texas Company |work=tribunedigital-sunsentinel |access-date=October 25, 2015 |url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/1993-10-28/business/9310280020_1_clear-channel-communications-stations-local-marketing |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151009115528/http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/1993-10-28/business/9310280020_1_clear-channel-communications-stations-local-marketing |archive-date=October 9, 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* [[Ion Media|Paxson Communications]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/1997/biz/news/clear-channel-to-buy-paxson-assets-1116677157/|title=Clear Channel to buy Paxson assets|author=Dow Jones News Service|work=Variety|date=August 27, 1997|access-date=January 22, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170624185043/http://variety.com/1997/biz/news/clear-channel-to-buy-paxson-assets-1116677157/|archive-date=June 24, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>
* Quad City
* Radio Equity Partners<ref>{{Cite news |issn=0362-4331 |last=News |first=Bloomberg Business |title=Clear Channel to Acquire 19 More Stations |work=The New York Times |access-date=October 25, 2015 |date=May 10, 1996 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1996/05/10/business/clear-channel-to-acquire-19-more-stations.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170409113140/http://www.nytimes.com/1996/05/10/business/clear-channel-to-acquire-19-more-stations.html |archive-date=April 9, 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* Roberts Radio<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/clear-channel-acquires-radio-stations-from-roberts-radio-llc-73538977.html|title=Clear Channel Acquires Radio Stations From Roberts Radio, L.L.C.|author=Clear Channel Communications, Inc.|date=June 12, 2000|access-date=October 25, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160206004416/http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/clear-channel-acquires-radio-stations-from-roberts-radio-llc-73538977.html|archive-date=February 6, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref>
* Taylor Broadcasting<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.broadcastingcable.com/news/news-articles/combos/85638|title=COMBOS|date=September 25, 2000|access-date=October 25, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151002210509/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/news/news-articles/combos/85638|archive-date=October 2, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref>
* Trumper Communications<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.enquirer.com/editions/1999/08/04/fin_tristate_business.html|title=TRISTATE BUSINESS SUMMARY}}</ref>
* US Radio<ref>{{Cite news |issn=0362-4331 |last=Adelson |first=Andrea |title=Minority Voice Fading For Broadcast Owners |work=The New York Times |access-date=October 25, 2015 |date=May 19, 1997 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1997/05/19/business/minority-voice-fading-for-broadcast-owners.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170409113021/http://www.nytimes.com/1997/05/19/business/minority-voice-fading-for-broadcast-owners.html |archive-date=April 9, 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[XM Satellite Radio#Company timeline|XM Satellite Radio]] (service and programming agreement)
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