CBS Radio Overview
- Year Founded
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1928
- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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3,800
- Latest Deal Type
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M&A
- Financing Rounds
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4
- Investments
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9
CBS Radio General Information
Description
Provider of news and sports media contents intended to produce and broadcast original audio and video content, live events and exclusive programming broadcast. The company's broadcast media contents are promoted via on-air, online and mobile platforms enabling audiences access to entertainment easier than ever before.
Contact Information
Website
www.cbsradio.comCorporate Office
- 1271 Avenue of the Americas
- Floor 44
- New York, NY 10020
- United States
Corporate Office
- 1271 Avenue of the Americas
- Floor 44
- New York, NY 10020
- United States
CBS Radio Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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CBS Radio Competitors (13)
One of CBS Radio’s 13 competitors is Cumulus Media, a Formerly VC-backed company based in Atlanta, GA.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
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| Cumulus Media | Formerly VC-backed | Atlanta, GA | ||||
| Sirius XM Holdings | Corporate Backed or Acquired | New York, NY | ||||
| ESPN Sports Media | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Bristol, CT | ||||
| YuppTV | Private Equity-Backed | Alpharetta, GA | ||||
| Saga Communications | Corporation | Grosse Pointe Farms, MI |
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CBS Radio Patents
CBS Radio Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-20140074627-A1 | Techniques to create an advertising campaign | Inactive | 12-Sep-2012 | ||
| US-20140068432-A1 | Enabling audience interaction with a broadcast media program | Inactive | 30-Aug-2012 |
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CBS Radio Former Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
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CBS Radio Investments & Acquisitions (9)
CBS Radio’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Beasley Broadcast Group (3 Radio Stations). The deal was made on 01-Dec-2014.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
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| Beasley Broadcast Group (3 Radio Stations) | 01-Dec-2014 | Merger/Acquisition | Broadcasting, Radio and Television | ||
| Merlin Media (101.9 FM) | 02-Nov-2012 | Corporate Asset Purchase | Buildings and Property | ||
| WLZL | 16-Nov-2011 | Corporate Asset Purchase | Buildings and Property | ||
| TargetSpot | 11-Jan-2011 | Early Stage VC | Media and Information Services (B2B) | ||
| iBiquity Digital | 27-Jul-2009 | Later Stage VC | Other Commercial Services |
CBS Radio Exits (5)
CBS Radio’s most recent exit was on 11-Jan-2011 from TargetSpot. The exit was categorized as with 4 buyers.
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
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| TargetSpot | 11-Jan-2011 | Completed |
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| iBiquity Digital | 27-Jul-2009 | Completed |
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| TargetSpot | 11-Mar-2008 | Completed |
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| TargetSpot | 24-Apr-2007 | Completed |
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| CBS Radio (Three Denver Radio Stations) | 24-Aug-2000 | Corporate Asset Purchase | Completed |
CBS Radio FAQs
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When was CBS Radio founded?
CBS Radio was founded in 1928.
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Where is CBS Radio headquartered?
CBS Radio is headquartered in New York, NY.
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What is the size of CBS Radio?
CBS Radio has 3,800 total employees.
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What industry is CBS Radio in?
CBS Radio’s primary industry is Broadcasting, Radio and Television.
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Is CBS Radio a private or public company?
CBS Radio is a Private company.
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What is the current valuation of CBS Radio?
The current valuation of CBS Radio is .
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What is CBS Radio’s current revenue?
The current revenue for CBS Radio is .
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How much funding has CBS Radio raised over time?
CBS Radio has raised $400M.
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Who are CBS Radio’s investors?
Paramount Global has invested in CBS Radio.
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Who are CBS Radio’s competitors?
Cumulus Media, Sirius XM Holdings, ESPN Sports Media, YuppTV, and Saga Communications are some of the 13 competitors of CBS Radio.
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When was CBS Radio acquired?
CBS Radio was acquired on 17-Nov-2017.
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Who acquired CBS Radio?
CBS Radio was acquired by Audacy (Broadcasting, Radio and Television).
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