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Cathy Hughes
Cathy Hughes (born 1947, Omaha) is an American media entrepreneur, founder and chairperson of Urban One (formerly Radio One), creator of the Quiet Storm radio format, first African-American woman to head a publicly traded media company, and TV One founder.
Cumulus Media
Cumulus Media Inc. (CMLS) is an Atlanta-based American radio broadcaster owning roughly 390 stations in 84 markets, the Westwood One network with 7,800+ affiliates, and the Cumulus Podcast Network; it completed Chapter 11 reorganizations in 2018 and 2026, shedding about $600 million of debt and going private.
IHeartMedia
iHeartMedia (Nasdaq: IHRT), formerly Clear Channel Communications, is America's largest radio station owner with 860+ stations in 160 markets, the iHeartRadio streaming app, and the top podcast publisher per Podtrac. Founded 1972 in San Antonio; went through 2018 Chapter 11 and a 2025 debt restructuring.
List of radio stations owned by iHeartMedia
iHeartMedia's radio station portfolio: 868 owned US stations (249 AM, 619 FM) across about 160 markets as of December 31, 2025, including Z100, KFI, and WBZ; formerly Clear Channel, once over 1,300 stations.
Townsquare Media
Townsquare Media (NYSE: TSQ), formerly Regent Communications, is a Purchase, New York-based radio and digital media company focused outside the top 50 U.S. markets, owning 342 radio stations, 400+ websites, Townsquare Ignite, and Townsquare Interactive.