radio networks

Airwave media organizations

Radio networks are groups of radio stations that broadcast shared programming, allowing content to reach wider audiences across multiple markets.

A network might distribute news, talk shows, or music programming to affiliated stations nationwide.

The term also applies to the broadcasting companies themselves: CBS was one of the original radio networks before expanding into television.

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