At the end of the year Westwood One will be losing a big brand: As of January 1, 2018, following the expiration of its distribution agreement with Westwood One, CBS News Radio will team with Skyview Networks for distribution, inventory management, and sales. CBS News Radio delivers news, talk, information, and special events coverage to more than 1,000 radio affiliates, including 13 stations in the top 15 markets. According to a CBS representative, the relationship between CBS News and Westwood One dates back all the way to 1997.
 
CBS News CFO Charles Pavlounis says, “Our new agreement with Skyview Networks will strengthen our distribution and advertising sales efforts. Westwood One has been a fantastic partner for many years, and we thank everyone there for their dedication to CBS News Radio. These changes will assure our 30 million weekly listeners that they will continue to get the highest level of quality journalism they are accustomed to, while also providing for new opportunities for growth.”
 
Skyview Networks EVP/GM Jeanne-Marie Condo adds, “It has been an honor to work with the CBS News executive team on their plans for CBS News Radio. Skyview is experiencing healthy, dynamic growth, and CBS News Radio is designed to excel as an audio platform.”
 
CBS News Radio is home to CBS News World Roundup, the nation’s longest-running news program, which began in 1938. In addition to providing breaking news and information, the division also provides simulcasts of the CBS Evening News, Face the Nation, and 60 Minutes to affiliates. CBS News Radio programming is available on digital platforms, the CBS News Radio app, Amazon’s Alexa service, and online.
 
Skyview Networks is a broadcast technology and national sales solutions company that provides services to ABC Radio, professional and collegiate sports organizations, and two state news networks. Founded in 1995, Skyview is based in Scottsdale, AZ. Skyview’s services include satellite distribution, full network automation, affiliate relations, inventory management systems, and national audio sales with advertising solutions for radio, television, print, signage, and web.