Clear Channel eyes Net distribution deals

Iria · Dec 1, 2005, 07:05 PM

NEW YORK--Clear Channel Communications could possibly ink distribution deals with Yahoo or Apple Computer's iTunes music service by next year, a senior executive said on Wednesday.

The U.S. radio conglomerate, which is seeking as many distribution outlets as possible for its programs, has been in talks with Apple, Yahoo and Microsoft during the past year, according to John Hogan, chief executive of Clear Channel's radio division.

"They have yielded more discussions," Hogan said at the Reuters Media and Advertising Summit in New York. "They (the companies) are interested in content."

He said it was possible that a deal could be reached in 2006. Hogan declined to give details about what might be included in any such deal.
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Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	Clear Channel eyes Net distribution deals NEW YORK--Clear Channel Communications could possibly ink distribution deals with Yahoo or Apple Computer's iTunes music service by next year, a senior executive said on Wednesday. The U.S. radio conglomerate, which is seeking as many distribution outlets as possible for its programs, has been in talks with Apple, Yahoo and Microsoft during the past year, according to John Hogan, chief executive of Clear Channel's radio division. "They have yielded more discussions," Hogan said at the Reuters Media and Advertising Summit in New York. "They (the companies) are interested in content." He said it was possible that a deal could be reached in 2006. Hogan declined to give details about what might be included in any such deal. ____________ Read More / Source: News.com