ABC Audio Inks Multiyear Deal with Linkup Communications

RADIO ONLINE | Wednesday, September 6, 2023 | 11:39am CT

Linkup Communications

ABC Audio is partnering with LinkUp Communications Corporation to distribute news and entertainment content and advertising inventory to its network of more than 1,500 AM and FM affiliate radio stations, reaching more than 82 million listeners nationwide. ABC Audio is home to ABC News Radio providing hourly newscasts along with live breaking news and special events coverage, long and short-form features, sportscasts and around-the-clock access to audio cuts and correspondent pieces through its ABC Newscall service.

"We're thrilled to team up with LinkUp to deliver our top-quality content to our valued affiliates," said ABC Audio VP Liz Alesse. "LinkUp's technical expertise, professionalism and commitment to service make them an ideal fit for ABC Audio, and we are excited to start this new chapter with them and our radio sales partners at Compass Media Networks."

ABC Audio is also the home to "The Deja Vu Show," a syndicated radio show hosted by Deja Parker. She also hosts a radio show on New York City's WBLS and is the announcer on the daytime talk show "Live with Kelly and Mark."

"We're elated to be working with ABC Audio. ABC News has always provided radio with the finest news and entertainment content, and LinkUp is honored to now be a part of this," said LinkUp Communications Corporation CEO Karen Johnson.

"Our task at LinkUp is to complement ABC Audio's programming with reliable distribution platforms and support. We'll be leaning heavily into our decades of technology experience to elevate their distribution to the next level," added LinkUp President Mark Johnson.