BIN News Now Available To All

• iHeartMedia announced that its BIN (Black Information Network) is now expanding into syndication. Effective Nov. 1, the BIN All News format will be available on a market exclusive basis to all broadcasters — not just iHeartMedia stations. The news was initially broken Wednesday during the National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters (NABOB) Conference in Washington, D.C.

Affiliate stations can use BIN programming however it fits their needs: 1) Insert the short hourly newscasts anywhere in the hour; 2) Take dayparts where consistent, trustworthy news adds value; or 3) Air the full 24/7 format as a turnkey solution for a station in need of credible programming.

Tony Coles, who doubles as iHeart President, Multicultural Business & Development, and President of BIN, remarked, “Over the past five years, the Black Information Network (BIN) has grown into one of the most trusted and credible news brands serving Black audiences. BIN is a 24/7 audio news service, based in Atlanta with reporters across the country. You’ll find the BIN All News format on AM and FM radio in 34 markets and nationally on the iHeartRadio app. Around the clock, Black writers, anchors, and reporters are telling the stories that matter to our community, from a Black perspective.”

Coles added, “Local broadcasters everywhere are being asked to do more with less. From the start, our mission has been to engage, inform, and uplift the Black community — not just our affiliates. We encourage broadcasters to listen at BINNews.com and reach out to Martin Melius at MartinM@premierenetworks.com for affiliation information.”