Beginning in July 2016, NBC Universal licensed the name "NBC News Radio" to iHeartMedia, utilizing talent and reporters from iHeartMedia's existing 24/7 News Network, made available to the group's approximately 850 radio stations. The reintroduced service included an hourly newscast along with ancillary specials and longform breaking news coverage."iHeartMedia's 24/7 News Network Joins Forces With NBC News To Launch 'NBC News Radio'" , July 11, 2016 (allaccess.com)
