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| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Radio broadcasting, Outdoor advertising |
| Founded | 1972 |
| Founder | Michael A. Wiener Gerald Carrus |
| Defunct | 2005 |
| Fate | Acquired by CBS |
| Successors | CBS Radio Audacy, Inc. |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | United States |
Key people | Mel Karmazin |
| Parent | CBS Corporation (1997–2000) Viacom (2000–2005) |
| Website | infinityradio.com |
Infinity Broadcasting Corporation was a radio company that existed from 1972 until 2005. It was founded by Michael A. Wiener and Gerald Carrus. It became associated with popular radio personalities like Howard Stern, Opie and Anthony, Don Imus and Mike Francesa. Infinity merged with CBS Corporation in 1997 and later became part of Viacom in 2000, when CBS and Viacom merged, serving as the radio division of CBS. After the Viacom split in 2005, Infinity changed its name to CBS Radio; the company would later merge with Entercom, presently known as Audacy, Inc.