Black Information Network

Black Information Network (BIN) is a radio network and content brand owned by iHeartMedia. Launched on June 30, 2020, it is an all-news radio network of 15 stations targeting the African American community, carrying a mix of local and national content.

Black Information Network
TypeRadio network
Country
United States
AvailabilityNational, through online, HD Radio, and broadcast affiliates (see stations)
SloganBecause truth matters
OwneriHeartMedia
Launch date
June 30, 2020 (2020-06-30)
Format
All-news radio
WebcastListen Live via iHeartRadio
Official website
binnews.com

History

On June 29, 2020, 15 iHeartMedia radio stations in markets with large African American populations (including AM, FM, and HD Radio subchannel stations) ceased their regular programming, and began stunting with clips of speeches by prominent African Americans, such as Malcolm X's "The Ballot or the Bullet" address, interspersed with messages stating that "our side of the story is about to be told", and promoting a major change in their programming at 12:00 p.m. EDT the next day.[1]

On June 30, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. EDT, iHeartMedia officially launched Black Information Network (BIN) on the 15 stunting stations, carrying 24/7 local and national news coverage catered to African American communities. The service draws from other iHeartMedia services for local traffic and weather updates, and promotes and airs podcasts oriented towards the audience. The network will be carried by additional stations over time, and is also being distributed on the iHeartRadio streaming platform. BIN will also serve as the provider of news content for iHeartMedia's urban-formatted stations, including those carrying hip hop, R&B, and gospel-oriented formats.[2][3] Alongside traditional advertising, BIN is also being backed by a group of "national founding partners", including Bank of America, CVS Health, GEICO, Lowe's, McDonald's, Sony, 23andMe, and Verizon Communications that will air outreach towards African-American communities on the network.[3]

Stations
Callsign Frequency Band City State Network status
WHTY 1460 AM Phenix City Alabama Affiliate
KFOO 1440 AM Riverside California Affiliate
KKSF 910 AM Oakland-San Francisco California Affiliate
KRRL-HD2* 92.3-2 FM Los Angeles California Affiliate
KSSX-HD2* 95.7-2 FM San Diego California Affiliate
WBIN 640 AM Atlanta Georgia Affiliate
WWPW-HD3* 96.1-3 FM Atlanta Georgia Affiliate
WYNF 1340 AM Augusta Georgia Affiliate
WMGE 1670 AM Macon Georgia Affiliate
WVAZ-HD2* 102.7-2 FM Chicago Illinois Affiliate
W279AQ 103.7 FM Mascoutah Illinois n/a (KATZ-HD2 relay)
WODT 1280 AM New Orleans Louisiana Affiliate
WNOE-HD2* 101.1-2 FM New Orleans Louisiana Affiliate
WJMN-HD2* 94.5-2 FM Boston Massachusetts Affiliate
WDFN 1130 AM Detroit Michigan Affiliate
KQQL-HD2* 107.9-2 FM Minneapolis Minnesota Affiliate
W227BF 93.3 FM Minneapolis Minnesota n/a (KQQL-HD2 relay)
KATZ-HD2* 100.3-2 FM St. Louis Missouri Affiliate
WWPR-HD3* 105.1-3 FM New York City New York Affiliate
WRFX-HD2* 99.7-2 FM Charlotte North Carolina Affiliate
W254AZ 98.7 FM Charlotte North Carolina n/a (WRFX-HD2 relay)
WIZE 1340 AM Springfield Ohio Affiliate
WMMS-HD2* 100.7-2 FM Cleveland Ohio Affiliate
W256BT 99.1 FM Cleveland Ohio n/a (WMMS-HD2 relay)
WGVL 1440 AM Greenville South Carolina Affiliate
WNRQ-HD2* 105.9-2 FM Nashville Tennessee Affiliate
W248BQ 97.5 FM Nashville Tennessee n/a (WNRQ-HD2 relay)
WNOH 105.3 FM Norfolk Virginia Affiliate
KHHO 850 AM Tacoma-Seattle Washington Affiliate
  • Asterisk (*) indicates HD Radio broadcast.
  • Gray background indicates low-power FM translator.
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References
  1. "Several iHeartMedia Stations Stunting With Speeches, New Format To Be Announced Tomorrow". All Access. All Access Music Group. 2020-06-30. Retrieved 2020-06-30.
  2. Spangler, Todd (2020-06-30). "iHeartMedia to Launch BIN: Black Information Network on Radio, Digital Channels". Variety. Retrieved 2020-06-30.
  3. "iHeartMedia Launches Black Information Network". RadioInsight. RadioBB Networks. 2020-06-30. Retrieved 2020-06-30.
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