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Itty Bitty Arms Of Google, Clear Channel Partner

The thought of Clear Channel Communications, all by its gigantic self, is enough to trouble some people.  The thought of Clear Channel teaming up with Google is even more worrisome.  Luckily, although the two have now formed a partnership, it’s a weak sort of deal at worst.

Listen Up: Google Audio Ads

There are a few details about Google's foray into radio advertising that make it sound like an idea worth trying.

Clear Channel Launches Mobile Program

Clear Channel Radio is launching a national roll out of customized mobile phone applications. Clear Channel Launches Mobile Program

Clear Channel Tunes Into Social Networks

Radio heavyweight Clear Channel is trying out the social networking business. The company's online music and radio division has plans to roll out a dozen station branded social networks in the next several months.

Google Signs Deal with Clear Channel

Since the end of last year, we’ve suspected that Google has been hard at work, trying to negotiate a big deal for its Google Audio Ads. Back in November reports surfaced that Google was looking to buy $1 billion in radio advertising from Clear Channel Communications.

Google Finds Clear Channel For Radio Ads

Last week Google CEO Eric Schmidt said to think of the company fist as an advertising system. True to his word, Google and Clear Channel Radio have entered into a multi-year deal that will allow Google to sell 30-second advertising inventory on 675 of Clear Channel's AM/FM stations.