Infinity Broadcasting Corporation

Infinity Broadcasting Corporation
Company typeSubsidiary
IndustryRadio broadcasting, Outdoor advertising
Founded1972; 52 years ago (1972)
FounderMichael A. Wiener
Gerald Carrus
Defunct2005; 19 years ago (2005)
FateAcquired by CBS
SuccessorsCBS Radio
Audacy, Inc.
Headquarters,
Area served
United States
Key people
Mel Karmazin
ParentCBS Corporation (1997–2000)
Viacom (2000–2005)
Websiteinfinityradio.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.