Radio Disney Group facts for kids
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| Limited liability company | |
| Industry | Radio broadcasting |
| Founded | July 30, 2003 |
| Founder | ABC Radio Networks |
| Defunct | December 18, 2015 |
| Headquarters | , |
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Nationwide |
| Owner | The Walt Disney Company |
| Parent | ABC, Inc. |
Radio Disney Group, LLC was a company that owned many of the Radio Disney radio stations across the United States. It was a special type of business called a limited liability company, which means it was set up to protect its owners. The company was part of The Walt Disney Company and had its main office in New York City.
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What Was Radio Disney Group?
Radio Disney Group, LLC was created on July 30, 2003. Its main job was to manage and own the radio stations that broadcast the popular Radio Disney channel. Radio Disney was a radio station known for playing music for kids and teens. It also featured interviews with young stars and news about Disney movies and shows.
Who Owned It?
The company was owned by The Walt Disney Company, a very large entertainment company. Specifically, it was part of the Disney–ABC Television Group, which handles many of Disney's TV and radio channels. Being owned by Disney meant that Radio Disney Group had a strong connection to all things Disney, from music to movies.
Where Was It Located?
Radio Disney Group's main office was in New York City, New York. This city is a major center for media and entertainment in the United States. From this office, the company helped run its radio stations all over the country.
The End of Radio Disney Group
Radio Disney Group, LLC stopped operating on December 18, 2015. This happened as the way people listened to music changed. More and more kids and teens started listening to music online or through apps, rather than on traditional radio stations.
Why Did It Close?
As digital music services became more popular, the need for owning many local radio stations decreased. The Walt Disney Company decided to change how Radio Disney reached its audience. Instead of owning many stations, Radio Disney focused on being available online and through other digital platforms. This change meant that the company that owned the stations, Radio Disney Group, was no longer needed in the same way.
What Happened to the Stations?
When Radio Disney Group closed, many of its radio stations were sold to other companies. Some of these stations continued to broadcast different types of programs. The original Radio Disney channel itself continued to exist, but mostly as an online service and through a few remaining stations.
