BIN: Black Information Network Launches New Public Awareness Campaign Focused on Black Maternal Health

“Saving Black Moms: A Maternal Health Crisis” Will Raise Awareness, Educate the Public and Advocate for Change in Maternal Care with News Features, Public Service Announcements, Social Media Engagement, and Community Partnerships from April to September

The BIN Local Roundtable Represents Business and Civic Leaders from Important Sectors in Local Communities Across the U.S. Who Collaborate with BIN’s Leadership Team on The Network’s Programming and Local Engagement

CHICAGO – April 17, 2025 – Today, BIN: Black Information Network, the 24/7 national audio news network dedicated to providing trusted, fact-based journalism with a Black voice and perspective, announced a new special public awareness campaign with a focus on a critical and urgent issue: Black maternal health. “Saving Black Moms: A Maternal Health Crisis” will shine a light on the issue of Black maternal health and advocate for change through an integrated media campaign including special on-air reports, news features, public service announcements, social media engagement, a dedicated microsite, and community partnerships.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Black mothers die at a higher rate than other women during and after pregnancy, one of the most significant moments in a family’s life. CDC statistics show that in 2023, 50.3 Black women died for every 100,000 live births compared to 14.5 White women, 12.4 Hispanic women and 10.7 Asian women. Those numbers include Black women of all ages, educational levels, and socio-economic backgrounds. Experts cite several reasons for the difference including a lack of health insurance and access to healthcare, poor pre-natal and post-partum care, transportation and housing issues, and geography, among others. 

BIN’s “Saving Black Moms: A Maternal Health Crisis” will roll out in two phases. The first phase begins the week of April 14 with news reports highlighting Black Maternal Health Week activities in Washington, DC. The following week, a special hour-long program previewing the issues surrounding Black maternal health will air at 5 p.m. ET on Wednesday, April 23. The program will include a personal message from Tony Coles, President of the Black Information Network. The first phase will conclude with a Mother’s Day feature in the Black Perspective on Sunday, May 11, and a preview of the second phase of the campaign.

The second phase of the campaign will launch on Monday, June 2 with a dedicated microsite, a comprehensive social media drive, PSA’s, weekly news reports and special features that will continue through the end of September.

The campaign will feature interviews with leading maternal health professionals, advocates, survivors, and community leaders who are working to protect the lives of mothers during their maternal health journeys. In addition, the campaign will offer insight on how community members can get involved and help expectant and post-partum mothers in their communities. 

“As a network committed to amplifying underrepresented voices, it is our responsibility to shine a light on the alarming disparities that Black women face before, during and after childbirth,” said Tony Coles, President, BIN: Black Information Network. “This campaign is about advocacy, action, and partnership. By working with trusted community organizations and The BIN Local Roundtable, we can help raise awareness and ensure every Black mother receives the care and support she deserves.”

The BIN Local Roundtable was designed as a forum for business and civic leaders from local communities across the U.S. to provide perspective and collaborate with BIN’s leadership team regarding the network’s programming and local engagement. The new campaign follows “The Lock It and Store It! A BIN Gun Safety Awareness Campaign,” developed in 2024 in partnership with The BIN Local Roundtable and included the airing of special features, news reports and digital content on the costs and impacts of unintentional shootings by Black children in America.  

"I am honored to be a part of the Black Information Network's movement to educate listeners about the meaningful things we are doing and can do, community by community, to help eliminate the alarming disparities in the Black maternal mortality rate,” said Thana Hickman, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Viola's House, BIN Local Roundtable Member and official Black maternal health advisor for the campaign. “Uplifting Black mothers and babies requires the support of everyone in the village. We know that awareness, action, and advocacy can save the lives of mothers across this country. When we tap into our power, we can make real and lasting change to sustain Black motherhood." 

About Viola’s House

Founded in 2008, Viola’s House began as a Teen Maternity Home in Dallas, providing a safe haven for homeless and pregnant teens. Over the years, the organization has evolved into a leading nonprofit offering a wide array of programs and services aimed at addressing the social determinants that adversely affect maternal health. In 2024, Viola's House supported over 6,500 mothers by improving their access to safe housing, health care, transportation, education, job training, and more. The organization provided over 78,000 minutes of counseling to expectant mothers and distributed over seven million free diapers and other baby care essentials. To learn more about Viola's House and support its mission, visit www.violashouse.org, and join the VH Village on InstagramFacebook, and LinkedIn.

About BIN: Black Information Network

BIN: Black Information Network is distributed nationally through the iHeartRadio app and is available across more than 250 platforms and 2,000 devices, as well as on local AM/FM broadcast radio stations in 34 markets, including Atlanta, New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Detroit and Dallas. 

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Nate Smith, Megan Moroney, Matt Stell, Tucker Wetmore and Dasha to Perform at the Daytime Village at the 2025 iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One on May 3

NEW YORK- April 17, 2025- iHeartMedia announced today the lineup for the Daytime Village at the 2025 iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One on Saturday, May 3 from 12:30-4:30 p.m. CT at the Dell Technologies Plaza of Moody Center in Austin, TX.  The free daytime event will feature live performances by Nate Smith, Megan Moroney, Matt Stell, Tucker Wetmore and Dasha. The Daytime Village will also feature interactive experiences by iHeartRadio's brand partners.

The Daytime Village at the 2025 iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One will kick off at Moody Center with the main event Saturday evening, May 3. Now in its twelfth year, the 2025 lineup will feature Brooks & Dunn, Thomas Rhett, Rascal Flatts, Cole Swindell, Sam Hunt, Megan Moroney, Bailey Zimmerman and Nate Smith. The festival is once again hosted by iHeartMedia's nationally syndicated top on-air Country personality, Bobby Bones.

Tickets to the main stage at the 2025 iHeartCountry Festival are on sale now to the general public via Ticketmaster.com.

Hulu will be the Official Streaming Destination of the festival, with performances livestreamed exclusively to all Hulu subscribers at no additional cost. Additional information about the livestream will be posted across Hulu’s platform and social media channels. The event will also broadcast across iHeartCountry stations nationwide and the iHeartRadio app on Saturday, May 3 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT (7 p.m. CT).

iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One is an iHeartMedia Production. Proud partners of this year’s event include Capital One, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®, belVita, Chumba Casino, Coffee Toppers™ Cold Foam, Wild Turkey® Bourbon and Country Crock® with more to be announced.

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® is the benefiting charity partner of the 2025 iHeartCountry Festival. Music unites, heals, and changes lives and that’s why the country music community is proud to support St. Jude in the fight against childhood cancer and invites fans to help too. Fans can visit musicgives.org today and become a Partner in Hope. Donations ensure that no family ever receives a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing, or food.

For more information visit iHeartRadio.com/countryfestival.

Artists and/or events subject to change or cancellation without notice.

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iHeartMedia’s My Cultura Podcast Network Partners with Global Artist Katelina ‘La Gata’ Eccleston To Debut New Podcast “Reggaeton Con La Gata” 

Premiering April 14th, the all-new Spanglish show will explore the personal journeys, challenges, and triumphs of today’s rising and established Latin music artists 

Listen to the trailer HERE

NEW YORK – April 14, 2025 – iHeartMedia, the No. 1 podcast publisher according to Podtrac, today announced “Reggaeton Con La Gata” -- a new weekly series hosted by Katelina "La Gata" Eccleston. The show will join iHeartMedia’s My Cultura Podcast Network, a network dedicated to elevating Latinx voices in partnership with the podcast’s namesake platform, the first femme & bilingual platform storytelling founded by La Gata. The series premieres on April 14, 2025 and fans can listen to the official trailer now, HERE

Each new episode of “Reggaeton Con La Gata” will feature exclusive interviews and intimate conversations with the hitmakers shaping the culture -- including super producer Nesty La Mente Maestra, Venezuelan sensation Jerry Di, Puerto Rican Alternative artist RaiNao, Dominican duo on the rise Martox, and Panamanian Chart topper Boza. The show will also feature behind-the-scenes insights in La Gata’s segment ‘La la la’, and street-style commentary by fans of the Reggaeton genre in her ‘Rapidito’ segment. 

“To pivot into this new direction is a dream come true. I’m excited to shift culture in a new and honest direction with Latin music’s very best,” said La Gata.

This new chapter marks a shift in focus for La Gata, who has been celebrated for her deep dives into reggaeton’s rich history. Now, she’s turning the spotlight on the present and future of the genre, exploring the personal journeys, challenges, and triumphs of today’s rising and established Latin music artists.  

“Reggaeton Con La Gata has been a trusted voice in Latin music journalism, bridging generations through compelling storytelling,” said Will Pearson, President of iHeartPodcasts. “This collaboration with iHeartMedia’s My Cultura Podcast Network will bring in-depth and authentic stories about the world of reggaeton to iHeart’s vast array of listeners, shining a spotlight on a whole genre of music that some people may not have otherwise been exposed to.”

“Reggaeton Con La Gata” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and will be available weekly on Thursdays, starting April 14. Listeners can find all My Cultura shows on the iHeartRadio app, and everywhere podcasts are heard. 

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About Reggaeton Con La Gata

The first femme & bilingual platform storytelling Reggaeton, founded by Katelina ‘La Gata’ Eccleston, notoriously bridging the cultural gap between Academia, The Latin Music Industry and Fans Worldwide with her #perreo101tour.

About Shake It Easy Media

Founded by award-winning journalist Nuria Net, Shake It Easy Media is a bilingual content studio specializing in nonfiction storytelling across formats to champion Latinx experiences.

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Katie Couric Media and iHeartPodcasts’ Hit Series, “Next Question with Katie Couric,” Returns for its 11th Season 

Premiering April 10, award-winning journalist Katie Couric is back to ask the tough questions, filter out the chaos, and focus on the headlines that matter

Guests include the Meiselas Brothers, former Rep. Adam Kinzinger, Anthony Scaramucci, Laverne Cox, Rep. Jasmine Crockett and more

Listen Now to “Next Question with Katie Couric” HERE

WHAT: Tired of political headlines that feel like déjà vu? Questioning whether every controversy really deserves attention? In Season 11 of “Next Question with Katie Couric,” Katie explores those very questions – with politicians, D.C. insiders, and sharp-eyed journalists – to uncover what’s worth attention (and what’s not). 

The new season features candid, thought-provoking conversations that cut through the noise and focus on what really matters—bringing clarity, curiosity, and a dose of sanity to today’s political noise.  While no one can stay tuned in 24/7, award-winning journalist Katie Couric offers listeners a way to stay informed without becoming overwhelmed.

In the eye-opening first episode, Katie sits down with journalist, documentary filmmaker, and best-selling author Chris Whipple, whose latest book “Uncharted” captures the human drama behind the 2024 election. Together, they pull back the curtain on how loyalty, fear, and misjudgment shaped the race—and why no one stopped Joe Biden from running again.

WHEN: “Next Question with Katie Couric” returns today, April 10, 2025 with new episodes released every Thursday.

WHERE: Distributed by iHeartPodcasts, “Next Question with Katie Couric” is available now on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.

WHO: Katie Couric is an award-winning journalist and #1 New York Times best-selling author of her memoir, Going There, which was published in October 2021. She is also a co-founder of Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) which has raised almost $800 million for cancer research. Couric was the first woman to solo anchor a network evening newscast, serving as anchor and managing editor of the CBS Evening News from 2006 to 2011 following 15-years as co-anchor of NBC’s Today show. In 2017, she founded Katie Couric Media (KCM), which has developed a number of media projects, including a daily newsletter, “Wake-Up Call”, a podcast, “Next Question”, digital video series and several documentaries. You can find it all at katiecouric.com

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iHeartPodcasts And K-Pop Star Beomhan Launch The Ultimate K-Pop Podcast "The K-Factor With Beomhan" 

The original podcast hosted by former trainee Beomhan will cover all things K-pop, featuring music reviews and exclusive interviews with K-pop trainees and idols, producers, writers and choreographers behind fan-favorite groups like BTS, ILLIT and Seventeen

Listen to the trailer HERE

NEW YORK – April 9, 2025 – iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, announced the latest addition to their slate of Gen Z shows, “The K-Factor With Beomhan.” Hosted by former K-pop trainee Beomhan, the original series will dive deep into the fascinating K-pop industry, offering listeners an inside look at everything that makes K-pop the global phenomenon it is today. Fans can listen to the official trailer now, HERE.

Premiering April 16th, the original series will bring listeners closer to their favorite K-pop idols, celebrating the culture and exploring the industry like never before, including discussions on mental health impacts. The series will feature music reviews, the latest news and exclusive interviews with K-pop trainees, idols, producers, writers and choreographers—including special guests like Sebastian Garcia (aka Rufio Hooks), one of the songwriters behind the BTS hit "Butter,” along with other industry insiders like James Kho, a top choreographer for premier K-pop acts; Andrew Han, a former TikTok star who gave up internet fame to train as a K-pop idol; and Emily Lis, a dancer in Korea specializing in 시안 (trainee video training) used for idol training. Each show guest will bring unique insights into the world of K-pop. 

​​"I'm thrilled to be a voice that introduces K-pop and Korean culture to a new audience. I can't wait to showcase a different side of K-pop to our listeners. This is truly a dream come true and I'm excited to help bring K-pop to a new generation,” said Beomhan. 

The series will be geared towards fans with opportunities to join Beomhan in-studio, at events and for Q&A sessions. “The K-Factor” will actively engage fans by making them a key part of the show. Fans will have the opportunity to participate live, join pre-recorded segments or be selected to call in and share their thoughts. Episodes will cover a variety of fun and exciting K-pop topics, from discussions about favorite groups and idols to what makes K-pop unique. Through different interactive formats, the show will create a space where fans can share their love for K-pop in their own voices.

"We’re excited to launch a new groundbreaking series that offers an in-depth look into the world of K-pop,” said Will Pearson, President of iHeartPodcasts. “By collaborating with emerging talent like Beomhan, we’re able to offer a fresh, authentic perspective as we continue to expand our Gen Z-focused podcast slate and deliver meaningful content for listeners." 

The K-Factor With Beomhan” will join iHeartMedia’s growing slate of Gen Z-focused podcasts which include “Post Run High with Kate Mackz,” “Psychology of Your 20s,” “Overcomfort Podcast with Jenicka Lopez,” “In Case You Missed It with Khristina Williams,” “Casual Chaos with Gia Giudice,” “Sloane Knows Podcast,” “Therapy Gecko,” “OK STORYTIME,” “MESS with Sydnee Washington & Marie Faustin” and “Pursuit of Sassiness with Michelle Saniei.” 

“The K-Factor with Beomhan” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and will be available on the iHeartRadio app and all major podcast platforms.

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ABOUT BEOMHAN 

"Beomhan" (범한) is a Korean name that means "tiger" or "tiger-like." Get ready to experience the unstoppable force known as Beomhan, the trailblazing K-Pop artist whose innovative style disrupts the status quo. Beomhan is one of the first independently created K-pop idols to rise through social media, emerging from the U.S. music scene. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Beomhan brings a unique flavor to the K-pop scene, blending his NYC hip-hop roots with a passion for K-pop culture. Beomhan's journey to stardom is a testament to his perseverance and dedication. Upon completing high school, Beomhan set his sights on his K-pop stardom and decided to leave behind the familiarity of the US. Embarking on a thrilling adventure to Korea, he was determined to turn his dreams of becoming a K-Pop idol into a reality – a dream he would tirelessly pursue. During his four-year tenure as a trainee in Korea, battling homelessness and mental abuse, he made a bold decision to share his story on social media in real-time, giving fans a glimpse into the complicated and challenging life of a K-Pop trainee. This moe ,sparked admiration from fans and controversy with his agency, ultimately leading to his release from the company. Undeterred, Beomhan returned to the United States, where his social media presence exploded. As the Tiger king of TikTok, he's known for his mesmerizing dance videos, live streams, and music journey vlogs that have captured the hearts of over 2.7 million followers! After his return fans rallied around him, raising funds to support the production of his music and a video to release as his debut as a K-pop idol. Although his initial debut single received harsh criticism, leading to his retracting of his debut, the love and support of his true fans transformed his first single "Me, Myself & I" into a cult classic, adding to his unbelievable journey in K-pop. Now, with an understanding of the complexity of producing your own music project. He was determined to refine his craft and embarked on a mission to assemble a top-notch music team to help. Through a chance meeting, he allied with multi-platinum music executive producer Damon Jones and co-executive Troy Marshall of Black Moon Records and Vydia for worldwide distribution. This connection led him to work with renowned, Grammy-nominated, and American Music Award-winning producers who have crafted hits for BTS, Seventeen, and more. This dream team is poised to take Beomhan's music to new heights! Beomhan's upcoming EP, "Mind, Body, and Soul," will be independently distributed and feature six new songs that promise to electrify the K-pop scene. But first, get ready for his highly anticipated single release,(April 26, 2025) "D.U.M." (Dancing Until Moonlight)! This explosive track will showcase Beomhan's smooth vocal talent and dance skills, leaving old and new fans in awe. "D.U.M.." is a testament to Beomhan's maturity and desire to be a great entertainer, and it's only the beginning! As the momentum builds, Beomhan is set to embark on a highly anticipated US tour in early Fall, bringing his electrifying performance to fans nationwide! 

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iHeartRadio Week is Coming to Wheel of Fortune Featuring Some of Music's Biggest Names

Tournament-Style Week of Shows Airs April 7 to April 11

Culver City, CA (April 3, 2025) - Wheel of Fortune is teaming up with iHeartRadio for a tournament-style week of shows celebrating host, Ryan Seacrest’s love of music.

“It’s been incredible partnering with the iHeartRadio team, and we are grateful to the talented music artists who lent their talents to this week of shows," said Bellamie Blackstone, Executive Producer of Wheel of Fortune. “Bringing Ryan’s world into our game has been an exciting addition to Wheel of Fortune throughout this season."

Music lovers from across the country will play for incredible vacations to music festivals, concerts, and events complete with VIP experiences. The three biggest winners from the games played Monday – Thursday will come back on Friday to play with multi-platinum artists Jason Derulo, Andy Grammer, or JoJo.

To further immerse fans in the world of iHeartRadio, Wheel of Fortune cameras were behind the scenes at some of their biggest events of the year to capture show content from some of the industry’s biggest stars including Flavor Flav, Lady A, Victoria Monét, Meghan Trainor, Keith Urban, and Lainey Wilson. They also followed Promise Anderson, a contestant from Seacrest’s first week  of shows, at the iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas, a prize she won that night.

Monday through Thursday, viewers at home will have a chance to win the prizes on the Wheel with the “iHeartRadio Giveaway.” A trip to Nashville, a special VIP experience in New York with nationally-syndicated and top on air personality Elvis Duran and The Morning Show, and trips to Los Angeles either to spend time with iHeartRadio personality, Mario Lopez or enjoy a one-of-a-kind live event at the iHeartRadio Theater are among the prizes up for grabs.

Rounding out the week of giveaways will be the popular viewer appreciation initiative, “Fan Fridays” where fans can win a trip to Las Vegas to see Janet Jackson in concert.

For more information about the “iHeartRadio Giveaway” and “Fan Fridays” viewers can log on to www.wheeloffortune.com

Photos can be found HERE.

Photo Credit: Sony Pictures Television / Eric McCandless

About “Wheel of Fortune”

Reaching more than 21 million unique viewers a week, Wheel of Fortune continues to be one of the most successful shows in history. Currently in its 42nd season in syndication, Ryan Seacrest hosts the iconic game show as host alongside the incomparable Vanna White. Wheel of Fortune is produced by Sony Pictures Television, a Sony Pictures Entertainment Company, and Executive Produced by Bellamie Blackstone. It is distributed domestically by CBS Media Ventures and internationally by Paramount Global Content Distribution, both divisions of Paramount.

Follow Wheel of Fortune: www.wheeloffortune.com | Facebook | X | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok

 

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iHeartMedia to Launch Slate of iHeartPodcasts in Asia

New podcast slate, in partnership with Mammoth Media Asia, will focus on the development of content from across the region, with an initial emphasis on music, entertainment, sports and wellness, featuring high profile hosts from across Asia   

New York and Singapore – April 2, 2025 - iHeartMedia, the No. 1 podcast network globally according to Podtrac, announced today its plan to launch a slate of multi-language podcasts from high-profile hosts across the fast-growing Asian market. The push into the Asian Pacific (APAC) region will be in partnership with Mammoth Media Asia, who will spearhead the partnerships and production on the ground.

The Asia Pacific podcast market was valued at US $373.57 million in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 30.2% to $3.1 billion value from 2024 to 2031, driven by rising internet penetration and increasing digital content consumption in China, Japan, India and South Korea according to Cognitive Market Research.

The influence of Asian culture has been growing rapidly around the world and the initial podcast slate will focus on presenting high-profile talent from across the Asian entertainment industries ranging from K-pop, to Bollywood, to China’s hip-hop scene and beyond. The podcasts will highlight the most exciting personalities, cultural trends and issues from the region featuring categories in music, entertainment, sports, wellness and business, and will be available in Asia and on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. The slate is expected to launch in June 2025.

In addition to producing original podcast content in Asia, this new partnership will also focus on extending the reach of iHeartPodcasts current catalogue of 800+ shows across Asia. iHeartMedia will work with premiere distribution platforms and partners to bring iHeartPodcasts extensive range of engaging and influential podcasts to the widest Asian audience, unlocking opportunities for advertisers and brands throughout the region.

We’ve seen the strong growth of the Asian markets - both on a domestic level and with influence across global markets and we are excited to partner with Mammoth Media Asia to launch the first-ever slate of iHeartPodcasts developed in Asia,” said Conal Byrne, CEO of the iHeart Digital Audio Group.  “We believe that together with Jonathan and Jay, we can develop groundbreaking audio content in Asia that can reach audiences around the world.” 

Jonathan Serbin, co-founder of Mammoth Media Asia said: “We are thrilled to partner with iHeartMedia to develop and distribute world-class podcasts. Asian culture - including music, movies, TV drama, food and fashion — have become a major influence across the globe. We are excited to work with top talent and compelling storytellers to share their tales and experiences with a worldwide wide audience.”

Jay Faires, co-founder of Mammoth Media Asia added: “Podcasting across Asia has been growing rapidly over the last five years. It’s already a major force in the domestic audio markets and will continue to expand. We believe that by partnering with iHeart and accessing their unparalleled assets, distribution capabilities, reach, analytics and advertising network, we can become a significant part of this growing industry, enabling podcasters from Asia to access a worldwide audience.” 

iHeartPodcasts produces thousands of shows across a wide variety of genres, that span every category from business, sports, spirituality and technology to entertainment, family, comedy and true crime – and everything in between.

Mammoth Media Asia was recently founded and launched by Jonathan Serbin and Jay Faires.  Jonathan Serbin was most recently Co-President of Asia and CEO of Greater China of Warner Music, overseeing eleven counties / territories across the region and was formerly Head of Asia for Billboard. Jay Faires oversees The Wellness Agency (TWA) which works with the most important founders in wellness helping them scale their companies globally.  He is a seasoned media executive and entrepreneur in the content business having successfully sold companies he founded and built to both The Walt Disney Company and Lionsgate.

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iHeart Women’s Sports Debuts “Courtside with Laura Correnti,” Bringing The Biggest Figures and Execs in Women’s Sports to the Mic

Novartis joins the roster of founding partners who collectively share the vision of iHeart Women Sports including Capital One, e.l.f. Cosmetics and e.l.f. SKIN

Listen to the first episode now HERE

WHAT: Women’s sports are building a movement that is reaching far beyond the scoreboard. To highlight this hockey stick growth, iHeart Women’s Sports today debuts “Courtside with Laura Correnti,” a new podcast where women’s sports and business will collide to uncover insights and ideas shaping the future of this billion-dollar industry.

From league commissioners to top athletes, investors to executives, creators to entrepreneurs, “Courtside with Laura Correnti” will break down the groundbreaking business models, content and coverage evolution, next frontier of partnerships, big bets fueling the industry’s growth, and more. Listeners, get ready – whether industry insiders, investors, athletes or fans eager to see women’s sports thrive – “Courtside” will be a front-row seat to the action.  

WHO: Hosted by Laura Correnti—founder and CEO of Deep Blue Sports + Entertainment, and a leading driver in commercial growth in women’s sports—this show will feature interviews with leading experts in their fields including Ilana Kloss, Andrea Brimmer, Kate Johnson, and Allyson Felix and Wes Felix. Each episode will feature in-depth interviews with guests as they go beyond the scoreboard, providing listeners with an up close view to the business of women's sports and the key factors driving its growth.

“‘Courtside’ is a front-row seat to the decision making happening behind the scenes in women’s sports,” said Laura Correnti. “It’s a space where we are reconciling the hype and momentum around women’s sports with the business and infrastructure needs required to sustain it. These conversations will push on industry mindset and models to ensure we are reaching and exceeding the true potential of the business of women’s sports.”

The first episode will feature Ilana Kloss, CEO of Billie Jean King Enterprises, who has spent decades proving that women's sports investing is big business. She will join Correnti on “Courtside” to break down the business case for equity, why sustained investment is key and how brands are finally waking up to the value of women’s sports.

Also, announced today, Novartis, an innovative medicines company, will join Capital One, e.l.f. Cosmetics and e.l.f. Skin as a founding partner of iHeart Women’s Sports. By partnering with iHeart as founding partners, Capital One, e.l.f. Cosmetics, e.l.f. SKIN and now Novartis directly impact the rise in women’s sports coverage.

Founded in June 2024 by iHeartMedia and Deep Blue Sports + Entertainment, iHeart Women’s Sports is the first-ever audio platform dedicated exclusively to amplifying women’s sports. As a free, ad-supported network available across iHeartMedia’s platforms, it addresses the rising interest in women’s sports coverage. 

WHEN:Courtside with Laura Correnti” is available today, April 2, 2025. New episodes will be available biweekly on Wednesdays. 

WHERE: Listen to “Courtside with Laura Correnti” on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. All shows on the iHeart Women’s Sports network are distributed by iHeartPodcasts.

About Laura Correnti:

Laura Correnti is Partner at Giant Spoon, a full-service advertising agency that focuses on the intersection of creative and media through the lens of culture. Since joining the agency in 2016, Laura has led its media strategy and buying with an expertise in content-driven partnerships. A firm believer in abandoning the RFP process of media planning, Laura and her team are injecting critical thinking and comms planning back into media. Idea-first, narrative-led is the way she goes to market, looking to create connections—not impressions. Under her tenure, Giant Spoon’s media clients include GE, MassMutual, Cole Haan and more. Her track record of disrupting the media model and creating "firsts" for brand partnerships has helped her reel in Cannes Lions, Adweek Media Plan of the Year, Clio Awards and Webby honors.

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iHeart Women’s Sports Premieres New Latinx Sports & Culture Podcast “Hasta Abajo” with Melissa Ortiz and Camila Ramón

Former soccer Olympian Melissa Ortiz and bilingual fitness professional Camila Ramón team up for weekly conversations about sports, mental health, Latinidad and the power of music, with guest appearances from inspiring athletes, artists and changemakers

Listen to the first episode now HERE 

WHAT: “Hasta Abajo with Cami and Meli” premieres today from iHeart Women’s Sports, the first-ever audio platform dedicated exclusively to amplifying women’s sports. Former pro soccer player and Olympian, Melissa Ortiz, will team up with bilingual fitness professional and Latin music advocate, Camila Ramón, to bring an honest and empowering take on life as Latina athletes and entrepreneurs. 

From mental health, body image and the pressure of failure to the power of mindset, music as therapy and the realities of Latinidad, Meli and Cami will dive deep into their journeys. Featuring special guests from entrepreneurs, influencers, inspiring artists and fellow athletes, they will spark real-life conversations while embracing their identities as two Latinas in sports, fitness and media. Listeners are invited to grab a cafecito, vibe to some Latin music recommendations and tune-in to this uplifting duo.

WHEN: “Hasta Abajo with Melissa Ortiz and Camila Ramón” premieres today April 1, 2025, with new episodes weekly on Tuesdays.

WHERE: “Hasta Abajo with Melissa Ortiz and Camila Ramón” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. 

SHOW PAGE: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-hasta-abajo-with-cami-mel-270921696/ 

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WHO: Melissa Ortiz is a former professional soccer player and Olympian turned broadcaster, analyst, on-camera host, entrepreneur, and social media influencer. Born in West Palm Beach, Florida, to Colombian parents, she proudly embraces her Colombian-American heritage. Her soccer career includes representing the Colombian Women's National Team in the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup, Olympics, Copa America, and professional leagues in Iceland, the United States, and Colombia. After retiring in 2017, Melissa transitioned to a successful broadcasting career with Warner Bros Discovery as a sideline reporter and analyst on TNT for US Women’s and Men’s National Team matches, and hosts U.S. Soccer Stories on TruTV. She has also covered two FIFA World Cups with Fox Sports, earning a Webby Award. As an entrepreneur, Melissa co-founded Kickoff Coffee Co, a specialty coffee brand that donates 10% of its profits to soccer foundations promoting social justice and development. Driven by the motto "Inspire a Generation," Melissa is dedicated to empowering young girls, inspiring others, and being a role model for future generations.

Camila Ramón is a Peloton Instructor and bilingual Latinx trainer. Camila was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina and moved to the United States at age seven to Miami, Florida with her mom, dad, and brother. Camila developed a love for athletics early in her life and danced both in college and professionally before working in international relations representing global businesses throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. In 2016, she moved to Los Angeles with her husband, a military officer who served in the U.S. Coast Guard. Once in California, Camila decided to ditch the business path and dive back into fitness, training in a variety of modalities including cycling and strength. 

In October 2020, Camila built and launched her own fitness app: POWER by Camila. In November 2021, Camila became Peloton's first cycling and tread instructor to teach classes both in Spanish and English on the platform. With a background in fitness and professional dance, she brings entertainment, motivation, and creativity to her classes. Camila is dedicated to promoting inclusivity, healing relationships with bodies, and creating an enjoyable space for lifelong movement. Camila Ramón is a Peloton Instructor and bilingual Latinx trainer. Camila was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina and moved to the United States at age seven to Miami, Florida with her mom, dad, and brother. Camila developed a love for athletics early in her life and danced both in college and professionally before working in international relations representing global businesses throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. In 2016, she moved to Los Angeles with her husband, a military officer who served in the U.S. Coast Guard. Once in California, Camila decided to ditch the business path and dive back into fitness, training in a variety of modalities including cycling and strength.

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iHeartMedia Names Alex Warren as Latest ‘On The Verge’ Artist with New Single “Ordinary”

New York, N.Y. – March 28, 2025 – iHeartMedia today announces Alex Warren as its latest ‘On The Verge’ artist with his new single "Ordinary." The crooner’s song will be featured across all iHeartRadio CHR stations.

“We’re committed to using the unmatched reach of our iHeart stations to constantly develop new artists and music. We’re particularly excited to throw our support behind Alex’s ‘Ordinary.’ From the moment our programmers heard Alex, we knew he was something special. And ‘Ordinary’ is a song that, combined with our massive reach and support, will help propel him to become a household name,” said Tom Poleman, Chief Programming Officer for iHeartMedia.

“Being chosen to be iHeart’s ‘On The Verge’ artist is such an honor. I grew up listening to the radio on my way to school and now It’s surreal that my music is being played on stations everywhere. So grateful and honored to be given this support,” said Alex Warren.

iHeartMedia’s ‘On The Verge’ program helps build awareness for up-and-coming artists through its radio airplay and historically, all ‘On The Verge’ artists have charted in the top 30, with more than half landing in the top 10 and over a third claiming the No. 1 chart slot. Success stories of ‘On The Verge’ CHR artists who have reached No. 1 include Chappell Roan with “Good Luck, Babe,” Teddy Swims with “Lose Control,” Benson Boone with “Beautiful Things,” Olivia Rodrigo with “Driver’s License,” Doja Cat with “Say So” and more.

For the latest news, music fans can follow iHeartRadio on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube, and visit iHeartRadio.com.

About Alex Warren

To say Warren has surged as a phenomenon worldwide and one of 2025’s breakout stars is an understatement. He kicked off 2024 with his international hit single, “Before You Leave Me”, debuting on Spotify’s Viral 50 and earning 288M global streams to date. His song “Burning Down” took flight as his first Billboard Hot 100 hit, amassing over 185 million streams. Now boasting over 1B total career streams and 28M monthly listeners on Spotify, his song “Ordinary” is taking over the world with a total of 193 million streams and counting, and sitting at #1 on the global charts in 8 countries, #1 on the official charts in the UK (2 weeks running), Norway (6 weeks running), Netherlands, Ireland (2 weeks running), Australia, New Zealand, and Switzerland and #5 on the Global Spotify Chart. “Ordinary” has also graced the cover of Spotify’s Today’s Top Hits On the Billboard charts “Ordinary” is #12 on the Global 200, and #35 on the Hot 100.

He follows his record-breaking success with a completely sold out, world headline tour and most epic live run to date with his Cheaper Than Therapy Global Tour where he is currently visiting 47 cities across Europe and North America. He kicked off 2025 as Billboard’s January Chartbreaker with his track “Burning Down” who Joe Jonas hopped on for a new version - listen here.

The tour follows the arrival of Warren’s acclaimed full-length debut album, You’ll Be Alright, Kid (Chapter 1), which instantly rocketed onto charts around the world. The album is further highlighted by Warren’s global success with, “Carry You Home,” currently boasting over 403M worldwide streams. The emotionally charged anthem was first unveiled this spring in honor of Warren’s wedding, celebrated with an exclusive feature in PEOPLE.

Named to both PEOPLE’s list of “Talented Emerging Artists Making Their Mark”, Warren is among the most followed celebrities on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok. From being homeless and sleeping in friends’ cars to his current rise to stardom as a multi-talented musician, Warren has shared the intimate details of his life with the world for over a decade, building an online community of over 26M cumulative followers. Now known for his vulnerable pop melodies, passionate vocals, and lyrical candor, Warren has won over fans with a series of deeply personal singles.

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