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New advertising capabilities connect broadcast radio to the digital ecosystem by enabling precise targeting and measurement, providing additional reach and scale for brands, and leveraging the live cultural moments created in broadcast

New York, NY – June 18, 2026 – iHeartMedia, the No. 1 audio company in America today unveiled AudioGraph™ a suite of advertising capabilities that, for the first time, will bring digital-like targeting, identity-based planning and measurement, and outcome-based attribution to broadcast radio at scale. These capabilities are powered by Triton Digital, the global technology and services leader.

The vast majority of audio consumption (64 percent) comes from broadcast radio, yet up until today, it has lacked the targeting and measurement infrastructure available in digital. iHeartMedia's broadcast radio stations reach more than 278 million consumers every month, and now with AudioGraph, for the first time, advertisers can plan, target, measure, and attribute that audience using privacy-safe, ID-informed insights with digital-like precision.

AudioGraph makes it possible by connecting a privacy-safe identity spine, enriched audience attributes built from TransUnion data, and proprietary ID-level listening models that enable planning and measurement at the listener level while activating campaigns at broadcast scale. Proof of concept shows that broadcast radio campaigns planned and measured using privacy-safe AudioGraph IDs can deliver a KPI outcome 75 percent higher than traditional demo-based plans.

"Audio has always delivered unmatched scale and human-to-human connection, but measurement and precision have lagged behind digital," said Lisa Coffey, Chief Business Officer for iHeartMedia. "With 9 out of 10 Americans listening to broadcast radio every month, it’s extremely important that buyers can access this scale and impact with the precision and efficiency of digital media. With AudioGraph, we've closed that gap. Marketers can now use audio as an addressable and measurable performance channel at a national scale; with the same accountability they expect from every other part of their media plan."

"This innovation plays into the demands of the digital ecosystem and how brands can now buy radio, addressable, measurable and automated,” said Vinny Rinaldi, Vice President of Consumer Connections for The Hershey Company. “Radio now has a chance to see its day, helping drive demand creation and new intent, for brands, aligned with the measurement architect of the rest of the digital ecosystem. AudioGraph, is a great innovation for the industry, bringing the massive scale of radio to help deliver against brand growth models, build on penetration and reaching genuinely new buyers."

AudioGraph is powered by three core capabilities: targeting, buying, and measurement:

Unmatched Scale, Now with Digital Precision

AudioGraph brings digital-like targeting to broadcast radio through custom ID-based audience segments built from first-party listener data and TransUnion's identity graph. These segments inform campaign planning and optimization using privacy-safe AudioGraph IDs, while advanced predictive listening models enable advertisers to reach audiences at scale with greater accuracy than traditional demo-based approaches.

These capabilities are now enabled across broadcast for the first time and extend to streaming and podcast environments, allowing brands to activate campaigns against consistent audience definitions across all of iHeartMedia's audio inventory.

A Modern, Digital Way to Buy Radio

AudioGraph supports multiple buying channels, making broadcast radio as efficient and easy to buy as digital media. The platform offers direct DSP connectivity – ensuring it operates seamlessly with today’s digital ecosystem – and is designed to integrate with the emerging agentic landscape. DSP connectivity is important to sit in the digital ecosystem as it is today.

"We're excited to build on our existing partnership with iHeartMedia by adding AudioGraph, bringing more precise targeting and measurement to broadcast radio," said Chandra Cirulnick, VP Strategic Partnerships at Yahoo DSP. "Our collaboration through Yahoo ConnectID has already improved match rates on iHeartMedia's digital inventory. Adding broadcast radio via AudioGraph means our clients can reach even broader audiences with measurable results."

Measurement Built for an Open Ecosystem

AudioGraph was built to be interoperable with the digital measurement ecosystem. The platform supports any measurement, attribution, or analytics partner that advertisers already work with. iHeartMedia has validated deeper integrations with preferred partners including Magellan AI, PlaceIQ, and GroundTruth, connecting audio exposure to real-world outcomes such as foot traffic and in-store visits for a national home improvement brand. Early results showed that AudioGraph-powered campaigns informed by ID-based planning and measurement, outperformed traditional demo-based buying.

“One of the biggest challenges for advertisers has been evaluating broadcast radio within a unified, cross-channel measurement framework,” said Cameron Hendrix, CEO and Co-Founder of Magellan AI. “AudioGraph helps close that gap by making radio listenership addressable and attributable within the same systems as digital and podcasting. That alignment gives marketers a way to translate their media mix into the same language, enabling a more complete view of performance and proving the incremental reach and value broadcast radio delivers.”

Additionally, iHeartMedia's Guaranteed Human commitment means every AudioGraph impression runs alongside content created by real hosts, real creators, and real communities, not AI-generated personalities or synthetic voices.

"It turns out that unlike TV, which was just a delivery system for programs, consumers think about radio differently. It's a companion," said Bob Pittman, Chairman and CEO of iHeartMedia. "There are more people listening today than 10 or 20 years ago, and that trust is something no technology can manufacture. AudioGraph lets advertisers harness trust and unparalleled reach harness that trust with the precision and proof the modern marketplace demands."

Triton Digital created AudioGraph as an industry wide solution that will be deployed across the broadcast radio landscape in the US and globally. By creating a standardized set of digital signals and data-science driven models, Triton has enabled AudioGraph as a common identity solution for all radio broadcasters. AudioGraph will launch with iHeartMedia inventory with plans to expand its capabilities across the broader broadcast industry in 2027. 

About Triton Digital

Triton Digital® is the global technology and services leader to the digital audio, podcast, and broadcast radio industries. Operating in more than 80 countries, Triton provides innovative technology that enables broadcasters, podcasters, and online music services to build their audience, maximize revenue, and streamline their day-to-day operations. In addition, Triton powers the global online audio industry with Webcast Metrics®, the leading streaming audio measurement service, and Podcast Metrics, one of the first IAB-certified podcast measurement services in the industry. With unparalleled integrity, excellence, teamwork, and accountability, Triton remains committed to connecting audio, audience, and advertisers to continuously fuel the growth of the global audio industry. For more information, visit www.TritonDigital.com.

Listen to “Out Of Character” now HERE

NEW YORK and TORONTO – June 17, 2026 – Slushy Noobz, popular content-creator duo Hamzah Al-Emad and Martin Andrijasevic, announced today that they will embark on a coast-to-coast Canada tour beginning June 23, 2026. Additionally, the hosts announced that their comedy podcast “Out of Character” will join iHeartMedia and Will Ferrell’s Big Money Players podcast network (BMP) effective immediately. 

Slushy Noobz are taking their online community on a month long cross-Canada tour. Nine regional stops with four-to-six-hour live streams. Meanwhile “Out of Character" podcast episodes will continue to be recorded all on the road and co-produced by BMP. Video versions will continue to be available on the “Out of Character” YouTube channel. 

"We are so incredibly elated to be joining the iHeartRadio Universe.” Hamzah and Martin said. "We’re excited to bring our funny and engaging conversations to the listeners across iHeart and the Big Money Players network and hopefully take over the world.”

"Out of Character" is a podcast where handsome men confab about whatever their gracious hearts’ desire. It’s a podcast is for insolently simple people, visionaries, masochists and everything in between. Now distributed by the BMP network, new episodes will be available each Sunday on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. 

Founded by Will Ferrell and iHeartMedia, the Big Money Players Network is the premiere destination for comedy podcasts and home to top comedic talent across a variety of formats and styles – both scripted and unscripted. In addition to audio’s No. 1 comedy “The Ron Burgundy Podcast,” BMP features long-running hits like “Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang,” “Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim,” “Hollywood Handbook,” “Straightiolab” and more. All BMP podcasts are executive produced by Will Ferrell and iHeartMedia and are distributed by iHeartPodcasts. See the full catalog here.

Hosted by Gayle Troberman and Daryl Lee, the debut episode explores why HBO’s “Heated Rivalry” is reshaping sports, culture, marketing and selling of a gay love story

Series Premieres June 15, 2026

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NEWPORT, RI – June 15, 2026 – Bubbler Media, the conversation company built for curious marketers, culture-watchers and thoughtful leaders who would rather start a dinner-party debate than sit through another panel, and iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, today announced the launch of “gay-i,” a new podcast looking at marketing, media and culture through a distinctly LGBTQ+ lens.

Co-hosted by Gayle Troberman, co-founder of Bubbler and former CMO of iHeartMedia and Chief Creative Officer of Microsoft, and Daryl Lee, Global Chairman of McCann, “gay-i” gives listeners the gay eye on what is really moving marketing, media and culture – because as the show’s tagline says, all marketing is definitely not created equal. With C-suite firepower, queer curiosity and a healthy intolerance for boring brand conversations, each episode brings together LGBTQ+ leaders, allies, marketers, creators and cultural voices to unpack the campaigns, fandoms, entertainment, ideas and conversations reshaping culture and where brands must pay attention. 

"Marketing is ultimately about understanding people and connecting through culture," said Gayle Troberman, co-host of “gay-i” and co-founder of Bubbler. "The LGBTQ+ community has always had a knack for spotting what’s next and shaping the conversations, trends and creative ideas that move culture forward. In a world increasingly focused on data and technology, ‘gay-i’ is a place for bold, human conversations about what's resonating today through the uniquely gay eye."

The debut episode, “Heated Rivalry,” dives into the unexpected impact of HBO’s breakout gay hockey romance, exploring what the show’s success reveals about fandom, representation in sports and the power of a love story once considered niche to mainstream culture. Guests include NHL CMO Heidi Browning, who shares insights into the series’ influence on the league and its audience, and McCann Chief Entertainment Officer Brendan Gaul, who explores why stories once overlooked are increasingly becoming the cultural moments brands need to understand.

“In a time of fear and caution, Heated Rivalry came along to shake us up and remind us that the stories of gay culture are also stories of universal human struggles – for achievement, for acceptance and for love,” said Daryl Lee, co-host of “gay-i” and Global Chairman of McCann. “The wild success of this gay romance and its effect on brands in the NHL is a reminder of the power of the LGBTQ+ community in generating excitement, conversation and sales.”

“Gay-i” is part of a growing slate of marketing and business podcasts from Bubbler Media and iHeartPodcasts hosted by some of the industry’s most recognizable voices. The slate aims to bring more human, unfiltered conversation into the marketing space – challenging how brands think about culture, creativity and connection. Podcasts launched on the slate, include “So, Get This” with The Harris Poll’s John Gerzema and Libby Rodney; “Unbossing” with Rishad Tobaccowala and Drew Ianni; and “Market Says?” hosted by Marcus Collins and his University of Michigan students.

“gay-i” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. Listen now HERE.

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About Bubbler

Bubbler is a conversation company, co-founded by Gayle Troberman and David Alberts, to start better, braver and more human conversations across marketing, media, business and culture. A “bubbler” is a water cooler. It is the place people gather, talk, swap ideas and find out what everyone is really thinking.

That spirit sits at the heart of the company. Bubbler produces podcasts, hosts events and builds experiences designed to challenge conventional thinking, spark unexpected connections and help brands become part of the conversations people actually want to have.

Built around the belief that if you’re not in the conversation, you’re not in the game, Bubbler brings together curious leaders, creators and brands who are tired of playing it safe. The company exists to bring joy, humanity and cultural energy back into advertising – helping brands break through not by chasing impressions, but by creating ideas, access and influence people want to talk about. For more information visit: https://www.youtube.com/@Bubbler_Media/featured.

Premiering June 23 and joining the slate of iHeartPodcasts streaming on Netflix, the series features Latin social media star, singer and comedian Lele Pons as she hosts in-depth conversations with today’s biggest names including Shakira, Paris Hilton, Simone Ashley, the cast of “Bridgerton” and more 

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NEW YORK – June 15, 2026 – iHeartMedia’s My Cultura Podcast Network, dedicated to elevating Latino voices and stories, today announced the launch of “Suite 305 with Lele Pons,” a new weekly interview show from the TikTok Podcast Network hosted by Latin multi-hyphenate and social media star Lele Pons. Fans can listen to the first episode featuring special guest Shakira on June 23, with new episodes releasing every Thursday. Official audio trailer available now, HERE. 

Eleonora “Lele” Pons is a social media sensation who entertains an audience of more than 100 million with her comedy, music and creative content across platforms. Lele was the first person to be called an “influencer” in the United States as the most-followed woman on Vine in 2013 and has opened countless doors for Latino creators. In her debut podcast, Lele invites cultural movers and shakers, from global icons to rising stars, to kick back in their pajamas and talk candidly about everything from their pasts and dreams to their fears, pain, and sources of inspiration. Each episode will feature unfiltered conversations that pull listeners inside “Suite 305,” making them feel like part of Lele’s slumber party alongside her guests.

“I’m so excited to have my friends on this podcast and share the stories behind our friendships,” said Lele Pons. “So many people see us together online, but they don’t know how we met or everything we’ve been through together. I can’t wait to show a more personal and private side of each of them and have real conversations you’ve never heard before.”

Launched in March 2026, the TikTok Podcast Network is a first-of-its-kind partnership between TikTok and iHeartMedia that brings some of the platform’s most influential creators into long-form podcasting. Designed to expand creator storytelling beyond short-form video, the network combines TikTok’s creator ecosystem with iHeartMedia’s industry-leading podcast production, distribution and monetization capabilities. GEICO serves as the network’s exclusive launch partner, creating new opportunities for brands to engage audiences through creator-led podcast content. The slate also includes “The Set List with Carter Gregory” hosted by media personality, music executive and cultural tastemaker Carter Gregory (@thecarterb); “Sports Slice” hosted by sports influencer Tim Martin (@timbosliceoflife12); “The Clifford Show” hosted by former college football player turned viral sports creator Clifford Taylor IV (@clifford); and coming soon – “Caroline’s Closet” hosted by fashion editor, author and personality Caroline Vazzana (@cvazzana).

Additionally, it was announced today that “Suite 305 with Lele Pons” will join the slate of industry‑leading iHeartPodcasts on Netflix, expanding the range of compelling, conversation‑driven programming spanning lifestyle, pop culture, comedy and personal storytelling to Netflix members. 

In the first episode, Lele will sit down with Shakira to discuss life, love, motherhood, dreams and a few secrets Shakira has never shared with anyone before. Additional upcoming guests include Paris Hilton, Simone Ashley, the cast of Netflix’s “Bridgerton” and more. 

"Lele isn’t just a creator, she’s a social media legend,” said Leo Gomez, Head of iHeartMedia’s My Cultura Podcast Network. "Few people on the planet can command attention across generations, cultures and countries the way she does. Her humor is unifying, her energy is unmistakable and her pop-culture presence is undeniable. She’s built one of the most engaged global audiences in the world, and we’re proud to celebrate her and amplify her voice through My Cultura’s multi-platform network.”

iHeartMedia’s My Cultura Podcast Network launched May 2021 in collaboration with Enrique Santos, iHeartMedia’s top-rated on-air personality and President and Chief Creative Officer of iHeartLatino, and has since welcomed actor, producer, entrepreneur and activist Wilmer Valderrama along with Eva Longoria and her studio Hyphenate Media Group as stakeholders. Since launch, the network has seen steady listener growth and has become home to more than 60 podcasts including hit series “Chiquis and Chill,” “The Moment with Jorge Ramos and Paola Ramos,” “Bleep! with Ana Navarro,” “Against All Odds with Yris Palmer,” “More Better with Stephanie & Melissa,” “Princess of South Beach,'' “Wrestling with Freddie,” “Sacred Scandal,” “Radio Ambulante,” “Magical Rewind,” “Agushto Papá,” “Enrique Santos Podcast,” “You vs You with Lex Borrero,” “Starring: Desi Arnaz & Wilmer Valerrama,” and many more. All My Cultura shows are distributed by iHeartPodcasts. Listeners can find the full catalog of My Cultura podcasts here.

“Suite 305 with Lele Pons” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard beginning June 23, 2026. 

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About Lele Pons

Lele Pons is a digital trailblazer, record-breaking creator, and one of the most influential entertainment figures of her generation. She rose to prominence as the most-followed woman on Vine and became the platform’s first creator to surpass 1 billion loops, cementing her status as a pioneer of short-form content. Since then, she has built one of the largest cross-platform audiences in the world, amassing 80+ million followers, with over 54 million on Instagram and more than 18 million YouTube subscribers generating 5.6+ billion views.

Far more than a social media star, Lele has engineered a multifaceted empire across entertainment, music, and business. She was signed to Universal Music Group’s 10:22 pm label, has released charting singles, headlined global campaigns, launched beauty and fashion ventures, and co-founded her own digital content studio. Her work blends creativity, strategy, and cultural instinct, making her a proven force in shaping mainstream trends and audience behavior worldwide.

From pioneering platforms to building brands, Lele Pons continues to push boundaries, expand influence, and set new standards for what a modern creator-entrepreneur can achieve. Follow Lele on Instagram and TikTok @lelepons.

New shows featuring Kate Hudson & Oliver Hudson, Lele Pons and Martha Stewart join the growing slate of iHeartPodcasts on Netflix

New York and Los Angeles – June 15, 2026 – iHeartMedia, the No. 1 audio company in America, and Netflix today announced the next phase of their exclusive video podcast partnership with the addition of a new collection of iHeartPodcasts from some of today’s most influential and culturally resonant voices, including Kate Hudson and Oliver Hudson, Lele Pons and Martha Stewart launching as video shows on the streaming service. The agreement includes all new episodes from the podcast lineup, as well as select library episodes from each show.

The shows now joining the existing lineup on Netflix include the new “Suite 305 with Lele Pons” hosted by fan-favorite Latin multihyphenate and social media star Lele Pons who is joined by Shakira in the first episode; “The Martha Stewart Podcast” featuring fascinating conversations between the culinary and culture icon and her extraordinary guests; and “Sibling Revelry with Kate Hudson and Oliver Hudson,” an insightful, hilarious and often poignant show from a famous brother and sister duo going deep into all topics with other siblings. 

These shows will join the below previously announced slate of industry‑leading iHeartPodcasts, continuing to bring Netflix members an expanded range of compelling, conversation‑driven programming spanning lifestyle, pop culture, comedy, and personal storytelling.

• “The Breakfast Club”
• “Bobby Bones Presents: The Bobbycast”
• “My Favorite Murder”
• “Dear Chelsea”
• “Joe and Jada”
• “This Is Important”
• “The Psychology of Your 20s”
• “Behind the Bastards”
• “Stuff They Don’t Want You to Know”
• “Stuff You Missed in History Class”
• “Stuff To Blow Your Mind”
• “New Rory & MAL”
• “3 and Out with John Middlekauff”
• “Buried Bones”

In addition to these new video podcasts, Netflix and iHeartMedia recently launched “The Breakfast Club” as a live video show airing simultaneously each weekday.  This gives members real time access to the show’s unfiltered conversations, headline driving interviews and cultural commentary as it happens. While the radio broadcast continues to include traditional commercial breaks, Netflix viewers receive an enhanced, uninterrupted experience, with those breaks filled by exclusive bonus segments, behind the scenes moments, extended discussions and original content—resulting in nearly three continuous hours of programming each day.

The latest collection of podcasts will begin rolling out on Netflix in the coming months.  iHeartMedia retains all audio-only rights and distribution for the shows included in the deal.  All podcasts will continue to be available on iHeartRadio and everywhere podcasts are heard.

About Netflix

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with over 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films, and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause, and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

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WHAT: iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God’s Black Effect Podcast Network today announced that the “Effective Immediately w/ DJ Hed & Gina Views !” podcast has joined the Black Effect’s lineup of shows. 

“Effective Immediately” serves as the ultimate destination for cultural conversations, exclusive interviews and relevant content. Hosted by radio and television veteran DJ Hed and new media superstar Gina Views, the show is dedicated to injecting integrity and authenticity back into the media landscape. With a unique blend of raw authenticity, industry expertise, and cultural relevance, “Effective Immediately” is redefining media while staying true to the voices that shape it. The show has produced several viral episodes including with guests Wale, Clipse, T.I., B2K and Ice Cube.

WHEN: Today, Friday, June 12, 2026, with new episodes posting each Friday.

WHERE: “Effective Immediately w/ DJ Hed & Gina Views !” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and The Black Effect. It’s available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. Video content also available on YouTube. Listen now here. 

WHO: Host DJ Hed is more than music. He has moved crowds on tours with the likes of Lil Wayne and Kendrick Lamar. After building “Home Grown Radio” from a makeshift bedroom broadcast with co-owner Chuck Dizzle, DJ Hed became a staple in the music industry, garnering national notoriety on iHeartRadio’s REAL 92.3 and hosting Netflix’ Rhythm + Flow acquiring over 20 million impressions socially and available in more than 120 countries. He's spent over a decade dedicating his life to the improvement of the entertainment industry’s contributions to the Los Angeles community in various arenas from charity fundraisers to speaking at schools regularly and maintaining strong political alliances. In early 2022 he became the inaugural Chairman of the MAC for Boys & Girls Club Los Angeles. As an advocate for "clean" lifestyles DJ Hed does not drink or smoke, which he promotes on all platforms. DJ Hed has also served as a host on FOX’s nationally syndicated daily show “TMZ Hip Hop” as well as BET’s Hip Hop Awards Cypher DJ. In addition to the podcast, DJ Hed can also be heard on his nationally syndicated SiriusXM radio show of the same name.

Co-host Gina Views is a Los Angeles-based media personality and radio host known for her raw personality, quick wit and deep connection to hip-hop culture. She currently co-hosts SiriusXM’s “Effective Immediately” with DJ Hed and her own morning show “Culturally Inappropriate.” Continuing to build her presence across radio, television, live events and digital media, Views also hosts “Amplified Live” on BET and Red Bull’s MicFlex. Her work and personality have been featured on platforms including The Shade Room, Baller Alert, The Spiritual Word, Hollywood Unlocked, HOT 97, Billboard, TMZ, Complex, and Power 106. Honored by the City of Los Angeles and the United States Congress for her contributions to hip-hop and media, Views continues to make her mark as one of the most recognizable female voices in the culture.

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About Black Effect Podcast Network

The Black Effect Podcast Network is a transformative network founded by renowned cultural architect, executive producer, bestselling author and media mogul Charlamagne Tha God in a historic joint venture with the world’s No. 1 commercial podcast publisher, iHeartMedia. Charlamagne and iHeartMedia created the groundbreaking first-ever Black Effect Podcast Network, celebrating the essential Black culture-shapers on the planet—in education, entertainment, politics, pop culture, and sports. The Black Effect Podcast Network gives rise to emerging and established content creators and storytellers whose perspectives and creative visions have been marginalized and overlooked while serving an audience that has been underserved. The Black Effect Podcast Network helps its partners define their place in podcast culture through influence, ideas, and experiences that engage, inspire, inform and empower.

A defining bet on golf’s next generation.

NEW YORK - June 11, 2026 - NXXT Golf and iHeartMedia today announced a landmark sponsorship naming iHeartMedia the Official Media Partner of NXXT Golf. The agreement is one of the most significant audio sponsorships ever committed to women's and junior competitive golf.

iHeartMedia is the leading audio media company in America with nine out of ten Americans listening to iHeart broadcast radio in every month. Through the sponsorship, iHeartMedia will deploy its unmatched multiplatform ecosystem spanning live broadcast radio, podcasts, digital streaming and live events to amplify NXXT’s players and championship events.

As a cornerstone of the partnership, iHeartMedia will serve as a title and presenting sponsor across NXXT Golf's premier event portfolio - including the NXXT Faldo Junior Tour, the NXXT Women's Pro Tour, and the season's most prestigious championship events.

iHeart's broader sports portfolio includes iHeart Women’s Sports – the first audio platform built exclusively for amplifying women's sports – as well as partnerships with the NFL, NHL, Olympic Games, U.S. Ski & Snowboard, U.S. Figure Skating and the latest addition, NXXT Golf. Additionally, iHeartMedia’s broadcast and digital sports radio stations across the country feature top local and national sports on-air talent and programming including insider access, interviews, live reports and play-by-play broadcast agreements with teams in major sports on both the professional and college level.

"Women's sports, junior development, and innovative competition formats are reshaping where golf is headed," said Stuart McKinnon, President and CEO of NXXT Golf. "iHeartMedia didn't sponsor a tour. They invested in a category - and a generation of players who are about to define what comes next in golf."

"This partnership with NXXT Golf reflects iHeartMedia's commitment to fueling the future of sport by connecting fans with the athletes and moments that define the next generation of the game," said Michael Biondo, President of Business Development and Strategic Partnerships at iHeartMedia. "We're proud to amplify NXXT Golf’s mission through the power of radio, podcasts and streaming audio - bringing new audiences to the sport and supporting the next generation of elite talent."

About NXXT Golf

NXXT Golf is an independent platform in competitive golf comprising three integrated tours: the NXXT Women's Pro Tour, defining the path to the LPGA; the NXXT Faldo Junior Tour, the Official North American Tour Partner of Sir Nick Faldo's Faldo Series, with a pathway culminating at the Faldo Series Asia Grand Final at Laguna Golf Lang Co, Vietnam; and the new NXXT Battle League, a co-ed format built around one field, one champion. For more information, visit nxxtgolf.com.

Listen to the premiere episode of “Joy 101 with Hoda Kotb” featuring Olivia Munn HERE

LOS ANGELES – June 10, 2026 –  iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, today announced a fresh, new podcast with New York Times best-selling author, beloved former TODAY Show co-anchor, and the founder and CEO of Joy 101, Hoda Kotb. Titled “Joy 101 with Hoda Kotb,” the series will mark the next evolution of Kotb and Joy 101’s mission to bring more positivity, presence and purpose into everyday life, and will expand the brand audiences already know and love into a refreshed podcast experience. Listen to the premiere episode here, with new episodes dropping weekly. 

Hoda Kotb has spent years inspiring a loyal following to embrace joy as a daily ritual. With the 2025 launch of her wellness platform, Joy 101, she formalized that mission into a thriving community dedicated to helping people cultivate more joy in their everyday lives. Now, the Emmy-winner is channeling her signature warmth into an intimate conversation series. “Joy 101 with Hoda Kotb” will serve up a powerhouse lineup of guests, including entertainment legends, sports icons and wellness experts, and will explore how to cultivate joy during life’s challenges and transitions. 

In the premiere episode out today, Kotb sits down with actress Olivia Munn for a deeply candid conversation about surviving breast cancer, navigating postpartum anxiety and healing from childhood trauma. Munn reflects on how she nearly walked away from acting and reveals the support she received from her partner, John Mulaney, throughout her health journey. The discussion leads Kotb to open up about her own battle with cancer and the courage it gave her to take risks in life. 

“Joy 101 with Hoda Kotb” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. Follow @joy101 and @hodakotb on Instagram for podcast clips and updates.

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About Hoda Kotb

Hoda Kotb is recognized globally as one of America’s foremost journalists, authors, and entrepreneurs. Best known as the Emmy-winning former co-anchor of NBC News’ “TODAY” and co-host of “TODAY with Hoda & Jenna,” she is also the host of the popular podcast, “Making Space with Hoda Kotb,” and CEO/founder of the wellness community and platform, Joy 101. Kotb joined “TODAY” as a co-host of the fourth hour in 2008, alongside Kathie Lee Gifford, and recently departed following seventeen successful years with the show. A New York Times bestselling author, Kotb has written nine books; her newest title, “Jump and Find Joy: Embracing Change in Every Season of Life,” released this past year.

Fans can visit iHeartRadio’s digital station Hit Nation and use the talkback feature to seek relationship advice and tune-in to hear a sneak peek of never-before-heard songs from ‘you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love’ ahead of its June 12 release

NEW YORK- June 9, 2026- iHeartMedia today announced that Olivia Rodrigo will take over iHeartRadio’s studio for “u+me=advice forever,” a live relationship advice show and exclusive preview of Olivia’s new album on June 11 at 6 p.m. PT/ 9 p.m. ET, broadcast on iHeartRadio CHR and Hot AC stations. Olivia will host a special one-hour radio show where fans are invited to seek relationship advice from Olivia and tune-in to hear a sneak peek of never before heard songs from Olivia’s new album you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love, set to be released on June 12.

Fans can visit iHeartRadio’s digital station Hit Nation and use the talkback feature to seek relationship advice from Olivia from now until the show on June 11.

LE SSERAFIM to perform songs from the new album, share inspiration behind the tracks and answer fan questions at the live event

New York, N.Y. – June 5, 2026 – In celebration of LE SSERAFIM’s recent album, ‘PUREFLOW’ pt. 1 released on May 22, iHeartMedia and TikTok will give fans exclusive access to a performance of songs from the new album during the iHeartRadio and TikTok LIVE Premiere with LE SSERAFIM. The event will take place on June 12 at 10 p.m. ET/ 7 p.m. PT at the iHeartRadio Theater in Los Angeles and stream LIVE on @iheartradio, @le_sserafim, and @tiktok. Hosted by iHeartRadio personality JoJo Wright, the preview will also broadcast across iHeartRadio CHR stations on June 21. 

In addition to performing songs from the new album, LE SSERAFIM will share the inspiration behind each track and provide insight into the group’s highly anticipated new era for their global fanbase, including nearly 15 million followers on TikTok.  Fans, both in person and at home, can also ask questions directly on TikTok LIVE during the event.

LE SSERAFIM’s second studio album title ‘PUREFLOW’ pt. 1 is derived from an anagram of “POWERFUL,” reflecting a shift toward continuous movement. Across the album, fear is explored in different stages — uncertainty, awareness, response, and release — forming a connected emotional progression rather than isolated moments.

“We are looking forward to performing songs from our recent album, giving fans a sneak peek ahead of our upcoming world tour,” said LE SSERAFIM. “This album means so much to us and this event with iHeartRadio and TikTok will allow us to connect with our fans across the globe in an intimate way.”

This is the fourth live event iHeartRadio and TikTok LIVE have partnered on, creating a next-generation release format that merges the scale of broadcast radio with the interactivity of a community-driven platform, delivering record-breaking results and outlining a new blueprint for artist launches moving forward.

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About LE SSERAFIM

LE SSERAFIM, consisting of KIM CHAEWON, SAKURA, HUH YUNJIN, KAZUHA, and HONG EUNCHAE, are the first girl group launched by Source Music under HYBE. Since their powerful debut in May 2022 with 1st mini album FEARLESS, they have steadily expanded their global presence. The group entered the Billboard 200 at No. 14 with 2nd mini album ANTIFRAGILE and reached a new peak at No. 6 with their 1st studio album UNFORGIVEN. Their first English single “Perfect Night” debuted at No. 20 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100, followed by their first Billboard Hot 100 entry at No. 99 with “EASY.” LE SSERAFIM made history as the fastest K-pop act to be invited to perform at Coachella after debut, taking the stage in April 2024. The group has since performed on major global stages including MTV VMAs and EMAs, while their 5th mini album HOT debuted at No. 9 on the Billboard 200. This momentum carried through with “SPAGHETTI (feat. j-hope of BTS),” which marked a career-high on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at No. 50. LE SSERAFIM continue to build on this trajectory with their 2nd studio album ‘PUREFLOW’ pt.1 and upcoming world tour, ‘PUREFLOW,’ remaining one of the most talked-about acts in today’s global music landscape.