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Performance-Filled Show Will Return for the Third Year to the Historic, ‘Fabulous’ Forum in Los Angeles
 
NEW YORK, N.Y. and BURBANK, CALIF. – June 29, 2017 - iHeartMedia and Turner announced today that the fan-driven iHeartRadio Music Awards will return to the historic, “Fabulous” Forum in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 11, 2018, at 8 p.m. (ET)/5 p.m. (PT). The event will once again be simulcast live on Turner's TBS, TNT and truTV; on iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide; and on iHeartRadio, the all-in-one digital music and live streaming radio service.
 
Now in its fifth year, the iHeartRadio Music Awards is a star-studded event celebrating the most played artists and songs on iHeartRadio stations throughout 2017 and a preview of the upcoming hits of 2018. The show will feature live performances from the biggest artists in music, surprise duets and collaborations, and personal artist stories of how the biggest songs of the year came to life. Since the awards’ inception, the lineup has included live performances and appearances by such superstar artists as Bruno Mars, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Ed Sheeran, Big Sean, Rihanna, Sam Smith, Lady Gaga, Madonna, Blake Shelton, Kendrick Lamar, Pharrell, Pitbull, Shakira, Justin Bieber, Chris Brown and many others.
 
In addition to celebrating music and artists, the iHeartRadio Music Awards celebrates the fans, millions of whom cast their votes for the winners through social media. The 2017 awards show scored tremendous audience growth for TBS, TNT and truTV, reaching a total of 9.6 million viewers across multiple platforms, +6% over the prior year.
 
Ranking as one of the most talked-about television events in social media last year, the 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards generated 165 billion impressions throughout the promotional period. It also proved its strength on individual platforms like Twitter, where it was the #1 trending topic in the United States and worldwide the night of the live simulcast. In addition, the iHeartRadio Music Awards won the night with the Nielsen Social Content Rating, finishing first ahead of The Walking Dead.
 
“We created the iHeartRadio Music Awards to celebrate the artists and songs we play every day across America on our more than 850 radio stations and the iHeartRadio App,” said John Sykes, President of Entertainment Enterprises for iHeartMedia. “This is the first ever awards show that is truly driven by fans and we found the perfect partner in Turner, with their deep programming assets and diverse audience reach that reflects our 265 million monthly listeners.”
 
"As this year's simulcast on TBS, TNT & truTV demonstrated, the iHeartRadio Music Awards has everything you could want in a music awards special and more," said Michael Bloom, senior vice president of unscripted series and specials for TBS & TNT. "It not only has the ability to attract and engage a huge number of fans across television, digital, mobile and social media platforms, but also gives those fans the opportunity to vote for their winners in several categories, making the whole night all the more exciting. We're confident the iHeartRadio Music Awards will continue to grow in 2018."
 
Among the many winners of the 2017 awards were Justin Timberlake’s “CAN’T STOP THE FEELING!” for Song of the Year, Adele for Female Artist of the Year, Justin Bieber for Male Artist of the Year, The Chainsmokers for Best New Artist presented by the all-new Subaru Impreza®, twenty one pilots for Best Duo/Group of the Year and Coldplay for Best Tour. In addition, Bruno Mars received the most prestigious award of the evening – the 2017 iHeartRadio Innovator Award – in recognition of his unparalleled contribution to popular culture and the music industry.
 
More information about the 2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards, including the award categories and ticket info, will be announced at a later date.

About Turner
Turner, a Time Warner company, is a global entertainment, sports and news company that creates premium content and delivers exceptional experiences to fans whenever and wherever they consume content. These efforts are fueled by data-driven insights and industry-leading technology. Turner owns and operates some of the most valuable brands in the world, including Adult Swim, Bleacher Report, Boomerang, Cartoon Network, CNN, ELEAGUE, FilmStruck, Great Big Story, HLN, iStreamPlanet, Super Deluxe, TBS, Turner Classic Movies (TCM), TNT, truTV and Turner Sports.

First Suite of Data-Driven Products that Serve Both the Audio and Video Marketplaces

New York, NY – June 19, 2017 – iHeartMedia and Fox Networks Group (FNG) today announced the launch of Smart A/V Audiences, the first suite of data-driven advertising products available to the marketplace offering campaigns including both Audio and Video creative units integrated onto one platform. Smart A/V Audiences will bring the precision and immediacy of digital advertising to the scale of broadcast radio and television for the first time by creating custom audiences based on the combined power of FNG and iHeartMedia data sets.

Smart A/V Audiences will enable brands to deliver more relevant messages by leveraging Smart A/V data to target consumers based on specific interests and passions like music, sports, specific shows, teams and personalities and then serve to those audiences across a combined audio and video platform. Brands will be able to deliver more compelling creative across platforms by tapping into local data and dynamic creative capabilities based on triggers like weather, sports scores, stock market performance and more. Smart A/V Audiences will launch in beta this fall.

Smart A/V Audiences builds on iHeartMedia’s recently launched SmartAudio, which leverages the power of its programmatic solution to help advertisers evaluate, plan and buy broadcast radio, enabling them to build innovative campaigns that target key audience cohorts. It also complements FNG’s latest initiatives, including OpenAP and UP//LIFT, which leverage new ad formats and data to deliver higher impact ad units.

“We launched SmartAudio with the goal of continually expanding it with innovative and impactful ways to help our advertising partners revolutionize the way they buy ads,” said Bob Pittman, Chairman and CEO of iHeartMedia. “Now by combining our assets with the unparalleled data and video assets of Fox, advertising partners can leverage audio and visual as one integrated platform. This is a major breakthrough for the industry and for marketers, allowing brands to leverage both audio and visual platforms to reach consumers like never before."

“Our collaboration with iHeartMedia exemplifies our commitment to creating cross-platform and cross-company tools that enable us to efficiently and effectively deliver targeted audiences to brands, ensuring that the most impactful and engaging messages are being told,” said FNG President of Advertising Revenue Joe Marchese. “Smart A/V unites two companies that are innovators in their fields, and together we are uniting the power of customized targeting with real-time creative optimization across television and radio.” 

The suite of data-driven products will include:

• Smart A/V Audiences: Audience profiles leveraging both companies’ collective data (auto intenders, moms, kids under eight, etc.) as well as more specialized audience profiles based on characteristics of their unique audiences (shows, sports, talent, news and music affinity, etc.)
• Smart A/V Adapt: Will enable creative and campaign optimizations that are driven by shared data and technologies. FNG will optimize flighting for brand lift performance and iHeartMedia will optimize creative messaging for the context of the consumer.

Gayle Troberman, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for iHeartMedia, added: “Marketers have been looking for more integrated data solutions and by joining forces we can deliver very specific targeting seamlessly across radio, TV and digital from cars to couches and everywhere in between. We will now have the ability to precision target at massive scale based on everything from consumer passions for music, sports and programming to sentiments, moments and locations, creating more relevance and better context for results than ever before in broadcast advertising. This is the next greenfield for creatives and data scientists to align.”

Ed Davis, Chief Product Officer for FNG Advertising Sales, commented: “Being able to assemble the right audience, at scale, is the first component in generating the best possible returns for advertisers.  The second component is the ability to tune live campaign creative and exposure profiles based on our real-time monitoring of brand performance data.  Sharing the necessary data between Fox and iHeartMedia unlocks the best mechanics to move consumers.”

About Fox Networks Group

Fox Networks Group (FNG) is a primary operating unit of 21st Century Fox (NASDAQ:FOXA). FNG consists of Fox Television Group, which includes Fox Broadcasting Company and 20th Century Fox Television; Fox Sports Media Group; Fox Cable Networks, which includes FX Networks and National Geographic Partners; and Fox Networks Group Europe, Asia and Latin America. Together these units create, program and distribute the world’s most popular entertainment, sports and nonfiction programming.

Weekend-long Event Featured Performances by DJ Khaled, Halsey, Miley Cyrus, Backstreet Boys, Fifth Harmony, Noah Cyrus, Tinashe and Luis Fonsi

iHeartSummer ’17 Weekend by AT&T to Air on AT&T AUDIENCE Network on June 23 and June 24 at 8 p.m. ET/PT

Miami, FL – June 12, 2017 – The iHeartSummer ’17 Weekend by AT&T hosted today’s top artists on Friday and Saturday at the legendary Fontainebleau Miami Beach. The weekend long event celebrated all things summer and included performances by DJ Khaled, Halsey, Miley Cyrus, Backstreet Boys, Fifth Harmony, Noah Cyrus, Tinashe and Luis Fonsi on the hotel’s iconic poolscape. Hosted by DJ Khaled, Nick Cannon and Emily Sears, the event included special guest appearances by Los 5, Jake Miller, Jorge Blanco, Ashley Iaconetti, Chase McNary and more.

The jam-packed weekend featured a variety of beach games, events and activities including an All-Star celebrity beach volleyball tournament hosted by Nick Cannon and Rich Eisen with special correspondent, Rocsi Diaz. The tournament featured a star-studded roster of team captains including Backstreet Boys, Kel Mitchell, Kat Graham and Katrina Bowden as well as players from the National Volleyball League. The event continued to heat up throughout the weekend with an all-day pool party on Saturday featuring sets by iHeartRadio's house DJs, including DJ Prostyle, DJ Obscene and DJ Whutever.

The music of the iHeartRadio app came to life with an extraordinary lineup and these special moments:

AUDIENCE Network from AT&T will broadcast the weekend celebration as a two-day television special on June 23 and June 24 at 8 p.m. EST/PST via DIRECTV Channel 239 or U-verse Channel 1114, giving music fans across the country the opportunity to experience the highly anticipated event.

For more information on the iHeartSummer ’17 Weekend by AT&T visit iHeartRadio.com​.

About Fontainebleau Miami Beach

A spectacular blend of Golden Era glamour and modern luxury, Fontainebleau Miami Beach merges striking design, contemporary art, music, fashion and history into a vibrant guest experience. A revered landmark and symbol of style and sophistication since its opening in 1954, Fontainebleau Miami Beach boasts 1,504 guestrooms and suites appointed with lavish amenities including the world-renowned LIV™ Nightclub, 12 restaurants and lounges including two restaurants from Chef Michael Mina – StripSteak and Pizza & Burger; two AAA Four Diamond signature restaurants, Scarpetta by Scott Conant and Hakkasan; the 40,000-square-foot Lapis spa with mineral-rich water therapies and invigorating treatments and a dramatic oceanfront pool-scape offering lush cabanas. The resort is also home to BleauLive, the innovative concert series that combines intimate performances with memorable weekend escapes. 

For general information or accommodations at Fontainebleau Miami Beach, visit www.fontainebleau.com or call 1.877.512.8002.

New Long-Term Agreement Extends Poleman’s Central Role at iHeartMedia Leading its National Programming Group

New York, NY – June 5, 2017 – iHeartMedia, the leading media company in America with a greater reach in the U.S. than any other radio or television outlet, announced today that widely respected radio and music industry veteran Tom Poleman has been named its Chief Programming Officer, effective immediately. Under a new long-term agreement, Poleman will also remain President of iHeartMedia’s National Programming Group. He will continue to report to Bob Pittman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of iHeartMedia, Inc.

In addition to co-producing iHeartMedia’s major national marquee events including the iHeartRadio Music Festival, the iHeartRadio Music Awards, the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour, the iHeartCountry Festival, iHeart80s Party, the iHeartSummer ’17 Weekend by AT&T and iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina, Poleman and his team will continue to oversee programming and music strategy, talent development and artist relations for iHeartMedia’s more than 850 radio stations, which reach more than a quarter of a billion listeners a month, and provide key support for its national team of programmers across the country. He will also continue to head up iHeartMedia's music discovery and emerging artist initiatives, including the Artist Integration Program and the On the Verge program, which have championed artists like Sam Smith, Maren Morris, Fifth Harmony and James Bay, as well as Sam Hunt, Bleachers and Lukas Graham, early in their careers.

“No one understands the intricate relationship between programming, on-air talent, artist relationships and live music events like Tom Poleman,” said Pittman. “He has always been a key part of the team that has shaped iHeartMedia into a multiplatform company. Tom’s unique vision has turned our National Programing Group into what it is today, an innovative nationwide network of the most talented people working as a team to bring constant innovation to our company and our industry. I’m thrilled that he will remain a key contributor in our company’s continued evolution and success.”

Poleman was named President of iHeartMedia’s National Programming Group in August 2011, where he was tasked with unifying iHeartMedia’s programming initiatives and capabilities and magnifying the company’s size and scale. He previously served as Senior Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia and oversaw programming and marketing for all iHeartMedia radio properties in New York, Philadelphia, Miami, Boston and Providence. Poleman’s extensive programming background includes overseeing Z100/New York, one of the most successful pop stations in the history of the medium. He has also led programming at Top 40 radio stations in New Haven, Connecticut and Houston, Texas and was named the youngest corporate programming executive for AMFM Broadcasting in 1999. Poleman has received numerous accolades throughout his 30-year career, including being inducted into the FMQB CHR Programmer Hall of Fame and being honored numerous times as Major Market Mainstream Top 40 Program Director of the Year at the Radio Music Awards. He has also made multiple appearances on Billboard Magazine’s Power 100 list, including being listed in the top 20 in 2017.

“From the moment I stepped foot into WVBR at Cornell University in 1983, I knew I’d found my passion,” said Poleman. “I’ve seen a lot in the ensuing thirty five years, but nothing has made me more excited for our industry’s future than iHeartMedia’s continued evolution as a leader in media and entertainment across multiple platforms. We have the best stations, events and media assets in the world, including our amazing personalities and programmers. It’s an honor to be part of this amazing team.”

WHAT:

iHeartMedia announced today that Luis Fonsi and Tinashe have been added to the lineup for its iHeartSummer ’17 Weekend by AT&T at the legendary Fontainebleau Miami Beach taking place on Friday, June 9 and Saturday, June 10, 2017.

WHO:

In addition to Luis Fonsi and Tinashe, the weekend-long event will feature live performances from DJ Khaled, Halsey, Miley Cyrus, Backstreet Boys, Fifth Harmony and Noah Cyrus, with more special guests to be announced.

The jam-packed weekend will celebrate all things summer with a variety of beach games, events and activities including the All-Star celebrity beach volleyball tournament featuring some of today’s hottest artists, athletes, DJs and more. The event will continue to heat up throughout the weekend with an all-day pool party on Saturday featuring sets by iHeartRadio's house DJs, including DJ Prostyle, DJ Obscene and DJ Whutever.

WHEN:

The iHeartSummer ‘17 Weekend by AT&T takes place on Friday, June 9 and Saturday, June 10

WHERE:

Fontainebleau Miami Beach
4441 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140

MORE:

Fans can listen to a special iHeartSummer ‘17 Weekend by AT&T live broadcast Saturday at 8 p.m. ET/PT on iHeartMedia Mainstream Contemporary Hit Radio (CHR), Rhythmic Contemporary Hit Radio (RCHR) and HOT-AC stations nationwide. AUDIENCE Network from AT&T will broadcast the weekend celebration as a two-day television special on June 23 and June 24 at 8 p.m. EST/PST via DIRECTV Channel 239 or U-verse Channel 1114, giving music fans across the country the opportunity to experience the highly anticipated event.

For details on how to purchase a weekend getaway package to the iHeartSummer ‘17 Weekend by AT&T complete with accommodations, general admission tickets, daily breakfast and much more, visit fontainebleau.com/iheart or call 1.800.548.8886.

The iHeartSummer ‘17 Weekend by AT&T at Fontainebleau Miami Beach is produced by iHeartMedia and MGM Television. Executive Producers for iHeartMedia are John Sykes, Tom Poleman and Lee Rolontz. Mark Burnett, President, Television Group & Digital with Barry Poznick, President, Unscripted Television are executive producers for MGM Television. Proud partners of this year's event include: AT&T, Blue Diamond Almonds, All New 2017 Jeep Compass, SinfulColors, Columbia Pictures’ new movie Rough Night, with more to be announced. For more information on the iHeartSummer ’17 Weekend by AT&T visit iHeartRadio.com​.

Weekend-long Event Will Feature Performances by DJ Khaled, Halsey, Miley Cyrus, Backstreet Boys, Fifth Harmony and Noah Cyrus

AUDIENCE Network Will Broadcast a Two-Day Televised Special on June 23 and 24 at 8 P.M. EST/PST

New York, NY – May 8, 2017 – iHeartMedia and AT&T announced today the ultimate celebration of summer with the iHeartSummer ’17 Weekend by AT&T at the legendary Fontainebleau Miami Beach on Friday, June 9 and Saturday, June 10, 2017.  The weekend-long event will feature live performances from DJ Khaled, Halsey, Miley Cyrus, Backstreet Boys, Fifth Harmony and Noah Cyrus, with more special guests to be announced. 

In addition to performances from the year’s top artists, the jam-packed weekend will celebrate all things summer with a variety of beach games, events and activities including the All-Star celebrity beach volleyball tournament featuring some of today’s hottest artists, athletes, DJs and more.  The event will continue to heat up throughout the weekend with an all-day pool party on Saturday featuring sets by iHeartRadio's house DJs, including DJ Prostyle, DJ Obscene and DJ Whutever.

Beginning Monday, May 15 through Friday, June 2, iHeartMedia and AT&T are launching a national on-air and online promotion across its mainstream and rhythmic Contemporary Hit Radio and HOT-AC stations giving hundreds of listeners a chance to win iHeartSummer ‘17 Weekend by AT&T packages. Winners get to enjoy summer their way with round-trip airfare, two-night luxury hotel accommodations at Fontainebleau Miami Beach for two and access to events throughout the weekend. AT&T will present one Grand Prize Winner with an all-access fantasy weekend that includes a VIP experience with an artist and taking home an All New 2017 Jeep Compass.

Fans can listen to a special iHeartSummer ‘17 Weekend by AT&T live broadcast Saturday at 8 p.m. ET/PT on iHeartMedia Mainstream Contemporary Hit Radio (CHR), Rhythmic Contemporary Hit Radio (RCHR) and HOT-AC stations nationwide. AUDIENCE Network from AT&T will broadcast the weekend celebration as a two-day television special on June 23 and June 24 at 8 p.m. EST/PST via DIRECTV Channel 239 or U-verse Channel 1114, giving music fans across the country the opportunity to experience the highly anticipated event.

“Our iHeartSummer ‘17 Weekend has expanded into a two-day lifestyle event,” said Tom Poleman, President of National Programming Group at iHeartMedia. “We’re bringing together the industry’s top artists, the music you’ll be hearing on the radio all season long and everyone’s favorite summer activities for 48 hours of the hottest party Miami has to offer.”

“Finally America has an official event to kick off Summer,” said John Sykes, President of Entertainment Enterprises for iHeartMedia. “This weekend long escape will celebrate the Summer’s biggest songs, movie stars and athletes outdoors on the ocean”

“AT&T is all about connecting fans with their favorite artists in new ways. Our customers will be able to experience iHeartSummer with unique, exclusive access to the two-day televised special,” said Brad Bentley, executive vice president – marketing, AT&T Entertainment Group. “It’s entertainment your way.”

"We are thrilled to welcome back the iHeartMedia team for the iHeartSummer ’17 Weekend by AT&T,” said Philip Goldfarb, President & COO at Fontainebleau Miami Beach. “Entertainment is in our DNA, so it is extremely exciting to bring this incredible star-studded event to our guests this summer.”

iHeartSummer ‘17 Weekend by AT&T at Fontainebleau Miami Beach is part of iHeartMedia's incredibly successful roster of major concert events, which includes the iHeartRadio Music Festival, the iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina, the nationwide iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Concert Tour, the iHeart80s Party, the iHeartCountry Festival and the iHeartRadio Music Awards, which generated 165 billion social media impressions. For details on how to purchase a weekend getaway package to the iHeartSummer ‘17 Weekend by AT&T complete with accommodations, general admission tickets, daily breakfast and much more, visit fontainebleau.com/iheart or call 1.800.548.8886.

The iHeartSummer ‘17 Weekend by AT&T at Fontainebleau Miami Beach is produced by iHeartMedia.  Executive Producers for iHeartMedia are John Sykes, Tom Poleman and Lee Rolontz. Proud partners of this year's event include: AT&T, Blue Diamond Almonds, All New 2017 Jeep Compass, SinfulColors, Columbia Pictures’ new movie Rough Night, with more to be announced. For more information on the iHeartSummer ’17 Weekend by AT&T visit iHeartRadio.com​.

About Fontainebleau Miami Beach

A spectacular blend of Golden Era glamour and modern luxury, Fontainebleau Miami Beach merges striking design, contemporary art, music, fashion and history into a vibrant guest experience. A revered landmark and symbol of style and sophistication since its opening in 1954, Fontainebleau Miami Beach boasts 1,504 guestrooms and suites appointed with lavish amenities including the world-renowned LIV™ Nightclub, 12 restaurants and lounges including two restaurants from Chef Michael Mina – StripSteak and Pizza & Burger; two AAA Four Diamond signature restaurants, Scarpetta by Scott Conant and Hakkasan; the 40,000-square-foot Lapis spa with mineral-rich water therapies and invigorating treatments and a dramatic oceanfront pool-scape offering lush cabanas. The resort is also home to BleauLive, the innovative concert series that combines intimate performances with memorable weekend escapes.

For general information or accommodations at Fontainebleau Miami Beach, visit www.fontainebleau.com or call 1.877.512.8002.

Jason Aldean, Little Big Town, Dierks Bentley, Brantley Gilbert, Rascal Flatts, Old Dominion, Jake Owen, Darius Rucker, Lady Antebellum, Kelsea Ballerini, Bobby Bones and The Raging Idiots and Kip Moore Among Country Music Superstar Performances

The iHeartCountry Festival to Air on AT&T AUDIENCE Network on May 19 at 9 p.m. ET/PT

Austin, TX – May 8, 2017 – The fourth annual iHeartCountry Festival hosted Country music’s biggest superstars on Saturday night at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas. The event celebrated all things Country and included performances by Jason Aldean, Little Big Town, Dierks Bentley, Brantley Gilbert, Rascal Flatts, Old Dominion, Jake Owen, Darius Rucker, Lady Antebellum, Kelsea Ballerini, Bobby Bones and The Raging Idiots and Kip Moore. Hosted by Bobby Bones, the event included special guest appearances by Chad Michael Murray, Scott Eastwood, Scott Foley, The Bachelorette’s JoJo Fletcher and Jordan Rodgers, Olivia Culpo and more.

Saturday kicked off with the second annual Daytime Village at the iHeartCountry Festival, A Music Experience by AT&T at Frank Erwin Center's North Box Office Plaza. The free daytime event featured live performances by Jon Pardi, Lindsay Ell, Kane Brown, Tucker Beathard, Chris Janson and Kip Moore as well as fan zones and interactive experiences by iHeartRadio's brand partners.

The music of the iHeartRadio app came to life with an extraordinary lineup and these special moments:

• Stars crossed paths when Dierks Bentley invited Kelsea Ballerini on stage for a surprise collaboration of "Different for Girls" during his set.
• Lady Antebellum graced the main stage and treated fans to a first listen of "Heart Break", a song off their forthcoming album with the same title.
• Bobby Bones and The Raging Idiots invited Chris Janson on stage to perform their rendition of "Buy Me A Boat".
• Jake Owen and his recruited eight-piece band had fans on their feet with an electric set. Owen performed "American Country Love Song", "Good Company" and "The One That Got Away."
• Rascal Flatts opened their set with a sing-along of "Life Is A Highway" before performing hits, "What Hurts The Most", "I Like The Sound Of That" and their latest single, "Yours if You Want It" off their tenth studio album Back To Us.
• Jason Aldean closed the star-studded show with a memorable set that included guitar shredding throughout his performance. Aldean performed "Lights Come On", "They Don't Know", "A Little More Summertime", "Dirt Road Anthem", "My Kinda Party" and "She's Country".

The iHeartCountry Festival, A Music Experience by AT&T will air on the AT&T AUDIENCE Network on May 19 at 9 p.m. ET/PT via DIRECTV Channel 239 or U-verse Channel 1114. The star-studded event streamed live on iHeartRadio.com/WatchATT and broadcasted nationwide on iHeartMedia's Country radio stations.

The iHeartCountry Festival, a Music Experience by AT&T is an iHeartMedia Production. Proud partners of this year's event include Aaron’s Lease to Own,Blue Diamond Almonds, Firestone®, Rockwell Tools, State Farm®, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, and Benefiting Charity St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. For more information visit iHeartRadio.com/countryfestival.

iHeartMedia And Steve Harvey Announce Long-Term Contract Renewal

NEW YORK – May 2, 2017 – iHeartMedia, the leading media company in America with a greater reach in the U.S. than any other radio or television outlet, today announced an exclusive long-term agreement with award-winning multimedia personality Steve Harvey to renew and extend his relationship with the company. 

Under the new agreement, the broadcast powerhouse will continue his current role as host of The Steve Harvey Morning Show - the #1 syndicated morning show in America.  Celebrating 12 years in syndication with Premiere Networks in 2017, the program reaches nearly 7 million weekly listeners on nearly 100 stations across the country and is available digitally on iHeartRadio.

Additionally, Harvey will work with iHeartMedia on a variety of projects, including development and creation of new programming and promotions, community and charitable initiatives, as well as multimedia projects and events.  He will also continue to serve as a spokesperson for the company.

“Steve is a tremendous talent and has an incredible connection with audiences across multiple platforms, which make him a great asset for iHeartMedia,” said Bob Pittman, Chairman and CEO of iHeartMedia. “We are excited to extend our partnership with Steve, continuing to deliver the most engaging content and top personalities to our listeners nationwide.”  

“We’ve got some big plans in the works, and I think listeners are going to love what they hear,” shared Harvey. “I'm excited to continue working with my partners, iHeartMedia and Premiere as we take my show to new heights. In the words of Bruno Mars, ‘if you don’t believe me, just watch.’”

Created by Harvey in September 2000, The Steve Harvey Morning Show joined Premiere Networks national lineup in 2005.  Broadcasting live from 6-10 a.m. ET Monday through Friday, Harvey and his co-hosts Shirley Strawberry, Nephew Tommy, Carla Ferrell and Junior bring listeners inspirational advice, laughs, celebrity interviews, news, rousing music, and more.   For his work on the program, Harvey was honored with the NAB Marconi Award for “Network/Syndicated Personality of the Year” in 2013 and 2015, and he was inducted into the NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame.  The popular “Strawberry Letter” segment, in which Harvey responds to listeners' relationship questions, led to his first book, “Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man,” which is an international best-seller and was adapted into two box office topping movies - Think Like A Man (2012) and Think Like a Man Too (2014).

Advertiser demand is also at an all-time high for Harvey and his program.  Blue-chip sponsors like State Farm® partner with Harvey to reach his loyal audience on-air, online and at national events, including The Steve Harvey Mentoring Program for Young Men, the Girls Who Rule the World Mentoring Weekend and other Steve & Marjorie Harvey Foundation events.  For additional information, please visit www.SteveHarvey.com​.

About Steve Harvey

In addition to hosting his national radio show, Steve Harvey is host of the popular TV shows Family Feud, Celebrity Family Feud, The Steve Harvey Show, and family favorite Little Big Shots. His popularity continues to grow to global proportions, bolstered by his most-recent role as host of the Miss Universe Pageant. Harvey is currently one of the most powerful voices in media, touting a career spanning nearly 30 years as a top stand-up comedian, national radio host, actor, award-winning TV personality and talk show host, best-selling author, entrepreneur, and humanitarian.  

Harvey is the author of multiple New York Times best-selling titles, including: Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man: What Men Really Think About Love, Relationships, Intimacy, and Commitment; Straight Talk, No Chaser: How to Find, Keep, and Understand a Man; Act Like a Success, Think Like a Success: Discovering Your Gift and the Way to Life's Riches; and his latest work, Jump: Take the Leap of Faith to Achieve Your Life of Abundance.

As a humanitarian and an entrepreneur, Harvey makes it a priority to give back. Through The Steve & Marjorie Harvey Foundation, he and his wife provide hundreds of teens annually with mentoring and educational opportunities. His company, HARCAL, allows him to create business partnerships that specifically target and benefit the working middle class.  

Harvey’s list of accolades includes several NAACP Image Awards, a People's Choice Award, induction into the National Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He also won the Daytime Emmy Award for “Outstanding Talk Show Host” for The Steve Harvey Show in 2014 and 2015, as well as “Outstanding Game Show Host” for Family Feud in 2014.

Harvey is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., and a proud parent with wife Marjorie to seven children.

iHeartMedia And Top On-Air Personality Elvis Duran Announce New Long-Term Agreement

​NEW YORK – APRIL 27, 2017 - iHeartMedia, the leading media company in America with a greater reach in the U.S. than any other radio or television outlet, today announced an exclusive long-term agreement with nationally syndicated radio and digital personality Elvis Duran to renew his relationship with the company.

Under the new five-year agreement, Duran will continue his current role as host of the top rated “Elvis Duran and the Morning Show” on WHTZ, New York’s Z100, which is also syndicated nationally by Premiere Networks on nearly 80 radio stations across the country and available digitally on iHeartRadio, reaching more than ten million monthly listeners.  Elvis Duran and his on-air crew connect listeners with up-to-the-minute entertainment and pop culture news, hit songs, entertainment features and celebrity interviews with the biggest names in music and entertainment. Duran’s programming and content is also available across various platforms including The Elvis Duran Channel on www.ElvisDuran.com and his podcast on iHeartRadio.com​ and on the iHeartRadio mobile app, making it the most-listened-to Top 40 morning show in the U.S.

In addition, under the agreement Duran will leverage his unique perspective as one of the country’s most well-known radio personalities to collaborate with iHeartMedia on a variety of joint ventures and events which includes hosting the company’s marque events such as the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball in New York City, as well as continue to work with iHeartMedia’s talent and programming divisions, serve as a spokesperson for the company and also consult on new creative ideas and projects. 

In an additional indication of Duran’s national popularity and profile, he recently received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on March 2, 2017.  Coldplay’s Chris Martin and Chairman/CEO of Epic Records, L.A. Reid, presented Duran with the honor. The star is located across from the iconic Capitol Records building, where a reception was held with his colleagues, close friends, and family.

“There’s a reason Elvis Duran is considered one of the most important media personalities in the U.S. He uses radio’s unparalleled ability to create one-of-a-kind connections with listeners and advertisers over a vast array of platforms from broadcast radio and iHeartRadio to social media and events,” said Bob Pittman, Chairman and CEO of iHeartMedia.  “We are thrilled to extend our more than two decade partnership with such an extraordinary talent and a good friend.” 

“Even after 30 years, I still see myself as someone who loves radio and connecting with listeners every day,” said Duran. “Back when I began in radio, I could have never imagined how it would continue to expand its national presence while still retaining its core as America’s go-to destination for music, community, news and entertainment. I’m excited by iHeartMedia’s continued evolution and I can’t wait to continue my relationship with iHeartMedia, our partners and our listeners.”

Duran’s radio career has spanned more than 30 years, including over two decades as the star of the wildly successful “Elvis Duran and the Morning Show.” In 1996, he began hosting the morning show on New York’s Z100 where its overwhelming success with listeners paved the way for a national syndication deal in 2009. 

In 2015, Duran was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame, and the National Association of Broadcasters nominated him in 2015 and 2012 for a Marconi Award in the “Network/Syndicated Personality of the Year” category. The radio industry has also honored Duran and his program with a number of awards and nominations such as “Best Morning Show” by New York’s Achievement in Radio Awards, “Personality of the Year” by the Radio Music Awards, “Best Personality” by Radio & Records, “Best Top 40 Disc Jockey” nomination by Billboard Magazine Radio, and “Best Major Market Top 40 Air Personality” by Billboard/Airplay Monitor.  Additionally, Duran served as an event chair for the GLAAD Manhattan Awards in 2012, where he was also honored for his contributions to the community.

iHeartMedia will be the premier on-air host of all Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas 2017 content for fans across more than 100 broadcast radio stations in the U.S.

Fans will hear a special EDC Las Vegas announcement exclusively on iHeartMedia’s Top 40 radio stations and EDC Radio, April 28 at 6 p.m.
 
LAS VEGAS, NV – April 27, 2017 – Insomniac and iHeartMedia today announced an unprecedented multi-platform collaboration, including the launch of the brand new EDC Radio on iHeartRadio, iHeartMedia’s all-in-one digital music, podcasting and live streaming radio service. iHeartMedia will act as the premier on-air host of Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) Las Vegas 2017 content across more than 100 broadcast radio stations nationwide.
 
Beginning Friday, April 28 listeners can visit iHeartRadio.com/EDC to enjoy EDC Radio, a 24/7 dance music station featuring original content, dedicated dance genre programming and nonstop tracks from thousands of fans’ favorite electronic artists everywhere iHeartRadio is available – across more than 90 unique device platforms. Additionally through the collaboration, exclusive EDC Las Vegas content, announcements and chart-topping tracks will be heard on more than 100 iHeartMedia Top 40 radio stations throughout the United States leading up to EDC Las Vegas. 

"I'm extremely excited for this collaboration! It will allow millions of EDC fans around the world to tune in together,” said Pasquale Rotella, Founder and CEO of Insomniac. “EDC Radio gives Headliners a 24/7 station packed with tracks from the best tastemakers in dance music. Check out our very special EDC Las Vegas announcement on iHeartRadio this Friday at 6 p.m.”
  
Today, April 27 at 6:30p.m. PT, fans will experience a very special live stream sneak peek mashup of the 2017 festival lineup on the Electric Daisy Carnival and iHeartRadio Facebook pages. Plus, tomorrow, April 28, at 6 p.m. local time, fans are encouraged to tune in to their local Top 40 iHeartMedia radio station or EDC Radio on iHeartRadio for a special announcement surrounding this year’s festival, including appearances from surprise guests and more EDC Las Vegas updates. Find your local iHeartMedia station here.
 
“We’re excited to be the on-air home for all things Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas.  As the largest multiplatform media company in the country, we are uniquely able to share the energy and vibrant music of the Electric Daisy Carnival with hundreds of millions of listeners nationwide, across our live broadcast stations, socially, and digitally on iHeartRadio’s new EDC Radio,” said Tom Poleman, President of National Programming Group for iHeartMedia.  “Listeners have grown to expect iHeartMedia to be the go-to place for one-of-a-kind music experiences and teaming up with our friends at EDC is yet another opportunity to give fans exclusive access to the music they love.”
 
EDC Las Vegas returns to Las Vegas Motor Speedway, June 16 – 18 for a momentous three-day celebration Under the Electric Sky. Attracting more than 400,000 dance music fans from around the globe, EDC turns 21 with parades of beautiful costumed performers, industry-leading stage designs, awe-inspiring visual displays, full-scale carnival rides, interactive art installations, and a diverse community of accepting individuals. 
 
EDC Las Vegas 2017 tickets are of limited quantity and are on sale here. Find all the latest information for EDC Las Vegas by visiting ElectricDaisyCarnival.com.

About Insomniac
Insomniac produces some of the most innovative, immersive music festivals and events in the world. Enhanced by state-of-the-art lighting, pyrotechnics and sound design, large-scale art installations, theatrical performers and next-generation special effects, these events captivate the senses and inspire a unique level of fan interaction. The quality of the experience is the company’s top priority.
 
Throughout its 23-year history, Insomniac has produced more than 1,000 festivals, concerts and club nights for nearly 5 million attendees across three continents. Insomniac’s events are held in California, Florida, Michigan, Nevada, New York, the United Kingdom, Mexico, India, Australia and Brazil. The company’s premier annual event, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, is the largest multi-day music festival in North America, and attracted more than 400,000 fans over three days in June 2016.
 
The company was founded by Pasquale Rotella, and has been based in Los Angeles since it was formed in 1993.