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Natalia Jiménez Added To The Lineup For The iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Joining Jennifer Lopez, Don Omar, Marco Antonio Solis, Prince Royce, Wisin, Camila, Becky G, Fonseca, Voz De Mando And Pitbull In Miami Presented By Sprint

TELEMUNDO Is Television Broadcast Partner for iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Special
iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Will Broadcast Live on iHeartMedia Stations and Stream on Yahoo Live November 7
 
New York, N.Y. – August 31, 2015 – 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 Natalia Jiménez has been added to the lineup for its iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Presented by Sprint on Saturday, November 7, 2015.  Natalia Jiménez will join Jennifer Lopez, Don Omar, Marco Antonio Solis, Prince Royce, Wisin, Camila, Becky G, Fonseca, Voz de Mando and Pitbull live at AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami.
 
The 2015 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina will once again celebrate the best in Latin music, and the incredible live event will also include a special TV re-broadcast on TELEMUNDO on November 15.  The event will also video stream LIVE exclusively on Yahoo Live (www.yahoo.com/iheartradio) for fans nationwide and broadcast live on iHeartMedia Spanish-Pop, Tropical, regional Mexican and Spanish Adult Hit radio stations across the U.S. on Saturday, November 7.

Beginning Monday, October 5 iHeartMedia will launch a four-week nationwide promotion to give thousands of Latin music fans across the country the opportunity to win a trip to Miami for an exclusive experience at the iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina.  The promotion will run on all iHeartMedia Spanish-language stations as well as on iHeartRadio and on additional radio stations in key markets across the country.
 
Tickets are on sale now, for more information visit iheartradio.com/fiesta.  Proud partners of the iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina include Coors Light, JCPenney, Sprint, State Farm® and Ford Motor Company, with more to be announced soon. 
 
The iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina is part of iHeartMedia's incredibly successful roster of major concert events, which includes the iHeartRadio Music Festival, the biggest live concert event in radio history, now in its fifth year, which features more than 20 A-list artists across every music genre on one stage; the iHeartRadio Summer Pool Party; the nationwide iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Concert Tour; the iHeartRadio Country Festival; and the iHeartRadio Music Awards, which generated more than 14 billion social media impressions, almost triple that of the Academy Awards.

iHeartRadio Announces Windows 10 Integration

iHeartRadio Brings Live Radio, Custom Stations, Cortana Integration and Instant Access to Music and Entertainment Directly To Windows 10 Users

New York, New York - August 31, 2015 - iHeartRadio, iHeartMedia’s all-in-one streaming music and live digital radio service, today announced its new Windows 10 app is now available in the Windows Store. iHeartRadio for Windows 10 will include its signature, customizable listening features known to iHeartRadio’s audience of more than 70 million registered users as well as new innovations optimized exclusively for Microsoft Corp.’s most personal, productive and secure operating system yet.

With this new integration, iHeartRadio continues its focus to be everywhere its listeners are with the products and services they expect, offering users instantaneous access to their favorite live radio stations, artists, songs and entertainment in a way that is custom developed for Windows 10. New features exclusive to Windows 10 include Cortana voice-activated search integration, Live Tiles, and easy music downloading for Groove Music Pass subscribers. Additionally, this new integration will offer Windows 10 users access to the full suite of iHeartRadio features including the ability to:

Create Custom Stations - listeners can choose a favorite song or artist and iHeartRadio will create a station from its library of more than 20 million songs and 800,000 artists. Users can also fine-tune their stations with the thumb up/down and skip song buttons.
Listen to the best of Live Radio - Windows 10 users will have instant access to thousands of live radio stations from across the country covering Pop, Country, Hip-Hop, R&B, Alternative, Rock, Talk, News, Sports and Comedy.
Browse personalized “For You” station recommendations, quickly play saved "Favorites" and listen to hand-curated stations “Perfect For” any mood or activity.
Enjoy on-demand podcasts from the best in News, Sports, Finance, Comedy, Entertainment and more.
Seamlessly share stations on Facebook, OneNote and Twitter.
"Microsoft is excited to welcome the new and popular iHeartRadio app to Windows 10," said Todd Brix, General Manager, Windows Store and Developer Marketing at Microsoft. "Together with iHeartRadio, Windows 10 will provide people with a personal and productive experience with instant access to their favorite music and entertainment along with new innovations like Cortana, Microsoft Edge and the Xbox app."

Since Windows 10 launched, the Windows Store has seen a higher demand for the iHeartRadio app with more than four times the downloads for users of Windows 10 operating system as compared to users of Windows 8.

“We are excited to celebrate and support the launch of Windows 10 with an iHeartRadio app developed exclusively for Microsoft’s newest operating system,” said Michele Laven, President of Business Development and Partnerships for iHeartMedia. “We are committed to sharing our passion for music directly with fans and iHeartRadio for Windows 10 will give listeners new ways and even more options for accessing their favorite live radio stations, songs and entertainment designed specifically for Windows 10.”

To see all available platforms and to download the app, visit iHeartRadio.com/apps.

iHeartMedia Promotes Brad Hardin, Jon Zellner and Maynard to Executive Vice Presidents of National Programming Platforms
 
Hardin to Become Executive Vice President and General Manager; Zellner to Become Executive Vice President of Programming Operations; and Maynard Elevated to Executive Vice President of National Programming Strategy
 
New York, NY – August 28, 2015 - iHeartMedia, which has the largest reach in the U.S. of any radio and television outlet, announced today that its National Programming Platforms group has named Brad Hardin as its Executive Vice President and General Manager, Jon Zellner as its Executive Vice President of Programming Operations and Maynard as its Executive Vice President of National Strategy.  All positions will report directly to Tom Poleman, President of National Programming Platforms, and will be based out of New York City.
 
In their new positions, Hardin, Zellner and Maynard will work closely with Poleman to oversee all aspects of National Programming Platforms – which includes collaborating with local programmers at iHeartMedia’s more than 850 stations to develop content to drive ratings.  National Programming Platforms also leverages iHeartMedia’s massive on-air and digital reach to produce live and televised events, including the iHeartRadio Music Festival and the iHeartRadio Music Awards; oversees the company’s artist relations; and develops and executes iHeartMedia’s national advertising and programming integrations.
 
Hardin will focus on the support for the local stations’ programming efforts, overseeing iHeartMedia’s regional Senior and Executive Vice Presidents of Programming and leveraging groups like the company’s Brand Management in-house format team.  He has been with iHeartMedia for over 15 years, most recently serving as regional Executive Vice President of Programming and the company-wide Brand Manager for iHeartMedia’s Active Rock / Alt stations.  Hardin’s extensive programming background also includes roles as Senior Vice President of Programming for the West Major markets and programming leadership positions in Tampa, Cincinnati, Dayton, and Louisville.
 
“I’m looking forward to working more closely with the amazing people on our National Programming Platforms team as well as programmers throughout our markets -- they are the very best in content creation and live event marketing,” Hardin said. “I’m excited to have the opportunity to further contribute to our future growth, and continuing to demonstrate the power of iHeartMedia’s local and national brands."
 
Zellner will manage the division’s operations, ensuring that iHeartMedia’s 850+ local radio stations in over 150 markets are able to best utilize the company’s unparalleled national resources. He is a 25-year media veteran who joined iHeartMedia in 2009 as Senior Vice President of Programming and most recently served as Executive Vice President of Programming, working with over 200 stations in all formats across 45 markets. Zellner’s experience also includes senior management positions at Sirius XM and CBS Radio.
 
“iHeartMedia continues to set the industry standard for innovation and one-of-a-kind content,” said Zellner.  “I’m honored and very excited to have the opportunity to work with Tom and the programming team on implementing new ideas and strategies for our incredible brands.”
 
In addition, the company announced that Maynard has been elevated to Executive Vice President of National Programming Strategy.  In this role, Maynard will work with iHeartMedia’s programmers to regularly review and fine-tune stations' on air products and oversee the company’s team of on-air creative directors led by Vice President of Imaging - Kelly Doherty.
 
"I’ve had an incredible experience since joining iHeartMedia. It’s extremely motivating to work with a company that is committed to exceeding expectations both internally and with our millions of listeners,” said Maynard. "The people in this company are what make it great, and I am truly grateful for this opportunity and even more excited for what lies ahead.”
 
“iHeartMedia’s strength is built on our great programmers working together to develop great content and experiences for our listeners utilizing our unmatched scale," said Poleman.  “Brad, Jon, and Maynard each have a remarkable amount of hands-on experience programming some of the best local radio stations in the world, making them uniquely qualified to lead our company-wide programming initiatives."

iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Brings Jennifer Lopez, Don Omar, Marco Antonio Solis, Prince Royce, Wisin, Camila, Becky G, Fonseca, Voz De Mando And Pitbull To Miami Presented By Sprint
 
TELEMUNDO Is Television Broadcast Partner foriHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Special

iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Will Broadcast Live on iHeartMedia Stations and Stream on Yahoo Live November 7
 
New York, N.Y. – August 18, 2015 – iHeartMedia, the leading media company in America with a greater reach in the U.S. than any other radio or television outlet, announced today the lineup for its iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Presented by Sprint on Saturday, November 7, 2015.  Jennifer Lopez, Don Omar, Marco Antonio Solis, Prince Royce, Wisin, Camila, Becky G, Fonseca, Voz de Mando and Pitbull will perform live at AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami.
 
The 2015 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina will once again celebrate the best in Latin music, and the incredible live event will also include a special TV re-broadcast on TELEMUNDO on November 15.  The event will also video stream LIVE exclusively on Yahoo Live (www.yahoo.com/iheartradio) for fans nationwide and broadcast live on iHeartMedia Spanish-Pop, Tropical, regional Mexican and Spanish Adult Hit radio stations across the U.S. on Saturday, November 7.
 
“For the first time ever Latin music fans will be able to experience the iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina everywhere, from the radio, live video stream and broadcast television,” said John Sykes, President of Entertainment Enterprises and Producer, iHeartMedia. “The fans demanded it, so we have made the show available virtually everywhere they turn.”
 
"With every iHeartMedia event, we strive to make music pop culture moments," said Tom Poleman, President of National Programming Platforms and Producer, iHeartMedia. "iHeartMedia specializes in creating events that go down in music history for their massive A-level lineups and never-before-seen collaborations. This year’s iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina is no different, and will feature the biggest acts in the genre. It’s going to be an unforgettable night in Miami."
 
Beginning Monday, October 5 iHeartMedia will launch a four-week nationwide promotion to give thousands of Latin music fans across the country the opportunity to win a trip to Miami for an exclusive experience at the iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina.  The promotion will run on all iHeartMedia Spanish-language stations as well as on iHeartRadio and on additional radio stations in key markets across the country.
 
Tickets go on sale to the general public on August 22, at 10 a.m. ET.  For more information visit iheartradio.com/fiesta.  Proud partners of the iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina include Coors Light, Ford Motor Company, JCPenney, Sprint and State Farm®, with more to be announced soon.
 
The iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina is part of iHeartMedia’s incredibly successful roster of major concert events, which includes the iHeartRadio Music Festival, the biggest live concert event in radio history, now in its fifth year, which features more than 20 A-list artists across every music genre on one stage; the iHeartRadio Summer Pool Party; the nationwide iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Concert Tour; the iHeartRadio Country Festival; and the iHeartRadio Music Awards, which generated more than 14 billion social media impressions, almost triple that of the Academy Awards. 

About TELEMUNDO
TELEMUNDO, a division of NBCUniversal Hispanic Enterprises and Content, is a world-class media company, leading the industry in the production and distribution of high-quality Spanish-language content across its multiplatform portfolio to U.S. Hispanics and audiences around the world. TELEMUNDO's multiple platforms include the TELEMUNDO Network, a Spanish-language television network featuring original productions, theatrical motion pictures, news and first-class sports events, reaching U.S. Hispanic viewers in 210 markets through its 17 owned stations, broadcast and MVPD affiliates; TELEMUNDO Digital Media, which distributes TELEMUNDO's original content across digital and emerging platforms including mobile devices and www.telemundo.com; an owned and operated full power station in Puerto Rico that reaches 99% of all TV households in that DMA; and Telemundo Internacional, the international distribution arm which has positioned TELEMUNDO as the second largest provider of Spanish-language content worldwide by syndicating content to more than 120 countries in over 40 languages.

Sean "Diddy" Combs AKA Puff Daddy Added To Lineup For Two-Day Historic iHeartRadio Music Festival At MGM Grand Hotel & Casino In Las Vegas September 18 and 19

Puff Daddy Joins Superstar Lineup Including Kanye West, Sam Smith, The Who, Coldplay, Demi Lovato, David Guetta, Kenny Chesney, The Weeknd, Tove Lo, Lil Wayne, Fall Out Boy, Disclosure, Hozier, Jason Derulo, Duran Duran, Prince Royce, Diplo, Trey Songz, The Killers, Blake Shelton, Nick Jonas, Janet Jackson and More Special Surprise Guests
The iHeartRadio Music Festival will Broadcast Live on iHeartMedia Radio Stations, Exclusively Live Stream on Yahoo Live, and Air as an Exclusive Two-Night Special on The CW on September 29 and 30

New York, NY – August 17, 2015 – iHeartMedia announced today that Sean "Diddy" Combs aka Puff Daddy has been added to the star-studded line-up for the fifth annual iHeartRadio Music Festival, the highly anticipated mega-concert event on September 18 and 19 in Las Vegas.  In addition to Puff Daddy, this year's lineup will feature Kanye West, Sam Smith, The Who, Coldplay, Demi Lovato, David Guetta, Kenny Chesney, The Weeknd, Tove Lo, Lil Wayne, Fall Out Boy, Disclosure, Hozier, Jason Derulo, Duran Duran, Prince Royce, Diplo, Trey Songz, The Killers, Blake Shelton, Nick Jonas, Janet Jackson and more. The iHeartRadio Music Festival will also include performances from this year's Macy's iHeartRadio Rising Star winner, Christina Grimmie, as well as other surprise special guests and the kind of never-before-imagined collaborations that the iHeartRadio Music Festival is known for.

"Puff Daddy is back, and I am bringing everything I have to the iHeartRadio Music Festival," said Sean "Diddy" Combs.  "Music is everything to me - it's a blessing to make music. I'm excited to be a part of such a great lineup and I can't wait to make everyone want to get up and dance."

The legendary weekend-long concert event will kick off Friday evening, September 18 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena with host Ryan Seacrest, host and producer of "On Air with Ryan Seacrest," his market-topping No. 1 Los Angeles morning drive-time show for iHeartMedia's 102.7 KIIS-FM as well as the nationally-syndicated "On Air with Ryan Seacrest," heard on 170 stations across America.

The Daytime Village will return to the MGM Resorts Village across from the Luxor Hotel and Casino on Saturday, September 19 with performances by Demi Lovato, Hozier, Tove Lo, Trey Songz, Walk The Moon, Nick Jonas, Big Sean, Lee Brice, George Ezra, Tori Kelly, Echosmith, James Bay, The Struts, Zella Day and Shawn Mendes. The Daytime Village will also feature fan zones and interactive experiences by iHeartRadio's brand partners. Tickets for the Daytime Village are also on sale and can be purchased via iHeartRadio.com/village.

The iHeartRadio Music Festival will broadcast live on iHeartMedia radio stations for fans throughout the country across 150 markets and will stream live on Yahoo Live (yahoo.com/iheart) each night at 7:30 p.m. PST.  The iHeartRadio Music Festival will also return to The CW Network as an exclusive two-night special on September 29 and 30 from 8:00-10:00 p.m.

Proud partners of this year's event include: Buffalo Wild Wings®, Garnier Fructis®, Hulu, Ideal Image®, Macy's, MATADOR® Beef Jerky, MasterCard®, Mazda North American Operations, MGM Resorts International, Pepsi®, SNICKERS® Bar, State Farm®, Taco Bell®, The CW Network, Ulta Beauty® and UnitedHealthcare.

The iHeartRadio Music Festival is co-produced by John Sykes, President of Entertainment Enterprises and Tom Poleman, President of National Programming Platforms for iHeartMedia.  For more details about the iHeartRadio Music Festival visit iHeartRadio.com/festival.

Artists and/or event are subject to change or cancellation without notice.

iHeartCountry Announces Rod Phillips As Its New Leader, Anchored In Nashville

Nashville, TN – August 6, 2015 – iHeartMedia, which has the largest reach in the U.S. of any radio and television outlet, announced today that Rod Phillips will lead its Nashville-based iHeartCountry team.  iHeartCountry has more than 140 Country broadcast radio stations across the U.S. reaching more than 97 million Country music listeners per month, making it the largest Country broadcast radio group in America.

iHeartCountry heavily and uniquely supports country music through major events like the record-setting annual iHeartRadio Country Festival and original programs like Artists On The Verge, Artist Integration Programs, iHeartRadio Album Release Parties, its Country Music Summit and more.

Country artists make up four of iHeartRadio’s top five most listened-to artist stations, and the digital strength of iHeartCountry is also supported by iHeartRadio’s 70 million registered users and iHeartMedia’s 80 million social followers, which enable the creation of unique and interactive experiences for the benefit of Country listeners, Country artists, the Country music companies and advertisers.

The iHeartCountry team, which includes Brand Coordinators Doug Montgomery, Steve Geoffries, Gregg Swedberg and Chad Heritage, support the recent launch of iHeartCountry stations in key markets including Boston, Chicago, Pittsburgh and more, as well as provide all iHeartCountry stations with unparalleled strategic resources and product leadership -- and connect key advertisers to iHeartMedia's unmatched and growing Country audience. iHeartCountry is built on the strength of its incredible local Country station franchises, which include KEEY in Minneapolis; WMZQ in Washington, DC; BIG 95.5 in Chicago; 94.9 The Bull in Atlanta; WSIX in Nashville; WPOC in Baltimore; KNIX in Phoenix; and more, and personalities and shows including Mason & Remy; Jason & Kristen;  Michael J; Ben & Matt; Tige and Daniel; The Chris Carr Show; The Crook and Chase Countdown; The Bobby Bones Show, heard on over 100 stations nationwide and reaching almost 9 million listeners a month; CMT After Midnight With Cody Alan, heard on over 200 stations nationwide and reaching 5 million listeners a month; and many others.
 
"iHeartMedia has more Country stations than any other format and reaches more Country listeners in America than anyone else across multiple platforms -- broadcast, digital, social and events.  And because Country is also one of the closest-knit music and radio communities, it's important that iHeartCountry has a leader like Rod who knows both the people behind the music and the nuances of the format,” said Tom Poleman, President of National Programming Platforms, iHeartMedia. “Given his programming experience with more than 40 Country stations, Rod is the right person to lead the iHeartCountry team and continue to build our Country platform for the benefit of our listeners, advertisers and the Country music community."
 
In 2011 Phillips helped develop The Bobby Bones Show, the top-rated nationally-syndicated Country music morning show, working closely with Bobby to expand the show’s original format and moving The Bobby Bones Show from Austin to Nashville for its successful transition into Country radio in February 2013. The Bobby Bones Show is also available via iHeartRadio.com and the iHeartRadio mobile app.
 
“iHeartCountry is the leading Country music platform in the U.S. and we have the ability to connect our listeners to unique content, the newest tracks and exclusive album debuts from today’s top Country artists,” said Phillips. "I’m thrilled to have this amazing opportunity; Country music is truly my passion and being able to collaborate with all of our incredible Country brands, and the Country music community directly, will be a privilege."
 
Phillips is a respected radio veteran who has more than 20 years’ experience in programming. He previously served as iHeartMedia’s Senior Vice President of Programming for the Southeast Region, Program Director and on-air personality for KISS 103.5 in Chicago, and Operations Manager for iHeartMedia’s Miami-Ft. Lauderdale cluster. He is a graduate of the University of Kentucky.

Radio Disney Launches on iHeartRadio

New York - August 6, 2015 - Radio Disney, the only 24-hour radio network devoted to families, and iHeartRadio, iHeartMedia’s free all-in-one streaming music and live digital radio service, today announced that Radio Disney is now available to even more listeners via iHeartRadio (iHeartRadio.com/Disney) and everywhere its app is available.
 
Radio Disney’s programming will now be accessible 24/7, streaming to millions of iHeartRadio listeners across the U.S. Programming features include Radio Disney 'Insider', Radio Disney 'Take Over', Radio Disney's 'Top 30', Radio Disney’s 'Saturday Night Party', 'The Alli Simpson Show', and a variety of on-air talent-hosted programming. As part of this new collaboration, Radio Disney and iHeartRadio will support cross platform promotion opportunities and develop joint broadcast/digital content initiatives.

"Radio Disney aims to continuously provide our listeners with the music and entertainment they want in the most accessible way," said Phil Guerini, Vice President, Programming and General Manager, Radio Disney. "By teaming up with iHeartRadio and its portfolio of platforms, we will be able to expand our content reach to millions of additional listeners that consume radio via digital streaming."

iHeartRadio is available across more than 60 device platforms including online, mobile devices, wearables, in-car, in-home, gaming consoles and more. The all-in-one platform delivers instant access to thousands of live radio stations from across the country, user-created Custom Stations inspired by a favorite artist or song, thousands of curated digital stations, and Podcasts featuring on-demand news, talk and entertainment content.

"Radio Disney is a great addition to iHeartRadio," said Chris Williams, Chief Product Officer, iHeartRadio. “Increasing the variety of family friendly programming is a priority and Radio Disney is sure to be a hit with parents and kids alike."

To see all available platforms and to download the app, visit iHeartRadio.com/apps.

About Radio Disney
Radio Disney is a multi-platform music brand known for introducing new artists and playing the music of many of today's most popular young artists, including, Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift and Shawn Mendes. It is widely recognized by the music industry as an influencer to drive music awareness and is among a select group of mainstream radio stations tracked by Billboard and Mediabase music panels. Radio Disney's Top 40 playlist is driven by listener requests and represents major label recording artists, including One Direction, Katy Perry, 5 Seconds of Summer, Fifth Harmony and Demi Lovato. Billboard magazine has also twice cited Radio Disney in its "Maximum Exposure" list, which names the Top 100 ways to get music noticed. Radio Disney reaches millions of listeners each week across its national feed originating from Los Angeles.

iHeartRadio Joins Snapchat Discover
 
iHeartRadio Partners With Snapchat To Give Users Access To Exclusive Music, Pop Culture, And Entertainment News Content
 
NEW YORK, July 27, 2015 – iHeartRadio, iHeartMedia’s free all-in-one streaming music and live digital radio service, today announced its brand new iHeartRadio channel on Snapchat Discover. The channel will feature custom created music, pop culture and entertainment news content. The channel is available today on Snapchat Discover.
 
This new partnership will allow Snapchatters to explore daily iHeartMedia editorial content, including behind-the-scenes artist videos, exclusive celebrity interviews and stories, photo galleries and more. To check out iHeartRadio’s Discover channel, Snapchatters can simply tap on the iHeartRadio icon and then swipe left and up to browse fun daily content.
 
“We’re always looking for new and exciting ways to connect fans with the artists they love and to bring iHeartRadio’s signature events directly to music fans even when they can’t be in the audience,” said Vanessa Adamo, Senior Vice President, Entertainment Enterprises for iHeartMedia. "Snapchat Discover really embraces the power of storytelling through an easy, immediate and mobile platform. It’s a valuable partnership, and is the perfect platform for iHeartRadio’s short-form content, which features unparalleled access to today’s hottest artists and celebrities.”
 
Snapchat Discover is a collaboration with world-class leaders in media to build a storytelling format that puts the narrative first. Daily editions include full-screen articles, photos, videos, and vertical video advertising – all optimized for mobile viewing.
 
“iHeartRadio’s access to interviews with the biggest artists and celebrities is a daily bit of pop culture we think Snapchatters will love,” said Nick Bell, Head of Content at Snapchat  “At the heart of radio is live mobile entertainment and there’s no question that iHeart is a true innovator.”

Fans can also check out iHeartRadio’s organic Snapchat account by adding ‘iHeartRadio’ on Snapchat for instant access to iHeartRadio’s Snaps and Stories featuring artist takeovers and backstage concert event play-by-plays.

Kenny Day Named iHeartMedia’s Senior Vice President, Political Sales and Strategy
 
NEW YORK, N.Y. – July 17, 2015 – iHeartMedia announced today that Kenny Day will join the company as its Senior Vice President, Political Sales and Strategy, effective July 23, 2015.  Day joins iHeartMedia from Yahoo-owned BrightRoll and will report into Jeff Howard, President of National Sales.
 
In this new role, Day will oversee iHeartMedia’s political and advocacy efforts by building a Washington D.C.-based team focused on working with political and issue advertisers as well as advertising agencies to create custom strategies, campaigns and content that leverage the unparalleled reach and power of iHeartMedia, which includes 858 broadcast radio stations reaching more than 245 million consumers monthly; iHeartRadio, iHeartMedia’s free leading all-in-one digital music and streaming radio service with more than 70 million registered users, 600 million app downloads and 87 million monthly digital uniques; more than 75 million social media followers across the network; and nationally-recognized marquee live events.  In addition, the political and advocacy sales team will have the capability to fully utilize iHeartMedia’s first-of-its-kind programmatic and automated ad buying platform launched earlier this year for broadcast radio stations.
 
“Kenny is that rare executive with diverse and extensive experience in media, public policy and technology,” said Howard. “His background in digital and in programmatic ad buying will be integral as we provide our political and issue advertising partners with new opportunities that blend our new, groundbreaking automated and programmatic ad buying platform with our unmatched content creation and data.”
 
“With the introduction of its innovative programmatic buying platform and the upcoming 2016 election, there could not be a more exciting time to be joining iHeartMedia,” said Day. “I look forward to the opportunity to provide iHeartMedia’s political and issue advertisers with the most targeted, effective, affordable and powerful ways to deliver their messages.”
 
Day has 20 years of experience in the publishing and policy industries. As Director of Platform Solutions for unified programmatic video advertising platform BrightRoll, he was responsible for introducing the brand to the D.C. market, building new offerings and establishing new partnerships in addition to serving as a key liaison to political parties and candidates, issue and advocacy groups and coalitions, Fortune 500 companies and top digital agencies. Prior to BrightRoll, Day served as Digital Campaign Advisor for online advertising company Conversant, Inc., where he established their Washington, D.C. office and drove revenue from more than 50 political campaigns and issue groups in the 2012 election cycle. Day’s background also includes positions at POLITICO, which he helped launch, Roll Call and Bloomberg Government. He is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University.