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iHeartMedia Announces Multiple New iHeartRadio Consumer Electronic Integrations at CES 2016

Announcements in connected home and personal technology bring the iHeartRadio experience to even more consumers

LAS VEGAS, NV -- January 5, 2016 -- iHeartMedia, creator of iHeartRadio – the all-in-one streaming music and live digital radio service — has announced multiple new app integrations at the Consumer Electronics Show, with more to come throughout the week. Announcements across a variety of platforms signify the beginning of a year of innovative new developments for iHeartRadio, which counts over 75 million registered users and 800 million downloads.

The company is integrating iHeartRadio with devices across home entertainment, home connectivity and wearable technology:

- Samsung: Two new integrations with Samsung devices-- Multi-Screen, a service that will allow iHeartRadio to be seamlessly cast to various Samsung devices, and Gear S2, Samsung’s latest wearable smartwatch. The integration with Multi-Screen will allow users of the iHeartRadio for Android and Tizen apps to cast the iHeartRadio experience to Samsung speakers and televisions. While the Gear S2 integration will give these smartwatch users access to iHeartRadio’s Live and Custom Radio and Podcasts with an easy rotation of a watch bezel users have grown to love.

- LG Smart ThinQ Hub: A new integration with LG’s Smart ThinQ, the unique new smarthome hub from LG that will allow users to listen to both Live and Custom Stations through iHeartRadio’s app, automatically recalling the user's favorites and preferences. The partnership with Smart ThinQ will provide a simple and easy listening experience, where users can simply click left or right to access multiformat content - from local stations to other favorites - with just the push of a button.

- Apple: The integration with Apple TV will allow users to experience all of the core elements of the iHeartRadio app including access to thousands of Live Stations, Custom Stations (based on a song or artist search) and podcasts. Both registered and unregistered users of iHeartRadio will be able to play Live and Custom Radio, view For You recommendations, save favorite stations and access iHeartRadio’s newest feature - My Favorites Radio – which combines a user’s favorite stations and artists into one station. The new interface also features sleek design elements optimized for the Apple TV viewing experience.

- Firefox OS for Panasonic TVs: The first-ever iHeartRadio app for Firefox OS TVs. This app, built from iHeartRadio’s HTML5 player, will be available through a new Firefox OS update later this year on DX900 UHD televisions. The iHeartRadio app will include users’ favorite features like Custom Stations, navigation of the My Stations section, and search for live stations, artists or podcasts all in one place. iHeartRadio for Firefox OS will also let users view album art and screensavers on the full screen.

- DTS: This integration with DTS Play-Fi will allow listeners with the free Play-Fi app on their iPhone, iPad, Android phone or tablet to stream their favorite iHeartRadio Live and Custom stations to any Play-Fi enabled speaker via Wi-Fi. iHeartRadio registered users will be able to enjoy their favorite tunes around the house in the highest-quality, lossless audio to the widest selection of speakers in the whole-home streaming category.

“These new iHeartRadio integrations allow us to offer our listeners an even more seamless listening experience wherever they are,” said Michele Laven, President of Business Development and Partnerships for iHeartMedia. “We are always looking for new ways to deliver high quality entertainment experiences to our listeners, and we are excited to be able to offer iHeartRadio to even more devices, which will reach even more music lovers.”

These partnerships speak to iHeartRadio’s continued efforts to be available for listeners across any platform or device, and join a robust roster of more than 60 existing iHeartRadio platform integrations across web, mobile, tablets, automotive, smart TVs, connected home hubs, gaming consoles and more.

iHeartRadio delivers everything listeners want in an all-in-one platform: 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 on-demand news, talk and entertainment podcasts. To see all available platforms and to download the app, visit iHeartRadio.com/apps. 

Tears For Fears Added To The Lineup For The First-Ever “iHeart80s Party”
 
Tears For Fears to Join Music Icons Culture Club, Billy Idol, Missing Persons, Rick Springfield, Loverboy, and More at The Forum in Los Angeles
 
New York, N.Y. – December 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 that Tears For Fears have been added to the lineup for the first-ever iHeart80s Party. The most beloved music icons of the ‘80s will come together at the Forum in Los Angeles, Calif. on February 20, 2016 to celebrate the unforgettable and influential decade.
 
The iHeart80s Party will feature live performances from Tears For Fears, Culture Club, Billy Idol, Missing Persons, Rick Springfield and Loverboy, plus can’t miss collaborations and covers from a soon-to-be announced lineup of today’s hottest artists, who have been influenced by these legendary performers.
 
The ‘80s ranks as one of the most important decades in terms of influencing today’s pop culture and Millennials, 44 million of whom were born in the ‘80s, are rediscovering the decade.
 
Beginning January 11, 2016, iHeartRadio will launch a six-week nationwide promotion to give thousands of ‘80s music fans across the country the opportunity to win a trip to Los Angeles to attend the iHeart80s Party. The promotion will run across more than 230 iHeartMedia Mainstream AC, Hot AC, CHR and Classic Hits stations.
 
Tickets go on sale to the general public on December 18, at 10 a.m. PT.  For more information visit iHeartRadio.com/iHeart80sParty.  Proud partners of the iHeart80s Party include Allstate Insurance Company, Wells Fargo with more to be announced soon. The iHeart80s Party is an iHeartMedia Production.
 
Fans who cannot attend the iHeart80s Party will be able to listen live on iHeartMedia’s Mainstream AC, Hot AC, and Adult Hits radio stations across the country or on iHeartRadio.com. Streaming details will be announced soon.

iHeartMedia Brings Music Icons Of The ‘80s Together For The First-Ever “iHeart80s Party”
 
Culture Club, Billy Idol, Missing Persons, Rick Springfield Loverboy, and More to Perform Live at the Forum in Los Angeles
 
New York, N.Y. – December 15, 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 first-ever iHeart80s Party. The most beloved music icons of the ‘80s will come together at the Forum in Los Angeles, Calif. on February 20, 2016 to celebrate the unforgettable and influential decade.
 
The music of the iHeartRadio app’s popular iHeart80s Radio station will come to life with live performances from Culture Club, Billy Idol, Missing Persons, Rick Springfield and Loverboy, plus can’t miss collaborations and covers from a soon-to-be announced lineup of today’s hottest artists, who have been influenced by these legendary performers.
 
“The ‘80s brought the United States our second British invasion which also inspired a new generation of American artists to create music that still resonates strong 30 years later,” said John Sykes, President of iHeartMedia Entertainment Enterprises.  “This one night only event will bring some of the greatest songs ever written to fans who grew up with them as well as those who are just now discovering this era that changed our culture forever.”
 
The ‘80s ranks as one of the most important decades in terms of influencing today’s pop culture and Millennials, 44 million of whom were born in the ‘80s, are rediscovering the decade.
 
“From music to fashion to the birth of the millennial generation, the ‘80s are back and hotter than ever,” said Tom Poleman, President of National Programming Platforms for iHeartMedia. “It is the perfect time to recapture the carefree, 'work hard, play harder' attitude of the ‘80s with an incredible night bringing together the past and the present of music.”
 
Beginning January 11, 2016, iHeartRadio will launch a six-week nationwide promotion to give thousands of ‘80s music fans across the country the opportunity to win a trip to Los Angeles to attend the iHeart80s Party. The promotion will run across more than 230 iHeartMedia Mainstream AC, Hot AC, CHR and Classic Hits stations.
 
Tickets go on sale to the general public on December 18, at 10 a.m. PT.  For more information visit iHeartRadio.com/iHeart80sParty.  Proud partners of the iHeart80s Party include Allstate Insurance Company, Wells Fargo with more to be announced soon. The iHeart80s Party is an iHeartMedia Production.
 
Fans who cannot attend the iHeart80s Party will be able to listen live on iHeartMedia’s Mainstream AC, Hot AC, and Adult Hits radio stations across the country or on iHeartRadio.com. Streaming details will be announced soon.

iHeartRadio Music Awards Places In Twitter's Top 10 Trending Music Topics Worldwide

New York – December 14, 2015 – The iHeartRadio Music Awards captures the attention of Twitter users worldwide and secures the No. 7 spot on Twitter's Top Music Trending List of 2015 with #iHeartAwards. Launched in 2014, the iHeartRadio Music Awards is a star-studded, three-hour event featuring live performances, storytelling, surprise guests and first-time duets and collaborations.

The event generated more than 14 billion social media impressions throughout the promotional period of the show, nearly 75 percent more than last year's 8.5 billion and almost triple that of the Academy Awards. The event was also one of the first ever to engage fans through live behind-the-scenes Twitter Periscope broadcasts.

The iHeartRadio Music Awards celebrate the hottest music and artists heard across iHeartMedia's broadcast radio stations as well as on iHeartRadio, which delivers everything listeners want in a free all-in-one digital platform.

Earlier this year, iHeartMedia announced the iHeartRadio Music Awards will return on Sunday, April 3, 2016 and will feature a live broadcast across three networks: TBS, TNT and truTV. The awards will also broadcast live on iHeartMedia's radio stations nationwide. More details will be announced early next year.

iHeartMedia Launches “iHeartRadio Family” – A New Stand-Alone App Featuring Music And Radio Stations Perfect For Kids – In Partnership With Build-A-Bear Workshop
 
New Free App Offers iHeartRadio’s Most Popular Kids’ Content, Including Build-A-Bear Workshop Radio, All in One Easy-to-Use App
 
NEW YORK - November 10, 2015 – iHeartMedia, the creator of iHeartRadio – the all-in-one streaming music and live digital radio service — today announced the release of a new, stand-alone app designed specifically for families with kids ages four through 11.  iHeartRadio Family, a new streaming music and storytelling app launched in partnership with Build-A-Bear Workshop, will offer access to dozens of iHeartRadio Originals and Live Radio stations in one easy-to-use app and marks iHeartRadio’s first multi-app brand extension. Build-A-Bear Workshop is recognized as a global brand that kids love and parents trust, and iHeartRadio will bring that excitement into iHeartRadio Family with Build-A-Bear Workshop Radio, one of the new featured stations launching today. The free app is now available for smartphones and tablets in the iOS App Store, Google Play Store and Amazon Appstore.
 
iHeartRadio Family emerged from a collaborative "Hackathon" event organized by the iHeartRadio team to develop innovative new digital products, during which they identified the demand for having an app available for families that featured iHeartRadio’s popular kids content and programming, all in one place for families to enjoy.  Featuring a colorful custom-designed user interface just for kids, the app provides a simplified listening experience devoted specifically with families in mind.
 
“Ninety-three percent of Americans tune in to the radio each week and spend nearly three hours a day listening to their favorite music and stations,” said Chris Williams, iHeartRadio’s Chief Product Officer. “We know music is already a big part of family life, so we’ve hand selected the music and stations we know kids will love and put it all in one app designed for kids – the new iHeartRadio Family App.”
 
Live, iHeartRadio Original and DJ hosted stations include Selena Gomez Guest DJ Radio, Nick Jonas Guest DJ Radio, 5 Seconds of Summer Guest DJ Radio, Radio Disney Junior, Kids Club Radio, iHeartRadio Family Top 30 Countdown, Acoustic Time Out, Sing-Alongs Radio, Wonderground Radio and several exclusive stations hosted by the Internet's most popular social media stars. iHeartRadio Family will also feature themed and seasonal live stations, like the popular North Pole Radio, which is hosted by Santa Claus and broadcasts now through the end of year.
 
Stations will feature music from today’s most popular acts including Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Sam Hunt, Kelsea Ballerini, Dan + Shay and more, as well as beloved characters from hit shows on Disney, PBS and more. The iHeartRadio Family app is completely free with no capped listening.
 
About Build-A-Bear
Founded in St. Louis in 1997, Build-A-Bear, a global brand kids love and parents trust, seeks to add a little more heart to life. Build-A-Bear has approximately 400 stores worldwide where guests can create customizable furry friends, including company-owned stores in the United States, Canada, Denmark, Ireland, Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom, and franchise stores in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, Mexico and the Middle East. The company was named to the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for the seventh year in a row in 2015. Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE: BBW) posted a total revenue of $392.4 million in fiscal 2014. For more information, visit the Investor Relations section of buildabear.com.

Shaggy teams up with iHeartMedia and FIAT® for  ’Shaggy & Friends’ Benefit Concert on January 2, 2016
 
Benefit Concert Will Broadcast On January 3 as an Exclusive Nationwide One-Hour Special Across iHeartMedia Stations

Kingston, Jamaica — November 7, 2015 — On Saturday January 2nd the lawns of Jamaica House will come to life with the sights and sounds of the 2016 installment of the ‘Shaggy & Friends’ benefit concert. The concert, which is now a biennial event, aims to surpass 2014's yields for the Bustamante Hospital for Children under the theme I Care.
 
The upcoming staging of the concert, which is organized by the Shaggy Make A Difference Foundation, will be its fifth and is set to be the biggest one yet. Proceeds from the last 2 concerts were directed towards completing the first diagnostic Catheterization Laboratory (Cath Lab) totally dedicated to children in the English-speaking Caribbean; however, considering the dire needs of the children that pass through the Hospital day to day, the Foundation is re-focusing its energy on the needs of the general hospital population. “We feel that during this sensitive time, healthcare needs our attention more than ever,” said Rebecca Packer, Executive Director of the Foundation, who also announced that media giant iHeartMedia and Italian automaker FIAT® are joining forces with the Foundation for the event.
 
With 245 million monthly listeners in the U.S. and more than 87 million monthly digital uniques, iHeartMedia has the largest reach of any radio or television outlet in America. Its 858 radio stations and content can be heard on AM/FM, HD digital radio, satellite radio, on the Internet at iHeartRadio.com and on the company’s radio station websites, on the iHeartRadio mobile app, on tablets and smartphones, and on gaming consoles.  iHeartRadio, its all-in-one streaming music and live digital radio service, has more than 700 million downloads and reached 70 million users faster than any other radio or digital music service and even faster than Facebook.

The FIAT® brand stands for discovery through passionate self-expression. That philosophy is embodied by the iconic Fiat 500 or Cinquecento – a small car that lives big. Italian at heart and rooted in a rich heritage, the 500 is sold in more than 100 countries around the world and is synonymous with modern, simple design blending form, function, technology and a pride of ownership that is genuine.. FIAT® is partnering with The Shaggy & Friends Foundation to bring the concert programming and information to radio, television and digital..
 
“Having iHeartMedia and FIAT® on board helps us take the concert to another level and simultaneously creates immeasurable reach into otherwise untapped markets,” said Packer.  “We are excited to welcome them and the worldwide audience this partnership will result in will ultimately benefit the children of the Bustamante Hospital. It’s going to be a very exciting year, and we are going to be able to bring the concert -- and showcase our island and talent -- to one of the largest audiences possible.”

 iHeartMedia will promote the ‘Shaggy & Friends’ benefit concert and the SMS “text to donate” details with nationwide on-air and digital promotion across more than 120 CHR (Contemporary Hit Radio) and RCHR (Rhythmic Contemporary Hit Radio) broadcast radio stations and on iHeartRadio. iHeartMedia will also produce a 60 minute rebroadcast of the benefit concert January 3 at 8 p.m. local time across its stations as well as on its iHeartRadio digital platform.

“This is a great opportunity to use our broadcast and digital platforms to enable our listeners to help children all over the Caribbean,” said Bob Pittman, Chairman and CEO of iHeartMedia, Inc.  “It’s not just great music – it’s a cause we all believe in, and we salute Shaggy for all he has done, and continues to do, with this initiative.  We’re also pleased to be working with FIAT, a partner with us on this and other events, and to join them on this journey.”  
 
“Every dollar from the show has always gone towards purchasing equipment and supplies for to the Hospital. That’s why we say 1 Ticket = 1 Life. So if we can find additional streams for people to assist; especially from people who cannot attend the concert; we welcome them with open hearts and arms. Our partnership with iHeartMedia and FIAT® expands our capacity to do that exponentially,” said Shaggy “Everyone might not be able to attend the show, but it gives them opportunity to make a difference by donating what they can.”
 
The Foundation’s longtime partner Food For The Poor (FFP) has kept its online donation link live from the 2014 concert allowing people to continue to donate even after the show has ended. People around the world can make donations, big or small, by visiting foodforthepoor.org/teamshaggy4kids. The donations made via FFP are also tax deductible in the US.
 
The Foundation will also be expanding its online and social media portals; namely its website (www.shaggyfoundation.org), Twitter (@shaggynfriends), Instagram (@ShaggyandFriends) and Facebook (Shaggy and Friends). Packer said that the hashtag #TeamShaggy4Kids was tweeted or retweeted more than 31 million times reaching approximately 7 million twitter accounts across the world last year, and would be used again for the upcoming staging.
 
Shaggy & Friends 2016 will have three access tiers—Silver, Gold and Platinum. Each will cost JD$5000, JD$10,000 and JD$20,000 respectively. In order to encourage more people to attend, the Foundation is also offering a discount on early bird  tickets purchased before December 25.
 
To date The Shaggy Make a Difference Foundation along with being the biggest donor for the furnishing of the Cath Lab (currently awaiting building completion), has done full audit of hospital equipment and paid for the repair of all equipment whether donated by the Foundation or not, raised just under US$1,600,000 and purchased more than 450 pieces of essential, life-saving equipment for The Bustamante Hospital for Children. The Hospital is the only full-service pediatric hospital in the English-speaking Caribbean.

The Second Annual "iHeartRadioFiesta Latina Presented By Sprint" Brings The Biggest Names In Latin Music Together For Star-Studded Concert In Miami
Jennifer Lopez, Don Omar, Marco Antonio Solis, Prince Royce, Natalia Jiménez, Wisin, Camila, Becky G, Fonseca, Voz de Mando and Pitbull Perform Live On One Stage in Miami
TELEMUNDO to Air Exclusive Televised Special of iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina on November 15

New York, NY – November 9, 2014 – The second annual iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Presented by Sprint, which featured Latin music's biggest superstars, finished Saturday following an evening jam packed with star-studded performances.  The event brought the power and unforgettable performances of the iHeartRadio Music Festival to Latin music, featuring live performances by the biggest names in Latin music: Jennifer Lopez, Don Omar, Marco Antonio Solis, Prince Royce, Natalia Jiménez, Wisin, Camila, Becky G, Fonseca, Voz de Mando and Pitbull at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami. The iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina also included special guest presenters Akon, Ana Maria Canseco, Angelica Vale, Carmen Villalobos, Diane Guerrero, Eiza Gonzalez, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Gabriel Coronel, Gonzalo Garcia Vivanco, Jackie Cruz, Jamie Camil, Joe Ferrero, Lincoln Palomeque, Maria Elisa Camargo, Rafael De la Fuente, Raul Gonzalez, Roselyn Sanchez, Selenis Leyva and more.

TELEMUNDO will air the exclusive televised TV special on November 15 at 8 p.m./7c. In addition, the iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina video streamed live exclusively on Yahoo (www.yahoo.com/iheartfiesta) for fans nationwide and broadcasted live on iHeartMedia Spanish-Pop, Tropical, regional Mexican and Spanish Adult Hit radio stations across the U.S. at 8:30 p.m. ET.

The iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina kicked off Saturday afternoon with "iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Pre-Party at La Villita Presented by Coors Light," the official FREE pre-event.  La Villita, Presented by Coors Light featured live performances by Baby Rasta Y Gringo, J. Quiles, Sofia Reyes, Grupo Treo and Los 5 as well as live sets by iHeartRadio's DJs and on-air personalities on Saturday afternoon at Bayfront Park Amphitheater. The free afternoon event featured food trucks and sponsor activations by Amtrak®, Coors Light, Ford, JCPenny, State Farm and Creed.

Straight from the hot AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, the magic of iHeartRadio came to Latin music with an extraordinary lineup that included the following highlights:

• Alvaro Soler joined Jennifer Lopez for a special guest performance onstage.
• Jennifer Lopez joined Prince Royce for a song during his set. Prince Royce also brought a girl on the stage and swooned her with roses.
• Los 5 and the Natalia Jiménez and her band had an impromptu performance backstage.

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.

Proud partners of the iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina include Amtrak®, Coors Light, Creed, JCPenney, Sprint, State Farm® and Ford Motor Company.

iHeartMedia Partners with FOX News Radio to Broadcast Special Programming Surrounding Upcoming Republican Presidential Debates
 
130 News/Talk Radio Stations and iHeartRadio to Feature FOX News Radio Commentary
 
WHAT:         
As election season heats up, iHeartMedia is joining with FOX News Radio to broadcast special content surrounding the upcoming FOX Business Network (FBN) and FOX News Channel’s (FNC) Republican presidential debates to News/Talk radio stations nationwide.  The partnership kicks off on November 10 as two GOP debates take place at the Milwaukee Theatre in Milwaukee, Wis. 

FOX News Radio talent will anchor, and will also provide debate commentary and analysis live, which will broadcast across more than 130 iHeartMedia News/Talk stations nationwide and on iHeartRadio, iHeartMedia’s digital radio platform.  Radio stations broadcasting the special will also host debate parties highlighted by pre and post-event coverage from local personalities.
 
iHeartMedia will broadcast additional FOX News debate commentary in January and March of 2016.
 
WHEN:
November 10, 2015. The first debate begins at 7 PM/ET; Primetime debate begins at 9 PM/ET.
 
WHERE:       
More than 130 iHeartMedia News/Talk stations nationwide and iHeartRadio. 

MORE INFO:            
In addition to debate coverage around elections, iHeartMedia has teamed up with   Rock the Vote, the largest non-profit and non-partisan organization in the United States dedicated to increasing registration and turnout to the 2016 presidential election.  Over the next 12 months, iHeartMedia and Rock the Vote will closely cover all aspects of the election process and offer unique opportunities for listeners to get involved.

Adam Weiss Named iHeartMedia’s Vice President For Political Strategy
 
NEW YORK, N.Y. – October 22, 2015 – iHeartMedia announced today that Adam Weiss has joined the company as its Vice President, Political Strategy, effective immediately.  He is based in Washington, D.C. and will report to Kenny Day, Senior Vice President, Political Sales and Strategy.
 
In his new role, Weiss will manage iHeartMedia’s high-level relationships with progressive candidates, parties, Independent Expenditures, Super PACs and other political organizations. In addition, he will help run the centralized iHeartMedia Campaign 2016 Command Center (aka “War Room”), which will track more than 1,000 national, statewide and local elections across more than 150 markets. He will also support the political sales team across iHeartMedia’s 150 markets on how to 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, 700 million app downloads and 87 million monthly digital uniques; more than 75 million social media followers across the iHeartMedia network; and nationally-recognized marquee live events.
 
"Adam’s hands-on experience running Congressional races for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee gives him rare tactical campaign experience and a strong political network that makes him the perfect person to help lead iHeartMedia’s political strategy,” said Day. “He has an innate ability to think strategically and creatively to deliver results, as well as a talent for managing projects and people, that will be indispensable as we collaborate with our political and issue partners during the 2016 election cycle.”
 
“iHeartMedia has an unparalleled ability to provide its political partners with cutting-edge opportunities to get their message directly to key consumers,” said Weiss. “I’m thrilled for the opportunity to join iHeartMedia’s world-class political strategy team and I look forward to helping progressive campaigns harness the power of the iHeartMedia platform to effectively and efficiently target voters during such an exciting election cycle."

Weiss has over a decade of experience in political strategy, policy and public affairs. He most recently worked at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee's Independent Expenditure program, where he managed a $16.8 million budget across 22 targeted Congressional districts and directed investments in radio, television and digital advertising during the 2014 election cycle. Prior to his work with the DCCC, Weiss served as a Candidate Coordinator for the AFL-CIO, where he worked on their Path to Power Program and provided strategic advice on electoral opportunities. His background also includes work on campaigns in Nevada, Iowa, Colorado, Maine, and California. Additionally, Weiss has held positions with the American Optometric Association, National Association of Letter Carriers and American Association of Justice. He is a graduate of Union College in New York.