iHeartMedia Introduces “SmartAudio,” Its New Audio Digital Data Advertising Product for Broadcast Radio, During ‘SoundFront’ Event for Brands and Agencies
The Latest Feature of iHeartMedia’s Groundbreaking Programmatic Solution Combines the Massive Scale of Broadcast Radio with the Power of Digital Data and More Informed Audience Targeting
New York, NY – March 16, 2017 – iHeartMedia, the media and entertainment company with the largest reach of any radio or TV outlet in America, introduced its SmartAudio digital data advertising product, an added feature of its groundbreaking programmatic solution, last night at its “SoundFront” advertising industry event. SmartAudio leverages the power of iHeartMedia’s programmatic solution to help advertisers evaluate, plan and buy broadcast radio, enabling them to build innovative campaigns that target key audience segments.
With more than 850 broadcast stations across the country that reach a quarter of a billion listeners a month, industry-leading on-air personalities, digital assets including iHeartRadio, the all-in-one digital music, podcasting and streaming radio service, nationally-recognized live events; mobile; and social, iHeartMedia has the unique ability to offer a suite of advertising solutions and tightly integrated multiplatform campaigns to advertisers and provides them access to a national scale and reach unmatched by any other media outlet in the U.S.
SmartAudio provides brands with even more effective ways to reach their audiences. With SmartAudio, iHeartMedia can now mine its unparalleled digital data from more than 95 million registered iHeartRadio listeners, along with leading second and third-party digital data, consumer and behavioral resources and social networks, to create robust audience segment profiles --including Millennials, auto intenders, mothers and more. Advertisers will be able to utilize these enhanced profiles to select the best broadcasting schedules and methods to reach their targeted consumers. By utilizing the product’s capabilities, brands will receive the massive scale of broadcast radio and the targetability of digital. iHeartMedia has already developed more than 700 SmartAudio audience segment profiles, and will continue to create more based on advertisers’ requests.
SmartAudio also enables advertisers to use dynamic ad creative that utilizes real-time triggers such as weather, pollen counts, sports scores, mortgage rates and more to deploy different campaign messages based on what is happening in a specific market at a specific moment. Now, with radio ads, brands will be able to dynamically serve the most relevant message in each market at each moment just as they have done with digital to ensure increased relevance and impact. For example, advertisers can serve one message in Los Angeles when it’s sunny, a different message in New York when it’s snowing or even a different message in the same market later that day when the weather changes automatically without any back-end work on their part.
“Broadcast radio has the unparalleled advantage of real-time connection with consumers, giving the ability for advertisers to reach enhanced audiences at scale, and even tailor their creative messages for real-time,” said Tim Castelli, President of National Sales, Marketing and Partnerships for iHeartMedia. “We’ve been testing SmartAudio with some of the top brands and we’re already seeing additional impact for those using it. They’re able to leverage the product’s flexibility to decide which specific ad to run based on something as simple as whether the local sports team won or lost last night’s game.”
“SmartAudio allows us to easily sort through the millions of combinations of stations, shows, dayparts and markets, and hone in on the ones that best reach the audiences we care about,” said Seth Goren, Senior Vice President of Media Strategy and Analytics at Discovery Communications. “Combining the efficiency and scale of radio with data and advanced analytics of digital, moves iHeartMedia beyond the standard age and demo paradigm to create enhanced audience-based plans that drive real business outcomes for us.”
In April 2015, iHeartMedia launched its programmatic and automated ad buying solution for its broadcast radio stations, powered by cloud-based technology innovator Jelli. The company’s programmatic solution– branded SoundPoint – now features the SmartAudio product and is the foundation for iHeartMedia to offer its ad inventory to advertisers and agencies looking to leverage programmatic and automated technology, including private market place and exchange environments, improving the buying process and reducing administrative hurdles and delays.
“We launched our programmatic platform with the specific goal of bringing the best resources, unprecedented accountability and speed to our advertising partners,” said Castelli. “Industry response to our SoundPoint platform has been so well received that we’re now unveiling SmartAudio which allows audience segmenting and dynamic creative capabilities all in one planning and buying tool.”
SmartAudio is available now to all advertisers who want to utilize the power of broadcast radio to develop highly targeted campaigns that leverage the rich data sets only available via SoundPoint’s technology and analytics.
The iHeartRadio Music Festival Returns To Las Vegas, September 22 And 23
The Daytime Village Presented by Capital One at the iHeartRadio Music Festival Reveals Flume, French Montana, Noah Cyrus, Judah & The Lion, Kelsea Ballerini, Hey Violet and All Time Low as First Released Performers
Annual "Macy's iHeartRadio Rising Star" Talent Search Returns
New York, N.Y. – March 14, 2017 – iHeartMedia announced today the return of the annual star-studded iHeartRadio Music Festival on September 22 and 23 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, and its Daytime Village presented by Capital One, which will return to the Las Vegas Village across from the Luxor Hotel and Casino on Saturday, September 23. The Daytime Village presented by Capital One will feature live performances by both popular and emerging artists, including first revealed artists Flume, French Montana, Noah Cyrus, Judah & The Lion, Kelsea Ballerini, Hey Violet and All Time Low, with more to be announced. The main stage performance line-up for the 2017 iHeartRadio Music Festival will be announced at a later date.
In addition to live performances, the Daytime Village presented by Capital One will also feature fan zones including an exclusive Capital One cardholder viewing area and interactive experiences by iHeartRadio's brand partners. Tickets for the Daytime Village presented by Capital One go on sale today at 7 a.m. PT and start at $39 plus taxes and fees. Fans can visit iHeartRadio.com/village for more information or to purchase tickets. For the first time, Capital One will also be the Marquee Partner of the iHeartRadio Music Festival. The partnership will include an exclusive Capital One cardholder pre-sale following the iHeartRadio Music Festival’s main stage line-up announcement as well as unique access opportunities for Capital One cardholders.
“Capital One is proud to be the Marquee Partner of the iHeartRadio Music Festival. Working together with entertainment industry leader iHeartMedia, Capital One cardholders have exclusive access to ticket pre-sales and a variety of on-site opportunities,” said Marc Mentry, Chief Brand Officer for Capital One. “The Daytime Village presented by Capital One offers additional access to our most passionate cardholders.”
The "Macy's iHeartRadio Rising Star" talent search will also return for the sixth year in a row providing emerging artists the chance to perform on the same stage as music's biggest superstars at the 2017 iHeartRadio Music Festival. Starting in early May, iHeartRadio listeners and Macy's shoppers will once again have their chance to cast their votes for their favorite up-and-coming artists, and by voting, fans will also be entered for a chance to win a trip to Las Vegas for the 2017 iHeartRadio Music Festival.
The winner of the "Macy's iHeartRadio Rising Star" will take the stage as the opening act of the epic two-night event. Since the launch of the first iHeartRadio Music Festival in 2011 the star-studded line ups have featured live performances by superstars including U2, Sting, Drake, Bruno Mars, Coldplay, The Weeknd, Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, Elton John, Lady Gaga, Jay Z, Ed Sheeran, Miley Cyrus, Zac Brown Band, twenty one pilots and more. More details on the Macy's iHeartRadio Rising Star talent search will be available soon at iHeartRadio.com/macys.
The iHeartRadio Music Festival will broadcast live on iHeartMedia Contemporary Hit Radio (CHR) stations across the country that weekend including the iconic Z100 in New York; KIIS-FM in Los Angeles; Y100 in Miami; KISS FM in Dallas, Chicago and Boston; as well as many more, and will also be featured as an exclusive national television broadcast special on The CW Network at a later date. The iHeartRadio Music Festival and the Daytime Village presented by Capital One are where the music and artists of the iHeartRadio app come to life, and are an iHeartMedia Production. Capital One is proud to be the first ever Marquee Partner of the annual event. Other proud partners include: Macy’s, MGM Resorts, State Farm®, Taco Bell®, The CW Network, TWIX® Brand, and Ulta Beauty with more to be announced. The iHeartRadio Music Festival is co-produced by John Sykes, President of iHeartMedia Entertainment Enterprises and Tom Poleman, President of National Programming Group for iHeartMedia.
2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards Simulcast on TBS, TNT & truTV Grows +39% to 4.1 Million Viewers and Delivers 165 Billion Social Media Impressions
Official Hashtag #iHeartAwards Trended #1 in the U.S. and Worldwide
NEW YORK, N.Y. and BURBANK, Calif. – The fan-fueled 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards scored tremendous audience growth for Turner's TBS, TNT & truTV, drawing a television audience of 4.1 million viewers in Live + Same Day delivery for the live and encore simulcasts on Sunday, March 5. That figure marks a significant increase for the fourth annual special, which grew +39% compared to last year's presentation. The Turner networks' audience growth also extended to targeted demos, as the live simulcast and encores delivered 2.2 million adults 18-49 (+36% vs. 2016) and 1 million adults 18-34 (+22%).
Rapidly becoming one of the most talked-about television events in social media, the 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards generated 165 billion social media 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. In addition, the official hashtag, #iHeartAwards, trended on Twitter in more than 250 cities across the U.S. and in 32 countries Sunday night, with the most talked-about performers being Shawn Mendes, Bruno Mars and Katy Perry. Other trending hashtags included #BestFanArmy, #ShawnMendes and #FifthHarmony. In addition, the iHeartRadio Music Awards won the night with the Nielsen Social Content Rating, finishing first ahead of The Walking Dead.
The 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards celebrated the fans by giving them the chance to vote through social media for their favorite artists in eight categories, including Best Fan Army presented by Taco Bell, Best Lyrics, Best Collaboration, Best Cover Song and Best Song from a Movie, as well as the first-ever Social Star Award, Best Music Video and Best Underground Alternative Band awards.
In addition, for the first time ever the 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards announced winners of several categories through artists' Snapchat Stories over the weekend. Artists including Rihanna, The Chainsmokers, Chance The Rapper, Bryson Tiller, twenty one pilots, Green Day, 5 Seconds of Summer, Disturbed, Metallica, Kelsea Ballerini and The Strumbellas gave their 10-second acceptance speeches via iHeartRadio's Snapchat Discover channel and the "iHeartRadio Music Awards Acceptance Speeches" Snapchat Live Story, with select speeches also featured during the live simulcast.
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About the iHeartRadio Music Awards
The iHeartRadio Music Awards celebrate the amazing music that was heard throughout the year across iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide and on iHeartRadio.
This year's event was hosted by Ryan Seacrest and included performances by 2017 iHeartRadio Innovator Award recipient Bruno Mars, as well as Katy Perry, Ed Sheeran, Shawn Mendes, Thomas Rhett, Noah Cyrus featuring Labrinth and Big Sean. The telecast also featured exclusive can't-miss special performances and surprise first-time duets and collaborations, such as the first U.S. television performance of "Something Just Like This" by The Chainsmokers featuring Coldplay's Chris Martin.
The iHeartRadio Music Awards are produced by iHeartMedia and Den of Thieves, with John Sykes, Tom Poleman and Lee Rolontz serving as executive producers for iHeartMedia. Proud partners of the 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards include Bioré® Skincare, Chase, Coors Light®, eBay, ICE BREAKERS, Taco Bell, Saban's Power Rangers, The All-New 2017 Subaru Impreza® and T-Mobile.
Visit iHeartRadio.com/awards to see performance highlights and check out all the night's winners.
About Turner
TBS, TNT and truTV are part of Turner, a Time Warner company. Turner creates and programs branded news, entertainment, sports, animation and young adult multi-platform content for consumers around the world. Turner brands and businesses include CNN/U.S., HLN, CNN International and CNN.com, TBS, TNT, TCM, truTV, Cartoon Network, Boomerang, Adult Swim, Turner Sports, Bleacher Report, FilmStruck, Super Deluxe, iStreamPlanet and ELEAGUE.
Snapchat First: 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards Announce Winners Through Artists’ Snapchat Acceptance Speeches
Snapchat First: 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards Announce Winners Through Artists’ Snapchat Acceptance Speeches
Winners’ Snaps Also Appeared During the Live Broadcast on TBS, TNT and truTV
NEW YORK, N.Y. and BURBANK, Calif. – March 6, 2017 – For the first time ever the 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards announced winners of several award categories through artists’ Snapchat Stories over the weekend. Artists snapped their 10-second acceptance speeches, which appeared on iHeartRadio’s Discover channel, the “iHeartRadio Music Awards Acceptance Speeches” Live Story, and were televised during the live broadcast on Sunday, March 5 on TBS, TNT and truTV at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT live from the historic Forum in Los Angeles.
The following artists snapped their acceptance speeches for the below awards:
• Rihanna – R&B Album of the Year and R&B Song of the Year for “Work” featuring Drake
• The Chainsmokers – Best New Pop Artist
• Chance The Rapper - Best New Hip-Hop Artist
• Bryson Tiller – Best New R&B Artist
• twenty one pilots - Alternative Rock Artist of the Year, Alternative Rock Song of the Year for “Heathens” and Alternative Rock Album of the Year
• Green Day – Rock Song of the Year for “Bang Bang”
• 5 Seconds of Summer – Best Song from a Movie for “Girls Talk Boys” (Ghostbusters)
• Disturbed – Rock Artist of the Year
• Metallica – Rock Album of the Year
• Kelsea Ballerini – Best New Country Artist
• The Strumbellas – Best New Rock / Alternative Rock Artist
For a full list of performers, presenters and highlights from the 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards, visit iHeartRadio.com/Awards.
Fans can follow the latest news on the awards including winners and major highlights on iHeartRadio’s Snapchat Discover channel as well as iHeartRadio.com/Awards.
Proud partners of the 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards include Bioré® Skincare, Chase, Coors Light®, eBay, ICE BREAKERS, Taco Bell, Saban’s Power Rangers, The All-New 2017 Subaru Impreza® and T-Mobile.
The iHeartRadio Music Awards were produced by iHeartMedia and Den of Thieves. Executive Producers for iHeartMedia are John Sykes, Tom Poleman and Lee Rolontz.
iHeartMedia Celebrates Music's Biggest Stars With Fourth Annual iHeartRadio Music Awards Live On TBS, TNT And truTV
iHeartMedia Celebrates Music's Biggest Stars With Fourth Annual iHeartRadio Music Awards Live On TBS, TNT And truTV
Bruno Mars, Katy Perry, Ed Sheeran, The Chainsmokers, Coldplay’s Chris Martin, Shawn Mendes, Thomas Rhett, Noah Cyrus and Big Sean Among All-Star Performances
With Appearances From Justin Timberlake, Miley Cyrus, John Legend, Demi Lovato, Florida Georgia Line and More
NEW YORK, N.Y. and BURBANK, Calif. – March 6, 2017 – The 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards brought the biggest names in entertainment and fans together from the historic, “Fabulous” Forum in Los Angeles to celebrate all things music live on TBS, TNT and truTV, on iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide and across the iHeartRadio digital music platform on Sunday, March 5.
The fan-fueled 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards hosted by Ryan Seacrest brought the music of the iHeartRadio app to life with featured performances and incredible collaborations, including Bruno Mars, Katy Perry, Ed Sheeran, Shawn Mendes, Thomas Rhett, Noah Cyrus featuring Labrinth, Big Sean, plus the first U.S. television performance of “Something Just Like This” by The Chainsmokers and Coldplay’s Chris Martin.
Bruno Mars received the most prestigious award of the evening – the 2017 iHeartRadio Innovator Award. iHeartRadio honored him for his unparalleled contribution to popular culture and the music industry. Big Sean presented Bruno Mars with the 2017 award.
In addition, for the first time ever the 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards announced winners of several categories through artists’ Snapchat Stories over the weekend. Artists including Rihanna, The Chainsmokers, Chance The Rapper, Bryson Tiller, twenty one pilots, Green Day, 5 Seconds of Summer, Disturbed, Metallica, Kelsea Ballerini and The Strumbellas gave their 10-second acceptance speeches via Snapchat, which appeared on iHeartRadio’s Discover channel, as well as the “iHeartRadio Music Awards Acceptance Speeches” Live Story, with select speeches televised during the live broadcast.
The official hashtag, #iHeartAwards trended on Twitter Worldwide, in 32 countries and in 254 cities. The official hashtag also trended No. 1 in the US and No. 1 worldwide.
Additional highlights included:
- Drake won seven awards, including Hip-Hop Artist of the Year, R&B Song of the Year, Hip-Hop Album of the Year, Hip-Hop Song of the Year, Best Collaboration, Most Thumbed Up Artist of the Year and Most Thumbed Up Song of the Year.
- The Chainsmokers followed Drake’s lead in wins with five awards including Best New Artist, Best New Pop Artist, Dance Album of the Year, Dance Artist of the Year and Dance Song of the Year.
- Katy Perry kicked off the telecast with an amazing performance of her new single “Chained To The Rhythm” featuring Skip Marley with a crew of kid backup dancers, a human-sized hamster wheel and a giant orange hamster on stage.
- Big Sean performed an incredible medley of his new hits, “Bounce” and “Moves” as pyrotechnics went off all around him.
- Miley Cyrus introduced her younger sister with a hand-made bedazzled poster and shirt that said iHeart Noah Cyrus. Noah, who made her award show debut with a performance of “Make Me (Cry)” with Labrinth later told host Ryan Seacrest that her sister’s introduction made her cry.
- DJ Khaled brought his infant son on stage to introduce Ed Sheeran, who flew in from Germany for his incredible one-man performance of his brand new hit single, “Shape of You.” He later was joined by his band for a performance of “Castle on the Hill,” which had everyone in the audience moving.
- The Chainsmokers performed their hit “Paris” before being joined onstage by Coldplay’s Chris Martin, who jumped into the crowd to interact with the audience during their performance of “Something Just Like This.”
- Thomas Rhett recreated the music video for his hit single, “Star Of The Show” on the floor of the Forum.
- While accepting the award for Best Tour, Chris Martin brought three children on stage to give an acceptance speech on the band’s behalf.
- Shawn Mendes moved the crowd while performing a rendition of his hit song, “Mercy,” while under a rotating full moon.
- Bruno Mars closed out the show with a rousing performance that had the entire crowd on its feet and combined the old with the new by performing a medley of one of his biggest hits, “Treasure,” and his new single, “That's What I Like.”
Award presenters of the March 5 telecast included Ansel Elgort, Bebe Rexha, Daya, Demi Lovato, DJ Khaled, Fifth Harmony, Florida Georgia Line, Halsey, Jason Derulo, Jeremy Renner, Joe Jonas, John Legend, Karrueche Tran, Kelsea Ballerini, Macklemore and Miley Cyrus.
In addition, the show featured celebrity guest appearances from Adriel Favela, Cage the Elephant, Cheyo Carrillo, Chris Lane, CNCO, Dreezy, Fat Joe, French Montana, Gerardo Ortiz, Granger Smith, Hey Violet, J Balvin, Joss Favela, Kayla Brianna, Regulo Caro, Sabrina Carpenter, Sean Paul, Sleeping With Sirens, Sofia Reyes, The Strumbellas and Ty Dolla $ign.
Category winners were:
Innovator Awards
- Bruno Mars
Song of the Year
- "CAN’T STOP THE FEELING!" by Justin Timberlake
Female Artist of the Year:
- Adele
Male Artist of the Year:
- Justin Bieber
Best New Artist presented by the all-new Subaru Impreza®:
- The Chainsmokers
Best Duo/Group of the Year:
- twenty one pilots
Best Tour:
- Coldplay
Alternative Rock Album of the Year: (New Category)
- Blurryface by twenty one pilots
Country Album of the Year: (New Category)
- Traveller by Chris Stapleton
Dance Album of the Year: (New Category)
- Collage by The Chainsmokers
Hip-Hop Album of the Year: (New Category)
- Views by Drake
Latin Album of the Year: (New Category)
- Energía by J Balvin
Pop Album of the Year: (New Category)
- 25 by Adele
R&B Album of the Year: (New Category)
- Anti by Rihanna
Regional Mexican Album of the Year: (New Category)
- Recuerden Mi Estilo by Los Plebes Del Rancho De Ariel Camacho
Rock Album of the Year: (New Category)
- Hardwired …to Self-Destruct by Metallica
Alternative Rock Artist of the Year:
- twenty one pilots
Alternative Rock Song of the Year:
- "Heathens" by twenty one pilots
Country Artist of the Year:
- Thomas Rhett
Country Song of the Year:
- "Somewhere On A Beach" by Dierks Bentley
Dance Artist of the Year:
- The Chainsmokers
Dance Song of the Year:
- "Closer" by The Chainsmokers featuring Halsey
Hip-Hop Artist of the Year:
- Drake
Hip-Hop Song of the Year:
- "One Dance" by Drake featuring Wizkid and Kyla
Latin Artist of the Year:
- Nicky Jam
Latin Song of the Year:
- "Duele el Corazón" by Enrique Iglesias feat. Wisin
R&B Artist of the Year:
- The Weeknd
R&B Song of the Year:
- "Work" by Rihanna featuring Drake
Regional Mexican Artist of the Year:
- Calibre 50
Regional Mexican Song of the Year:
- "Solo Con Verte" by Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizárraga
Rock Artist of the Year:
- Disturbed
Rock Song of the Year:
- "Bang Bang" by Green Day
Best Solo Breakout Artist of the Year:
- ZAYN
Label of the Year:
- Republic Records
Producer of the Year: (New Category)
- Benny Blanco
Most Thumbed Up Artist of the Year:
- Drake
Most Thumbed Up Song of the Year:
- "One Dance" by Drake feat. Wizkid and Kyla
Best Collaboration: *Socially Voted Category
- "Work" by Rihanna feat. Drake
Best Cover Song: *Socially Voted Category
- "Ex's and Oh's" by Fifth Harmony
Best Fan Army presented by Taco Bell: *Socially Voted Category
- Fifth Harmony
Best Lyrics: *Socially Voted Category
- "Love Yourself" written by Justin Bieber, Benny Blanco and Ed Sheeran
Best Song from a Movie: *Socially Voted Category
- "Girls Talk Boys" by 5 Seconds of Summer from Ghostbusters
Best Underground Alternative Band: (New Category) *Socially Voted Category
- Pierce the Veil
Social Star Award: (New Category) *Socially Voted
- Jack & Jack
For breaking news and exclusive 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards content, visit iHeartRadio.com/awards or follow the social buzz on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Google +.
Proud partners of the 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards include Bioré® Skincare, Chase, Coors Light®, eBay, ICE BREAKERS, Taco Bell, Saban’s Power Rangers, The All-New 2017 Subaru Impreza® and T-Mobile.
The awards are produced by iHeartMedia and Den of Thieves. Executive Producers for iHeartMedia are John Sykes, Tom Poleman and Lee Rolontz.
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About Turner
TBS, TNT and truTV are part of Turner, a Time Warner company. Turner creates and programs branded news, entertainment, sports, animation and young adult multi-platform content for consumers around the world. Turner brands and businesses include CNN/U.S., HLN, CNN International and CNN.com, TBS, TNT, TCM, truTV, Cartoon Network, Boomerang, Adult Swim, Turner Sports, Bleacher Report, FilmStruck, Super Deluxe, iStreamPlanet and ELEAGUE.
Snapchat First: iHeartMedia Teams Up With Snapchat To Announce Award Show Winners of The 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards Through Artist Snaps
NEW YORK, N.Y. and BURBANK, Calif. – March 4, 2017 - For the first time ever artists from iHeartRadio Music Award categories, that are not included in the live telecast, will be snapping 10 second acceptance speeches to fans throughout the day on Saturday, March 4. These artist acceptance snaps and other moments from the iHeartRadio Music Awards can be seen on Snapchat and will be featured throughout the live broadcast on Sunday, March 5 on TBS, TNT and truTV at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT live from the historic Forum in Los Angeles. Fans can also follow the latest news on the awards including nominees and winners on iHeartRadio’s Snapchat Discover channel and a Live Story coverage of the Red Carpet pre-show and live telecast.
The evening will be hosted by Ryan Seacrest and will include performances by Bruno Mars, Katy Perry, Ed Sheeran, Shawn Mendes, Thomas Rhett, Noah Cyrus featuring Labrinth and Big Sean, plus Coldplay’s Chris Martin joins The Chainsmokers for their first U.S. television performance together of “Something Just Like This”.
Award presenters of the March 5 telecast include Ansel Elgort, Bebe Rexha, Daya, Demi Lovato, DJ Khaled, Florida, Georgia Line, Halsey, Jason Derulo, Joe Jonas, John Legend, Karrueche Tran, Kelsea Ballerini, Macklemore and Miley Cyrus.
iHeartRadio will also honor Bruno Mars with its most prestigious award of the evening – the 2017 iHeartRadio Innovator Award – for his undeniable impact on the world of popular culture and will pay tribute to their unparalleled contributions to the music industry and social causes.
Nominees for the iHeartRadio Music Awards were announced on January 4 and the full list of category finalists can be found at iHeartRadio.com/Awards. Fan voting will determine this year’s Best Fan Army presented by Taco Bell, Best Lyrics, Best Collaboration, Best Cover Song, Best Song from a Movie and the first-ever Best Music Video, Social Star Award and Best Underground Alternative Band awards. Social voting for the Social Star Award and Best Fan Army presented by Taco Bell award began through iHeartRadio’s social sites and in the iHeartRadio App on January 3 and social voting for all other categories began on January 4 and closed on February 24, though voting for the Social Star Award and the Best Fan Army Award presented by Taco Bell will continue through the evening of the awards on March 5. Fans can vote by visiting iHeartRadio.com/Awards.
Proud partners of the 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards include Bioré® Skincare, Chase, Coors Light®, eBay, ICE BREAKERS, Taco Bell, Saban’s Power Rangers, The All-New 2017 Subaru Impreza® and T-Mobile.
The awards are produced by iHeartMedia and Den of Thieves. Executive Producers for iHeartMedia are John Sykes, Tom Poleman and Lee Rolontz.
For breaking news and exclusive iHeartRadio Music Awards content, visit iHeartRadio.com/awards or follow the social buzz on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Google+.
Fan-Fueled iHeartRadio Music Awards To Air Live This Sunday, March 5, Live on Turner’s TBS, TNT and truTV
The Chainsmokers And Coldplay’s Chris Martin Will Make Their U.S. Television Debut Performance of New Collaboration “Something Just Like This”
Additional Performances From Bruno Mars, Katy Perry, Ed Sheeran, Shawn Mendes, Thomas Rhett, Noah Cyrus featuring Labrinth and Big Sean
Bruno Mars to be Honored with the 2017 Innovator Award
Justin Timberlake, Miley Cyrus, John Legend, Demi Lovato, Florida Georgia Line and More Will Attend
NEW YORK, N.Y. and BURBANK, Calif. – March 2, 2017 — The fan-fueled fourth annual iHeartRadio Music Awards will welcome the biggest names in entertainment, bringing the music of the iHeartRadio app to life this Sunday, March 5. The celebration will be simulcast live by Turner’s TBS, TNT and truTV at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT from the historic, “Fabulous” Forum in Los Angeles. The iHeartRadio Music Awards will also air simultaneously on iHeartMedia stations nationwide and across the iHeartRadio digital music platform.
Award presenters of the The March 5 telecast include Ansel Elgort, Daya, Demi Lovato, DJ Khaled, Florida, Georgia Line, Halsey, Jason Derulo, Joe Jonas, John Legend, Karrueche Tran, Kelsea Ballerini, Macklemore and Miley Cyrus.
In addition, the show will also feature celebrity guest appearances from Adriel Favela, Carlos Rivera, Cheyo Carrillo, Chris Lane, CNCO, DJ Snake, Dreezy, Fat Joe, French Montana, Gerardo Ortiz, Granger Smith, Hey Violet, J Balvin, Joss Favela, Kayla Brianna, Prince Royce, Regulo Caro, Sabrina Carpenter, Sean Paul, Sleeping With Sirens, Sofia Reyes, The Strumbellas and Ty Dolla $ign.
For the fourth straight year, the iHeartRadio Music Awards will celebrate the amazing music that was heard throughout the year across iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide and on iHeartRadio. The evening’s announced lineup includes performances from Bruno Mars, Katy Perry, Ed Sheeran, Shawn Mendes, Thomas Rhett, Noah Cyrus featuring Labrinth and Big Sean, plus Coldplay’s Chris Martin joins The Chainsmokers for their first U.S. television performance together of “Something Just Like This”. This is the second year for the Turner networks to simulcast the event.
iHeartRadio will also honor Bruno Mars with its most prestigious award of the evening – the 2017 iHeartRadio Innovator Award – for his undeniable impact on the world of popular culture and will pay tribute to their unparalleled contributions to the music industry and social causes.
Nominees for the iHeartRadio Music Awards were announced on January 4 and the full list of category finalists can be found at iHeartRadio.com/Awards. Fan voting will determine this year’s Best Fan Army presented by Taco Bell, Best Lyrics, Best Collaboration, Best Cover Song, Best Song from a Movie and the first-ever Best Music Video, Social Star Award and Best Underground Alternative Band awards. Social voting for the Social Star Award and Best Fan Army presented by Taco Bell award began through iHeartRadio’s social sites and in the iHeartRadio App on January 3 and social voting for all other categories began on January 4 and closed on February 24, though voting for the Social Star Award and the Best Fan Army Award presented by Taco Bell will continue through the evening of the awards on March 5. Fans can vote by visiting iHeartRadio.com/Awards.
Proud partners of the 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards include Bioré® Skincare, Chase, Coors Light®, eBay, ICE BREAKERS, Taco Bell, Saban’s Power Rangers, The All-New 2017 Subaru Impreza® and T-Mobile.
The awards are produced by iHeartMedia and Den of Thieves. Executive Producers for iHeartMedia are John Sykes, Tom Poleman and Lee Rolontz.
For breaking news and exclusive iHeartRadio Music Awards content, visit iHeartRadio.com/awards or follow the social buzz on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Google+.
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TBS, TNT and truTV are part of Turner, a Time Warner company. Turner creates and programs branded news, entertainment, sports, animation and young adult multi-platform content for consumers around the world. Turner brands and businesses include CNN/U.S., HLN, CNN International and CNN.com, TBS, TNT, TCM, truTV, Cartoon Network, Boomerang, Adult Swim, Turner Sports, Bleacher Report, FilmStruck, Super Deluxe, iStreamPlanet and ELEAGUE.
Bruno Mars To Receive The 2017 iHeartRadio Innovator Award At The iHeartRadio Music Awards On Sunday, March 5, Live On TBS, TNT And truTV
NEW YORK, N.Y. and BURBANK, Calif. – February 23, 2017 — The iHeartRadio Music Awards will honor Bruno Mars with its most prestigious award of the evening, the 2017 iHeartRadio Innovator Award. The fan-fueled fourth annual televised music event will feature the biggest names in entertainment, bringing the music of the iHeartRadio app to life on Sunday, March 5 live on TBS, TNT and truTV at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT from the historic, “Fabulous” Forum in Los Angeles. The iHeartRadio Music Awards will broadcast simultaneously on iHeartMedia stations nationwide and across the iHeartRadio digital music platform.
iHeartRadio will honor 21-time Grammy Award nominee and multiple Grammy winner Bruno Mars for his unparalleled contribution to popular culture and the music industry. In addition to a highly anticipated performance, the critically acclaimed singer, songwriter, producer and director who recently released his second single “That’s What I Like” from his third studio album, is also nominated in the 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards’ Best Cover Song category.
Mars has sold over 170 million singles, making him one of the best-selling artists of all time. This past November, he released his brand new hit single “24K Magic,” which marked his highest single debut on the Billboard Hot 100. Additionally, the album 24K Magic and its lead single simultaneously hit No. 1 on the iTunes Overall Albums and Overall Songs charts week of release, garnering Mars his highest first week album sales debut. The single has since climbed to No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and has officially been certified PLATINUM by the RIAA. To celebrate the new album, Mars unveiled plans for his massive upcoming “24K Magic World Tour”, which sold over 1 million tickets in a single day.
As a singer, songwriter and producer, Bruno Mars has an impressive catalog of 35 Hot 100 hits. In 2015, Bruno Mars dominated charts with hit single “Uptown Funk.” The worldwide smash is the longest-leading Billboard Hot 100 single of the 2010s, and is only the 10th single in the Hot 100’s 57-year history to spend at least 14 weeks at Number 1. “Uptown Funk” took home 3 GRAMMY Awards this past year, including the coveted Record of the Year award. In February 2016, Mars returned to the Super Bowl Halftime stage to perform alongside Beyoncé and Coldplay at the Super Bowl 50 Halftime Show. In 2014, Mars made NFL history with the second most watched Super Bowl Halftime Show, which saw a record-breaking total viewership of over 115.3 million, all while being the youngest artist ever to serve as the sole NFL Super Bowl Halftime headliner. According to Billboard, Bruno Mars scored his first five Hot 100 No. 1s faster than any male since Elvis Presley.
“We are proud to have Bruno join Pharrell Williams, Justin Timberlake, and U2 in the elite group of iHeartRadio Innovators,” said John Sykes, President of Entertainment Enterprises for iHeartMedia. “From the start of his career Bruno has been fearless in his approach to all things creative. This award was made for him."
“Bruno Mars has raised the bar for both performers and musicians worldwide,” said Tom Poleman, President of National Programming Group for iHeartMedia. “Not only does he have incredible passion for his craft, but he has the talent to back it up. Bruno has reinvented music pop culture and we are honored to present him with one of the most prominent awards of the evening.”
"I’m incredibly honored to be presented with this year’s iHeartRadio Innovator Award," said Bruno Mars. “I’m excited to take the stage for the first time at the annual iHeartRadio Music Awards.”
For the fourth straight year, the iHeartRadio Music Awards will celebrate the amazing music that was heard throughout the year across iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide and on iHeartRadio. The evening will be hosted by Ryan Seacrest and will include performances by Bruno Mars, Katy Perry, Ed Sheeran, The Chainsmokers, Shawn Mendes, Thomas Rhett, Noah Cyrus and Big Sean with more to be announced. The telecast will also feature surprise first-time duets and collaborations, celebrity guest appearances, live award presentations, and exclusive can’t-miss special performances. This is the second year for the Turner networks to simulcast the event.
Nominees for the iHeartRadio Music Awards were announced on January 4 and the full list of category finalists can be found at iHeartRadio.com/Awards. Fan voting will determine this year’s Best Fan Army presented by Taco Bell, Best Lyrics, Best Collaboration, Best Cover Song, Best Song from a Movie and the first-ever Best Music Video, Social Star Award and Best Underground Alternative Band awards. Social voting for the Social Star Award and Best Fan Army presented by Taco Bell award began through iHeartRadio’s social sites and in the iHeartRadio App on January 3 and social voting for all other categories began on January 4. Voting will close on February 24 with voting for the Social Star Award and the Best Fan Army presented by Taco Bell award continuing through the evening of the awards on March 5. Fans can vote by visiting iHeartRadio.com/Awards.
Proud partners of the 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards include Bioré® Skincare, Chase, Coors Light®, eBay, ICE BREAKERS, Taco Bell, Saban’s Power Rangers, The All-New 2017 Subaru Impreza® and T-Mobile.
The awards are produced by iHeartMedia and Den of Thieves. Executive Producers for iHeartMedia are John Sykes, Tom Poleman and Lee Rolontz. For breaking news and exclusive iHeartRadio Music Awards content visit iHeartRadio.com/Awards or follow the social buzz on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Google+.
About Turner
TBS, TNT and truTV are part of Turner, a Time Warner company. Turner creates and programs branded news, entertainment, sports, animation and young adult multi-platform content for consumers around the world. Turner brands and businesses include CNN/U.S., HLN, CNN International and CNN.com, TBS, TNT, TCM, truTV, Cartoon Network, Boomerang, Adult Swim, Turner Sports, Bleacher Report, FilmStruck, Super Deluxe, iStreamPlanet and ELEAGUE.
Berlin School and iHeartMedia Announce the Winner of the “Leadership In Audio Innovation” Scholarship Competition
Steve Keller to Receive Full-Tuition Scholarship to Attend the Berlin School Global Executive MBA Program
BERLIN and NEW YORK – 23 February 2017 —The Berlin School of Creative Leadership and iHeartMedia announced today Steve Keller, CEO of iV, as winner of the second “iHeartMedia Scholarship for Leadership in Audio Innovation” program. Keller will receive a full-tuition scholarship (worth 53,000 Euro) to attend the Berlin School's prestigious global Executive MBA in Creative Leadership Program starting March 2017.
The global scholarship competition was created to help reinforce iHeartMedia's initiatives to drive excitement among the creative community around the possibilities audio offers to advertisers and to develop leadership talent in the field. The second Leadership in Audio Innovation Scholarship Competition received entries from across the world which members of the Berlin School Admission Committee and iHeartMedia's Creative Advisory Council reviewed and evaluated to select the winner.
“iHeartMedia’s goal is to help foster the next generation of innovative creatives, and inspire them to use the power of audio to create groundbreaking advertising campaigns,” said Bob Pittman, Chairman and CEO of iHeartMedia, Inc. “Together with the Berlin School, we are pleased to award Steve Keller the second Leadership in Audio Innovation Scholarship, underscoring radio’s important role in enabling advertisers to meaningfully connect and engage with consumers.”
“As a recipient of the iHeartMedia scholarship, I feel a responsibility to give back as much as I get. I want to honor the confidence iHeartMedia has placed in me by devoting time and energy to looking at the unique opportunities and challenges currently facing radio,” said Keller. “I’m already beginning to explore ideas for my Master’s Thesis, and look forward to immersing myself into the world of radio, understanding everything I can to connect the dots between its past, present and future.”
“We are very excited that this second iHeartMedia Scholarship for Leadership in Audio Innovation was awarded to Steve Keller, a creative executive with pioneering experience in audio branding and Nashville sound in his blood,” said Michael Conrad, President of Berlin School of Creative Leadership. “Steve’s unique industry insights will serve iHeartMedia’s assignment well, and he for sure will add much color to our new diverse Class No. 20.”
The part-time EMBA program starts March 2017 in Berlin, Germany and is designed for senior executives in the creative industry who have a track record for creative excellence. The Executive MBA comprises of five separate two-week modules taking place in the USA, Asia and Berlin over 18-24 months.
If you have any questions, please contact the Berlin School at tel. +49 (0) 30 884 980 80 or via email: info@berlin-school.com.
About Berlin School
The Berlin School of Creative Leadership (www.berlin-school.com) is the world’s first educational institute and think-tank dedicated solely to leadership for the creative industries including: media, advertising, marketing, design, journalism, entertainment and digital. Its part-time global Executive MBA program in Creative Leadership is the centerpiece of a vibrant global community of senior creative industry executives from more than 60 countries. Based in Berlin and operated by a not-for-profit foundation, the school’s mission is to help develop leaders whose innovative ideas can refresh, renew and transform the creative industries.
Katy Perry, Ed Sheeran, The Chainsmokers, Shawn Mendes, Thomas Rhett, Noah Cyrus and Big Sean Join Already Announced Performer Bruno Mars At The 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards
Ryan Seacrest to Host 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards, Sunday March 5, Live on TBS, TNT and truTV
NEW YORK, N.Y. and BURBANK, Calif. – February 15, 2017 — The fan-fueled fourth annual iHeartRadio Music Awards on Sunday, March 5, will feature live performances and first-time duets and collaborations by today’s biggest artists, including Katy Perry, Ed Sheeran, The Chainsmokers, Shawn Mendes, Thomas Rhett, Noah Cyrus and Big Sean, who join already announced performer Bruno Mars.
Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, host of "On Air with Ryan Seacrest," his market-topping #1 nationally syndicated LA morning drive-time show for iHeartMedia's 102.7 KIIS-FM, as well as a nationally syndicated Top 40 radio show, the event will air live on TBS, TNT and truTV at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT from the historic Forum in Los Angeles and will broadcast on iHeartMedia stations nationwide, as well as on the iHeartRadio digital music platform.
“The biggest artists in music show up each year,” said Ryan Seacrest. “iHeartRadio reaches hundreds of millions of people across the country every day, so this is an opportunity for the fans to have a voice in who’s the best and brightest, and the artists, in turn to show their appreciation. It’s always a lively celebration and an evening of special performances and appearances.”
“2016 was an incredible year in music and the iHeartRadio Music Awards will not only recognize the amazing artists of the past 12 months, but celebrate their success, creativity and innovation,” said Tom Poleman, President of National Programming Group for iHeartMedia. “As a pop culture icon, Ryan Seacrest is a known champion of great music across our radio stations nationwide. We’re thrilled to have him as our master of ceremonies.”
“This is the one night where fans can not only hear the songs that defined the last year in music, but also discover what is coming right out," said John Sykes, President of Entertainment Enterprises for iHeartMedia. “This will be a night of live performances and once-in-a-lifetime collaborations that will carry fans into the new year of music."
Nominees for the iHeartRadio Music Awards were announced on January 4. Drake leads nominees with 12 nominations, including Male Artist of the Year, while The Chainsmokers received 11 nominations, including the inaugural Best New Pop Artist category. Other artists who have received multiple nominations include Rihanna, twenty one pilots, Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Beyoncé, Daya, Halsey, Nicky Jam and Sia. For a full list of nominations visit iHeartRadio.com/awards.
This year, the iHeartRadio Music Awards will feature new awards for Producer of the Year, Label of the Year and Best Music Video, as well as individual awards in music’s biggest genres for Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Album of the Year and Best New Artist presented by the all-new 2017 Subaru Impreza®.
Fan voting will determine this year’s Best Fan Army presented by Taco Bell®, Best Lyrics, Best Collaboration, Best Cover Song, Best Song from a Movie and the first-ever Best Music Video, Social Star and Best Underground Alternative Band awards. Social voting for the Social Star Award and Best Fan Army Award presented by Taco Bell began through iHeartRadio’s social sites and in the iHeartRadio app on January 3, while social voting for all other categories began on January 4. Voting will close on February 24, with voting for the Social Star Award and the Best Fan Army Award presented by Taco Bell continuing through the evening of the awards on March 5. Fans can vote by visiting iHeartRadio.com/awards.
Proud partners of the 2017 iHeartRadio Music Awards include Bioré® Skincare, Chase, Coors Light®, ICE BREAKERS, Taco Bell, The All-New 2017 Subaru Impreza® and T-Mobile.
The awards are produced by iHeartMedia and Den of Thieves. Executive Producers for iHeartMedia are John Sykes, Tom Poleman and Lee Rolontz.
For breaking news and exclusive iHeartRadio Music Awards content visit iHeartRadio.com/awards or follow the social buzz on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Google+.
Category finalists (by alphabetical order) are:
Song of the Year:
- "CAN’T STOP THE FEELING!" - Justin Timberlake
- "Cheap Thrills" - Sia featuring Sean Paul
- "Closer" - The Chainsmokers featuring Halsey
- "One Dance" - Drake featuring Wizkid and Kyla
- "Stressed Out" - twenty one pilots
Female Artist of the Year:
- Adele
- Ariana Grande
- Rihanna
- Selena Gomez
- Sia
Male Artist of the Year:
- Drake
- Justin Bieber
- Luke Bryan
- Shawn Mendes
- The Weeknd
Best Duo/Group of the Year:
- Coldplay
- DNCE
- Florida Georgia Line
- The Chainsmokers
- twenty one pilots
Alternative Rock Song of the Year:
- "Bored to Death" - blink-182
- "Dark Necessities" - Red Hot Chili Peppers
- "Heathens" - twenty one pilots
- "Ride" - twenty one pilots
- "Trouble" - Cage The Elephant
Alternative Rock Artist of the Year:
- blink-182
- Cage The Elephant
- Coldplay
- The Strumbellas
- twenty one pilots
Rock Song of the Year:
- "Bang Bang" - Green Day
- "Dark Necessities" - Red Hot Chili Peppers
- "Take Me Down" – The Pretty Reckless
- "The Devil's Bleeding Crown" – Volbeat
- "The Sound Of Silence" - Disturbed
Rock Artist of the Year:
- Disturbed
- Five Finger Death Punch
- Red Hot Chili Peppers
- Shinedown
- Volbeat
Country Song of the Year:
- "Church Bells" - Carrie Underwood
- "Snapback" - Old Dominion
- "Somewhere On A Beach" - Dierks Bentley
- "T-Shirt" - Thomas Rhett
- "You Should Be Here" - Cole Swindell
Country Artist of the Year:
- Carrie Underwood
- Jason Aldean
- Keith Urban
- Luke Bryan
- Thomas Rhett
Dance Song of the Year:
- "Closer" - The Chainsmokers featuring Halsey
- "Cold Water" - Major Lazer featuring Justin Bieber and MØ
- "Don't Let Me Down" - The Chainsmokers featuring Daya
- "I Took A Pill In Ibiza" - Mike Posner
- "Let Me Love You" - DJ Snake featuring Justin Bieber
Dance Artist of the Year:
- Calvin Harris
- DJ Snake
- Flume
- Major Lazer
- The Chainsmokers
Hip-Hop Song of the Year:
- "All The Way Up" - Fat Joe and Remy Ma featuring French Montana and Infared
- "Controlla" - Drake
- "For Free" - DJ Khaled featuring Drake
- "One Dance" - Drake featuring Wizkid and Kyla
- "Panda" - Desiigner
Hip-Hop Artist of the Year:
- Desiigner
- DJ Khaled
- Drake
- Future
- J. Cole
R&B Song of the Year:
- "Exchange" - Bryson Tiller
- "Needed Me" - Rihanna
- "No Limit" - Usher featuring Young Thug
- "Sorry" - Beyoncé
- "Work" - Rihanna featuring Drake
R&B Artist of the Year:
- Beyoncé
- Bryson Tiller
- Rihanna
- The Weeknd
- Usher
Latin Song of the Year:
- "Ay Mi Dios" - IAmChino featuring Pitbull, Yandel and El Chacal
- "De Pies A Cabeza" – Maná featuring Nicky Jam
- "Duele El Corazon" - Enrique Iglesias featuring Wisin
- "La Carretera" - Prince Royce
- "Ya Me Enteré" - Reik featuring Nicky Jam
Latin Artist of the Year:
- Enrique Iglesias
- J Balvin
- Nicky Jam
- Prince Royce
- Yandel
Regional Mexican Song of the Year:
- "Amor Del Bueno" - Calibre 50
- "Cicatrices" - Regulo Caro
- "Me Está Gustando" - Banda Los Recoditos
- "¿Por Qué Terminamos?" - Gerardo Ortiz
- "Solo Con Verte" - Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizárraga
Regional Mexican Artist of the Year:
- Banda El Recodo de Cruz Lizárraga
- Banda Los Recoditos
- Calibre 50
- Gerardo Ortiz
- Remmy Valenzuela
Best New Rock/Alternative Rock Artist: (New Category)
- Foals
- Kaleo
- Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
- Red Sun Rising
- The Strumbellas
Best New Country Artist: (New Category)
- Chris Lane
- Chris Stapleton
- Granger Smith
- Kelsea Ballerini
- Maren Morris
Best New Hip-Hop Artist: (New Category)
- Chance The Rapper
- Desiigner
- D.R.A.M.
- Kent Jones
- Kevin Gates
Best New Latin Artist: (New Category)
- Carlos Rivera
- Christian Daniel
- CNCO
- IAmChino
- Sofia Reyes
Best New R&B Artist: (New Category)
- Belly
- Bryson Tiller
- Dreezy
- Kayla Brianna
- Ro James
Best New Regional Mexican Artist: (New Category)
- Adriel Favela
- Banda Los Sebastianes
- Cheyo Carrillo
- Joss Favela
- La Séptima Banda
Best New Pop Artist: (New Category)
- Alessia Cara
- Daya
- Lukas Graham
- The Chainsmokers
- ZAYN
Producer of the Year: (New Category)
- Benny Blanco
- Greg Kurstin
- Max Martin
- Mike Elizondo
- The Chainsmokers
Best Lyrics: *Socially Voted Category
- "7 Years" - Lukas Graham
- "Came Here to Forget" - Blake Shelton
- "Cheap Thrills" - Sia featuring Sean Paul
- "Closer" - The Chainsmokers featuring Halsey
- "Heathens" - twenty one pilots
- "Love Yourself" - Justin Bieber
- "Scars To Your Beautiful" - Alessia Cara
- "Send My Love (To Your New Lover)" - Adele
- "Too Good" – Drake featuring Rihanna
- "You Should Be Here" - Cole Swindell
Best Collaboration: *Socially Voted Category
- "Cheap Thrills" - Sia featuring Sean Paul
- "Closer" - The Chainsmokers featuring Halsey
- "Don't Let Me Down" - The Chainsmokers featuring Daya
- "This Is What You Came For" - Calvin Harris featuring Rihanna
- "Work" - Rihanna featuring Drake
Best Cover Song: *Socially Voted Category
- "All I Ask" - Bruno Mars
- "Ex's and Oh's" - Fifth Harmony
- "Fast Car" - Justin Bieber
- "Hands to Myself" - DNCE
- "Here" - Shawn Mendes
- "How Will I Know" - Ariana Grande
- "Love on the Brain" - Kelly Clarkson
- "Purple Rain" - Jennifer Hudson and the cast of The Color Purple
- "Sound of Silence" - Disturbed
- "Too Good" - Zara Larsson
Best Song from a Movie: *Socially Voted Category
- "CAN’T STOP THE FEELING!"" - Justin Timberlake (Trolls)
- "Still Falling For You" - Ellie Goulding (Bridget Jones's Baby)
- "Girls Talk Boys" - 5 Seconds of Summer (Ghostbusters)
- "Heathens" - twenty one pilots (Suicide Squad)
- "Just Like Fire" - P!nk (Alice Through the Looking Glass)
Best Music Video: (New Category) *Socially Voted Category
- "CAN’T STOP THE FEELING!"" - Justin Timberlake
- "Don't Let Me Down" - The Chainsmokers featuring Daya
- "Formation" - Beyoncé
- "Hasta El Amanecer" - Nicky Jam
- "Heathens" - twenty one pilots
- "Hymn for the Weekend" - Coldplay
- "I Took A Pill In Ibiza" - Mike Posner
- "Pillowtalk" - ZAYN
- "Side to Side" - Ariana Grande featuring Nicki Minaj
- "This Is What You Came For" - Calvin Harris featuring Rihanna
- "Work" - Rihanna featuring Drake
- "Work From Home" - Fifth Harmony featuring Ty Dolla $ign
Best Underground Alternative Band: (New Category) *Socially Voted Category
- Hey Violet
- Pierce the Veil
- PVRIS
- Sleeping With Sirens
- Tonight Alive
Social Star Award: (New Category) *Socially Voted Category
- Alex Aiono from YouTube
- Baby Ariel from Musical.ly
- Emma McGann from YouNow
- Hailey Knox from YouNow
- Jack and Jack from Snapchat
- Jacob Sartorius from Musical.ly
- Marcus Perez from Facebook
- Steph Clavin from Instagram
- Todrick Hall from YouTube
- xYego from Smule
Best Fan Army presented by Taco Bell: *Socially Voted Category
- 5 Seconds of Summer - 5SOSFam
- Ariana Grande - Arianators
- Beyoncé - Beyhive
- Britney Spears - Britney Army
- Demi Lovato - Lovatics
- Fifth Harmony - Harmonizers
- Justin Bieber - Beliebers
- Katy Perry - KatyCats
- Lady Gaga - Little Monsters
- Rihanna - Rihanna Navy
- Selena Gomez - Selenators
- Shawn Mendes - Mendes Army
- twenty one pilots - #twentyonepilots