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Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Promotes Chris Williams To Senior Vice President Of iHeartRadio Programming
 
New York – November 8, 2013 – Clear Channel Media and Entertainment announced today that veteran radio programmer Chris Williams has been named Senior Vice President of iHeartRadio Programming, effective immediately.  Williams will be based in New York City and will report to Darren Davis, Executive Vice President and General Manager of National Programming Platforms and work closely with Brian Lakamp, President of Digital and his team.
 
In this newly created position, Williams will oversee all digital music programming, curation and marketing strategies for iHeartRadio, Clear Channel's industry leading digital radio platform.  iHeartRadio continues to introduce a variety of new features and programs to its users such as iHeartRadio Talk and mood-related stations “Perfect For” any activity.  In addition, Clear Channel has launched partnerships with a broad spectrum of consumer brands, including Macy’s, Nickelodeon, Wendy’s and many others, designed to integrate branded and themed digital stations to the iHeartRadio platform.
 
iHeartRadio just announced that it has surpassed 40 million registered users and 260 million downloads. Registered users does not include the millions of users who listen to the service’s live streaming radio stations -- available without registration. iHeartRadio reached this milestone faster than any other digital service, second only to Instagram.
 
Williams will work closely with the National Sales, Marketing and Partnership team, the Digital team and the editorial and marketing teams to coordinate digital contesting and live streaming events like the iHeartRadio Music Festival, iHeartRadio Pool Party and iHeartRadio Album Release Parties which have included artists such as Justin Timberlake, Keith Urban, Katy Perry and One Direction. Williams will also identify new and strategic programming opportunities for iHeartRadio's digital-only stations, Custom Stations, “Perfect For” and iHeartRadio Talk features as well as assist with social marketing strategies.
 
Williams most recently served as Vice President of Programming for Clear Channel Cincinnati, where he oversaw all programming for the market's seven stations. He has been with Clear Channel since 2005, serving in a variety of programming roles in both the Cincinnati and Atlanta markets.  In 2011 Williams expanded his role with the company, becoming the Active Rock Brand Coordinator as Clear Channel's in-house format expert.
 
"With almost a decade of programming experience at the local level, Chris understands the importance of aligning our on-air and digital content and marketing strategies across all platforms," said Davis.  "His programming knowledge and vision will be a great asset to iHeartRadio’s continued growth and to its hundreds of millions of listeners."
 
“This is a rare opportunity to help shape a new media frontier at an incredibly exciting time,” said Williams. "My last eight years at Clear Channel have been a great learning experience, and I’m looking forward to taking it to the next level -- working with iHeartRadio’s innovative and focused team as we continue positioning this incredible brand and product as the leader in the industry.”

New "Medialinked – Inside Advertising and Media with Michael Kassan" Radio Feature to Provide Exclusive Industry Reports on Clear Channel's WOR
 
New York, N.Y. – November 5, 2013 – Clear Channel Media and Entertainment, which has the largest reach of any radio or television outlet in the U.S., today announced the debut of  "Medialinked – Inside Advertising and Media with Michael Kassan," a new show offering industry reports from the highly influential business and media strategist on New York's WOR 710 AM, which is also available on iHeartRadio and at wor710.com.
 
Beginning today, Kassan will provide a daily inside look at the advertising and media worlds featuring exclusive interviews with his personally selected list of major media and advertising figures as well as commentary on significant industry topics. Special features will also include Kassan's expert analysis and reports on key industry events including Ad Week, Association of National Advertisers (ANA), American Association of Advertising Agencies (AAA), Consumer Electronics Show (CES) and more.
 
Last month Clear Channel announced Kassan's expanded role with the company as a Special Advisor to its Chairman, providing guidance on strategic marketing and brand development. Kassan is the Founder, Chairman and CEO of MediaLink, a leading Los Angeles- and New York City-based advisory and business development firm that provides critical counsel and direction on issues of marketing, advertising, media, entertainment and digital technology. Kassan's extensive background as a leader in the media and advertising industries includes serving as President/COO and Vice Chairman of Initiative Media Worldwide and President and COO of International Video Entertainment.  He was also named by Advertising Age magazine as one of the top media executives in America.
 
"Michael Kassan is an internationally recognized media specialist and his expert opinion will provide WOR listeners inside analysis of the media and advertising industry," said Joe Puglise, Market President, Clear Channel Media and Entertainment New York. "His passion and enthusiasm for the industry will resonate well with WOR listeners and provide an avenue for partners and advertisers to engage in the conversation."
 
"I look forward to bringing the millions of WOR listeners throughout New York - and the nation via iHeartRadio - key insights from media industry luminaries and thought leaders on a daily basis," said Kassan. "Being able to share their success stories and best practices on topics including marketing strategies, brand development, advertising and more is something that every listener, entrepreneur, executive and business owner will benefit from."
 
WOR is New York's oldest radio station and one of the country's top rated talk stations.  Founded in 1922, it was one of the first radio stations in America to use directional antenna to increase the scope and range of its broadcast; was the first AM radio station in New York to broadcast with HD radio technology; and is one of the best radio broadcast signals in the U.S. WOR is available on iHeartRadio and at wor710.com.

Mets and Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Launch Landmark Multimedia Marketing Partnership
 
50,000-Watt AM Powerhouse 710 WOR to Become New Radio Home of the Mets
Mets-Related Programming and Promotion to be Featured on Clear Channel’s Leading FM Stations in New York Market Including Z100, KTU, LITE FM, Q104.3 and Power 105.1
Strategic Alliance Also Includes Promotional Support for Mets on Clear Channel Outdoor and Digital Media Assets
Clear Channel to Enhance In-Game Entertainment and Music Events at Citi Field
 
FLUSHING, N.Y. - November 4, 2013 – The New York Mets and Clear Channel Media and Entertainment, the leading media company in America with a greater reach in the U.S. than any radio or television outlet, today announced the launch of a five-year landmark multimedia marketing partnership.
 
Clear Channel Media and Entertainment’s 50,000-watt AM powerhouse 710 WOR will become the flagship radio station of the Mets, broadcasting Spring Training, regular season, and post season games as well as the team’s pre- and post-game shows.  Beyond broadcasting the games on WOR, the multifaceted strategic alliance includes Mets-related programming and promotion through all of Clear Channel's multi-platform media assets, including radio, digital, outdoor and music/entertainment events.
 
Following are the other key elements of the landmark five-year agreement between the Mets and Clear Channel Media and Entertainment:
 
Radio:  The Mets will be marketed across all six top-rated Clear Channel New York radio stations and will work with each station on custom promotional opportunities on air and during Mets home games at Citi Field. Clear Channel and affiliate stations reach 93% of the New York DMA population of 12+ each month.  Clear Channel New York radio stations include Z100 (100.3 WHTZ-FM), KTU (103.5 WKTU-FM), LITE FM (106.7 WLTW-FM), Q104.3 (104.3 WAXQ-FM), Power 105.1 (105.1 WWPR-FM) and WOR 710 AM.
 
Digital:  In addition to promotion on the stations, each station website and iHeartRadio, Clear Channel’s industry-leading, all-in-one digital service, will promote the Mets and Mets-related programming.
 
Outdoor:  Clear Channel Outdoor’s strategically located media inventory will also market the Mets and WOR relationship throughout the New York Metropolitan Area.
 
Music and Entertainment:  The Mets and Clear Channel Media and Entertainment will work together to enhance in-game entertainment at Citi Field and jointly explore the production and promotion of top name concerts, festivals and large-scale entertainment events at Citi Field.
 
Community Outreach and Grass Roots:  The Mets and Clear Channel Communities ™, the charitable arm of Clear Channel, will also jointly develop a number of outreach and grass roots programs to meet the needs of the communities they serve.
 
“This breakthrough partnership provides us with the ability to serve our loyal fans and attract a new generation of fans through Clear Channel’s massive reach and ability to target key demographics across the New York market,” said Mets COO Jeff Wilpon. “Our agreement delivers more promotion of the club to a broader audience than this franchise ever has had before with additional opportunities to advance our efforts to make Citi Field one of the leading sports and entertainment destinations in the country.”
 
“WOR is a powerful, high potential complement to our existing New York brands, and it's an incredible opportunity for us to be able to bring the Mets programming to WOR’s lineup and the rest of our New York cluster,” said John Hogan, Chairman and CEO, Clear Channel and Entertainment.  “We look at this investment not only as an opportunity to establish WOR as a destination to a broader audience, but to also to drive further awareness and growth of the Mets through our unique multiplatform capabilities and programming -- radio, digital, outdoor and live events.”

Clear Channel Media and Entertainment To Launch One Direction's New "MIDNIGHT MEMORIES" Album With iHeartRadio Album Release Party Hosted By Ryan Seacrest

Clear Channel Stations, Yahoo and The CW Network to Bring Exclusive Event to Fans Nationwide Straight From The New iHeartRadio Theater in Los Angeles

Los Angeles, Ca. – October 31, 2013 – Clear Channel Media and Entertainment announced today the "One Direction iHeartRadio Album Release Party" to launch the global superstars' new album, "MIDNIGHT MEMORIES." Ryan Seacrest will host the event at the iHeartRadio Theater Los Angeles – Clear Channel's new music and events venue located at The Burbank Studios in Burbank, Ca. 

The One Direction iHeartRadio Album Release Party will celebrate "MIDNIGHT MEMORIES" set to be released November 25, via Syco/Columbia Records, available for pre-order now on iTunes: http://smarturl.it/MidnightMemoriesiT.  The exclusive event will feature a live performance with One Direction as well as an intimate Q&A with Seacrest discussing the making and meaning of the upcoming album.

The event will air as a special 30-minute broadcast on more than 90 Clear Channel Contemporary Hit Radio (CHR) stations around the country on Monday, November 25, at 6 p.m. PT.  The One Direction iHeartRadio Album Release Party will also stream on November 25, at 9 p.m. ET for fans on Yahoo Screen (http://screen.yahoo.com/music) as part of a partnership with Clear Channel Media and Entertainment to stream a series of live events. In addition, the party will be recorded and televised on The CW Network on December 9, at 9 p.m. ET.

"Our new iHeartRadio Theater is the perfect setting to give fans a once-in-a-lifetime intimate look at One Direction's highly anticipated album 'MIDNIGHT MEMORIES," said Tom Poleman, President of National Programming Platform, Clear Channel Media and Entertainment.  "Plus, for those that can't be in the room, the iHeartRadio Album Release Party allows the group's biggest fans to experience the event anywhere they are through Clear Channel's live radio broadcast, online or on TV."

Niall Horan said, "We're really excited about the album release party with iHeartRadio. We're really proud of the album and can't wait to perform tracks from it. And what's more, we get to hang with Seacrest…. It's going to be a great day!!"

One Direction- Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson formed in 2010 and have since amassed a loyal fan base and fame all across the globe. With two albums to date, UP ALL NIGHT and TAKE ME HOME, they have impressively sold over 32 million records worldwide and have achieved a total of 61 number ones.  It's been an incredible year for One Direction as they took home a BRIT Award, 3 Billboard Music Awards, 6 Teen Choice Awards and received a moonman for Best Song Of The Summer at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards. This Summer, One Direction made their movie debut with their massive hit 3D concert movie and documentary One Direction: This Is Us. The film has been a phenomenal success, topping the UK and US box offices and grossing an incredible $67 Million worldwide. The band will release their third studio album MIDNIGHT MEMORIES on November 25th which includes the worldwide smash hit "Best Song Ever" and the new single "Story Of My Life." For more info visit www.onedirectionmusic.com.

Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Names Gary Larkin Executive Vice President of Total Traffic And Weather Network
 
New York, N.Y. – October 30, 2013 – Clear Channel Media and Entertainment announced today that Gary Larkin has joined the company as Executive Vice President of Total Traffic and Weather Network, the leading provider of traffic, transit and weather information in the United States, effective immediately.  Larkin will report to John Hogan, Clear Channel Media and Entertainment's Chairman and CEO.
 
In September 2013, Total Traffic Network (TTN) introduced a new weather network and rebranded the company as Total Traffic and Weather Network (TT+WN).  TT+WN reaches more than 200 million monthly listeners across more than 200 markets, and the expanded division now includes weather reports and localized weather information such as surf and heat index reports to its portfolio as well as new sponsorship opportunities.   With services to over 3,000 radio and 200 television affiliates plus automotive, navigation, internet, mobile and government partners, Total Traffic and Weather Network operates the largest private data gathering network, staffed with over 800 local traffic reporters, in the United States, Canada and Mexico. 
 
In his new role, Larkin will oversee all sales operations for Total Traffic and Weather Network, developing strategic plans for partners and advertisers by leveraging its massive network which reaches more than 98 percent of all commuters in the U.S. each week.  He will work closely with Clear Channel's Market Presidents and Local Sales Managers across the country as well as the National Sales, Marketing and Partnerships team to incorporate the Total Traffic and Weather Network's platform into integrated and high impact packages. In addition, Larkin will also help with the design and development of the Total Traffic Network digital traffic app.
 
"Gary has a proven track record of driving revenue and achieving success in tough and demanding sales environments and will be a great leader for our Total Traffic and Weather Network sales division," said Hogan.  “By working closely with our local and national sales teams, Gary will be able to seamlessly integrate the massive reach and unique assets of the Total Traffic and Weather Network's platform into our offerings for clients.  We're very pleased to have him on board in such a key position and eager to put his experience, expertise and leadership to work."
 
“I am thrilled to be joining Clear Channel Media and Entertainment at such a transformational time. The opportunity to work with their first class executive team and lead one of their incredible assets like Total Traffic and Weather Network is something I am truly excited about,” said Larkin.   “TT and WN’s dominant market position represents an amazing multiplatform opportunity for both national and local advertisers to reach a massive audience of captive consumers actively seeking out traffic and weather info throughout the day.”
 
Larkin will join Clear Channel Media and Entertainment with extensive experience in digital media and sales.  He spent a significant portion of his career at FOX Sports Media Group, where he served as Senior Vice President of Digital Sales.  During that time, Larkin was responsible for driving advertising revenue, strategy and growth for all FOX Sports digital properties including FOXSports.com, Scout.com, FOXSoccer.com, Whatifsports.com, Yardbarker.com and FOX Sports Mobile. He also worked closely with company executives to ensure sales, marketing, product, editorial, programming and operations were collaborating and prioritizing effectively. Larkin previously served as Senior Director of Sales for the Eastern Region at MSN, where he developed and led the company's largest regional sales team. Larkin's more than 25 years of industry experience also includes additional senior sales roles at CBS Interactive Media and Appssavvy.

New “An American Story” Show Featuring Tom Brokaw Launches on Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Stations Nationwide
 
New York, N.Y. – Oct. 28, 2013 – Clear Channel Media and Entertainment announced today the launch of "An American Story," a new exclusive nationally syndicated show featuring renowned television journalist and author Tom Brokaw.
                 
Brokaw's daily 'An American Story' segments will feature a wide range of topics — from newsworthy current events to historic figures to notable moments in history — which impact the lives of Americans today.  Beginning Monday, November 4, 2013, "An American Story" will air weekdays, three times daily on select Clear Channel stations nationwide.
 
“There are few public figures as respected as Tom Brokaw, one of the most trusted journalists in America.  We're thrilled to have the opportunity to bring his insights and perspectives to our listeners across the country,” said Tom Schurr, President of Major Markets for Clear Channel Media and Entertainment.
 
“I am grateful to Clear Channel for the opportunity to offer observations on the dynamic changes in America as well as the lessons from our past.  Radio is where I began and it’s good to add it once again to my television duties,” said Tom Brokaw.
 
Brokaw is an American television journalist best known as the anchor and managing editor of NBC Nightly News from 1982 to 2004. He also is the author of The Greatest Generation and other books as well as the recipient of numerous honors, including the Edward R. Murrow Lifetime Achievement Award, the Emmy Award for Lifetime Achievement, and he was inducted as a fellow into the prestigious American Academy of Arts and Sciences. In addition, Brokaw has received the Records of Achievement Award from The Foundation for the National Archives; the Association of the U.S. Army honored him with their highest award, the George Catlett Marshall Medal, first ever to a journalist; and he was the recipient of the West Point Sylvanus Thayer Award, in recognition of devoted service to bringing exclusive interviews and stories to public attention.  Brokaw is the only person to host all three major NBC News programs: The Today Show, NBC Nightly News, and, briefly, Meet the Press. He now serves as a Special Correspondent for NBC News and works on documentaries for other outlets.

Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Names Tim Spengler President of Content Marketing and Revenue Strategy
 
Former MAGNA GLOBAL CEO, With Rich History Of Innovative Media Solutions, Tapped To Focus On And Build New CCM+E Multiplatform Strategies And Creative Opportunities For Advertising Partners

New York, NY – October 21, 2013 – Clear Channel Media and Entertainment (CCM+E), the leading media company in America with a greater reach than any other radio or television outlet, today announced that it has named respected media executive Tim Spengler to the newly created position of President of Content Marketing and Revenue Strategy. He will be based in New York City and report to CCM+E Chairman and CEO John Hogan.
 
In this new role, Spengler will use CCM+E's array of multiplatform assets to develop new and innovative media and advertising opportunities in unison with CCM+E National Programming Platforms, National Sales, Marketing and Partnership Platform and Local Sales. He will build additional value for CCM+E marketing partners by creatively utilizing all of the company’s media and entertainment assets – delivering enhanced ROI’s with unique solutions.  In addition, Spengler will focus on advertiser and industry trends to drive new ad products and deployment of CCM+E revenue resources.
 
Spengler has been a senior executive for the Interpublic Group (IPG), a leading global advertising holding company, for nearly two decades, most recently as Chief Executive Officer of MAGNA GLOBAL, the strategic media investment and intelligence arm of IPG Mediabrands. In that role, he leveraged relationships with media companies across the world to maximize value for IPG’s clients.
 
Prior to that, Spengler was President, North America, for Initiative, one of IPG’s three worldwide media networks. Under his leadership, Initiative was named U.S. Media Agency of the Year in 2008 by both Advertising Age and Adweek. He has also been recognized as an Advertising Age “Media Maven,” an Adweek “Media All-Star” and TV Week’s Media Executive of the Year.
 
“Tim’s experience and expertise will help us further create and shape Clear Channel’s offering of unmatched media and entertainment assets so that they will be most valuable to advertisers and marketers looking to reach the millions of Americans who listen to our broadcast radio stations and iHeartRadio, watch our TV programming and attend our events every day,” said Hogan. “Working with Tom Poleman, Tim Castelli, Tom Schurr and Matt Martin, he will help us redefine what a true 21st century media and entertainment company looks like and can deliver for its advertising and marketing partners.”
 
“Clear Channel is an extraordinary one-of-a-kind company going through an amazing transformation,” said Spengler.  “I am eager to work with such a world-class team and to add yet another dimension to the unique solutions we can provide our partners. This is marketing at its most creative and innovative best.”

ReachMD Radio Joins Clear Channel’s iHeartRadio

Medical Broadcasts from ReachMD Radio’s 24/7 Programming Designed for Healthcare Professionals, Featuring Clinical Expert Interviews, Medical Case Studies, Grand Rounds, Expert Panel Discussions, and More is Now Available on iHeartRadio

Fort Washington, PA, October, 2013 --  ReachMD Radio today announced that it’s now available on iHeartRadio, Clear Channel Media and Entertainment’s digital platform.  Reach MD delivers to clinicians worldwide the only 24/7 broadcast of medical education and information specifically designed for healthcare professionals. ReachMD is now accessible wherever iHeartRadio’s comprehensive, all-in-one digital listening platform is offered -- including web, mobile devices, tablets and automobiles.

ReachMD Radio is the leading broadcaster of on air, online, and mobile podcasts featuring certified medical education (CME) and clinical information for healthcare professionals. It is designed to help all clinicians stay abreast of research, expert commentary, treatment protocols, conference coverage, and CME requirements. More than 40 series programs are offered including Diabetes Discourse, Lipid Luminations, Project Oncology, Women’s Health Fridays, Oncology Power Hour, and Primary Care Today. Education affiliates include Mayo Clinic, MD Anderson Cancer Center, National Lipid Association, Centers for Disease Control (CDC), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), and many others.

“We are very excited to partner with iHeartRadio,” said Frank Russomano, CEO of ReachMD and its parent organization US HealthConnect. “Our listeners have told us they want greater access to our content, and we can deliver that by partnering with the industry-leading digital radio broadcaster whose comprehensive digital platform reaches hundreds of millions of listeners nationwide.”

The iHeartRadio app, which reached its first 20 million registered users faster than any digital service in Internet history, delivers everything listeners want in an all-in-one platform: Instant access to more than 1,500 radio stations from across the country, user-created Custom Stations inspired by a favorite artist or song, thousands of curated digital stations "Perfect For" any mood or activity, and the new iHeartRadio Talk feature giving users access to the best on-demand news, talk and entertainment content available today.

“Clear Channel has a core strategy to be wherever our listeners are with the products and programming they want and expect,” said Brian Lakamp  President, Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Digital “ReachMD Radio offers compelling medical broadcasts featuring leading clinical experts and award-winning hosts who fully engage the guests and listeners alike. Adding ReachMD Radio to iHeartRadio d offers a compelling expansion of our news-talk programs by featuring the leading broadcaster of medical education and information.”

About ReachMD Radio
ReachMD Radio is the first and only national radio channel for healthcare professionals that broadcasts medical education and information 24/7 across a digital platform that includes web, mobile devices, tablets and automobiles. ReachMD Radio broadcasts are geared to help time-constrained healthcare professionals stay abreast of research, expert commentary, treatment protocols, conference coverage, and CME requirements. More than 6,000 medical podcasts are available on demand on ReachMD.com and through iTunes; on air streaming is accessible through ReachMD.com and iHeartRadio.com; mobile app access includes ReachMD MedicalRadio App and iHeartRadio App; and automobile access is made available through the iHeartRadio digital platform.

Empire State Realty Trust and Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Give New York City and The World A Halloween "Treat" With Spectacular Led Tower Light And Music Show

World's Most Famous Office Building Announces New Light Show Synchronized to Music

New York, New York, October 17, 2013 – Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT) today announced with its partner Clear Channel Media and Entertainment that they will join together to give New York City and the world a special Halloween Trick and Treat. The Empire State Building (ESB), the International Icon of the Skyline of New York City, will synchronize its LED tower lights to Halloween-themed music broadcast on Clear Channel's powerhouse radio stations Z100 and 103.5 KTU at 8:30 p.m. EST, on October 31, 2013. The skyline spectacular will be choreographed by internationally-acclaimed lighting designer Marc Brickman to a Halloween-inspired soundtrack transmitted from atop ESB. The light and music show will also be featured during the 40th anniversary of New York's Greenwich Village Halloween Parade.

"Empire State Building and Clear Channel's first-ever Halloween light show comes on the heels of our premier light show to two songs by Alicia Keys and our performance in the Macy's July 4th fireworks display finale. For this show, we have a new surprise several months in the making which will bring even more excitement to New York City's skyline," said Anthony E. Malkin, Chairman, President and CEO of ESRT. "ESRT and Clear Channel are thrilled to gift our latest light show performance to our global audience to enjoy and share."

"We are excited to partner with Empire State Realty Trust, offering listeners the soundtrack to the Empire State Building's first-ever Halloween LED tower light show," said Tom Poleman, President of National Programming Platforms, Clear Channel Media and Entertainment. "The Empire State Building is New York City's international landmark and what better way to celebrate this "All Hallows' Eve" themed light show event than with New York's top hit music stations Z100 and 103.5 KTU."

Following the live performance, fans around the world can watch the official video of the entire light show on the Empire State Building's YouTube page by accessing the following link: www.youtube.com/esbnyc. Individuals are invited to take part in the showcase by utilizing the hashtag #ESBoo on social media channels.

"I have had the privilege of curating lighting designs for some of the top names in entertainment, but no project has inspired me as much as my work with the Empire State Building," said Marc Brickman, lighting designer. "The Empire State Building is the crown jewel of New York City, and I can't wait for people around the world to see what is in store for Halloween. With each light show, I strive to push boundaries in light design and look forward to entertaining the globe with the coveted Empire State Building tower lights for many years to come."

About the Empire State Building
Soaring 1,454 feet above Midtown Manhattan (from base to antenna), the Empire State Building, owned by Empire State Realty Trust, Inc., is the "World's Most Famous Office Building." With new investments in energy efficiency, infrastructure, public areas and amenities, the Empire State Building has attracted first-rate tenants in a diverse array of industries from around the world. The skyscraper's robust broadcasting technology supports all major television and FM radio stations in the New York metropolitan market. The Empire State Building was named America's favorite building in a poll conducted by the American Institute of Architects, and the Empire State Building Observatory is one of the world's most beloved attractions as the region's #1 tourist destination. For more information on the Empire State Building, please visit www.esbnyc.com, www.facebook.com/empirestatebuilding, @EmpireStateBldg, www.instagram.com/empirestatebldg, www.youtube.com/esbnyc.com or www.pinterest.com/empirestatebldg/.

About Empire State Realty Trust
Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT), a leading real estate investment trust (REIT), owns, manages, operates, acquires and repositions office and retail properties in Manhattan and the greater New York metropolitan area, including the Empire State Building, the world's most famous office building. Headquartered in New York, New York, the Company's premier office and retail portfolio covers 8.4 million rentable square feet, as of June 30, 2013, and is comprised of 7.7 million rentable square feet in 12 office properties, including seven in Manhattan, three in Fairfield County, Connecticut and two in Westchester County, New York; and 645,067 rentable square feet in six retail properties, including four in Manhattan and two in Westport, Connecticut. The Company also owns land at the Stamford, Connecticut Transportation Center that supports the development of an approximately 380,000 rentable square foot office building and garage and has an option to acquire two additional Manhattan office properties encompassing approximately 1.5 million rentable square feet of office space and over 150,000 rentable square feet of retail space at the base of the buildings.

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Clear Channel and Black River Entertainment Sign Digital and Broadcast Revenue-Sharing Agreement

Country Stars Craig Morgan and Kellie Pickler to Receive Revenue for Airplay on Clear Channel’s Broadcast Radio Stations and iHeartRadio

October 17, 2013 [NASHVILLE, TN] – Clear Channel Media and Entertainment, the leading media company in America with a greater reach than any other radio or television outlet, and Black River Entertainment, one of Nashville’s premier independent labels, today announced an agreement that will allow Black River’s artists to share in revenue for airplay on Clear Channel’s broadcast and digital radio streams.  This includes Clear Channel’s 850 AM/FM stations serving 150 markets, as well as the iHeartRadio digital radio platform. 

Black River Entertainment is home to some of today’s most known country music artists and most promising artists including Glen Templeton and The John King Band. 

Grand Ole Opry member Craig Morgan has had 11 top 20 hits including “That’s What I Love About Sunday,” which went to number one and was the most played song of 2005.  Platinum selling singer-songwriter Kellie Pickler made headlines earlier this year following her win on Season 16 of ABC’s Dancing With The Stars and has had five Top 20 singles.

Black River Entertainment, which is comprised of Black River Records, Black River Publishing and Black River Management, also owns two legendary Nashville studios – Sound Stage and Ronnie’s Place – that have served as the birthplace for some of America’s best country recordings of the past few decades.

“Every day at Black River, we are focused on finding ways to develop our roster of incredibly talented artists for a long-term career in country music,” said Gordon Kerr, CEO, Black River Entertainment.  “We are thrilled to enter into this partnership with Clear Channel and to deliver more for our artists while continuing to bring fans music they love.”

“Black River has proven its ability to find, develop and promote an extraordinary set of artists with outstanding musical talent and a genuine passion for country music,” said Clear Channel CEO Bob Pittman.  “Clear Channel is delighted to work together with Black River artists, helping lead the way to a sustainable digital music industry that benefits everyone – artists, fans, record labels, and broadcasters.”

Clear Channel’s partnership with Black River follows the company’s landmark revenue-sharing agreement with Warner Music Group – the first direct performing rights partnership between a radio company and a major record label.  Clear Channel has also reached similar market-based agreements with Big Machine Label Group, Glassnote Entertainment Group, eOne, Dualtone, DashGo, rpm Entertainment, Robbins Entertainment, Naxos, Wind-up Records, Fearless Records, Zojak World Wide, Suburban Noize Records, Innovative Leisure and Fleetwood Mac.

About Black River Entertainment
Black River Entertainment is based in Nashville, TN and is the home to country music entertainers Craig Morgan, Kellie Pickler, Glen Templeton and The John King Band.  The company also owns and operates the premiere recording studios Sound Stage and Ronnie's Place, as well as Black River Records, Black River Publishing and Black River Management.  For more information about Black River Entertainment, please visit www.blackriverent.com.