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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. 

Clear Channel Media And Entertainment Celebrates The Holiday Season With The National "iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2013" Concert Tour
 
iHeartRadio Brings Miley Cyrus, Robin Thicke, Pitbull, Selena Gomez, and Other Top Recording Artists To Lead All-Star Lineups in Major U.S. Cities Including New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Philadelphia and Seattle
 
For the first time "The iHeartRadio Jingle Ball" will be televised as an exclusive nationwide two hour broadcast special on The CW Network - December 18, at 8 p.m. EST

New York, N.Y. – October 11, 2013 – 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, will celebrate the holiday season across the nation with the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2013 Tour -- the season's biggest annual music event, which captures the holiday spirit of the iHeartRadio app.
 
Each year, Clear Channel stations across America host Jingle Ball concerts in local cities featuring performances by top recording artists and emerging new talent.  This season, 103.5 KISS FM in Chicago will welcome its first ever Jingle Ball concert, while Z100's Jingle Ball in New York will celebrate its 18th annual concert and will feature for the first time as an exclusive nationwide broadcast two hour special on The CW Network Wednesday, December 18 at 8 p.m. EST.  The full iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2013 Tour will stop in Dallas; Philadelphia; Los Angeles; Seattle; Chicago; Minneapolis; Atlanta; New York; Boston; Washington D.C.; Tampa; and Miami.
 
The full 2013 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Schedule Includes:
 
Dallas, Texas – Monday, December 2, at 7:30 p.m. CST – 106.1 KISS FM's Jingle Ball 2013 at American Airlines Center
The star-studded lineup features: Robin Thicke, Ariana Grande, Austin Mahone, Flo Rida, Selena Gomez, Enrique Iglesias, Jason Derulo, Fifth Harmony, and One Republic
Ticket information available via www.1061kissfm.com
 
Philadelphia, Pa. – Wednesday, December 4, at 7:30 p.m. EST – Q102's Jingle Ball 2013 Presented by Bernie Robbins Jewelers at Wells Fargo Center
The star-studded lineup features: Robin Thicke, Flo Rida, Fall Out Boy, Austin Mahone, Paramore, Avril Lavigne, Fifth Harmony, Jason Derulo and Icona Pop with more to be announced
Ticket information available via www.q102.com
 
Los Angeles, Ca. – Friday, December 6, at 7:30 p.m. PST – KIIS FM's Jingle Ball 2013 Presented by T-Mobile in partnership with Samsung at STAPLES Center
The star studded lineup features: Miley Cyrus, Mackelmore & Ryan Lewis, Selena Gomez, Enrique Iglesias, Robin Thicke, Ariana Grande, Austin Mahone, Jason Derulo, Fifth Harmony, Travie McCoy and Chris Brown
Ticket information available via www.kiisfm.com
 
Seattle, Wa. – Sunday, December 8, at 7:30p.m. PST – 106.1 KISS FM's Jingle Ball 2013 at Comcast Arena
The star studded lineup features: Selena Gomez, Flo Rida, Fall Out Boy, Icona Pop, Fifth Harmony, Travie McCoy, New Politics and Austin Mahone with more to be announced
Ticket information available via www.kissfmseattle.com
 
Chicago, Ill. – Monday, December 9, at 7:30 p.m. CST – 103.5 KISS FM's Jingle Ball 2013 Presented by Jam Bluetooth Speakers at United Center
The first ever star-studded lineup features: Robin Thicke, Chris Brown, Enrique Iglesias, Flo Rida, Icona Pop, Avril Lavigne, Travie McCoy and Fifth Harmony, with more to be announced
Ticket information available via www.1035KISSFM.com
 
Minneapolis, Minn. – Tuesday, December 10, at 7:30 p.m. CST – 101.3 KDWB's Jingle Ball 2013 at Xcel Energy Center
The star-studded lineup features: Robin Thicke, Miley Cyrus, Enrique Iglesias, Flo Rida, Fall Out Boy, Ariana Grande, Austin Mahone and Fifth Harmony
Ticket information available via www.kdwb.com
 
Atlanta – Wednesday, December 11, at 7:30 p.m. EST – Power 96.1's Jingle Ball 2013 at Philips Arena
The studded lineup features: Robin Thicke, Miley Cyrus, Pitbull, Flo Rida, Travie McCoy, Fifth Harmony, Armin Van Buuren and Bonnie McKee
Ticket information available via www.power961.com
 
New York – Friday, December 13, at 8 p.m. EST– Z100's Jingle Ball 2013 Presented by Aéropostale at Madison Square Garden
The star-studded lineup features: Miley Cyrus, Robin Thicke, Pitbull, Enrique Iglesias, Fall Out Boy, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Selena Gomez, Fifth Harmony, Ariana Grande, Jason Derulo and Austin Mahone, with more to be announced
Ticket information available via www.Z100.com
Z100's Jingle Ball 2013 will air exclusively as a two hour special on The CW Network on Wednesday, December 18 at 8 p.m. EST.

Boston – Saturday, December 14, at 7 p.m. EST – KISS 108's Jingle Ball 2013 at TD Bank Garden
The star-studded lineup features: Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, Fall Out Boy, Enrique Iglesias, Robin Thicke, Fifth Harmony and Flo Rida with more to be announced
Ticket information available via www.kiss108.com

Washington, D.C. – Monday, December 16, at 7 p.m. EST – Hot 99.5's Jingle Ball 2013 Presented by Overstock.com at Verizon Center
The star-studded lineup features: Miley Cyrus, Austin Mahone, Robin Thicke, Enrique Iglesias, Fall Out Boy, Paramore, Jason Derulo, Fifth Harmony and Flo Rida
Ticket information available via www.hot995.com

Tampa Bay, Fla. – Wednesday, December 18, at 7:30 p.m. EST – 93.3 FLZ's Jingle Ball 2013 at Tampa Bay Times Forum
The star-studded lineup features: Miley Cyrus, Robin Thicke, Enrique Iglesias, Flo Rida, Paramore, Austin Mahone, Ariana Grande, Jason Derulo, Fifth Harmony and Travie McCoy
Ticket information available via www.933flz.com

Miami, Fla. – Friday, December 20, at 7:30 p.m. EST – Y100's Jingle Ball 2013 Presented by Jam Wireless Speakers at BB&T Center
The star-studded lineup features: Miley Cyrus, Avril Lavigne, Ariana Grande, Robin Thicke, Demi Lovato, Armin Van Buuren, Enrique Iglesias, Fall Out Boy, Flo Rida, Austin Mahone, Jason Derulo and Fifth Harmony
Ticket information available via www.y100.com
 
"Jingle Ball has become a holiday entertainment staple across the country. We're thrilled to expand the brand -- from the launch of Z100's first Jingle Ball at Madison Square Garden in 1996, to now hosting a dozen across the country including the first ever 103.5 KISS FM Jingle Ball in Chicago," said Tom Poleman, President of National Programming Platforms, Clear Channel Media and Entertainment. "Our Jingle Ball events reflect what's really special about our radio stations and the iHeartRadio digital platform – expert curation of the biggest superstars and the most promising emerging artists in music."

"For the first time ever, this year The Jingle Ball will be a nationally televised broadcast music event as the CW Network will air a special two hour presentation on Dec. 18 at 8 p.m. ET," said John Sykes, President of Entertainment Enterprises at Clear Channel.  "Now millions of music fans in all 50 states will have the opportunity to experience one of the most highly anticipated annual holiday music events on television."

True to radio's commitment to serve the communities in which its listeners live and work, cities involved in the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour will give back to the community to celebrate the holiday season, and to help others.  This year, Clear Channel Media and Entertainment is proud to partner with The Ryan Seacrest Foundation.  $1.00 of each ticket sold will be donated to the non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring today's youth through entertainment and education focused initiatives, for eleven cities of the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2013 Tour, in Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago, Atlanta, Minneapolis, New York, Boston, Washington D.C., Tampa and Miami. In addition, 106.1 KISS FM's Jingle Ball in Dallas will work with the Kidd's Kids program of the Kraddick Foundation. Kidd Kraddick, 106.1 KISS FM's morning show personality, founded the Kraddick Foundation, a 501©3 non-profit organization, which is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children with special medical needs in the Dallas community.  This year's 106.1 KISS FM Jingle Ball will donate $1.00 of each ticket sold to the Kraddick Foundation to honor and continue his legacy after his sudden passing this past July.
 
This year, Clear Channel Media and Entertainment has partnered with Chase, the U.S. consumer and commercial banking business of JPMorgan Chase & Co., to be the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2013 Tour exclusive financial services partner. Chase will offer a two-day early on-sale for all concerts on the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2013 Tour for JPMorgan Chase & Co. debit and credit cardholders via iheartradio.com/chase from Wednesday, October 16, at 5 p.m. until Friday, October 18, at 5 p.m., in each concert's corresponding time zone.
 
The iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour is produced by Tom Poleman, President of National Programming Platforms for Clear Channel Media and Entertainment, John Sykes, President of Entertainment Enterprises for Clear Channel and Darren Pfeffer, Vice President of Music and Entertainment for Clear Channel Media and Entertainment. 

Artists and/or events subject to change or cancellation without notice.

iHeartRadio Music Festival Drives Record-Breaking Listener Engagement Across All Social Media Platforms

2013 Festival Social Media Engagement Doubled Over Prior Year Generating 2.3B Impressions and More Buzz Than the 2013 Super Bowl Halftime Show

Instagram Activity Soared From Virtually Zero in 2012 to Nearly a Quarter of All Social Media Activity in 2013

New York – October 9, 2013 – Clear Channel Media and Entertainment today shared details of the social media engagement surrounding its 2013 iHeartRadio Music Festival, which took place in Las Vegas on September 20 and 21. This year's festival drove record-breaking buzz across all social media platforms, generating a total of 1.4M pieces of content and 2.3B total impressions, double the amount vs. prior year.

Facebook, Instagram and Twitter were the leading channels for conversation around the 2013 festival. Photo-sharing experienced a breakthrough at this year's festival, with Instagram posts accounting for 23% of all social media activity, as compared to less than 1% in 2012. Other statistics of note include:

1,297,909 interactions were generated about the festival, resulting in 1,440,304 total pieces of buzz
Miley Cyrus topped the artists discussed during the festival, followed by Katy Perry, Queen and Chris Brown
Social media interactions were skewed female (66% of content came from women) and young ( 48% of the social media contributors were 18-24 year olds); 83% of all people who participated were under 34 years old
iHeartRadio's brand partners benefitted from 38M social impressions over the festival weekend
The festival generated 38 trending topics on Twitter over the course of the weekend, with iHeartRadio trending worldwide both nights
This year's two-day iHeartRadio Music Festival brought to life the music of the iHeartRadio app and offered fans an opportunity to enjoy a weekend of incredible live music and surprise performances by their favorite artists.  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 Media and Entertainment Names Steven Macri Chief Financial Officer
 
New York, N.Y. – October 7, 2013 – 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, announced today that Steven Macri, respected financial executive, has joined the company as CFO, effective immediately. Marci will be based in New York City and will report to John Hogan, Chairman and CEO of Clear Channel Media and Entertainment.
 
As CFO Macri will oversee the administrative, financial and risk management operations for Clear Channel Media and Entertainment.  He will develop financial strategies and tactical initiatives to further the company's operations across all lines of business.
 
“Steven has a proven track record of successfully generating revenue growth and improving margins for large global corporations,” said Hogan. “He is a seasoned strategic and financial planning and analysis professional whose financial leadership experience will be an asset to the Clear Channel management team.”

“I am thrilled to be joining the Clear Channel Media and Entertainment team at such an exciting time,” said Macri. “The company has an incredible set of assets and I’m looking forward to assisting John and his team in achieving the next stage of growth.”

Macri joins Clear Channel from LogicSource Inc., a strategic sourcing company where he served as CFO (Chief Financial Officer.) Prior to LogicSource, he was Executive Vice President and CFO at Warner Music Group, Corp. where he oversaw global financial operations, treasury/risk management, information systems and taxes for the company.  Macri received his M.B.A. from New York University’s Leonard N. Stern School of Business and his B.A. in Accounting, cum laude, from Syracuse University.

Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Launches The New iHeartRadio Theater Los Angeles With Katy Perry
 
Clear Channel Radio Stations and The CW Network to Air Katy Perry iHeartRadio Album Release Party Hosted by Mario Lopez
 
On-Air Radio and Social Media Partnership with Walmart to Launch Katy Perry's New Album
 
Los Angeles, Ca. – October 3, 2013 – Clear Channel Media and Entertainment today announced its new music and events venue — iHeartRadio Theater Los Angeles — which will launch on October 22 with a live Album Release Party featuring superstar recording artist Katy Perry.  Located at The Burbank Studios in Burbank, CA, the 20,000 square foot performance space (formerly NBC Lot - Jay Leno Tonight Show) will bring fans intimate performances from top recording artists as well as unique events like exclusive iHeartRadio Album Release Parties, to provide artists, labels and partners with a variety of innovative promotional opportunities. 
 
The iHeartRadio Theater Los Angeles will kick off with the Katy Perry iHeartRadio Album Release Party which will celebrate the release of her new studio album, PRISM, set to be released that day.  The event will feature a live performance and Q&A with Katy Perry discussing the behind-the-making of her upcoming album, hosted by on-air talent and TV personality Mario Lopez.  The Theater’s grand opening is sponsored by Sony Electronics and has been equipped with Sony 4K professional cameras and other production equipment, as well as Sony TVs.
 
The event will air in its entirety live on 175 Clear Channel Contemporary Hit Radio (CHR), Adult Contemporary (AC) and Hot AC stations around the country on October 22, at 6 p.m. PT.  In addition, the party will be recorded and televised on The CW Network on October 25 at 9 p.m. ET.
 
Walmart, in partnership with Monster Headphones and AT&T, will be the official on-air radio and social media partner for the Katy Perry iHeartRadio Album Release Party.  Walmart will be featured in all Clear Channel radio station Katy Perry Album Release Party on-air and online promos, teases, and social activation beginning October 4, encouraging listeners to buy the album in stores.  Clear Channel radio stations across the country will give a lucky listener and three friends a chance to win a VIP experience to the Katy Perry iHeartRadio Album Release Party and $10,000 spending cash.
 
"The iHeartRadio Theater Los Angeles will create pop culture events that reach tens of millions of fans across the country live on the radio as well as further extending our reach to video streaming and television platforms. It is a way for us to expand our support for incredible superstars like Katy Perry as well as exciting new and emerging artists,” said John Sykes, President of Entertainment Enterprises for Clear Channel. “In addition, the new Theater will enable Clear Channel and iHeartRadio to offer artists, labels and advertisers a variety of unique on-air and online promotional and sponsorship opportunities.”
 
"We couldn’t be more excited to have Katy Perry be the one to break in our amazing iHeartRadio Theater LA," said Tom Poleman, President of National Programming Platforms, Clear Channel Media and Entertainment. "Similar to our iHeartRadio Theater in New York, our new theater gives artists like Katy Perry the perfect stage to showcase their new projects in front of an intimate studio audience, while reaching millions more through our national broadcast audience."
 
iHeartRadio Theater Los Angeles joins the iHeartRadio Theater New York as the ultimate intimate performance space for artists and music. The East Coast iHeartRadio Theater is the live performance home for iHeartRadio and Clear Channel Radio stations –Z100, New York’s Hit Music Station; Q104.3, New York’s Classic Rock; 103.5 KTU, The Beat of New York; Power 105.1, New York’s Hip Hop & R&B; and 106.7 Lite FM, New York’s Best Variety.  The iHeartRadio Theater New York has hosted nearly 100 shows since its doors opened in 2009, from artists including Green Day, Mariah Carey, Alicia Keys, Bon Jovi, Justin Bieber, Jennifer Lopez, John Mayer, Stevie Nicks and Mumford & Sons.

Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Adds Turner Broadcasting Content To iHeartRadio
 
New Talk Platform Will Add Select Content from Turner Broadcasting Including Programming from CNN, TBS'S CONAN and Bleacher Report for iHeartRadio Talk Users
 
New York, N.Y. – October 1, 2013 - Clear Channel Media and Entertainment, the nation's leader in talk programming with more talk-format stations than any other media entity, today announced a deal with Turner Broadcasting, to offer select audio content including news from CNN, entertainment clips from TBS's CONAN and sports programming from Bleacher Report, in its new iHeartRadio Talk feature. The deal broadens the content available on iHeartRadio Talk, which includes thousands of popular news, culture and entertainment programs for the more than 225 million consumers who have downloaded the app.
 
The iHeartRadio all-in-one digital radio service will offer users both broad access to Turner programming and content including monologue clips from CONAN, news segments from CNN such as Anderson Cooper 360, New Day, Piers Morgan Live, and The Lead with Jake Tapper, and sports clips from Bleacher Report. Full episodes of Anderson Cooper 360, Fareed Zakaria GPS, State of the Union, and Erin Burnett Out Front will also be accessible via iHeartRadio Talk.
 
"This marks yet another significant milestone for iHeartRadio Talk," said Brian Lakamp, President of Digital for Clear Channel. "We are continuing to identify and add quality partners to iHeartRadioTalk to continue to deliver our listeners even more content that is relevant and entertaining anywhere they are."
 
Launched in July, iHeartRadioTalk is the first audio platform offering on-demand, listener-created talk content alongside popular news, celebrity and entertainment audiosodes. iHeartRadio recently unveiled new mobile app features for its Talk feature, making it easier for the on-the-go consumer to find, listen and save Talk programs.
 
iHeartRadio, the No.1 all-in-one digital service, reached 20 million registered users faster than any other digital service in Internet history. The service offers listeners instant access to more than 1,500 of the nation's most popular live broadcast and digital-only radio stations from more than 150 cities, mood-related stations "Perfect For" any activity, user-created Custom Stations inspired by favorite artists and songs, and the newly launched Talk platform which provides listeners to premium news, culture and entertainment programs. With a library of more than 16 million songs and 400,000 artists, iHeartRadio's Custom Station feature offers listeners more music than any other service available.
 
iHeartRadio is available across all major platforms including web, mobile, tablets, automotive, television and gaming devices. Visit iHeartRadio.com for a complete list of app availability and to download.

Nickelodeon and Clear Channel Media And Entertainment Launch First Ever Nick-Branded Radio Station on iHeartRadio and Nick.Com
 
Ariana Grande, Big Time Rush and Austin Mahone to Kick-off Nick Radio’s Series Of Celebrity Guest DJs

Relativity and Reel FX’s Animated Family Film Free Birds Onboard as Exclusive Launch Partner

NEW YORK–Sept. 30, 2013 – Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids, and Clear Channel Media and Entertainment, the leading media company in America, with a greater reach than any other radio or television outlet, announced today the launch of Nick Radio, where listeners will get “All the Hits, All the Slime,” on iHeartRadio -- Clear Channel’s industry-leading digital radio platform.  Nick Radio will feature today’s hit music; guest DJ stints by Nickelodeon stars, kicking off with Sam & Cat star Ariana Grande, Big Time Rush and Austin Mahone; and Nick-branded entertainment and celebrity interviews, all which will reflect Nickelodeon's personality and surprise-filled brand of humor.  The brand-new family-targeted station will be programmed by Sharon Dastur, Program Director for the world-famous Z100 -- New York’s Hit Music Station, and will stream on Nick.com, iHeartRadio.com and the iHeartRadio digital app.  Additionally, Relativity and Reel FX’s Free Birds, which hits theaters nationwide November 1, has signed on as Nick Radio’s exclusive launch partner.
 
"Nick Radio is the perfect place for Nickelodeon to serve kids with the music they love and entertain them with our great characters and funny content,” said Pam Kaufman, Chief Marketing Officer and President of Consumer Products, Nickelodeon Group. "Our partnership with Clear Channel’s iHeartRadio will allow us to further deepen our relationship with kids across this great platform.”
 
“It is such a great opportunity to work with Nickelodeon and create the first ever Nick Radio,” said Tom Poleman, President of National Programming Platforms for Clear Channel.  “The combination of Clear Channel’s reach and programming expertise with the fun and dedicated audience of Nickelodeon is unique in the digital and on-air space.  Introducing a family focused station like Nick Radio to the iHeartRadio platform and supporting it with an industry expert from Z100, one of the nation’s top radio stations, is destined to be a homerun with both our listeners and Nick’s viewers.”

“Relativity is always looking for creative ways to reach our targeted audiences,” said Elana Sulzer, Senior Vice President of Media for Relativity.  “The holiday season is family-time, and we are thrilled to have Free Birds be a part of Nickelodeon and Clear Channel’s launch of Nick Radio.”

Rising pop music sensation and co-star of Nickelodeon’s hit live-action series Sam & Cat, Ariana Grande, will take over Nick Radio as guest DJ during the station’s first day, playing a selection of the current hits she loves most.  Joining her as guest DJs for Nick Radio’s debut will also be Austin Mahone and Big Time Rush.  Post-launch, Nick Radio will also feature guest DJ stints by Nick Cannon, Cody Simpson and Jennette McCurdy, co-star of Sam & Cat.
    
Nick Radio will feature some of the most popular DJs in America including Mo’ Bounce of New York’s hit music station Z100, Maxwell of Q102 Philadelphia, and Wendy Wild of 103.5 KTU , the beat of New York, who will host the station’s three dayparts, with Z100’s Erica America on weekends.  Nickelodeon will roll out additional programming, showcasing the network’s talent and content, including:
 
On the Set With…– featuring interviews with Nickelodeon’s live-action stars from the sets of their hit shows.Nick Radio Top 10 Countdown – a radio version of the weekly top ten video show that airs on TeenNick, Nick’s 24-hour digital channel for and about teens.Nick Radio Dance Party – hosted by Nickelodeon’s own J. Boogie, this two-hour mix of the best in Top 40 music will air every Friday and Saturday night to get listeners up on their feet and dancing.
Nick Radio Top 10 – a daily hour-long countdown of the most popular songs on the airwaves.
Hangin’ With… – celebrity interviews with some of the biggest music, TV, film and sports stars.

Additionally, on October 24, Nickelodeon and iHeartRadio will celebrate the new Nick Radio station with an event at the iHeartRadio Theatre presented by P.C. Richard & Son in New York City, featuring live performances by Syco Music and Epic Records recording artists Fifth Harmony and Atlantic Records recording artist Cody Simpson.  Fans can enter for a chance to win tickets by listening to Z100, 103.5 WKTU and 106.7 Lite fm and listeners who follow iHeartRadio on Twitter or Facebook will also have a chance to win tickets to the exclusive Nick Radio event on October 24.  A live stream of the event will be available through iHeartRadio.com.

Nick Radio’s family-focused digital station will be promoted across Clear Channel’s Top 40, HOT AC and AC stations across the country, including Z100 New York, KISS-FM LA and Chicago, as well as across Nickelodeon’s multiple platforms, including on-air, Nick’s social media platforms and Nick.com, where Nick Radio will also stream.

iHeartRadio, the No. 1 all-in-one digital service, reached 20 million registered users faster than any digital service in Internet history. iHeartRadio offers listeners instant access to more than 1,500 of the nation's most popular live broadcast and digital-only radio stations from more than 150 cities, mood-related stations "Perfect For" any activity and user-created Custom Stations inspired by favorite artists and songs. With a library of more than 16 million songs and 400,000 artists, iHeartRadio's Custom Station feature offers listeners more music than any other service available.  Plus, the new iHeartRadio Talk feature gives users access to the best on-demand news, talk and entertainment content available today. 

iHeartRadio is available across all major platforms including web, mobile, tablets, automotive, television and gaming devices. Visit iHeartRadio.com for a complete list of app availability and to download.

Relativity will distribute Free Birds, produced by Reel FX and Relativity and starring Owen Wilson, Amy Poehler and Woody Harrelson, nationwide on November 1. The film is a story of two turkeys from opposite sides of the track who must put aside their differences and team up to travel back in time to change the course of history – and get turkey off the menu for good.
 
About Relativity
Relativity (relativitymedia.com) is a next-generation studio engaged in multiple aspects of entertainment, including film production; financing and distribution; television; sports management; music publishing and digital media.

The studio has produced, distributed or structured financing for nearly 200 motion pictures, generating more than $22 billion in worldwide box office revenue and earning 73 Oscar® nominations. Recent films include: Safe Haven, Act of Valor and Immortals, the latter both opening number one at the box office in their debut. Relativity’s other films include the eight-time Oscar® nominee The Social Network as well as Limitless and two-time Oscar® winner The Fighter. Upcoming films include the irreverent 3D animated buddy-comedy Free Birds, starring Owen Wilson, Amy Poehler and Oscar® nominee Woody Harrelson and Scott Cooper’s gritty dramatic thriller Out of the Furnace, starring Oscar® winner Christian Bale, Oscar® nominee Casey Affleck and Oscar® nominee Woody Harrelson.

Relativity Sports is the industry’s fastest growing sports agency, providing more than 400 NBA, NFL and MLB athletes with services ranging from contract negotiation to custom film and television content production.  Relativity Television is one of the country’s largest suppliers of unscripted television and has recently expanded to produce scripted series.

About Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon, now in its 34th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon’s U.S. television network is seen in more than 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 18 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com.  Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B).