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Clear Channel to Share Broadcast and Digital Radio Revenue with Artists on Fearless Records Label

Partnership between Rock Label and America’s Leading Media Company Contributes to the Development of a Sustainable Business Model for the Internet Radio Industry
Fearless and its Eclectic Mix of Rock Artists – Including Plain White T’s, Breathe Carolina, Eve 6, and Mayday Parade – Will Participate in Innovative Revenue-Sharing Agreement

New York, NY/Huntington Beach, CA – June 3, 2013 – Clear Channel Media and Entertainment, the leading media company in America with a greater reach than any other radio or television outlet, and Fearless Records, an independent music label specializing in up-and-coming rock bands, today announced an agreement that will allow Fearless Records’ artists to receive revenue from play on Clear Channel’s digital and broadcast radio stations. This agreement is the latest step in establishing a sustainable business model for the Internet radio industry.

Fearless Records, founded in 1994, first gained recognition for helping to launch the careers of popular rock bands such as Plain White T’s, At the Drive-In and The Aquabats!, and has since represented a diverse array of rock groups including Breathe Carolina, Mayday Parade, Eve 6, Piece The Veil, and The Summer Set.  The label, based in Huntington Beach, California, is also known for its annual series of compilation albums titled Punk Goes…, which feature popular rock bands such as the All-American Rejects, Rise Against, and Yellowcard playing covers of songs outside their usual genres of music.

“Fearless has helped numerous musicians build their careers, helping them become prominent names in rock music. But without radio play, none of it would have been possible,” said Fearless Records President Bob Becker. “Radio is where we introduced these successful artists to their fans and where fans go to discover new music from the bands they love, and we look forward to breaking more rock artists with the help of Clear Channel, on both broadcast radio and digitally, in the future.”

“These market-based partnerships with record labels are part of Clear Channel’s efforts to help build a sustainable business model for Internet radio,” said Bob Pittman, CEO of Clear Channel. “We want to make sure that our fans can listen to the music they want whenever and wherever they want it. Fearless has helped launch the careers of a number of successful artists and we are excited to partner with them to continue to help listeners discover new music through the power of radio, whether on-air or online.”

Clear Channel’s forward-thinking agreement with Fearless follows several recent similar agreements, including Big Machine Label Group, Glassnote Entertainment Group, DashGo, rpm Entertainment, Robbins Entertainment, Naxos and Wind-up Records. 

About Fearless Records
Formed in 1994, Fearless Records initially became known for launching the careers of respected rock acts such as Plain White T's, At The Drive-In, and The Aquabats!. In recent years, the Huntington Beach, CA label has become an internationally-renowned hotbed for up-and-coming rock bands, including Breathe Carolina, Mayday Parade, Eve 6, Piece The Veil, and The Summer Set.  The label's current releases include Pierce The Veil's new album Collide With The Sky, which debuted at #12 on the Billboard Top 200, The Summer Set’s irresistible anthem “Boomerang”, currently receiving airplay on Top 40 radio stations across the country, and the dark cinematic thriller Infamous from Motionless In White, who’s track “America” has been racking up the spins on Active Rock radio. Fearless Records established the successful Punk Goes... compilation series, featuring popular rock bands covering songs in other genres, releasing a compilation almost annually since its inception in 2000.

Survey Shows Americans Would Rather Give Up Their Televisions, Smartphones and Tablets Than Their Computers

Westerners Most Likely to Have Smartphones; Those in Central Region Least Likely
Women More Likely to Have Various Devices than Men

May 29, 2013 – New York, NY – A new Clear Channel Media and Entertainment survey upends some commonly held misconceptions about the use and ownership of electronic devices, including the fact that respondents would rather keep their computer and give up their TV, smartphone and tablet if they could only use one device for a year.

Western states love their smartphones: In what will likely come as a surprise to the fast-paced, connected population on the East Coast, respondents from Western states were more likely to have a smartphone (56%) than those in the Northeast (46%) and the Midwest (42%).

Women have more electronics: When it comes to smartphones and tablets, women are actually more likely than men to own these gadgets — 52% of women have smartphones vs. 43% of men; and 31% of women have a tablet or e-reader compared to 25% of men.

Multitasking: Media multitasking is now mainstream across all media channels. 65% of respondents have been online while watching TV at the same time; 59% have been online while listening to music; and even 25% of respondents watch TV and listen to music at the same time.

Consumers want their gadgets close by — day and night: Only one in ten consumers (11%) think it is “no big deal” if they accidentally leave their smartphone at home for the day. A large majority (78%) keep their smartphones in the bedroom at night, with 60% keeping their phones within arm’s reach on the nightstand.

Does constant connection come with a price Though almost 70% of smartphone owners feel “connected” most or all of the time, they are split on the benefits, with 51% saying they “love it” and 49% saying it “has its pluses and minuses.”

Music is the ultimate “mood-enhancer”: Two out of three consumers choose to turn on music (59%) rather than TV (39%) when they are looking to change their mood.

“Consumers continue to change rapidly and surprise us. Preconceptions about men and women, young and old, are always tested,” said Radha Subramanyam, Executive Vice President of Insights & Analytics, Clear Channel Media & Entertainment. “This research helps sketch out a picture of how Americans spend their time – and what their priorities are.”

Other findings include:
More than 70% of those who stream live radio on their smartphones have streamed a live radio station from a different locale than where they live.

Smartphones are a constant “accessory” and almost half of consumers (45%) use their smartphone cover or case to reflect their tastes or personality.

Regarding other accessories, when using headphones, two in every three listeners still prefer earbuds to the over-the-ear headsets.
About The Survey
The online survey was conducted by Vision Critical May 17-18, 2013 among 1,008 Americans ages 18 and over. Email invitations were sent to a nationally representative sample selected from Vision Critical’s U.S. market panel, Springboard America. The survey was fielded in association with Clear Channel Media & Entertainment.

The CW and Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Announce Multi-Year Broadcast Agreement for the iHeartRadio Music Festival

The CW Network will be the Exclusive Broadcast Home of the iHeartRadio Music Festival, iHeartRadio's Holiday Jingle Ball and the iHeartRadio Ultimate Pool Party
The CW Also to Broadcast Album Release Parties and Other Concert Specials
Partnership Kicks Off with The CW's Broadcast of the iHeartRadio Ultimate Pool Party, July 15, 2013, 8-10 pm

May 16, 2013 (New York, NY) – The CW Network and Clear Channel Media and Entertainment today announced a multi-year partnership making The CW the exclusive television broadcaster of the two-day, star-studded iHeartRadio Music Festival. The CW will also be the exclusive broadcast home of iHeartRadio's holiday Jingle Ball concert, the iHeartRadio Ultimate Pool Party, album release parties and other concert specials.  The agreement also gives the CW exclusive streaming rights to the television specials on CWTV.com following the broadcasts.  The three-year agreement, beginning with The CW's broadcast of the iHeartRadio Ultimate Pool Party in July, was announced today by Mark Pedowitz, President, The CW, and John Sykes, President of Clear Channel Entertainment Enterprises.

"The CW is synonymous with what's now and what's next, and that includes music," said Pedowitz. "We have always been known for using the hottest, most of-the-moment music, both on our shows and in our marketing campaigns. Partnering with Clear Channel to present the biggest concert events of the year for our viewers is a natural fit for us, and also gives us more original event programming throughout the year."

"This is an ideal opportunity to take the original content that we create at Clear Channel to new platforms and audiences," said Sykes.  "We chose The CW as our partner because we share the same powerful connection to a highly influential young demographic."

The CW will broadcast:

The iHeartRadio Ultimate Pool Party, Monday, July 15, 8-10 pm ET/PT. The iHeartRadio Ultimate Pool party is a two-day musical weekend event at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach, June 28-29, 2013, as part of the Fontainebleau's BleauLive concert series, and will feature performances by popular recording artists Pitbull, Ke$ha, Afrojack, Icona Pop and Krewella.

The iHeartRadio Music Festival, the two-day, star-studded music event returning to MGM Grand in Las Vegas on September 20 and 21, 2013. Artist lineup and a broadcast date will be announced in July.

iHeartRadio's Jingle Ball, Clear Channel's long-standing holiday concert franchise featuring the biggest names of the year in music with surprise superstar guests.  Artist line-up and a broadcast date will be announced in the Fall.

iHeartRadio album release parties, Clear Channel's new, breakout live music series featuring superstar artists performing their new music in front of a live audience and sharing behind-the-scenes stories on the eve of their album releases, and other concert events throughout the year. 
About The CW
THE CW TELEVISION NETWORK, a joint venture between Warner Bros. Entertainment and CBS Corporation, made its debut on September 20, 2006 as America's fifth broadcast network and is the only network specifically targeting viewers ages 18-34, a demographic highly sought after by advertisers. Delivering a total of 30 hours of programming a week, The CW offers a five-night, 10-hour primetime lineup that runs Monday through Friday. In daytime, The CW broadcasts a Monday through Friday afternoon block, and a five-hour Saturday morning block.  For more information, visit www.cwtv.com.

Zojak World Wide Artists to Receive Broadcast and Digital Radio Revenue Through Clear Channel Partnership
 
Agreement Between Top Digital Distributor of Jamaican Music and the Leading U.S. Media Company Is Another Step Toward Building a Sustainable Business Model for Digital Radio

New York, NY and Chicago, IL – May 16, 2013 – Clear Channel Media and Entertainment, the leading media company in the country with a greater reach than any other radio or television outlet, and Zojak World Wide, a company at the forefront of digital music distribution, today announced a partnership that will enable Zojak’s artists to receive revenue from Clear Channel’s digital and broadcast radio revenue streams.

After only five years in business, Zojak is credited with bringing the digital revolution to the Jamaican music industry.  The company distributes and promotes the music of more than 750 reggae labels and their artists, and maintains the largest digital distribution catalog of Jamaican music in the world.

In March 2013, Zojak made history when dancehall star David “Mavado” Brooks became the first Caribbean artist to receive an exclusive video premiere on Billboard with his new single “Take It,” featuring Karian Sang.  Founded in Chicago in 2007, Zojak now has operations in Kingston, Jamaica and Miami, Florida.

“Our goal is to continue to expose our unique artists to new audiences and to expand the presence of Jamaican music everywhere,” said Zoe Espitia and Aaron Mahlfeldt, co-founders of Zojak World Wide. “Radio is a valuable tool for publicizing our talent, and at Zojak, we recognize that as the music industry evolves, digital radio has become an especially crucial medium.”

“Zojak has built an impressive music catalog in a short time by collaborating with artists, producers and record labels, to focus on distributing its clients’ music digitally,” said Bob Pittman, CEO of Clear Channel. “We are very excited to partner with a company that shares our goal of creating a sustainable business model for the future of the digital radio industry.”

Clear Channel’s market-based partnership with Zojak is the latest in a series of similar innovative agreements with other record labels, including: Big Machine Label Group; Glassnote Entertainment Group; DashGo; rpm entertainment; Robbins Entertainment; Naxos; and Wind-Up Records.

About Zojak World Wide
Zojak World Wide is the leader in music digital distribution, offering worldwide distribution, marketing and promotion all in one place. Zojak’s clients experience the best in state-of-the-art reporting, free E-blasts, and promotions that keep the power in the artists’ hands.

iHeartRadio Surpasses 30 Million Registered Users At Record Pace
 
Second Fastest-Growing Digital Service in Internet History Earns Place on iTunes’ List of Top 20 All-Time Free Apps

Rapid Consumer Growth Fueled by Easy Access Across Multiple Platforms, Massive Music Library, Roll-Out of New Features and the Promotional Power of Clear Channel's Broadcast Radio Stations

New York, NY - May 13, 2013 - iHeartRadio, Clear Channel Media and Entertainment’s industry-leading, all-in-one digital radio service, today announced that it has surpassed 30 million registered users. In achieving this milestone in less than two years since its launch, iHeartRadio becomes second only to Instagram as the fastest-growing digital service in Internet history -- a growth rate two times faster than Facebook. Since iHeartRadio listeners are not required to create an account to stream broadcast radio stations, the number of registered users reflects only a small snapshot of the service’s overall reach, particularly given the 175 million downloads of the iHeartRadio mobile app and more than 60 million monthly uniques across its digital network.

iHeartRadio’s recent placement on the iTunes Top 20 All-Time Free Apps list coupled with its rapid growth points to a larger trend in consumer listening habits.  As smartphones and tablets become more ubiquitous, easy-to-use, free applications like iHeartRadio provide consumers with access to their favorite music regardless of whether they're at home or on the go.  iHeartRadio's additional add-in features like local weather and news, as well as “Perfect For” curated playlists, appeal to a diverse audience and have driven overall adoption of digital music, even as research shows that record numbers of consumers are also tuning in to their favorite over-the-air broadcast stations.  Recent numbers from Katz Radio Group reported that broadcast radio comprises 92.4% of all audio listening, with digital claiming a 7.6% stake, indicating that iHeartRadio is bringing increased incremental listening to Clear Channel’s 243 million monthly broadcast listeners.

“iHeartRadio sets the standard for how radio continues to fit into people’s everyday lives. This latest milestone is another clear indication how our full-featured iHeartRadio experience resonates with tens of millions of people – with more coming every day,” said Brian Lakamp, President of Digital for Clear Channel Media and Entertainment. “Being able to draw on Clear Channel's unparalleled range of resources allows us to continually innovate and improve on the user experience, while giving listeners access to both live radio and custom stations.  When you combine this with the strong promotional power of Clear Channel’s broadcast properties across the nation, iHeartRadio is well-positioned to continue or even surpass our current adoption rate.”

iHeartRadio reached 20 million registered users faster than any digital service in internet history.  It continues to be the No. 1 digital radio service, offering 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, plus user-created Custom Stations inspired by favorite artists and songs. In addition to Clear Channel’s 850 radio stations, iHeartRadio also includes a number of other radio groups, such as Univision, Cumulus, Greater Media stations, WNYC, EMF’s Contemporary Christian Air1 and KLove stations, college radio, Cox, Emmis, Salem and others. With a library of more than 158 million songs (updated as of 2025) 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.

Unprecedented National Research on "State of Listening in America" Shows Radio Remains Hugely Popular Across Multiple Platforms
 
Several Key Groups – Including Millennials and Generation Z – Remain Especially Attached to Radio, Finding it “Trustworthy,” “Human” and “Relate-able”
Digital Media Fuels Category Growth for Radio
Listeners Also Connect to their Favorite Stations and DJs Via Social Media, and are Especially Receptive to “Close To Point of Purchase” Radio Advertising
 
New York, NY – May 10, 2013 – Clear Channel Media and Entertainment (CCM+E) today unveiled the results of an extensive study of the State of Listening in America, which underscore radio’s continued, widespread popularity, particularly among Millennials and Generation Z, who listen to radio regularly and describe it as “trustworthy,” “human” and “relate-able.” The study is the first comprehensive audio analysis that addresses the various ways people are listening today and also clearly demonstrates that the growing prevalence of mobile devices coupled with easy access to streaming apps have made radio more relevant to users.
 
The comprehensive research, conducted for CCM+E by research firms Latitude Research and OpenMind Strategy, also reveals that listeners enjoy connecting with their favorite stations and on-air personalities via social media, illustrating how social media has made radio increasingly interactive and personal.
 
The study shows that 92 percent of Americans regularly tune in to AM/FM radio and that much of this listening happens at or near a place of purchase – radio’s significant and “unique selling proposition,” in the words of advertising icon David Ogilvy.   Additionally, 85 percent of listeners feel radio is more accessible than ever, which demonstrates that digital media, most notably iHeartRadio, has fueled category growth and expanded radio’s accessibility and relevancy.
 
Also a majority of listeners view on-air personalities as local celebrities and reported that DJs engage listeners regularly on both digital and broadcast platforms. “It’s gone from calling in [to the station], to texting, to Twitter,” said one participant. “It keeps getting easier” [to be part of the radio station’s community].
 
Listeners also revealed that they prefer on-air advertising that is creative, humorous, leverages on-air talent and is generally “more like radio.”
 
“This research confirms that radio’s reach and appeal remain strong regardless of the platform, geography, ethnicity, or age group,” said Clear Channel CEO Bob Pittman. “American listeners – particularly younger generations – feel a strong connection to their favorite on-air radio personalities – which is made stronger by social media – in a way that isn’t replicated by other media.”
 
The following are among the study’s key findings:
 
92 percent of all respondents listen to radio at least once a week.
69 percent agree “streaming services do not replace radio.”
80 percent say radio is helpful in discovering new artists or songs.
82 percent say the first thing they do when they get in a car is turn on the radio.
66 percent agree that their favorite radio stations reflect who they are as a person.
78 percent agree that radio has the power to make a difference in the community and 72 percent believe radio is more community-oriented than TV.
85 percent say radio is more accessible than at any time before and 78 percent say they can access radio anywhere.
Radio advertising is viewed more positively than ads on TV, internet and mobile apps.
72 percent believe that radio feels more “human” than the internet and 65 percent believe it is more “personal” than TV.
71 percent say radio is a part of their daily routine.
“This is the first time the industry has looked so closely at the state of audio in America today,” said Dr. Radha Subramanyam, EVP, Insights, Research and Analytics at CCM+E. “The study represents a major step forward in understanding how hundreds of millions of Americans engage with radio and audio content and advertising every day.”
 
The results were presented by Dr. Subramanyam, who holds a PhD in Radio, Television and Film, to an audience of major advertisers and included a performance by Rod Stewart at the iHeartRadio Theater presented by PC Richard and Son. CCM+E partnered with Latitude Research and OpenMind to survey more than one thousand respondents. The report also includes insights gleaned from live focus groups, ethnographies and journals from Americans across the country.

Hamburgers Beat out Tacos for Late Night Food Choices among Millennial Males

May 7, 2013 (Dublin, Ohio) – Young Millennial males have good taste.  When it comes to late night quests for food, eight in 10 Millennial males said that they want good food—not just any food, according to a recent survey* conducted by Braun Research.  Of the late night food options, these nighttime diners vote for hamburgers (over tacos) as their top choice and beef and cheese were some of the most craveable ingredients.  It’s more than good food (84%) that’s important, convenience (79%), quick service (78%) and food options for $5 or less (73%) are also important attributes for late night diners. 

Wendy’s Moonlight Meal Deal™ was designed to meet these needs. The Meal Deal includes a Double Stack™ hamburger, Chili Cheese Fries and a large soft drink all for $5 after 10 pm. The Double Stack starts with two junior hamburger patties topped off with American cheese, ketchup, mustard, pickle and onion. But the beefy, cheesy goodness doesn’t end there. The Chili Cheese Fries combine Wendy’s natural-cut fries with sea-salt, with slow-cooked, rich and meaty chili and a cheesy cheddar sauce.  And just like everything on the Wendy’s menu, this meal is made when you order it, something that 67% of Millennial males said was important.

“We hear Millennials loud and clear and we’re responding with food they crave at a great value,” said Bob Holtcamp, Wendy’s senior vice president, brand marketing. “Not only can they enjoy the Moonlight Meal Deal, they can also enter to win prizes late at night through our #GreatLate digital promotions.”

Wendy’s launch of its digital promotions encourages customers to share photos of their late night experiences.  Likewise, throughout the summer, Wendy’s is sponsoring a series of concerts in partnership with Clear Channel’s iHeartRadio.

#GreatLate Digital Promotion
If it wasn’t posted online, did it really even happen?  Starting now, customers who share photos of their late night experience using the #GreatLate hashtag on Twitter®, Instagram® or Tumblr® will have the chance to win Wendy’s gift cards every night throughout the summer.

iHeartRadio Partnership
Nightlife for young Millennials often revolves around music and Wendy’s is teaming up with iHeartRadio, Clear Channel Media and Entertainment’s industry-leading digital music platform, to host a series of live concerts with some of this year’s hottest up-and-coming artists. Customers who share their late night experiences with Wendy’s by using the #GreatLate hashtag will have the opportunity to win VIP tickets to one of the five iHeartRadio Live GreatLate Concerts presented by Wendy’s.

The concert series and larger #GreatLate marketing campaign will be promoted across Clear Channel radio stations nationwide and iHeartRadio, including a Wendy’s-branded custom iHeartRadio station, Late Night Great Night Radio, and an exclusive concert series content page on iHeartRadio.com – set to launch in the end of May.

The series will kick off with indie pop band Fitz and the Tantrums on May 29th, followed by the Ohio native duo Twenty One Pilots on June 19th at the iHeartRadio Theater presented by P.C. Richard & Son in New York City. There will also be chances to win tickets for the concert series during local Clear Channel events throughout the summer, including KTUphoria in Holmdel, New Jersey and KISS FM’s Fantabuloso 2013 in Chicago.

“iHeartRadio Live leverages Clear Channel’s close relationship with artists and labels to create intimate experiences for our listeners, our partners and their customers,” said Tom Poleman, President of National Programming Platforms, Clear Channel Media and Entertainment.  “We are excited to join forces with Wendy’s to produce the iHeartRadio Live GreatLate Concert Series which allows music fans the opportunity to experience Great…Late… live music.”

To find a Wendy’s restaurant open late and to learn more about and obtain Official Rules for the #GreatLate promotion that runs until October 1st, visit http://latenight.wendys.com.

* Wendy’s sponsored telephone survey in partnership with Braun Research Incorporated to 1,000 Millennial males.

About The Wendy’s Company
The Wendy's Company is the world's third largest quick-service hamburger company. The Wendy's system includes more than 6,500 franchise and Company restaurants in the United States and 27 countries and U.S. territories worldwide. For more information, visit www.aboutwendys.com or www.wendys.com.

Clear Channel Media and Entertainment and Island Def Jam Music Group Launch World Premiere of the New Mariah Carey Single "#Beautiful" Featuring Miguel Across More Than 230 Stations Nationwide

New York, N.Y. – May 7, 2013 – Clear Channel Media and Entertainment launched Mariah Carey's new single, "#Beautiful," featuring Miguel with a unique, day-long world premiere event across more than 230 Clear Channel radio stations nationwide. 

Island Def Jam Music Group partnered with Clear Channel to introduce fans to the new Mariah Carey single by creating a unique day-long, world premiere event that leveraged Clear Channel's radio stations across five different formats and its unmatched relationship with listeners. Beginning yesterday at 7 a.m. EST, "#Beautiful" played at the top of each hour until 11 p.m. that evening on Contemporary Hit Radio (CHR), Rhythmic CHR, Mainstream Adult Contemporary (AC), Hot AC and Mainstream Urban stations.  Fans can also listen to the single on participating station websites and on iHeartRadio.com, which features a link to listen to the new single on-demand.

"Mariah Carey is a music icon and using the power of our radio stations to launch her new single is a unique opportunity to display our collective strength to the record community around the country," said Tom Poleman, President of National Programming Platforms, Clear Channel Media and Entertainment. "Equally as important, we also used this moment in Mariah's music career to create an exclusive and exciting day-long event for our listeners."

"We are thrilled to partner with Clear Channel and their properties for this unprecedented multi-format global launch of Mariah’s new smash single," said Steve Bartels, President & COO, Island Def Jam Music Group.  "The support of our radio partners has always been instrumental in Mariah’s chart domination and the early positive reception to ‘#Beautiful’ shows she has another big hit on her hands.  Let’s Go!"

Clear Channel Hosts Exclusive iHeartRadio Special with Kenny Chesney To Introduce His Reflective "Life On A Rock"
LIVE from the iHeartRadio Theater

Multi-Platform Artist Integration Program to Launch

Chesney's Life On A Rock will be Available On-Demand for Fans via Clear Channel Websites 

New York, N.Y. – April 18, 2013 – Clear Channel Media and Entertainment and Blue Chair Records/Columbia Nashville announced today an integrated promotional and marketing partnership to preview Kenny Chesney's new Life On A Rock album, set to release April 30.  Clear Channel will host an exclusive iHeartRadio Album Release Party – featuring a never-been-done-before one hour live conversation and listening session with Chesney in the iHeartRadio Theater in New York City on April 29 at 1 p.m. EST.
 
The conversation and album preview is part of Clear Channel's multi-platform campaign, which will include an on-air and online Artist Integration Program, designed to introduce what the critics have called "Chesney's most personal music" to fans and listeners nationwide.
 
Kenny Chesney has sold over a million tickets to each of his past 10 tours, won the Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music's Entertainer of the Year Award a combined eight times, had 24 No. 1 hits and sold more than 30 million albums.  The people, places, moments and feelings of a driven man at rest inspired his upcoming Life On A Rock, which celebrates life, the rhythms of being alive, the joy of friendship, the beauty of the world and the pleasures of slowing down.
 
To harness the excitement around Life on a Rock, Clear Channel will host this exclusive iHeartRadio Album Release Party at the iHeartRadio Theater presented by P.C. Richard & Son in New York City on Monday, April 29 at 1 p.m. EST.  Bobby Bones, host of The Bobby Bones Show, syndicated on Country radio stations nationwide, will join Chesney for one unbelievable hour of songs, fun, tales from the road and stories of where the music came from.  Featuring a live, on-stage interview, Chesney will bring the fans inside a project he says, "I never knew I was making, and songs I wrote just for me…"
 
The event will broadcast live across more than 100 Clear Channel Country radio stations as well as station websites and iHeartRadio.com, Clear Channel's industry-leading digital music service.  The Album Release Party and its live stream will be promoted on-air extensively across Clear Channel Country radio stations' nationwide and across its digital platforms, including iHeartRadio beginning Thursday, April 25.
 
Following the Kenny Chesney iHeartRadio Album Release Party, Clear Channel will begin its immersive two-week Artist Integration Program, leveraging its powerful on-air and online platforms.  The program allows fans and listeners the opportunity to fully experience Life On A Rock, through exclusive content, audio clips, on-demand video from the release party, in addition to hearing the complete album on-demand via Clear Channel's Country stations websites.
 
This unique promotional campaign will increase audience engagement and awareness of Chesney's newest album via custom created content and spots that will run across all Clear Channel Country radio stations and websites nationwide – including featured placement on iHeartRadio.com. Listeners will also be able to click and listen to exclusive content through the platform's various portals, which will allow fans to easily purchase Life on a Rock via iTunes.
 
"I'm happy the folks at Clear Channel are giving me an opportunity to talk to the fans about this really personal record," Chesney said.  "When you take a risk and do something outside the box, make an album that pulls back some layers and expectations, you want the fans to share in where the music came from, just as much as you want people to see their lives in your song… This lets me bring them the man I am when I'm not onstage."
 
"We're excited to play a key role in the album launch for one of Country music's biggest artists, Kenny Chesney," said Tom Poleman, President of National Programming Platforms, Clear Channel Media and Entertainment.  "The marriage of Kenny's music and our unmatched country platform, including the largest number of country radio stations and iHeartRadio, allows Clear Channel to bring music to consumers like no one else."
 
About Kenny Chesney
Kenny Chesney has won the Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music’s Entertainer of the Year eight times. He's also won the ACM's Top Male Vocalist and Single of the Year for "The Good Stuff," the CMA's Album of the Year for When The Sun Goes Down and the fan-voted American Music Award for Favorite Artist.  He has had 24 #1 country singles, sold over 30 million albums and has been the top country and pop ticket seller of the 21st century, selling in excess of a million tickets on each of his past ten tours.

Agreement Between Clear Channel and Wind-Up Records Enables Artists to Share in Digital and Broadcast Radio Revenue

One Of The Largest Independently-Owned Labels and the Country’s Leading Media Company Ink Deal to Further the Development of a New, Sustainable Business Model for the Digital Radio Industry
Wind-Up Artists Include Evanescence, Creed, Seether, Five for Fighting, O.A.R., Filter, Finger Eleven, Civil Twilight, Jillette Johnson, Young Guns, The Virginmarys, Aranda and The Darkness

NEW YORK, NY – April 9, 2013 – Clear Channel Media and Entertainment and Wind-up Records, one of the largest independently-owned record labels, today announced an agreement in which the companies will share both digital and broadcast radio revenue streams. Clear Channel is America’s leading media company in America with a greater reach than any other radio or television outlet.

Founded in 1997, Wind-up Records has successfully launched a number of multi-platinum rock artists, including Evanescence, Creed, Finger Eleven, and Seether, and has further built the careers of Five for Fighting, O.A.R. and The Darkness, among others. Wind-up has garnered seven multi-platinum albums, including Creed’s diamond-certified Human Clay, and seven gold albums. Earlier this year, Wind-up signed Filter, whose sixth album, The Sun Comes Out Tonight, is scheduled for release June 4, 2013. In addition to these marquee acts, Wind-up has scouted and developed several award-winning emerging artists, such as Civil Twilight, Young Guns, The Virginmarys, Aranda and Jillette Johnson.

“Wind-up has an impressive roster of established and up-and-coming artists, due in large measure to its collaborative, supportive artist development process, and we’re excited to partner with them,” said Bob Pittman, CEO of Clear Channel. “This agreement demonstrates that market-based solutions can enhance the future growth of digital radio – and benefit artists, labels, and listeners as well.”

“Wind-up at its essence is an artist development company,” said Wind-up's Chief Executive Officer Edward Vetri. “This partnership with Clear Channel will provide us a new and innovative platform to make our artists’ music more accessible to their fans.  We believe growing digital radio is critical to artist development and are excited to be aligned with Clear Channel in its digital radio strategy.”

Clear Channel’s market-based agreement with Wind-up follows several recent, similar agreements, including Big Machine Label Group, Glassnote Entertainment Group, DashGo, rpm Entertainment, Robbins Entertainment, and Naxos.

About Wind-up Records
Wind-up Records is a privately-owned, full-service music entertainment firm that was founded in 1997. The company has successfully launched numerous multi-platinum artists including Evanescence, Creed, Seether and Finger Eleven and has further built on the successes of The Darkness, Five for Fighting, James Durbin and O.A.R. In addition to these marquee acts, Wind-up has scouted and developed several award-winning, newer artists such as Civil Twilight, The Virginmarys, Young Guns, Company of Thieves, Jillette Johnson and Thriving Ivory. Wind-up brings a unique approach to developing and breaking bands. Since its inception nearly 15 years ago, Wind-up has shipped over 60 million units worldwide, garnered seven multi-platinum albums (including one diamond – sales over 10 million) and seven gold albums. Additionally, Wind-up has licensed music to high-profile television shows and motion pictures including several movie soundtracks, most notably, the platinum selling “Walk the Line.”  Combining a team of creative A&R scouts, in-house writers and engineers with its own recording studio, Wind-up cultivates a fluid and collaborative recording process with its artists, independent of points in their career.  Additionally, as pioneers of the 360-degree deal, Wind-up umbrellas several other entities including various publishing companies, a touring division, a television corporation and Pronto Merch, a full-service merchandise company. 
www.winduprecords.com