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Total Traffic Network Wins 2013 Telematics Update Award for Best Navigation Solution

New York, N.Y. – June 10, 2013 – Total Traffic Network (TTN), a groundbreaking programming and technology service that delivers real-time local traffic flow and incident information, today announced it has been named the 2013 Telematics Update Award winner for Best Navigation Solution. The Telematics Update Awards recognize the leading players in the telematics space during Telematics Detroit, the world's largest and most influential business focused conference and exhibition for the entire telematics ecosystem.

This year, the 10th Anniversary of the Telematics Update Awards event, more than 350 individual nominations were in the running. TTN was recognized for its industry leading navigation solution that delivers real-time local traffic flow and incident information with graphics to vehicle dashboards via an HD Radio signal or IP-connectivity.  Its HD Hybrid technology delivers easy-to-access features including Doppler radar, real-time local and national weather forecasts from The Weather Channel, as well as traffic updates and the ability to deliver news, stocks, sport scores and fuel prices. TTN’s HD Hybrid solution provides real-time, cost-efficient information that is constantly available nationwide, even as the car moves through varying signal conditions. TTN offers more bandwidth in each market dedicated to hyper-local content and provides extensive premium traffic services compared to other delivery technologies, such as satellite. TTN is commercially available in select Toyota and Lexus vehicles as well as through JVC navigation systems.  

"Total Traffic Network is extremely proud to be honored as the Best Navigation Solution by Telematics Update," said Kevin Loftus, Senior Vice President of Operations, TTN.  "The prestige of this award continues to validate the hard and passionate work of our team in building compelling, valuable, relevant and dynamic content and distribution services for our customers.  We are humbled and excited to have our industry peers recognize TTN as a leader for traffic and traveler information solutions."

For more information about TTN visit totaltraffic.com. 

About Total Traffic Network: 
Total Traffic Network delivers real-time traffic data to over 3,000 radio and 200 television affiliates, as well as its internet and mobile partnerships, reaching more than 200 million consumers each week. Total Traffic Network services over 100 markets in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Total Traffic Network operates the largest broadcast traffic navigation network in North America, providing RDS-TMC, enhanced HD-TMC and TPEG services.  Total Traffic Network has expanded its infotainment offerings to include news, weather and sports content. For more information, please visit www.totaltraffic.com.

Clear Channel and Macy's Congratulate "The Summer Set," Winners of this Year's "Macy's iHeartRadio Rising Star" Campaign

Campaign Captured More Than Six Million Online Votes – Four Million Votes More Than Its Inaugural Year

New York, NY – June 6, 2013 – Clear Channel Media and Entertainment and Macy's congratulate The Summer Set, a Scottsdale, Arizona based pop rock band, on winning the second Macy's iHeartRadio Rising Star Campaign. The Summer Set will now have the opportunity to perform alongside music's biggest stars at this year's iconic two-day iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas on September 20 and 21.
 
The Summer Set consists of vocalist Brian Dales; guitarist, backing vocalist and pianist John Gomez; bassist Stephen Gomez; guitarist Josh Montgomery; and drummer Jess Bowen.  Formed by brothers John and Stephen as teenagers, the band released their first full-length album Love Like This in 2009, and its sophomore album Everything's Fine in 2011.   The quintet quickly became a phenomenon throughout the independent music scene and continued to hone their irresistible brand of feel-good pop through major television syncs on "Dancing With The Stars," MTV's "Jersey Shore," "10 on Top" and "Hard Times of RJ Berger."  The band's third album Legendary, which released April 16 on Fearless Records, debuted at No. 3 on the iTunes Pop Charts and No. 9 on the overall iTunes Chart.  The album's first single "Boomerang" surpassed an impressive 10,000 digital sales in its first week of release and is also the featured track in the Rising Star campaign. The music video for "Boomerang" premieres today on VEVO.
 
Last year, Clear Channel radio listeners, iHeartRadio fans and Macy's shoppers cast more than two million votes for their favorite up-and-coming artists.  This year, fans tripled their participation, surpassing six million votes across the country and crowning The Summer Set as the 2013 Macy's iHeartRadio Rising star.   The campaign also featured five in-store performances by the Top 5 finalists where hundreds of fans flocked to Macy's stores to see live performances of the must-hear breakout artists of 2013.
 
"It's such a surreal dream come true," said Brian Dales of The Summer Set. "Entering this competition was unlike anything we've done in our career and I still have a hard time believing we won. Legends (The Summer Set's fans) are the best fans in the world for coming together in support of this moment. I'm so excited to see all the doors this may open and I want to say thanks to Macy's, iHeartRadio and Fearless Records. Here's to the future"
 
In addition to performing alongside major music stars at the iHeartRadio Music Festival, The Summer Set will kick-off their victory celebration with special performances during this summer's Macy's Passport presents Glamorama® events. Macy's iconic high-fashion and entertainment extravaganzas feature the latest fashion from the hottest designers, show-stopping dance, visuals and staging, as well as incredible musical and other performances. Macy's Glamorama this year is themed "Fashion in a New Light," and will highlight the mystery and magic of illumination. Summer Set will open the shows on August 2 in Minneapolis and August 9 in Chicago, followed by two shows in late September slated for Los Angeles and San Francisco. Tickets are available for purchase at macys.com/glamtickets.

Last fall's iHeartRadio Music Festival hosted by Ryan Seacrest featured performances by some of the biggest names in the music industry, including Taylor Swift, Aerosmith, Rihanna, Usher, Bon Jovi, Lil Wayne, Green Day, Swedish House Mafia, No Doubt, Brad Paisley, Pitbull, deadmau5, Miranda Lambert, Enrique Iglesias, Linkin Park, Jason Aldean, P!nk, Mary J. Blige and Calvin Harris. The 2013 star-studded line-up will be announced this summer.

About Macy's
Macy's, the largest retail brand of Macy's, Inc., delivers fashion and affordable luxury to customers at approximately 800 locations in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam, as well as to customers in the U.S. and more than 100 international destinations through its leading online store at macys.com. Via its stores, e-commerce site, mobile and social platforms, Macy's offers distinctive assortments including the most desired family of exclusive and fashion brands for him, her and home. Macy's is known for such epic events as Macy's 4th of July Fireworks® and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade®, as well as spectacular fashion shows, culinary events, flower shows and celebrity appearances. Macy's flagship stores -- including Herald Square in New York City, Union Square in San Francisco, State Street in Chicago, Dadeland in Miami and South Coast Plaza in southern California -- are known internationally and are leading destinations for visitors. Building on a more than 150-year tradition, and with the collective support of customers, employees and Macy's Foundation, Macy's helps strengthen communities by supporting local and national charities giving more than $70 million each year to help make a difference in the lives of our customers.

For Macy's media materials, images and contacts, please visit our online pressroom at www.macys.com/pressroom.

Austin Mahone to Join Elvis Duran and the Morning Show Live In Studio for Exclusive World Premiere of New Single, "What About Love"
 
Clear Channel Media and Entertainment and Universal Music Group Launch Multi-Platform Campaign Including Exclusive World Premiere, Live Performance at the iHeartRadio Theater in New York City and Cross-Country Promotional Tour
 
New York, N.Y. – June 5, 2013 – Clear Channel Media and Entertainment and Universal Music Group announced today a unique multi-platform partnership to launch the new Austin Mahone single, "What About Love," his first official single off of his highly anticipated debut album (due fall 2013.)
 
Mahone will join Elvis Duran and the Morning Show live in studio for the exclusive world premiere of his new single, "What About Love," on Friday, June 7 at 8:05 a.m. EST.  Elvis Duran and the Morning Show is one of the most-listened-to Top 40 morning shows in the U.S. and is syndicated on more than 60 stations across the country. Clear Channel Media and Entertainment will also introduce listeners to Mahone's new single throughout the day on Contemporary Hit Radio (CHR) stations nationwide and fans will be able to listen to the single on station websites and on iHeartRadio.com, which will feature a link to listen to the new single on-demand.  Last week, iHeartRadio's sneak peak of the highly anticipated single garnered more than 1,000 views per minute at launch, with the hash tag #iHeartAustinMahone trending in the U.S.
 
"We knew after his first visit to our show Austin was on his way to stardom," said Duran.  "What an honor to have him on our show while we world premiere his new single. His life is about to change."
 
"I am so appreciative of the love and support from Clear Channel.  'What About Love' is the first single off of my upcoming debut album and to have such a massive launch with Elvis Duran is like a dream," said Mahone.  "I've grown up listening to Elvis and now I get to be on air with him to play my song!  I can't thing of a better way to finally share my song with the world!"
 
Following the world premiere of "What About Love," Z100 will host a live chat, featuring an intimate performance with Mahone at the iHeartRadio Theater presented by P.C. Richard & Son in New York City that evening at 9 p.m. EST.  The event will also stream live for fans at z100.com/austin.
 
The multi-platform campaign will include a 10 city promotional tour offering listeners the chance to win once-in-a-lifetime experiences with Mahone throughout the summer.  Grand prize hometown experiences include a classic Chicago day, where the lucky winner and 15 friends will spend a day with Mahone on the beach, enjoy Chicago pizza and fireworks off of Navy Pier that night; Mahone will perform live at the winner's house in Minneapolis; and in Washington, D.C. Mahone will spend the day with the winner and friends touring the monuments and then attend a Nats game, where he'll throw the first pitch.  The Ultimate Contests will run across Clear Channel CHR stations in Chicago Minneapolis, Tampa, Cincinnati, Tuscaloosa, Pittsburgh, Charlotte, Washington, D.C., Seattle, Miami, New York and Los Angeles.
 
At just 17 years old, singer/songwriter Austin Mahone is poised for stardom.  Already making his mark on the scene, Mahone has sold out New York's famed Best Buy Theater within minutes of on-sales, has released a hit single "Say You're Just a Friend," featuring Flo Rida and is currently touring on Taylor Swift's RED Tour! Mahone will continue to swoon his fans with his newest single "What About Love."  He most recently opened at the 2013 Radio Disney Music Awards and took home his first RDM award for the "Ultimate Breakout Star - Biggest Viral Artist". Mahone continues his massive online presence with his latest music video for a his new original song, "Heart in My Hand," which garnered more than 3 million views, following other viral successes like Mahone's first original single,  "11:11" and smash hit, " Say Somethin". Not only does he have a solid fan base, known as "Mahomies," but the teen sensation is gaining a legion of loyal fans in the media as well.   He's hot on the press trail with features in high profile outlets such as Details Magazine, Entertainment Weekly, Wall Street Journal, Live! With Kelly & Michael, Today Show, Access Hollywood, Entertainment Tonight, E! News, Extra, The Insider, VH1, MTV, Popstar!, which have featured him on their cover, as well as J-14, M, Astro Girl, Quiz Fest and Twist and a presenter slot on the Billboard Music Awards last month. 
 
ABOUT REPUBLIC RECORDS
A division of Universal Music Group, the world's leading music company, Republic is home to an all-star roster of multi-platinum, award-winning legends and superstar artists such as 3 Doors Down, Amy Winehouse, Ariana Grande, Black Sabbath, Colbie Caillat, Enrique Iglesias, Florence + the Machine, Godsmack, Gotye, Kelly Rowland, Mayer Hawthorne, Owl City, The Voice (NBC-TV), Of Monsters & Men among many others.
 
It is comprised of innovative imprints and digital business ventures including Brushfire (Jack Johnson, G. Love), Cash Money (Lil Wayne, Drake, Nicki Minaj), Indie Pop (The Cataracs), Lava Records (Jessie J, Black Veil Brides), Loma Vista (Soundgarden, Damian Marley), Monkeywrench (Pearl Jam), Republic Nashville (The Band Perry, Florida Georgia Line, The Eli Young Band), XO (The Weeknd), among others.

Clear Channel and Dualtone Music Group Announce Agreement to Share Digital and Broadcast Radio Revenue with Artists

Dualtone, the Leading Indie Roots-Rock Label, to Join Clear Channel’s Forward-Thinking Record Label Partners

New York, NY/Nashville, TN – June 5, 2013 – Clear Channel Media and Entertainment and Dualtone Music Group, a leading boutique independent music label, today announced an agreement that enables Dualtone and its artists to share revenue from Clear Channel’s broadcast and digital radio.

Clear Channel Media and Entertainment is the leading media company in America with a greater reach than any other radio or television outlet.

Dualtone Music Group is a Nashville-based independent label specializing in roots rock, indie rock and critically acclaimed singer/songwriters. Founded in 2001 by Scott Robinson, the label’s CEO, Dualtone is known for its thoughtful approach to artist development, providing dedicated attention to a small roster and focusing on gradual, long-term success.

This style has attracted artists like The Lumineers, whose quadruple-platinum single “Ho Hey” has garnered more than 65 million YouTube views, is consistently in the top ten on the Billboard Hot 100, and whose self-titled debut album went platinum as the band was nominated for two Grammy Awards.

Dualtone’s current artist roster includes The Lumineers, Shovels & Rope, Ivan & Alyosha, Little Comets and legendary songsmith Guy Clark. Overall, Dualtone’s artists have been nominated for 17 Grammy Awards, including three wins.

“Dualtone is dedicated to the long-term career development of each artist on our roster, and radio plays an essential role in their success,” said Scott Robinson. “We will do whatever we can to help ensure a vibrant future for Internet radio as well as recognizing the continuing importance of broadcast radio. This is how our artists can reach as many of their fans as possible – wherever they are, on whatever device they’re using – and is an invaluable factor in their success.”

“Dualtone has achieved enormous success over the past few years, in large part due to their nurturing approach to emerging artists,” said Bob Pittman, CEO of Clear Channel. “Their business philosophy is similarly focused on the long term, so they understand that Clear Channel is trying to move the digital radio industry towards a more sustainable model for the future and ensure fans get the music they want when and where they want it. We’re excited to partner with Dualtone.”

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

About Dualtone
Dualtone Music Group is a Nashville-based independent label specializing in roots rock, indie rock and critically acclaimed singer/songwriters. Dualtone’s diverse catalog boasts over 200 titles including albums from Brett Dennen, June Carter Cash, Mark Olson, Daniel Johnston, Townes Van Zandt in addition to several tribute albums featuring new recordings from acts such as Norah Jones, Emmlyou Harris, Henry Rollins and Johnny Cash. Current artist roster includes The Lumineers, Shovels & Rope, Ivan & Alyosha, Little Comets and legendary songsmith, Guy Clark. Overall, Dualtone’s artists have been nominated for 17 Grammy Awards, including three wins.

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.