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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

The iHeartRadio Ultimate Pool Party Presented by VISIT FLORIDA Returns to Fontainebleau's Bleaulive for Year Two
 
Event Will Feature Performances by Pitbull, Ke$ha, Afrojack, Icona Pop and Krewella
More Than 120 Clear Channel Stations Across the Country Will Participate in National On-Air and Online Promotion
 
New York, NY – April 8, 2013 – iHeartRadio, Clear Channel’s industry-leading digital radio service, and the legendary Fontainebleau Miami Beach today announced the return of the iHeartRadio Ultimate Pool Party presented by Visit Florida, a two-day musical weekend on June 28-29, 2013 as part of the Fontainebleau’s BleauLive concert series. The weekend will feature performances at Fontainebleau by popular recording artists Pitbull, Ke$ha, Afrojack, Icona Pop and Krewella.
 
To promote the event, Clear Channel will launch a national on-air and online promotion across more than 120 of its mainstream and rhythmic contemporary hit radio (CHR) and Electronic Dance Music (EDM) stations beginning April 8. Seven winners will be chosen each weekday through May 17, and more than 200 packages, which include roundtrip airfare, two night hotel accommodations for two and access to all the weekend events, will be given away through a text-to-win contest. 

The event will kick off Friday, June 28, with a Welcome Party at the resort’s legendary pool. The festivities will continue on Saturday with an all-day pool party featuring performances by Icona Pop and Krewella. The weekend event will culminate in a live concert that evening featuring Pitbull, Ke$ha and AfroJack. 
 
“We continue to create pop culture events and connect our listeners across America to the music they love and The iHeartRadio Ultimate Pool Party is yet another great example of that,” said Tom Poleman, President of National Programming Platforms, Clear Channel Media and Entertainment. “Last year’s event was a huge success and we’re looking forward to delivering yet another unforgettable experience for our listeners.”   
 
“Fontainebleau Miami Beach continues its legacy of bringing top performers to the historic property with the return of The iHeartRadio Ultimate Pool Party,” said Philip Goldfarb, President and COO, Fontainebleau Miami Beach. “Fontainebleau’s BleauLive once again sets the bar for entertainment destinations by providing outstanding resort-wide experiences for guests.”

For details on how to purchase your way into the Ultimate Pool Party complete with oceanview accommodations, general admission tickets and much more, visit BleauLive.com or call 1.800.548.8886. 
 
The iHeartRadio Ultimate Pool Party presented by Visit Florida at Fontainebleau is a Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Production.  For more information visit iHeartRadio.com.

About Fontainebleau Miami Beach
A revered Miami Beach landmark for more than 50 years set on more than 20 oceanfront acres, Fontainebleau Miami Beach boasts 1,504 new guestrooms and suites outfitted with iMacs; 12 restaurants and lounges, most notably three AAA Four Diamond signature restaurants, Gotham Steak, Scarpetta and Hakkasan; two dynamic nightlife venues; the 40,000-square-foot Lapis spa with mineral-rich water therapies and co-ed swimming pools; and a dramatic oceanfront poolscape.  For general information or accommodations at Fontainebleau Miami Beach, visit www.fontainebleau.com or call 1.877.512.8002.

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Clear Channel Media and Entertainment and Big Machine Label Group to Launch Artist Integration Program Around The Band Perry's New "PIONEER" Album

Multi-Platform Promotional Campaign Featuring an Intimate Performance for iHeartRadio Live to Introduce Listeners to Trio's New Album

New York, N.Y. – April 1, 2013 – Clear Channel Media and Entertainment announced today a partnership with Big Machine Label Group to launch The Band Perry's sophomore album, PIONEER. The sibling trio's second album is set to release April 2, 2013 when Clear Channel will launch a two-week-long on-air and online Artist Integration Program using Clear Channel's powerful platforms to introduce PIONEER to fans and listeners. To celebrate the release of PIONEER, the multiplatform program will also feature an intimate performance by The Band Perry for iHeartRadio Live at the iHeartRadio Theater presented by P.C. Richard & Son in New York City on April 3, 2013.

The campaign is a unique promotional vehicle that is specifically designed for The Band Perry to increase audience awareness of their new album across more than 115 participating Clear Channel Country radio stations featuring custom content and spots. A series of on-air spots created by Clear Channel’s top Imaging Directors will run across its network of Country stations nationwide and their online station streams, featuring audio clips from an exclusive interview with the trio.  The Band Perry will also receive featured placement on iHeartRadio.com as well as banner ads and a custom content portal to drive listeners to purchase PIONEER on iTunes. 

In 2011, siblings Kimberly, Reid and Neil Perry quickly catapulted into the mainstream with the success of their Quadruple-Platinum, breakout hit "If I Die Young," which took the No. 1 position on both the Country and Adult Contemporary (AC) charts.  The trio has won multiple American Country Music (ACM), Country Music Association (CMA) and CMT Music Awards as well as GRAMMY and other nominations. The Band Perry's first single from PIONEER, "Better Dig Two," has been a multi-week No. 1 hit and was certified PLATINUM from the RIAA for sales exceeding one million copies.

On April 3, immediately following PIONEER's release, The Band Perry will perform songs from their new album as well as other hits for iHeartRadio Live, a Clear Channel entertainment production that features performances by today’s top recording artists.  The private show will be hosted at the iHeartRadio Theater presented by P.C. Richard & Son for an intimate group of Clear Channel listeners in New York City.   The Band Perry's exclusive performance for iHeartRadio Live will also stream live for fans at iheartradio.com/thebandperry.
 
"Clear Channel's Artist Integration Program is a great way for both established groups like The Band Perry as well as emerging artists to introduce their new music to listeners by leveraging our un-matched, multi-platform promotional power," said Tom Poleman, President of National Programming Platforms, Clear Channel Media and Entertainment.  "We are thrilled to partner with Big Machine Label Group to launch The Band Perry's second album, PIONEER, to fans through the custom created Artist Integration Program and celebrate its release with the intimate performance for iHeartRadio Live in New York City."

The iHeartRadio Music Festival - The Biggest Live Concert Event In Radio History - Returns to the MGM Grand in 2013
 
Clear Channel and Macy's Partner Again for the Return of the "Macy’s iHeartRadio Rising Star," Giving Emerging Artists a Chance to Perform at the Iconic Two-Day Music Event
Voting for the Next Rising Talent Begins Monday, April 1
 
New York, NY – March 28, 2013 – Clear Channel Media and Entertainment, the leading media company in America with a greater reach than any radio or television outlet, today announced the return of its historic, two-day, star-studded music event – the iHeartRadio Music Festival.  Back for its third year, the iHeartRadio Music Festival will return to the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on September 20 and 21, 2013.  Clear Channel also announced today its continued partnership with Macy's, the famed department store with over 800 locations nationwide, to bring back Macy’s iHeartRadio Rising Star, a campaign designed to spotlight America's emerging musicians and find one lucky artist or group to perform at the iconic iHeartRadio Music Festival.
 
The Macy’s iHeartRadio Rising Star campaign, back for its second year, will again conduct a nationwide search for new music. Clear Channel's industry experts and Macy's have selected 25 up-and-coming musicians to present to fans across America, who will then vote for an emerging artist who will be given a chance to perform alongside music's biggest stars at the iHeartRadio Music Festival 2013 and at Macy's Glamorama events this summer.  Clear Channel listeners, iHeartRadio fans and Macy’s shoppers will select their favorite emerging talent and vote online at iheartradio.com/RisingStar or at iheartradio.com/Macys.  The artist with the most votes will perform at the iHeartRadio Music Festival.  Voting begins April 1 and will run through May 12. 
 
“We are excited to once again partner with Clear Channel for the Macy's iHeartRadio Rising Star campaign," said Martine Reardon, Macy’s Chief Marketing Officer. "From up-and-coming fashion trendsetters to rising music talent, Macy's has a long history of providing major platforms for the next generation of stars to shine. Macy’s iHeartRadio Rising Star is a fantastic way to engage our fans in that star-making process, adding an exciting layer of entertainment for customers to enjoy."
 
Last year’s winners of the Macy’s iHeartRadio Rising Star, Megan & Liz, received nearly 3 million votes from Clear Channel radio listeners, iHeartRadio fans and Macy’s shoppers across the country – including some of music’s biggest names like Will.i.am, Pitbull, David Guetta, Enrique Iglesias and Randy Jackson.  The winning duo performed alongside music’s biggest stars at the 2012 Festival, which included No Doubt, Bon Jovi, Jason Aldean, Lil Wayne, Swedish House Mafia, Usher, Green Day, Rihanna, P!nk, Brad Paisley, Calvin Harris, Enrique Iglesias, Mary J. Blige, Taylor Swift, Linkin Park, deadmau5, Aerosmith and Pitbull.  More than 17 million people tuned into the 2012 iHeartRadio Music Festival, which also received more than 1 billion social impressions and more than 50 million text-to-win contest entries. The 2013 iHeartRadio Music Festival lineup will be announced this summer.
 
“Creating pop culture events, bringing music to our fans and offering once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to listeners across the country is the heart of what we do,” said Tom Poleman, President of National Programming Platforms for Clear Channel Media and Entertainment.  “The iHeartRadio Music Festival has become a marquee event in the music industry, showcasing exactly what iHeartRadio offers – the hottest artists and biggest names in music, all in one place."
 
"The return of Macy’s iHeartRadio Rising Star campaign is a testament to Clear Channel's ability to resonate with our listeners, introducing them to new music from across the country and showcasing emerging talent in their local communities,” said Tim Castelli, President of National Sales, Marketing and Partnerships for Clear Channel Media and Entertainment. “We are thrilled with our partnership with Macy’s and through the power of our multimedia platforms and national reach, we will yet again provide emerging artists with nationwide exposure and the ability to rally their hometowns to support them in their drive to stardom.”
 
Fans nationwide will again have the opportunity to attend the two-day, unrivaled music event through a summer-long on-air and online “Road to Vegas” promotion across its 850 radio stations and websites, through iHeartRadio.com and via stations' Facebook pages, including facebook.com/iHeartRadio.   Further details including ticket information, show line-up and exclusive “Road to Vegas” content will be available this summer.
 
iHeartRadio is the fastest digital service to reach 20 million registered users in internet history. iHeartRadio continues to be the No. 1 digital radio service offering 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 groups such as Univision, Cumulus, Greater Media stations, WNYC, EMF’s Contemporary Christian Air1 and K Love stations, college radio, Cox, Emmis and others.  iHeartRadio also offers listeners a new “Perfect For” feature which allows users to choose from thousands of curated stations based on a range of moods and activities.  The iHeartRadio app is available across all major platforms including web, mobile, tablets, automotive, television and gaming devices.  Visit iHeartRadio.com for the complete list of app availability.

About Macy's
Macy's, the largest retail brand of Macy's, Inc., delivers fashion and affordable luxury to customers at more than 800 locations in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam. Macy's stores and macys.com offer 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. Building on a 150-year tradition, Macy's helps strengthen communities by supporting local and national charities that make a difference.

Clear Channel and Target Launch Marketing Partnership Around New Justin Timberlake "The 20/20 Experience" Album

Clear Channel Stations, CW Network and Yahoo! to Air and Stream
"Target Presents The iHeartRadio Album Release Party with Justin Timberlake"
 
What: To heighten the excitement of Justin Timberlake's newest album "The 20/20 Experience" Target and Clear Channel will host an exclusive iHeartRadio album release party with Justin Timberlake at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles on March 18. The partnership includes the following elements:

Through an on air contest, 120 Timberlake fans nationwide will be flown in from across the country to Los Angeles for special access to the event.  The event will include a live, nationwide 30-minute on-air radio and TV broadcast special, where Justin Timberlake will discuss the making of his upcoming album and perform live with his band.

The event will air in its entirety live on 175 Clear Channel stations around the country and stream live on Yahoo! (http://music.yahoo.com) on March 18 at 6 p.m. PT.  In addition, the party will be recorded and televised on The CW Network the following evening, March 19 at 8 - 9 p.m. ET.  The CW special will also include an exclusive eight minute world premiere of Timberlake’s new music video for “Mirrors.”  An encore of the special will air Friday, March 22 at 8 – 9 p.m. ET.

The release party, station takeover and live stream are currently being promoted extensively by Clear Channel Media and Entertainment across its on-air and digital platforms. The album pre-promotion will culminate with a first-of-its-kind simultaneous two minute live roadblock on 850 Clear Channel stations introducing Justin's new music and kicking off the album release party. 

Clear Channel Outdoor is staging a takeover of its digital billboards – hundreds of digital signs in markets across the country – that will feature a countdown clock to the album release party. Markets include Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington D.C.

On March 19, the day of the album's release, Timberlake will take over all format-appropriate Clear Channel radio stations, websites and iHeartRadio.com, to play his favorite music and tracks from his new album. CCM+E will continue airing short segments with Timberlake discussing the album and how it was created for three weeks following the release, reminding listeners that they can only buy the exclusive deluxe edition of the album at Target.
When: Target presents the iHeartRadio album release party with Justin Timberlake - March 18 at 6 p.m. PT. 

Where: El Rey Theater in Los Angeles.  Fans can watch the live stream on Yahoo! and listen to the live audio stream via 175 Clear Channel stations.   The event will also broadcast the following evening March 19 at 8 - 9 p.m. ET on the CW Network.

Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Brings EDM to Miami’s Airwaves with “Evolution 93.5”

Evolution 93.5 Miami Kicks Off With Live Broadcast From All Gone Pete Tong Party

MIAMI, Fla. – March 13, 2013 – Clear Channel Media and Entertainment, the leading media company in America with a greater reach than any other radio or television outlet, today announced the launch of Evolution 93.5 Miami, its second broadcast Electronic Dance Music (EDM) station.  Beginning March 13, the new format will feature non-stop dance tracks by artists including Skrillex, David Guetta, Calvin Harris and more. Evolution 93.5 Miami will kick off its launch with two All Gone Pete Tong parties featuring Pete Tong, Evolution’s ambassador DJ on March 16 and 22, at The Surfcomber Hotel on Miami Beach. 

Pete Tong will host Evolution’s first-ever live, on-air broadcast from the All Gone Pete Tong party on March 22 from 6-9 p.m. EST.  In addition to Evolution 93.5 Miami, the broadcast will air live on Boston’s Evolution 101.7 and Evolution on iHeartRadio, and will include live mixes from Pete Tong, Skream and Eats Everything.  Rich with up-and-coming and iconic EDM names, the parties will also feature the likes of Tiga, Cedric Gervais, Tom Staar, Roger Sanchez, and a super secret cast of surprise, not-to-be-missed headliners.

Beginning March 25, Evolution 93.5 Miami will air “All Gone Pete Tong,” a two-hour long daily show featuring Pete’s Essential New Tune of the Week, as well as the hottest tracks from the global Top 100 chart on Beatport.com, the world’s largest music store and community for DJs.  The show will broadcast Monday through Friday from 7-9 p.m. EST, and additional programming will feature Tong’s expertly curated mixes, on-air interviews and guest-hosted radio shows with world-class DJs and producers. Evolution 93.5 Miami listeners will be the first to hear exclusive content and will enjoy a robust variety of EDM, ranging from bass-heavy dubstep and moombahton, to house, techno and electro.

“It's an exciting time in Miami when an entire radio station can dedicate All Things Dance programming 24 hours a day, seven days a week!” said Alex Tear, Vice President of Programming and Operations for Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Miami.  “Miami is one of the hottest cities to experience dance music – and now that Evolution 93.5 Miami is here with EDM tastemaker Pete Tong, the party won’t stop.”

“I’ve been coming to Miami for over fifteen years to DJ and attend March’s Winter Music Conference and Ultra Week,” said Pete Tong.  “It’s one of the most important dates in the DJ year, and the City of Miami has always been a special and progressive market for dance music. To be launching the second Evolution terrestrial station in Miami in March is amazing, and a real highlight of my career. I can’t wait for us to begin broadcasting Evolution and All Gone Pete Tong to this special city on a daily basis.”

Evolution is all things dance for Clear Channel Media and Entertainment, and connects its audience with electronic tracks from popular and emerging DJs.  In addition to Miami, EDM fans across the country can listen to Evolution on iHeartRadio online at www.iheartradio.com/Evolution.  iHeartRadio delivers everything listeners want in one free, fully-integrated service: instant access to more than 1,500 of the nation’s most popular live broadcast and digital-only radio stations from 150 cities, plus user-created custom stations inspired by favorite artists and songs.  iHeartRadio also offers listeners a new “Perfect For” feature which allows users to choose from thousands of curated stations based on a range of moods and activities.

About Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Miami:
Clear Channel Miami owns and operates radio stations WHYI-FM, WIOD-AM, WMIA-FM, WBGG-FM, WMGE-FM, WSHE-FM, WINZ-AM and is part of Clear Channel Media and Entertainment. 

iHeartRadio Introduces Local News, Traffic and Weather "Add-Ins" to its Custom Stations
 
“Add-Ins” To Offer Users More Convenience and Control Over Their Personalized iHeartRadio Listening Experience
 
AUSTIN, TEXAS – March 11, 2013 – iHeartRadio, Clear Channel’s all-in-one digital radio service, today announced Add-Ins, a new feature of its Custom Stations, which will offer users more convenience and control over their personalized digital listening experience.  Beginning today, the new “Add-Ins” feature will enable iHeartRadio listeners to insert short local news, weather and traffic updates into their Custom Stations when listening online.
 
iHeartRadio, which provides instant access to more than 1,500 of the nation’s most popular live broadcast and digital-only radio stations from across the country, plus Custom Stations inspired by favorite artists and songs, will now offer a geo-targeted news and information  experience.  “Add-Ins” brings another level of personalization to listeners’ Custom Stations by allowing users to add local news, traffic and/or weather via regular updates into the listening experience. This new feature will leverage Clear Channel's extensive national network of more than 850 stations in 150 markets and utilize its unmatched radio resources to provide listeners with a custom experience they can't find anywhere else.   iHeartRadio's ability to utilize Clear Channel's broadcast resources allows users to receive localized information based on their current location or choose to receive updates from hundreds of markets across the country while listening to the music they love.  Once enabled in Account Settings, “Add-Ins” will automatically pinpoint the listener’s location -- or users can set an alternate location by entering a zip code under the manual “Add-Ins” settings.
 
“Clear Channel’s best-in-class infrastructure and local content resources now allow iHeartRadio users to get timely local updates in a way no other digital radio service can replicate,” said Brian Lakamp, President of Digital, Clear Channel Media and Entertainment.  “With iHeartRadio’s new ‘Add-Ins’ feature, listeners can choose to stay connected to their hometown, get easy updates on their work commute and know whether or not they should take an umbrella when they leave the house.”
 
Add-Ins is now available on iHeartRadio.com, with iPhone, Android and other platforms coming soon.
 
iHeartRadio is the fastest digital service to reach 20 million registered users in internet history — and registered users are only a percentage of iHeartRadio’s overall listeners, since registration is only required for the Custom Station feature. iHeartRadio continues to be the No. 1 digital radio service and also includes a number of other groups such as Univision, Cumulus, Greater Media stations, WNYC, EMF’s Contemporary Christian Air1 and KLove stations, college radio, Cox, Emmis, Salem and others.  The iHeartRadio app is available across all major platforms including web, mobile, tablets, automotive, television and gaming devices.  Visit iHeartRadio.com for the complete list of app availability.