The CW to Kick Off Fall Season with Exclusive Television Broadcast of Clear Channel's iHeartRadio Music Festival 2012, Monday, Oct. 1 8-10 pm

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The CW to Kick Off Fall Season with Exclusive Television Broadcast of Clear Channel's iHeartRadio Music Festival 2012, Monday, Oct. 1 8-10 pm
Festival’s Lineup of the Biggest Names in Music Includes Usher, Bon Jovi, Taylor Swift, Swedish House Mafia, P!nk, Aerosmith, Rihanna, No Doubt, Lil Wayne, Miranda Lambert, Shakira, Brad Paisley, Enrique Iglesias, Green Day, Jason Aldean, Mary J. Blige, Linkin Park, deadmau5, Calvin Harris and Pitbull
BURBANK, Calif.-The CW announced today that it will kick off its Fall 2012 season with an exclusive broadcast of Clear Channel’s massive iHeartRadio Music Festival, Monday, Oct. 1, 8:00-10:00 p.m. ET. The two-day concert event will take place Sept. 21-22 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV.
Artists scheduled to perform at this year’s iHeartRadio Music Festival include Usher, Bon Jovi, Taylor Swift, Swedish House Mafia, P!nk, Aerosmith, Rihanna, No Doubt, Lil Wayne, Miranda Lambert, Shakira, Brad Paisley, Enrique Iglesias, Green Day, Jason Aldean, Mary J. Blige, Linkin Park, deadmau5, Calvin Harris and Pitbull with more to be announced in the weeks prior to the event. The performances to be featured on The CW’s Oct. 1 special will be determined and announced following the two-day concert event.
“The inaugural iHeartRadio Music Festival was an amazing experience for our listeners and music fans across America, and this year’s lineup is again going to exceed all expectations. With CW as the Festival’s TV broadcast partner, we can give people who can’t be in Las Vegas the ability to watch this extraordinary event from their own living rooms,” said John Sykes, President of Clear Channel Entertainment Enterprises. “This exclusive broadcast event emphasizes our commitment to bringing great music and content to our audience anywhere they want it.”
“The CW is thrilled to partner with Clear Channel to bring our viewers the exclusive TV broadcast of 2012 iHeartRadio Music Festival,” said Mark Pedowitz, President, The CW. “What better way to kick off our new fall season than with many of the music industry’s biggest acts on The CW.”
The following night, Tuesday, Oct. 2, The CW’s fall premiere week begins, with the season premiere of HART OF DIXIE, 8:00-9:00 p.m. ET.
Contacts
The CW
Paul Hewitt, 818-977-6171
or
Alana Russo, 818-977-5993
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Clear Channel Media And Entertainment To Buy New York’s WOR News/Talk Radio 710 AM

Clear Channel Media And Entertainment To Buy New York’s WOR News/Talk Radio 710 AM
New York – August 13, 2012 – Clear Channel Media and Entertainment and Buckley Radio announced today that Clear Channel is purchasing AM radio station WOR 710 from Buckley Broadcasting Corporation, pending FCC approval. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Founded in 1922, WOR 710 AM is New York’s oldest radio station and one of the country’s most iconic radio brands.  Since its founding, WOR has had a longstanding commitment to technology and innovation; it was one of the first radio stations in America to use directional antenna to increase the scope and range of its broadcast, was the first AM radio station in New York to broadcast with HD radio technology and is one of the best radio broadcast signals in the U.S.
"WOR is an iconic New York City brand with a rich history and an exciting future,” said John Hogan, Chairman and CEO of Clear Channel Media and Entertainment.  "Clear Channel is excited to add WOR as a powerful, high potential complement to our New York brands.  We believe WOR makes our already incredible platform even more interesting for listeners, advertisers, and strategic partners and we look forward to the tremendous potential WOR adds to Clear Channel Media and Entertainment New York.”
“For more than 23 years, Buckley Radio has been the steward of one of the most legendary radio stations in broadcasting history and I would like to sincerely thank all of the wonderful people who devoted their time, energy and efforts over the years to WOR Radio,” said Joseph Bilotta, President & CEO, Buckley Radio.  “By passing the baton to Clear Channel Media and Entertainment, WOR listeners, advertisers and employees will gain access to the unparalleled resources of a worldwide, multi-dimensional media and entertainment company.  We have had a great run with WOR and could not be more confident that it is poised for another great run as part of the Clear Channel Media and Entertainment team.”
Clear Channel Media and Entertainment currently owns five stations in the New York market including 103.5 KTU, Q104.3, Z100, 106.7 Lite fm and Power 105.1.  For more information on WOR, visit www.wor710.com.
Closing of the transaction is subject to FCC consent and other customary closing conditions.
 
About Buckley Broadcasting
Buckley Radio is an independently owned and operated broadcasting company. The company owns 17 radio stations in 6 markets and the WOR Radio Network, a syndication company distributing programming to over 400 radio stations across the U.S. and Canada. Since 1956, Buckley Radio has been committed to maintaining the quality of entertainment and information we bring to our audience and the level of integrity we offer our advertising partners. We invest in and are a vital part of the communities in which we operate.
For Buckley Radio:
Joseph Bilotta
203-661-4307
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Z100’s “Elvis Duran And The Morning Show” Welcomes New Co-Host

Z100’s “Elvis Duran And The Morning Show” Welcomes New Co-Host
Bethany Watson Joins Nationally Syndicated Top-Rated Morning Show
 
NEW YORK – August 10, 2012 – Z100, New York’s Hit Music Station, today announced that Bethany Watson will join the “Elvis Duran and The Morning Show” as its new cohost weekday mornings from 6 – 10 a.m.  Beginning Monday, August 13, listeners can tune in to hear Watson make her debut alongside Elvis Duran, star of the wildly successful “Elvis Duran and The Morning Show,” on New York’s Z100 and more than 40 other radio stations across the country.
 
“Elvis Duran and The Morning Show” is the most listened-to Top 40 morning show in the U.S. and is syndicated nationally by Premiere Networks.  Broadcasting live from New York's Z100, Watson will join Duran and his on-air crew, while they entertain listeners with up-to-the-minute entertainment and pop culture news, celebrity guests, hit songs, and regular features such as “The Sleaze” gossip segment and the ever-popular prank “Phone Taps.”
 
Watson was born in Wisconsin and began her entertainment career at the University of Minnesota, where she studied theater and improvisational comedy.  After finding herself at a desk job post-graduation, she decided to reach out to her favorite local radio show, “The Dave Ryan in the Morning Show” on 101.3 KDWB in Minneapolis, to apply for a vacant co-host position.  Watson landed the job and co-hosted alongside Dave Ryan for more than four years.
 
“After an exhausting worldwide search, we found her!  Bethany brings lots of baggage, but the kind of baggage that makes for a fun, playful and thoughtful co-host,” said Duran.  “We can't wait to introduce her to our listeners Monday morning.”
 
“Bethany has great chemistry with Elvis and the entire Morning Show, which will definitely entertain and engage listeners every morning,” said Sharon Dastur, Program Director, Z100.  “After meeting her for the first time, we could tell within the first five minutes that she'd be a perfect fit for the show.  We are thrilled to have Bethany join the team.”
 
Listeners can tune in to Z100 Monday morning beginning at 6 a.m. to catch Watson’s “Elvis Duran and The Morning Show” debut.  Fans can also listen on the station’s website www.z100.com, as well as on iHeartRadio.com and the iHeartRadio mobile app, Clear Channel’s best-in-class customizable digital listening service that delivers everything listeners want in one free, fully-integrated service: instant access to more than 1,000 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.
 
About Clear Channel Media and Entertainment New York:
Clear Channel New York owns and operates WAXQ-FM; WHTZ-FM; WKTU-FM; WLTW-FM; WWPR-FM and is part of Clear Channel Media and Entertainment. With 237 million monthly listeners in the U.S., Clear Channel Media and Entertainment has the largest reach of any radio or television outlet in America. Clear Channel Media and Entertainment serves 150 cities through 850 owned radio stations. The company’s radio stations and content can be heard on AM/FM stations, HD digital radio channels, Sirius/XM satellite, on the Internet at iHeartRadio.com and on the company’s radio station websites, on the iHeartRadio mobile application on iPads and smartphones, and used via navigation systems from TomTom, Garmin and others. The company’s operations include radio broadcasting, online and mobile services and products, live concerts and events, syndication, music research services and independent media representation. Clear Channel Media and Entertainment is a division of CC Media Holdings, Inc. (CCMO), a leading global media and entertainment company. More information on the company can be found at clearchannel.com, clearchanneloutdoor.com and ccmediaholdings.com.
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Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Names Tim "Romeo" Herbster Vice President Of Special Programming Projects For It's National Programming Platforms

Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Names Tim "Romeo" Herbster Vice President Of Special Programming Projects For It's National Programming Platforms
New York, NY – August 9, 2012 – Clear Channel Media and Entertainment, the leading media company in America with a greater reach than any other radio or television outlet, today announced that its National Programming Platforms has named Tim “Romeo” Herbster, Vice President of Special Programming Projects.  Herbster, known widely as “Romeo,” is the host of the nationally syndicated show “Saturday Night Online” and will continue to host the show in conjunction with his new position. 
As Vice President of Special Programming Projects, Herbster will manage large-scale national projects, working closely with Darren Davis, Executive Vice President of National Programming Platforms, on advertiser integration programs.  He will also develop on-air and digital music programming and content. Herbster will relocate to New York City from Philadelphia, where he most recently served as Program Director for WIOQ (Q102) and Online Program Director for the Clear Channel Media and Entertainment cluster in Philadelphia.
“It’s an incredibly exciting time at Clear Channel Media and Entertainment and to program at the national level, working side-by-side with Tom Poleman and Darren Davis, is a dream come true,” said Herbster.  “I’m looking forward to developing top-tier on-air and digital content and executing unique national advertising programs and live events.  I’m also excited to continue my weekly syndicated show ‘Saturday Night Online’ at its new home in New York from the world famous Z100 studios.”
“Tim's background and skill set perfectly align with Clear Channel's position as a fully integrated media company.  His experience programming some of the country's most successful radio stations, background in digital radio and keen sense for creating advertiser-focused solutions make him a perfect fit for this role,” said Tom Poleman, President of National Programming Platforms. “Bringing him onto the National Programming Platforms team makes perfect sense and is yet another great differentiator for Clear Channel Media and Entertainment.”
Clear Channel Media and Entertainment will begin a nationwide search for a highly-driven, creative Program Director for Q102, which enjoyed record-breaking ratings success under Herbster’s direction.  This individual will oversee Clear Channel Philadelphia’s digital team and will develop winning digital strategies for the cluster’s six brands.
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Federated Media Radio Stations Join iHeartRadio

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Federated Media Radio Stations Join iHeartRadio
New York, NY – August 6, 2012 – Clear Channel Media and Entertainment, the leading media company in America, today announced that 17 Federated Media radio stations are now available on iHeartRadio, Clear Channel’s industry-leading digital radio platform.  iHeartRadio continues to offer listeners more programming choices with the addition of  Federated Media which services the Northern Indiana Fort Wayne, South Bend, Elkhart-Goshen and Warsaw markets.
 
Federated Media radio stations feature a variety of programming including Rock, Talk, Country and Hot Adult Contemporary (AC).  Under the agreement, Federated Media’s radio stations, including legendary News/Talk station WOWO-FM/AM in Fort Wayne; the No. 1 country station in South Bend B100 WBYT and Fort Wayne’s K105 WQHK, are now available on the iHeartRadio platform wherever it is offered including web, mobile devices and automobiles.  In addition, Federated Media will support and promote iHeartRadio on its stations and websites. iHeartRadio is Clear Channel’s best-in-class customizable digital listening service, that delivers everything listeners want in one free, fully-integrated service: instant access to more than 1,000 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. 
“We’re very excited to partner with iHeartRadio,” said James Derby, Chief Strategy Officer for Federated Media.  “We want to offer our customers and clients both terrestrial and digital listening experiences.  It’s important that we partner with those that are open to shared content and opportunities.  iHeartRadio is very popular in our local markets and we’re happy to now be a part of it.”
iHeartRadio is the No. 1 free broadcast app on the iPhone, iPad and Android and is consistently in the top 10 downloads of free music apps.  It continues to be one of the most popular digital music destinations with 100 million listening hours a month and more than 80 million downloads of the mobile apps.   
For Federated Media:
James Derby
(888) 333-6133
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Dodge Brand, Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Launch Nationwide Summer Tour Featuring the All-new 2013 Dodge Dart

Dodge Brand, Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Launch Nationwide Summer Tour Featuring the All-new 2013 Dodge Dart
  • International recording artist Pitbull customizes ‘iHeart Dodge Dart’; one lucky participant to win one-of-a-kind vehicle
    ‘Road to Las Vegas’ events in 11 cities across America combine music, Clear Channel radio personalities, Dodge Dart test-drives and Dodge blogger street teams
    Twelve lucky test-drive participants to win tickets to the iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas
    Fans can visit Dodge dealers across America to test-drive the all-new Dodge Dart for a chance to win

  • AUBURN HILLS, Mich., and NEW YORK CITY -- The Dodge brand and Clear Channel Media and Entertainment today announced the two companies are teaming up for a nationwide tour centered around music and the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart compact car.
“The Road to Las Vegas” event will ultimately send 12 fans and their guests to the iHeartRadio Music Festival 2012 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Sept. 21 and 22. In addition, one lucky participant will win a special “iHeart Dodge Dart” customized by international recording artist Pitbull.
There will be 11 major market events across the country leading up to the festival, which will bring together music, on-air Clear Channel radio personalities and test-drives of the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart, the brand’s groundbreaking new compact car. Each test-drive participant will automatically be entered into the sweepstakes to win one of 12 VIP experience packages to the iHeartRadio Music Festival 2012, including two tickets to the Festival, a backstage meet-and-greet with Pitbull and a chance to win his one-of-a-kind customized Dodge Dart.
Consumers taking Dodge Dart test-drives at Dodge dealerships across America also will be entered into the sweepstakes.
“The all-new Dodge Dart is a groundbreaking vehicle delivering features and benefits never before offered in a compact car,” said Reid Bigland, President and CEO – Dodge Brand. “This promotion featuring test-drive events in 11 cities across the United States and an ‘iHeart Dodge Dart’ customized by Pitbull will allow consumers to personally experience the class-leading driving dynamics, style, roominess, and technology of the all-new Dart.”
“Our goal in working with Dodge on this unique campaign is to help make the 2013 Dodge Dart the automotive conversation of the summer,” said Tim Castelli, President of Sales, Marketing and Partnerships for Clear Channel Media and Entertainment. “This campaign showcases Clear Channel’s strengths: our ability to execute creative, integrated and multiplatform campaigns that connect major brands with consumers and today’s top artists.”
Throughout the tour, Dodge “road-tripper” street-team bloggers and Clear Channel radio station on-air personalities will direct listeners to additional events taking place across the country – with each test-drive providing a chance to win a VIP trip to the iHeartRadio Music Festival.
The Dodge brand will promote the summer music events online through iHeartRadio, a free, all-in-one digital service that lets listeners find more than 1,000 live stations or create their own commercial-free custom stations inspired by favorite artists and songs. The summer tour also will be promoted across Clear Channel Hot Adult Contemporary (AC), Rhythmic AC, Contemporary Hit Radio (CHR), Rhythmic CHR, Urban stations and Spanish Contemporary stations in the top 50 markets through on-air spots and radio personality interaction and engagement with listeners across the country.
The first event began in Dallas on July 29. Additional stops take place in Phoenix (Aug. 4-5), Los Angeles (Aug. 10-12), San Antonio (Aug. 18), Orlando, Fla. (Aug. 25), Atlanta (Aug. 31), Baltimore (Sept. 7), Brooklyn, N.Y. (Sept. 8) and Denver (Sept. 16). Dates will be announced soon for additional tour stops in Detroit and Chicago.
For more details on “The Road to Las Vegas” summer tour and sweepstakes, and to follow the adventures of the Dodge bloggers as they journey across America, fans can visit the Dodge brand Facebook page, www.facebook.com/Dodge.
About 2013 Dodge Dart
The all-new 2013 Dodge Dart leverages the world-class architecture and DNA of Alfa Romeo and then infuses it with Dodge passion and design, creating an agile, fun-to-drive compact car with mid-size levels of interior roominess and unmatched style, technology, safety and customization. The Dodge Dart brings features and content never before seen in the compact car segment. With a U.S. manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of just $15,995 (excluding destination), the new Dodge Dart is a thoroughly modern vehicle that’s beautifully designed and crafted with high-quality materials, attention to detail and precision craftsmanship.
With an available fun-to-drive 1.4-liter MultiAir Turbo engine offering up to 41 mpg highway, great ride and handling characteristics compliments of the Alfa Romeo-based chassis, innovative interior style featuring high-quality materials, splashes of color—like Ruby Red and Citrus Peel --and cool technology not found in the segment, like the available class-exclusive 8.4-inch Uconnect Touch Screen and 7-inch thin film transistor (TFT) customizable gauge cluster, as well as class-leading safety features, such as 10 standard air bags, and innovative style including available class-exclusive LED “racetrack” taillamps and integrated dual exhaust, the 2013 Dodge Dart sets a new standard in the compact car segment.
Learn more about the all-new Dart at www.Dodge.com or www.facebook.com/Dodge.
Contact:
Eileen  Wunderlich
Chrysler Group LLC
(248) 512-0332 (office)
(248) 705-7962 (cell)
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Clear Channel Media + Entertainment And Elvis Duran Announce A New Long-Term Contract

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Clear Channel Media + Entertainment And Elvis Duran Announce A New Long-Term Contract
Top-Rated Radio Host Enters Five-Year Contract
 
NEW YORK – July 31, 2012 – Clear Channel Media and Entertainment, the leading media company in America with a greater reach in the U.S. than any other radio or television outlet, today announced an agreement with nationally syndicated radio personality Elvis Duran to renew and extend his relationship with the company, continuing as the star of the wildly successful “Elvis Duran and the Morning Show” on New York’s Z100 and more than 40 other radio stations across the country.
Under a new long-term agreement, Duran will continue his current role as host of the most-listened-to Top 40 morning show in the U.S., which is syndicated nationally by Premiere Networks, and expand his role with Clear Channel Media and Entertainment.  Duran will work with Clear Channel on a variety of future endeavors including talent and programming development, events as well as serving as a spokesperson for the company.
“We are thrilled to extend and expand our partnership with Elvis.  He is a true creative genius with an unparalleled ability to connect with and entertain listeners across the country,” said John Hogan, Chairman and CEO of Channel Media and Entertainment.  “His intelligence, warmth, enthusiasm and wit really resonate with listeners and works incredibly well with our marketing partners.  He is a remarkable talent and an incredible partner for Clear Channel. ”
"It’s exciting to be part of the new vision at Clear Channel Media and Entertainment,” said Duran.  “Fueled by the energy, focus and confidence of Bob Pittman, John Hogan and the CCM+E team in NYC and around the country, Clear Channel is making great strides in this industry.  After 23 years at Z100, the best is yet to come."
Duran’s radio career has spanned 30 years.  In 1996, he began hosting the “Elvis Duran and the Morning Show” on New York’s Z100 where its overwhelming success with listeners paved the way for a national syndication deal in 2009.  Today, the show is being broadcasted across more than 40 radio stations, XM Satellite Radio, iHeartRadio.com and its mobile app.
The radio industry has honored Duran and his program with several awards and nominations including “Best Morning Show” by New York’s Achievement in Radio Awards, “Personality of the Year” by the Radio Music Awards, “Best Personality” by Radio & Records, “Best Top 40 Disc Jockey” nomination by Billboard Magazine Radio and “Best Major Market Top 40 Air Personality” by Billboard/Airplay Monitor.  The National Association of Broadcasters recently nominated Elvis Duran for the 2012 NAB Marconi Award for “Network/Syndicated Personality of the Year.”
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Salem Communications Radio Stations Join iHeartRadio Digital Platform

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Salem Communications Radio Stations Join iHeartRadio Digital Platform
Programming from the Country’s Leading Christian and Family-Themed Radio Stations Will Stream Wherever iHeartRadio is Available, including Web, Mobile and Automobile
NEW YORK -July 24, 2012-Clear Channel Media and Entertainment, the leading media company in America, and Salem Communications, a leading U.S. radio broadcaster, Internet content provider, magazine and book publisher targeting audiences interested in Christian and conservative opinion content, announced today that Salem Communications’ 97 radio stations will be available on the iHeartRadio digital radio platform, offering more choices and greater programming options for iHeartRadio users and a comprehensive, fully integrated digital listening service for Salem listeners.
Under the agreement, Salem’s 97 AM and FM radio stations from 37 markets will be available on the iHeartRadio platform beginning September 2012. iHeartRadio is Clear Channel’s free, industry-leading digital radio service that offers more than 1,000 broadcast and digital-only radio stations from 150 cities plus user-created Custom Stations inspired by favorite artists and songs, delivering listeners everything they want all in one fully integrated service. The newly added stations will promote iHeartRadio on-air, and Salem Communications will continue to stream their stations on the respective station websites.
“We are excited to be able to provide a broadcast-friendly platform for Salem radio stations and a fully integrated digital listening experience for their listeners,” said Brian Lakamp, President of Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Digital. “Adding Salem radio stations to iHeartRadio offers our listeners an even more diverse listening experience.”
“It’s important that our content be available to our listeners no matter where or how they want to receive it,” said David Santrella, President Radio Division, Salem Communications. “Clearly iHeartRadio is a dominant player in the space and we are excited to be able to offer our content on the platform.”
Director of Digital Media of Salem Communications, Rodney Whitaker added, “We are looking forward to the launch of our partnership with iHeartRadio and the increased audience it will bring us, both online and through the mobile app. It’s clear they are dedicated to innovation and providing listeners with an ever-improving experience.”
iHeartRadio reached 10 million registered users this past May, a milestone achieved in only eight months — faster than all other popular entertainment and communication platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Pandora, Spotify and Instagram. Registered users are only a percentage of iHeartRadio’s overall listeners, since registration is only required for the Custom Station feature. The digital platform continues to bring incremental listening to Clear Channel’s 237 million monthly listeners, the largest audience of any media outlet in the U.S. Today, iHeartRadio is available as a free application across multiple platforms including web, mobile, tablets, automotive, television and gaming devices.
Clear Channel also continues to be one of the most popular digital music destinations, with the 100 million listening hours a month, more than 45 million monthly digital uniques, more than 95 million downloads of iHeartRadio mobile apps, and more than a 15 million fan reach through its station and radio personality Facebook pages.
About Salem Communications
Salem Communications (NASDAQ: SALM) is a leading U.S. radio broadcaster, Internet content provider, and magazine and book publisher targeting audiences interested in Christian and family-themed content and conservative values. In addition to its radio properties, Salem owns Salem Radio Network®, which syndicates talk, news and music programming to approximately 2,000 affiliates; Salem Radio Representatives™, a national radio advertising sales force; Salem Web Network™, an Internet provider of Christian content and online streaming; and Salem Publishing™, a publisher of Christian-themed magazines. Upon the close of all announced transactions, the company will own 97 radio stations, including 61 stations in 22 of the top 25 markets. Additional information about Salem may be accessed at the company's website, www.salem.cc.
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Salem Communications
Evan Masyr, 805-384-4512
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Joseph Robinson Named Executive Vice President of Strategic Development for Clear Channel Media and Entertainment

Joseph Robinson Named Executive Vice President of Strategic Development for Clear Channel Media and Entertainment
NEW YORK - Clear Channel Media and Entertainment, the leading media company in America with a greater reach in the U.S. than any other radio or television outlet, today announced that veteran venture investor Joseph Robinson will join the company as Executive Vice President of Strategic Development effective immediately. Robinson will report to John Hogan, Chairman and CEO of Clear Channel Media and Entertainment and work closely with Brian Lakamp, President of Digital, and Tim Castelli, President of National Sales, Marketing & Partnerships.
Robinson brings more than 15 years of investing experience to Clear Channel Media and Entertainment. In this new role, he will evaluate acquisition, equity and partnership opportunities in emerging, high-growth companies. As the EVP of Strategic Development, Joseph will place emphasis on finding companies with interesting and innovative new technologies that will help enhance Clear Channel Media and Entertainment’s current distribution, digital and content offerings. Additionally, Robinson will explore opportunities for Clear Channel within other categories such as entertainment and consumer products.
“Joe has achieved many successes throughout his career in venture investing and his expertise will be a great asset to Clear Channel Media and Entertainment,” said Hogan. “There is untapped opportunity in the world of emerging companies and Joe is the perfect representative to help identify organizations with high-potential that will enable Clear Channel to continue to flourish as the leading media and entertainment company in America. We are excited Joe will be connecting us with innovative companies that can benefit from the power of Clear Channel Media and Entertainment’s multimedia assets and reach.”
“I am delighted to join Clear Channel Media and Entertainment at such an exciting time,” said Robinson. “The company’s unparalleled local and national platforms serve as powerful resources and will enable me to develop dynamic partnerships with a variety of fast-growing, high-potential companies. Clear Channel is assembling a great team of smart, creative people and I am excited to have been invited to join the group.”
Prior to joining Clear Channel Media and Entertainment, Robinson founded Halo Venture Partners, a private venture capital company investing in digital media, advertising and media-related technology companies, where he continues to serve as a Managing Partner. Through Halo, Robinson has made a number of successful investments including Spongecell.com, iWin.com and Heartbeat.com. In 2011, Spongecell.com was ranked as the 76th fastest growing company in the United States by Inc.com and one of the top private companies in digital media by AlwaysOn Global 250.
Robinson’s other founding investment successes include Scout Media, a sports social network sold to Fox in 2005 for $56 million; UGO Networks, a male-targeted advertising network, which was sold to Hearst in 2007 for $80 million; and Signalray Media Consulting Group. In 1994, he co-founded InterWorld Corporation, an e-commerce application developer and solutions provider, which went public in 1998 and reached a market cap of $2 billion.
Robinson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from Skidmore College.
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Clear Channel Announces iHeartRadio Music Festival 2012 Artist Line-up

Clear Channel Announces iHeartRadio Music Festival 2012 Artist Line-up
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, Calvin Harris, Shakira And Other Music Superstars Will Converge On Las Vegas September 21 and 22
 
New York, NY — July 9, 2012 — Clear Channel today announced the artist line-up for the return of the biggest live concert festival in radio history, the iHeartRadio Music Festival 2012 set for September 21 and 22. This year’s extraordinary line-up includes 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, Calvin Harris and Shakira with more to be announced in the weeks prior to the event.
For the second year, a diverse array of some of the greatest names in music will appear on one stage over two nights at MGM Grand in Las Vegas; Ryan Seacrest will kick off the two-day iHeartRadio Music Festival on the evening of Friday, September 21.
The inaugural iHeartRadio Music Festival in September 2011 marked the official launch of the New iHeartRadio, Clear Channel’s free, industry-leading digital music service, and in 2012, the festival will celebrate its success. iHeartRadio delivers everything listeners want in one free, fully-integrated service: instant access to more than 1,000 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.
“Music is the lifeblood of so much of what we do at Clear Channel, and our listeners are the reason for everything we do. We’re focused on making the iHeartRadio Music Festival an experience that excites and electrifies music fans nationwide — and with a line-up like this, we believe we’ll exceed all of their expectations," said Bob Pittman, CEO of Clear Channel. "The iHeartRadio Music Festival is an indication of Clear Channel’s ongoing commitment to music and artist development — maximizing artists’ exposure to fans and audiences nationwide. With our broadcast brands, live events and the iHeartRadio digital platform, in combination with our relationships with artists, labels and most importantly our listeners, we continue to reinvent the music experience in a way that no other company can.”
“The iHeartRadio Music Festival 2011 was such an amazing experience for our listeners, and just like the iHeartRadio digital radio service, really showcased top artists across all genres of music,” said John Hogan, Chairman and CEO of Clear Channel Media and Entertainment. “The bar was set high this year given the overwhelming success of last year’s inaugural event and we are extremely pleased to have the opportunity to again deliver a diverse, extraordinary line-up of incredible talent to our listeners for year two of the iHeartRadio Music Festival.”
Promotion of iHeartRadio Music Festival 2012 kicked off this morning with a simultaneous roadblock announcement by all 850 Clear Channel radio stations nationwide, their websites and iHeartRadio. In addition, throughout a summer-long on-air and online “Road To Vegas” promotion, hundreds of Clear Channel station listeners across the country will win dream trips to Las Vegas where they will converge with thousands of other music fans to experience iHeartRadio Music Festival 2012 at the legendary MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
"The iHeartRadio Music Festival is the ultimate celebration of what’s hot in all genres of music, from rock, pop and country to electronic dance music, R&B and hip hop," said Tom Poleman, President of Clear Channel National Programming and Executive Producer of the Festival. "For the first time, fans from across the country will get to see today’s megastars like Rihanna, Taylor Swift and Usher on the same stage as legends like Aerosmith, Mary J. Blige and Bon Jovi. I’m sure we’ll have hundreds of memorable moments throughout the festival. It’s the concert line-up of the year for both fans and artists."
“The iHeartRadio Music Festival is a unique celebration of music — it’s the biggest names in the industry coming together for an impressive weekend of live entertainment,” said Ryan Seacrest. “The momentum, energy and music experience around the inaugural iHeartRadio Music Festival was incredible, and I’m excited to be a part of this must-see event.”
iHeartRadio reached 10 million registered users this past May, a milestone reached in only eight months — faster than all other popular entertainment and communication platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Pandora, Spotify and Instagram. Registered users are only a percentage of iHeartRadio’s overall listeners, since registration is only required for the Custom Station feature. The digital platform continues to bring incremental listening to Clear Channel’s 237 million monthly listeners, the largest audience of any media outlet in the U.S. Today, iHeartRadio is available as a free application across multiple platforms including web, mobile, tablets, automotive, television and gaming devices. iHeartRadio’s Facebook page has grown more than 4 million fans in less than a year with the announcement of the inaugural iHeartRadio Music Festival.
Clear Channel also continues to be one of the most popular digital music destinations, with the 100 million listening hours a month, more than 45 million monthly digital uniques, more than 85 million downloads of iHeartRadio mobile apps, and more than a 15 million fan reach through its station and radio personality Facebook pages.
For more details about the iHeartRadio Music Festival 2012 visit iHeartRadio.com/vegas. Tickets are available via Ticketmaster beginning July 14 at 1 p.m. ET. Sponsors of this year’s festival include Amazon Kindle Fire, DISH, Macy’s, MGM Resorts International, NBC’s “The Voice” and State Farm®. The iHeartRadio Music Festival is a Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Production.
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