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Hosted by Bobby Bones, the iHeartCountry Festival Will Take Place on Saturday May 4 at Moody Center in Austin, Texas and Will Broadcast Across iHeartMedia’s Country Music Radio Stations Nationwide

New York, N.Y. – January 16, 2024 – iHeartMedia announced today the return of the “iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One” on Saturday, May 4, 2024. Now in its eleventh year, the 2024 lineup will feature Country music’s hottest artists including Jason Aldean, Jelly Roll, Old Dominion, Lady A, Riley Green, Ashley McBryde, Brothers Osborne and Walker Hayes performing live at Moody Center in Austin, Texas. The festival is once again hosted by iHeartMedia's nationally syndicated top on-air Country personality, Bobby Bones.

“We are so excited to bring the iHeartCountry Festival to country music fans again this year at Moody Center in Austin,” said Rod Phillips, Executive Vice President of Programming for iHeartCountry. “It’s always exciting to watch fans experience performances by so many of the top artists in our format, all on one big iHeart stage.”

iHeartMedia’s Country music radio stations will broadcast the event live in their local markets and on iHeartRadio.com on Saturday, May 4 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT (7 p.m. CT).

Eligible Capital One Cardholders get exclusive access to presale tickets before the general public beginning Tuesday, January 23 at 11 a.m. ET/8 a.m. PT (10 a.m. CT) through Thursday, January 25 at 11 a.m. ET/8 a.m. PT (10 a.m. CT). Pre-sale information and tickets can be found at iHeartRadio.com/CapitalOne. Additionally, Capital One Cardholders can add a Capital One Access Pass to their purchase to enjoy an intimate cardholder pre-event at iHeartCountry Festival featuring a special performance by Old Dominion, complimentary light fare and beverage, and more. Supplies are limited. Eligible cardholders can also redeem rewards for exclusive ticket packages on Capital One Entertainment.

“We are thrilled to offer our cardholders unique access to experience country music’s top talent at this year’s iHeartCountry Festival,” said Byron Daub, Vice President of Sponsorships and Experiential Marketing at Capital One. “Country music is a big passion for our cardholders, so we are excited to offer an exclusive presale and special pre-event performance by Old Dominion.”

Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, January 26 at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT (12 p.m. CT) via Ticketmaster.com.

iHeartCountry stations reach more than 100 million country listeners every month, making it the largest Country radio group in America. The iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One is a part of iHeartMedia’s roster of nationally recognized events including the iHeartRadio Music Festival, iHeartRadio Music Awards, the nationwide iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Presented by Capital One, iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina, iHeartRadio ALTer EGO Presented by Capital One and iHeartRadio Podcast Awards.

iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One is an iHeartMedia Production. Proud partners of this year’s event include presenting partner Capital One, and JCPenney, with more to be announced. For more information visit iHeartRadio.com/countryfestival.

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

Hosts 2024 “iHeartRadio ALTer EGO Presented by Capital One” on January 13

NEW YORK, N.Y. – January 12, 2024 – iHeartMedia recently celebrated new music and artists with World Premiere debuts and live events. Ariana Grande’s new single “yes, and?” had a World Premiere debut on January 12 across all iHeartRadio CHR and Hot AC stations. Lil Nas X’s “Back Like” had a World Premiere debut on January 12 across iHeartRadio Rhythm CHR stations. The Black Keys’ new single "Beautiful People" had a World Premiere debut on January 12 across iHeartRadio ALT stations. Additionally, Jennifer Lopez’s “Can’t Get Enough” had a World Premiere debut on January 10 across iHeartRadio Hot AC stations. 

This Saturday, January 13, the 2024 “iHeartRadio ALTer EGO Presented by Capital One” takes place at the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA. The lineup includes Fall Out Boy, The 1975, The Black Keys, Thirty Seconds to Mars, BUSH, Sum 41, Yellowcard, lovelytheband and The Last Dinner Party. The show will be hosted by Woody of iHeartRadio ALT 98.7’s nationally syndicated “The Woody Show.” Alternative and Rock iHeartRadio stations will broadcast the event live in their local markets and on iHeartRadio.com. Music fans will also be able to view the January 13 stream on Veeps.com or via the Veeps app on Apple TV, Roku, iOS and Android.

For the latest news, music fans can follow iHeartRadio on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube, and visit iHeartRadio.com.

Hosted by Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman, the chart-topping psychology podcast helps listeners unlock their greater potential through science-backed tools and knowledge

Listen to previous episodes here

NEW YORK – January 11, 2024– iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, and Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman, today announced that the chart-topping psychology podcast, “The Psychology Podcast,” will join iHeartPodcasts beginning January 18. New episodes will launch every Thursday and fans can binge previous seasons and episodes now on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.  

With over 30 million listeners since its inception, “The Psychology Podcast” is a chart-topping podcast series that consistently ranks among the top of all psychology podcasts in the world. The show brings fascinating science-backed conversations that helps listeners reach their full potential. Prior guests have included neuroscientists Andrew Huberman, Antonio Damasio, and Lisa Feldman Barrett; Linguist Noam Chomsky, psychologist Angela Duckworth, therapist Esther Perel, Nobel-prize winner Daniel Kahneman, and organizational psychologist Adam Grant.

“The Psychology Podcast is on a mission to help people live a more meaningful, self-actualized, and fulfilling life,” said Dr. Kaufman. “Through conversations with some of the world’s top scientists and self-actualizing people from a wide range of fields, the show provides listeners with the scientific tools and knowledge for self-improvement. As the podcast has grown, it has made sense to join forces with the number one podcast publisher—iHeartPodcasts. We are pumped up for this next chapter of the podcast.”

“The Psychology Podcast” will join the iHeartPodcasts’ existing roster of highly popular shows focused on the topic including “On Purpose with Jay Shetty”, "Therapy for Black Girls” with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, Pushkin’s “The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos,"  and “A Slight Change of Plans” with Dr. Maya Shankar, “Navigating Narcissism with Dr. Ramani,” “Ice-T’s Daily Game,” “Unbreakable with Jay Glazer” and a dozen others as listeners increasingly seek resources for self-improvement and mental wellbeing through audio.

“The Psychology Podcast” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and will be available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.

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About Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman
Scott Barry Kaufman, Ph.D., is among the top 1% most cited scientists in the world for his groundbreaking research on intelligence, creativity, and human potential. He is founder of the Center for Human Potential and founder of Self-Actualization Coaching. Dr. Kaufman has authored 10 books, including Choose Growth (with Jordyn Feingold), Transcend: The New Science of Self-Actualization, Wired to Create: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Creative Mind (with Carolyn Gregoire), and Ungifted: Intelligence Redefined. Dr. Kaufman received a Ph.D. in cognitive psychology from Yale University and has been a professor at Columbia University, Yale, NYU, and the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Kaufman is also host of “The Psychology Podcast”— which has received over 30 million downloads and was included in Business Insider’s list of “9 podcasts that will change how you think about human behavior.” Dr. Kaufman is interested in using his research to help all kinds of minds live a creative, fulfilling, and self-actualized life. In 2015, he was named one of “50 groundbreaking scientists who are changing the way we see the world” by Business Insider.
 

The engaging series features interviews with experts and activists such as Bill Nye, Adam Mckay, Maggie Baird and Dr. Lise Van Susteren

Listen to “Unf*cking the Future” – HERE

WHAT: iHeartPodcasts and Imagine Audio debut "Unf*cking the Future," which is not your average science podcast. It's a rollercoaster ride of hope and hard facts. Hosted by the ever-engaging and slightly irreverent climate scientist Chris Turney, each episode is a journey from despair to repair. We start with the alarming truths about our planet's health (and trust us, some facts are so wild they're almost funny). Then, we pivot to the bright side – the innovative, sometimes bizarre, but always brilliant solutions that give us a fighting chance at a brighter and greener future. 

Expect interviews with experts and activists such as Bill Nye, Adam Mckay, Maggie Baird and Dr. Lise Van Susteren, as well as Chris’ own tales from the front lines of climate research. It’s the podcast that makes saving the world feel like it’s achievable. So join us in “Unf*cking the Future!”

WHO: Chris Turney is an award-winning British and Australian climate scientist, entrepreneur and optimist at the University of Technology Sydney. Chris champions the value of science in decision-making, and works with governments, industry, and communities to inform on policy and technology deployment, with a passion for reaching net-zero carbon pollution. He was a Founding Director and Inventor of New Zealand-based clean tech company CarbonScape which has developed technology to convert plant material into locally-produced, sustainable, bioengineered graphite for lithium-ion batteries. Chris is also a Director of the Australian NSW Government's Environment Protection Authority (EPA), responsible for delivering a thriving and healthy environment for his state, and Director at Cicada Innovations, Australia’s leading incubator for startups and scaleups working on science and engineering innovations, including a focus on climate tech. Chris is a Fellow of the Royal Meteorological Society, the Royal Society of Arts, the Geological Society of London, the Royal Geographical Society and the Advance HE.

WHEN: Listen to “Unf*cking the Future” today, January 10th, with new episodes released every Wednesday.

WHERE: Distributed by iHeartPodcasts, “Unf*cking the Future” is available now on iHeartRadio and all major podcast platforms. 

SHOW PAGE: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-unfcking-the-future-140099654/ 

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ABOUT IMAGINE ENTERTAINMENT 
Founded by Brian Grazer and Ron Howard, Imagine Entertainment is an award-winning global entertainment company telling stories that inspire and empower, and creating unforgettable entertainment experiences of all genres across Imagine Features, Imagine Television Studios, Imagine Documentaries, Imagine Kids+Family, Imagine Brands, and Imagine Audio, as well as the award-winning Jax Media and Alex Gibney’s Jigsaw Productions. Imagine’s productions have been honored with more than 60 prestigious awards including 47 Academy Award nominations and 228 Emmy® award nominations. Past productions include the Academy Award Best Picture winner "A Beautiful Mind", as well as Grammy Award Best Film winner "The Beatles: Eight Days A Week – The Touring Years." Recent productions include the critically-acclaimed film "Thirteen Lives" directed by Ron Howard, the hit film "tick, tick...Boom!" directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda, and the critically acclaimed documentaries “Judy Blume Forever”, Sacha Jenkin’s “Louis Armstrong’s Black & Blues”, Rory Kennedy’s “Volcano: Rescue from Whakaari”, "Lucy & Desi" directed by Amy Poehler (Two-time Emmy winner) and "We Feed People.”

Launching January 17, the new series will feature exclusive interviews with notable names in sports and culture including Carmelo Anthony, Rick Ross, and Pat Riley

LISTEN TO THE TRAILER HERE

NEW YORK – January 10, 2024 – iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, today announced “The Why with Dwyane Wade” -- a new original podcast series hosted by NBA Hall of Famer, three-time NBA Champion, and entrepreneur, Dwyane Wade. Premiering on Wednesday, January 17, the debut two-part episode will feature a candid roundtable conversation with Wade’s fellow Basketball Hall of Fame inductees Dirk Nowitzki, Tony Parker and Pau Gasol. The group will cover a range of topics including personal challenges amongst themselves, the Dallas Mavericks and Miami Heat rivalry, their experiences as rookies, and what really makes someone a GOAT. Fans can listen to the trailer here, now.

Each week on “The Why with Dwyane Wade,” the NBA legend will sit down with pioneers in sports, fashion, music and business for an intimate conversation about their rise to success and the reasons they keep pushing to innovate. These all-time greats, who are interesting and inspiring to Dwyane, talk through memorable moments from their careers and personal journeys, including their struggles and triumphs, as well as share their excitement as they push forward to their next challenge. Guests will include Carmelo Anthony, Rick Ross, Pat Riley, David Grutman, Lindsey Vonn and more.

"As someone who is always curious and wanting to learn, I am looking forward to sitting down with some of my friends, peers and people I admire most to hear more about their 'why' and what motivates them to get up every day to do what they do," said Dwyane Wade. "iHeartPodcasts is a true leader in the industry and I am excited and grateful to partner with them for my first show."

“Dwyane Wade has always been a force on and off the court, and his influence reaches fans of sports, pop culture and beyond,” said Will Pearson, President, iHeartPodcasts. “We are thrilled to welcome him to the iHeartPodcasts family, and excited for listeners to get up-close-and-personal with Dwyane and his guests.”

“The Why with Dwyane Wade” is a co-production of iHeartPodcasts and Wade’s 59th & Prairie Entertainment. The first episode will be available on the iHeartRadio app and all major podcast platforms beginning Wednesday, January 17, 2024. Exclusive video from each podcast will also be available on YouTube.

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ABOUT DWYANE WADE
Dwyane Wade is an entrepreneur with partnerships including Way of Wade, MISSION, Stance, BallerTV, Proudly, Versace Eyewear, TMRW Sports, Wade Cellars, Thorne, and Jeeter. Wade has stakes in the Utah Jazz, Chicago Sky and Real Salt Lake ownership groups. He is a board of trustee member for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and a UC Davis Executive Leadership Board member for the department of Viticulture and Enology to support their efforts in bringing more diversity to the wine industry. Wade and his wife Gabrielle Union co-founded Proudly, a baby care brand made specifically for babies and children of color. Founder of 59th & Prairie Entertainment, he is an executive producer of D. Wade: Life Unexpected, the Sports Emmy–nominated documentary Shot in the Dark, the Oscar-winning animated short Hair Love, Legacy: In The Shadow of Greatness (Discovery+), the Sports Emmy-winning documentary The Redeem Team (Netflix), the documentary short The Dads (Netflix), and award-winning short documentary The Barber of Little Rock (The New Yorker Studios). Wade executive produces and hosts The Cube on TBS. He is the New York Times bestselling author of A Father First, co-authored the New York Times bestselling children’s book Shady Baby, and released his photographic memoir DWYANE in 2021. Wade co-founded the Social Change Fund United to invest in and support organizations focused on empowering communities of color and advocating for the human rights of all Black lives. The Wade Family Foundation provides relief to marginalized communities in need. Wade remains committed to using his platform to help advance racial justice and LGBTQ equality. Wade played in the NBA from 2003 to 2019, primarily for the Miami Heat. He was selected as an NBA All-Star 13 times, won three NBA championships, and was named the 2006 NBA Finals Most Valuable Player. He is the Heat’s all-time leader in points, games played, assists, and steals and the NBA’s all-time leader for blocks by a guard. His number three jersey has been retired by both the Miami Heat and his college team, the Marquette Golden Eagles. He represented the United States in the 2004 Athens Summer Games and brought home the Gold representing the USA in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. Wade was named to the NBA’s 75th Anniversary team as one of the 75 greatest players in NBA history and was inducted into the 2023 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

What: Today, iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God announced that “Woman Evolve with Sarah Jakes Roberts,” an inspirational podcast that blends faith, contemporary culture and spiritual wellness, will join The Black Effect Podcast Network beginning January 10. New episodes will launch every Wednesday and fans can hear all previous episodes on the iHeartRadio app.

“Spiritual leaders like Sarah Jakes Roberts come along once in a generation,” said Charlamagne Tha God, Founder, The Black Effect Podcast Network. “The way she is able to showcase the intersectionality between GOD, faith, the word and how to navigate our mental health is extremely powerful. It is a privilege and honor to partner with Woman Evolve and assist in amplifying her life changing messages."

With more than a half million monthly downloads, “Woman Evolve with Sarah Jakes Roberts” has revolutionized the airwaves with down-to-earth convos that edify every aspect of the woman. The popular podcast’s approach to life, health and wellness defies boundaries and reaches those who are seeking to make peace with their past, maximize their present, and unequivocally evolve.

Who: Sarah Jakes Roberts is redefining what it means to be a modern woman of faith. Her messages spread throughout the world defying cultural, religious, gender, and socio-economic boundaries. Whether through her bestselling books or viral messages, it only takes a few minutes of connecting with her to understand why she becomes an instant favorite. Sarah has a unique way of reaching people who are seeking to make peace with their past, maximize their present, and deepen their relationship with God.

When: “Woman Evolve with Sarah Jakes Roberts” premieres on The Black Effect Podcast Network on Wednesday, January 10th.

Where: Listen to “Woman Evolve with Sarah Jakes Roberts” on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.

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About The Black Effect Podcast Network
The Black Effect Podcast Network is a transformative network founded by renowned cultural architect, executive producer, bestselling author, and media mogul Charlamagne Tha God. In a historic joint venture with the world’s number one commercial podcast publisher, iHeartMedia, Charlamagne and iHeartMedia created the groundbreaking first-ever Black Effect Podcast Network, celebrating the most important Black culture-shapers on the planet—in education, politics, entertainment, sports and pop culture. The Black Effect Podcast Network gives rise to emerging and established content creators and storytellers whose perspective and creative vision have been marginalized and overlooked while serving an audience that has been underserved. The Black Effect Podcast Network helps its partners define their place in podcast culture through influence, ideas, and experiences that engage, inspire, inform and empower.

A New Era of Youth Entertainment Propelled by Two Industry Leaders

Miami, FL - (January 9, 2023) Zigazoo Kids, the proprietor of the renowned social networks Zigazoo (for 13+) and Zigazoo Kids (for anyone under 13), has announced a strategic collaboration with iHeartMedia, America’s leading audio company. Under the new agreement, the two industry leaders will explore synergistic opportunities between iHeartMedia’s extensive portfolio of music and podcasting and Zigazoo’s content from the biggest stars of the next generation. Additionally, iHeartMedia will launch an expansive national campaign across its multiplatform audio network, spanning broadcast radio, podcasts, digital, social, and live events to bring further awareness and propel Zigazoo’s social networks to the next level. This multi-million-dollar marketing investment in Zigazoo solidifies iHeartMedia’s commitment to the platform’s growth and innovation.

Zigazoo has evolved into an unparalleled source of family-friendly digital content as demand is at an all-time high, with proud investors including the NBA, Jimmy Kimmel, Serena Williams, and the D’Amelio Sisters. This partnership was a natural fit as Zigazoo has already begun tuning into the world of music with a symphony of guest stars appearing on the platform, including Dave Matthews, Ludacris, and Jojo Siwa.

“Welcoming iHeartMedia as a strategic investor and partner marks an inspiring new chapter for Zigazoo,” said Zak Ringelstein, CEO and Founder of Zigazoo. “We understand how the power of music brings families together, and we are excited to lead the next generation on that road of discovery.”

With a greater reach than any other media company in the United States, iHeartMedia amasses a quarter of a billion monthly listeners and leads the industry as the number one podcast publisher. Their unrivaled reach, in partnership with Zigazoo’s mission to ensure a safe digital space for users, will usher in a new era of entertainment that focuses on fostering creativity and positive experiences.

“Our values at iHeartMedia include innovation and curiosity, and Zigazoo has created a hub where those values take precedence around the globe,” said Joe Robinson, President of Corporate Development and Ventures at iHeartMedia. “Our goal is to continue to create deep and engaging relationships with audiences through audio and human companionship, and this partnership will allow us to tap into where the human experience starts.”

This strategic agreement will combine the strengths of both industry leaders, iHeartMedia and Zigazoo, to reshape the future of entertainment, setting a new standard where innovation and safety for younger social network users remain in the foreground.

For more information on Zigazoo, including Zigazoo 13+ and Zigazoo Kids, the world’s largest kid-friendly social platform, visit Zigazoo.com and keep up with the latest by following @ZigazooKids on Facebook and Instagram!

About Zigazoo

Zigazoo is a rapidly growing social media brand featuring the recently launched Generation Z-focused Zigazoo app and Zigazoo Kids, which launched in 2020 and has since become the world’s largest social network for Generation Alpha. Zigazoo makes screentime healthier, safer and more creative. The video-first apps have empowered millions to express their authentic selves within a positive social media environment and has become a priority destination for top tier creator talent, celebrities, and best-in-class brands including the NBA, Warner Brothers, Paramount Pictures, Amazon, Apple TV+, Netflix, and WWE.

Since launch in 2020, Zigazoo has been backed by the NBA, Liberty City Ventures, MaC Venture Capital, Causeway Media Partners, Serena Ventures, Talis Capital, Wheelhouse Entertainment, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Charli & Dixie D’Amelio, and Jimmy Kimmel, and many more tech and entertainment heavyweights.

The in-person ceremony honors podcasting excellence across 29 categories including fan-voted Podcast of the Year Award

The event will video stream in partnership with YouTube

NEW YORK AND AUSTIN – January 9, 2023 – iHeartMedia, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, has joined forces with South by Southwest (SXSW) to announce the return of the iHeartPodcast Awards, which will take place live and in-person during the SXSW Conference and Festivals in Austin, TX. The event will be held at the Fairmont Hotel on Monday, March 11 at 8 p.m. CT and will honor the best and most innovative industry podcasts and creators of 2023. The ceremony will broadcast live on select iHeartMedia Radio Stations nationwide, through the iHeartRadio app and via a video stream in partnership with YouTube on iHeartRadio’s YouTube Channel. The event will additionally be available on demand following the initial live stream.

Nominees across categories include podcasts from all creators, distributors and platforms with a judging panel composed of blue-ribbon podcast industry leaders, creatives and visionaries who will determine the winners in categories including comedy, crime, news, pop culture, sports, food, business and more. In addition to the panel-judged category awards, one award, the coveted Podcast of the Year, will have a fan voting component. 

The 2024 iHeartPodcast Awards will also feature Icon Awards, which will pay tribute to creators, organizations and podcasts that have made groundbreaking industry contributions.

“Each year we look forward to celebrating the podcast industry’s most groundbreaking and innovative voices as the medium continues to evolve and explode,” said Conal Byrne, CEO of iHeartMedia’s Digital Audio Group. “Over the past few years, SXSW has become a dynamic and effective setting for us to host many of our interactive podcast panels, discussions and experiences. There's no better location to bring this celebratory industry event back, live and in person, than Austin at South by Southwest.”

"This partnership showcases our commitment to celebrating creative people across the diverse world of podcasting and beyond,” said Jann Baskett, SXSW Co-President and Chief Brand Officer. "We’re thrilled to join forces with iHeartMedia to bring the iHeartPodcast Awards to Austin and amplify the incredible talent shaping the future of this dynamic medium."    

Previous iHeartPodcast Awards shows have featured an array of celebrity presenters and guests. Appearances included Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett, Dua Lipa, Martha Stewart, Questlove, Mayim Bialik, Will Ferrell, Malcolm Gladwell, Draymond Green, Bethenny Frankel, Conan O’Brien, Angela Yee and many more. Visit the recap for additional information around the 2023 iHeartPodcast awards.

More information including category nominees, guest hosts, celebrity appearances and more will be announced in the coming months.

The 2024 iHeartPodcast Awards is part of iHeartMedia’s roster of nationally recognized events including the iHeartRadio Music Awards, the iHeartRadio Music Festival, the nationwide iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Concert Tour, iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina, iHeartCountry Festival and iHeartRadio ALTer Ego.

About SXSW

SXSW dedicates itself to helping creative people achieve their goals. Founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas, SXSW is best known for its conference and festivals that celebrate the convergence of tech, film and television, music, education, and culture. An essential destination for global professionals, the annual March event features sessions, music, and comedy showcases, film and television screenings, exhibitions, professional development, and a variety of networking opportunities. SXSW proves that the most unexpected discoveries happen when diverse topics and people come together. SXSW 2024 will take place March 8–16 in Austin. Learn more at sxsw.com. To register for the event, please visit sxsw.com/attend.

iHeartMedia and Magnite Unify Access to Broadcast and Digital Audio, Providing Advertisers with a Direct Path to Premium Inventory 

Magnite’s custom technology solutions will streamline access to the largest audio and podcast publisher in the U.S.  

NEW YORK - January 9, 2024 - Magnite (NASDAQ: MGNI), the largest independent sell-side advertising company, and iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in the United States, today announced the launch of a first-of-its-kind marketplace that brings together iHeartMedia’s broadcast radio, streaming radio and podcast assets for inclusion in omnichannel programmatic media buys, providing the reach and efficiency that advertisers are seeking from audio.  

Built from a custom implementation of Magnite’s SpringServe ad serving technology, the marketplace enables advertisers to transact with a data-driven approach via real-time-bidding across iHeartMedia’s vast broadcast and digital audio inventory through a single activation channel. 

IHeartMedia reaches 90 percent of all US adults monthly with its broadcast stations alone and its streaming radio and podcasts reach 57 million consumers with high-quality ad-enabled content, the largest reach of any digital audio company. Its leadership position in audio extends across multiple platforms including more than 860 live local broadcast stations, its iHeartRadio digital service available across more than 250 platforms and 2,000 devices including smart speakers, smartphones, TVs and gaming consoles, and podcasts as the #1 podcast publisher in the world according to Podtrac. 

“With today’s consumers spending a third of their media time with audio, expanding programmatic’s access to iHeart’s audio assets is imperative for the industry,” said Brian Kaminsky, Chief Data Officer and President of Revenue Strategies for iHeartMedia. “Not only are we expanding what role programmatic can play for advertisers, we are also improving the efficacy of their campaigns by allowing them to use real-time data to message their audience in the most engaging way possible, in an environment of trust and interest. We’re excited to expand our partnership with Magnite because they have proven expertise in programmatic and the ability to build technology fit for the unique needs of audio advertising to take its place in omnichannel.” 

“Establishing more direct connections within the advertising supply chain benefits both publishers and buyers and we’re proud to build technology to facilitate this for the largest media owners in the world like iHeartMedia,” said Sean Buckley, Chief Revenue Officer at Magnite. “We’ve worked closely with iHeartMedia to develop bespoke and new-to-market solutions for podcast and audio. Consolidated paths will continue to gain momentum and we look forward to continuing to pave the way in this effort.” 

“The premium audio marketplace created by iHeart provides PMX clients with direct programmatic access to scaled, high-quality audio inventory,” said Jay Askinasi, CEO, PMX US and Chief Growth Officer, Publicis Groupe. “As we expand our PMX Lift solution to connect across platforms, including audio, it will be important to have this combination of broadcast and digital assets and data to achieve better efficiency, control and analytics and drive greater value and insights for our clients.”

About Magnite 

We’re Magnite (NASDAQ: MGNI), the world’s largest independent sell-side advertising company. Publishers use our technology to monetize their content across all screens and formats including CTV, online video, display, and audio. The world's leading agencies and brands trust our platform to access brand-safe, high-quality ad inventory and execute billions of advertising transactions each month. Anchored in bustling New York City, sunny Los Angeles, mile high Denver, historic London, colorful Singapore, and down under in Sydney, Magnite has offices across North America, EMEA, LATAM, and APAC. 

Listen to the trailer here and tune into the premiere episode on January 8

LOS ANGELES – January 4, 2024 – iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, together with actors Kate Hudson and Oliver Hudson, announce the return of their podcast, “Sibling Revelry” for season four. The hilarious duo of sibling hosts is ready to take listeners on an even more amusing and engaging journey through the joys and challenges of family ties. Listen to the season four trailer here and tune into the premiere episode on January 8.

Over their first three seasons, Kate and Oliver have captivated listeners with a collection of entertaining and inspirational stories, featuring a diverse group of guests, ranging from the Kardashian-Jenners, the Hiltons, Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Bush, Stella and Mary McCartney and the Haim sisters to brothers Chad and Rob Lowe, Ron and Clint Howard and Matthew and Mike “Rooster” McConaughey, and other cultural icons including Tony Hawk, Jimmy Kimmel, Amy Schumer, Rob Gronkowski and many others, along with their siblings.

In the new season of “Sibling Revelry”, Kate and Oliver – who also produce the podcast - will be joined by celebrity friends and real-life and fictional family members including the “Brady Bunch” brothers Barry Williams, Chris Knight and Mike Lookinland; Joel and Benji Madden; Jonathan and Jordan Knight from New Kids on the Block; Matthew, Joey and Andrew Lawrence; identical twins Brittany and Briana Deane Salyers and their husbands, identical twins Josh and Jeremy Salyers; among many others.

“Sibling Revelry” will also include bonus “Revel In It” episodes focusing on one-on-one interviews with thoughtleaders, authors, motivational speakers, and groundbreakers who inspire Kate and Oliver such as Gabby Bernstein, Jenna Jameson and Roberto Canessa, to name a few. More about the podcast:

“Sibling Revelry with Kate Hudson and Oliver Hudson” explores the sibling bond, family dynamics, the human mind, and so much more. Kate and Oliver dive deep into the things that interest them and talk to other siblings in a free-formed, wide-open, relaxed conversation to not only have some laughs but to maybe inspire some people along the way with universal tales of what it’s like to grow up with brothers and sisters.

Follow @siblingrevelry, @katehudson and @theoliverhudson on Instagram for updates.

“Sibling Revelry with Kate Hudson and Oliver Hudson” is Executive Produced by Kate Hudson and Oliver Hudson, and distributed by iHeartPodcasts. Listen on the iHeartRadio app and anywhere podcasts are heard.

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About iHeartMedia
iHeartMedia, Inc. [Nasdaq: IHRT] is the leading audio media company in America, reaching over 90% of Americans every month, and has a portfolio of unmatched consumer brands and industry-leading events. iHeart’s broadcast radio assets alone have more consumer reach in the U.S. than any other media outlet; twice the reach of the next largest broadcast radio company; and over four times the ad-enabled reach of the largest digital-only audio service. iHeart is the largest podcast publisher according to Podtrac, with more downloads than the next four podcast publishers combined; has the number one social footprint among audio players, with seven times more followers than the next audio media brand; and is the only fully integrated audio ad tech solution across broadcast, streaming and podcasts. The company continues to leverage its strong audience connection and unparalleled consumer reach to build new platforms, products and services. Visit iHeartMedia.com for more company information.