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New Study From MediaVest And Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Reveals Tremendous Growth in Audio Platform; AM/FM Radio Still Most Popular Platform
 
Study: 63 Percent Of Teens Listen To More Than Two Audio Platforms A Day
Audio Ads Related to Consumers Favorite Music are the Most Effective
 
New York, NY – January 8, 2013 – MediaVest and Clear Channel Media + Entertainment (CCM+E) today revealed the results of a joint national study that provides deep insights into why, when and how consumers use particular audio platforms.
 
The study, which surveyed thousands of audio listeners who use one or more of the following audio sources – personal music collections (CDs, iTunes downloads), broadcast radio, streaming AM/FM radio, custom online playlists, satellite radio, online music videos and digital music channels on TV – shows that consumers recognize unique and important benefits for each audio platform, and will choose each based on the time of day and situational needs. In addition the research shows that because of the use of alternate audio devices, time spent across audio platforms continues to increase and growth in audio is predominantly additive.
 
Usage of all platforms is generally highest from 3pm to 7pm.  “In the Car” is the No. 1 location for audio across all day parts and participants prefer to access audio content through regular broadcast stations or satellite radio. In addition, they are more likely to listen to online AM/FM radio streams or custom playlists from home.  Results also show that mobile devices increase control and portability, with most listeners citing the ability to “take their music with them anywhere” as one of the top reasons they turn to audio on their mobile devices.
 
The results also offer a detailed look at consumers’ motivations in selecting one platform over another. Listeners choose broadcast radio for its accessibility to timely news, radio personalities and hearing new music. Personal music collections or custom stations allow consumers to control the content, while satellite radio offers fewer advertisements.  Consumers can use audio platforms to connect with the world around them, or to create and control a personal experience. The most appealing audio ads are related to listeners’ favorite music, delivered at relevant times and customized to the specific audio platform.  Audio gives marketers an opportunity to deliver high-impact and emotionally resonant messages.  Broadcast radio listeners are most accepting of advertising and broadcast radio delivers the strongest advertising recall and brand engagement.
 
“Consumers seamlessly flow between different media choices and indeed different forms of audio. Broadcast remains dominant while other listening platforms address specific needs,” said Radha Subramanyam, EVP, Insights Clear Channel Media and Entertainment. “By constantly tuning into audience feedback, we can continue to evolve the listening experience and optimize advertising for different platforms.”
 
"In the audio space, most measurement focuses on a single-audio platform, rather than a complete view of the landscape," said David Shiffman, EVP, Research Director, MediaVest. "Our goal in working with Clear Channel - with its extensive experience in both live and digital radio -was to generate a real-time and accurate view of the audio space, which we believe is going through an evolution similar to television. Marketers have embraced the concept of multi-screen consumer behavior, but audio media also provides a tremendous opportunity for them to connect with their target audience throughout their day."

The study’s key findings include:
The car remains the most popular location for audio listening throughout the day.
63 percent of teens listen to more than two audio platforms a day – the highest of any demographic.
Broadcast radio is the most popular audio platform.
Listeners choose broadcast radio to stay connected to “the world”: Top drivers for radio usage are its accessibility, timely news, traffic, weather, engagement with radio personalities and discovering new music.
Personal music collections (CDs, iTunes downloads, etc.) are about control with 81 percent choosing the platform to control or customize their listening experience.  Custom playlists are also about control and follow with 67 percent choosing the platform for this reason.
41 percent of consumers are willing to listen to ads in exchange for free online audio. Ads related to the music consumers like and optimized for the time of day are most powerful.
Audio media are an important element in people’s lives:          - 81 percent say audio delivers fulfills their need for fun/entertainment
          - 68 percent say it provides a great way to escape
          - 55 percent indicated audio as helping to motivate & inspire them
          - 46 percent claim it offers a way to express myself/an outlet for self-expression
 
About MediaVest
MediaVest, part of Starcom MediaVest Group (SMG), is one of the leading, full-service media specialist companies offering brand-building results and business solutions for our marketing partners. Known for delivering industry-first initiatives and products, MediaVest's long-standing client partnerships include some of the world's leading marketers including Mondelez, P&G, The Coca-Cola Company, Microsoft, Walmart, and American Honda Motor Company.

Clear Channel Brings the Biggest Names in Country Music Together for the First-Ever "iHeartRadio Country Festival"
 
Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, Florida Georgia Line, Eric Church, Lady Antebellum, Hunter Hayes, Carrie Underwood, Jake Owen, Dan + Shay and More
With the largest reach of any country outlet in the U.S., Clear Channel Country Radio Stations Nationwide will Offer Listeners an Opportunity to Win Their Way In
 
New York, N.Y. – January 8, 2014 – Clear Channel Media and Entertainment announced today the first-ever iHeartRadio Country Festival.  Country music's biggest superstars will hit the stage at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas on Saturday, March 29, to celebrate all things Country. 

Clear Channel's iHeartradio Tapped To Power Music Consumption Of The Future: Auto Integrations, Smart Media Platform and More Announced at CES

Las Vegas, NV – January 7, 2014 – iHeartRadio, Clear Channel Media and Entertainment's all-in-one digital radio service, announced a host of new integrations at the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show that highlight their commitment to powering music consumption on the devices and vehicles of the future. From customized in-dashboard applications with Jaguar Land Rover, Kia, Volvo, and GM, to wireless connectivity through Qualcomm's AllPlay smart media platform, iHeartRadio will be available to users, whether they're at home or on the go. iHeartRadio is now available through a variety of platforms including web, mobile smartphones (iOS, Android, Windows, BlackBerry), tablets, automotive, smart TVs, gaming consoles and more, accounting for more than 260 million app downloads.

The iHeartRadio app, which reached its first 20 million registered users faster than any digital service in Internet history, delivers everything listeners want in an all-in-one platform: Instant access to more than 1,500 radio stations from across the country, user-created Custom Stations inspired by a favorite artist or song, thousands of curated digital stations "Perfect For" any mood or activity, and the new iHeartRadio Talk feature giving users access to the best on-demand news, talk and entertainment content available today.

CES 2014 iHeartRadio Highlights:

Multimedia Integration
Qualcomm - The commercial availability of Qualcomm's AllPlay™ smart media platform, which was unveiled for the first time at CES, will feature iHeartRadio. The AllPlay smart media platform will offer consumers products that can wirelessly stream high-quality local and cloud-based content across multiple brands and platforms via the home's Wi-Fi network.
Auto Integrations
AT&T Drive - iHeartRadio will be a part of the new AT&T Drive automotive platform. Automotive manufacturers are working toward a connected car that takes advantage of next-generation data speeds, from voice-controlled apps and infotainment to advanced diagnostics, and AT&T is launching two new major initiatives to lead innovation in this connected car market – a first-of-its–kind connected car center in Atlanta, called the AT&T Drive Studio, and a modular, global automotive platform called AT&T Drive.  iHeartRadio is proud to work with AT&T to integrate its digital radio service into the Drive Platform for the automotive market. 
QNX Software Systems - The global leader in software platforms for in-car electronics will unveil a new technology concept car that showcases the capabilities of the QNX CAR Platform for Infotainment. The car includes an Android Jellybean version of iHeartRadio, running in a secure application container. Visit the QNX Software Systems booth, #536, in the LVCC North Hall to learn more.
GM (Chevrolet) - The iHeartRadio app will be available in the new Chevrolet AppShop on select 2015 U.S. car models with MyLink technology. Drivers and passengers of the Corvette, Equinox, Impala, Malibu, Volt, Silverado and Silverado HD vehicles will be able to download music, news, weather and travel information apps that can be safely utilized while on the road.
Jaguar Land Rover - In 2014, Jaguar Land Rover vehicles equipped with Bosch SoftTec's innovative InControl™ Apps platform will now feature iHeartRadio. Drivers simply download iHeartRadio for Auto to their smartphone in order to control and personalize their listening experience through their dashboard's touch screen interface.
Volvo - A dedicated iHeartRadio app built exclusively for Volvo has also been announced at CES. Volvo vehicles equipped with the Sensus Connect infotainment solution will now have access to user-created Custom Stations and more than 1,500 live radio stations via iHeartRadio.
Kia - In addition, the iHeartRadio for Auto app will now be available for Kia vehicles with UVO. Like Volvo and Jaguar Land Rover, Kia drivers will be able to utilize iHeartRadio's simple, made-for-driving app.

SFX & Clear Channel Sign Marketing and Content Partnership
 
Electronic music at center of innovative media and events initiative for 2014
 
New York – (January 6, 2014) – SFX Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFXE), the largest global producer of live events and digital entertainment content focused exclusively on electronic music culture (EMC) and other world-class festivals, and Clear Channel Media and Entertainment, the leading media company in America with a greater reach in the U.S. than any radio or television outlet, announced today an innovative marketing and content partnership centered on the fast-growing electronic music category.

The partnership, which combines the largest player globally in EMC with the world's largest radio and digital broadcaster, contains three key initiatives: a national DJ/Producer contest in partnership with Beatport; a weekly Beatport Countdown show; and an original live event series.  Specific plans for 2014, include:
 
The creation of a national DJ talent contest airing live on select Clear Channel stations nationwide, as well as on Evolution, iHeartRadio’s dance music hub, with parts of the competition taking place at iHeartRadio Theaters in New York and Los Angeles. The winner will appear at Mysteryland, SFX’s newest U.S. festival taking place on Memorial Day 2014 weekend on the hallowed grounds of Woodstock in New York, and also receive a recording contract with Beatport and a major record label.
 
The creation of a weekly Top 20 Countdown from Beatport, to air on Clear Channel stations nationwide.  With almost 40 million unique users per year, Beatport has become the premier on-line destination for dance music downloads, mixes, live DJ performances and news. Top Clear Channel stations airing the Countdown include Z100/WHTZ FM in New York; KIIS-FM in Los Angeles; 103.5 KISS-FM/WKSC in Chicago; WILD 94.9 FM/KYLD in San Francisco; 106.1 KISS-FM/KHKS in Dallas-Ft. Worth; Hot 99.5/WIHT-FM in Washington D.C.; Q102 Philly/WIOQ-FM in Philadelphia; Power 96.1/WWPW-FM in Atlanta; Evolution 101.7 Boston/WEDX-FM; Channel 95.5/WKQI-FM in Detroit; and Y100/WHYI-FM in Miami-Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood, among others.
 
The original live event series provides a framework for event creation in the electronic music space, specifically a national EMC event program focused around Halloween 2014.
 
“Partnering with the clear leader in broadcast and digital radio is a key strategic relationship for SFX,” said Robert F.X. Sillerman, Chairman and CEO of SFX Entertainment.  “The framework we have established with Clear Channel, whose stations include KIIS-FM and Z100, brings the electronic music category to a broader audience and delivers on what we believe the young music consumer wants today.  It also allows us to amplify the promotion of DJ/Producers who are the life-blood of our industry.”
 
“The demand for electronic music continues to increase across all of our platforms at Clear Channel,” said John Sykes, Clear Channel’s President of Entertainment Enterprises.  “This strategic partnership with SFX will give our audiences access to a deeper selection of music content and live events."
 
About SFX Entertainment
SFX Entertainment, Inc. is the largest global producer of live events and digital entertainment content focused exclusively on electronic music culture (EMC) and other world-class festivals.  SFX's mission is to enable EMC by providing fans with the best possible live experiences, music discovery and digital connectivity with our content and the broader EMC community.  SFX was borne out of the technology revolution, as the music industry evolved into DJ- and producer-led creations driven by social and digital consumer media.  SFX produces and promotes a growing portfolio of live events that includes leading brands such as Tomorrowland, TomorrowWorld, Mysteryland, Sensation, Stereosonic, Electric Zoo, Disco Donnie Presents, Life in Color, Nature One, Maydayand Ruhr-in-Love.  SFX also operates Beatport, the principal online resource for EMC DJs and a trusted destination for the growing EMC community to discover and stream music, follow DJs and keep abreast of news, information and events, in addition to offering year-round entertainment to EMC fans around the globe through other digital assets.

Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding our business strategy and plans, which are subject to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are only predictions and may differ materially from actual results due to a variety of factors including: our ability to close the acquisition of our planned acquisition targets; our ability to integrate the companies we have acquired and plan to acquire in the future; our belief that the EMC community will grow; our ability to increase the number of festivals and events we produce and their attendance; our ability to pay our debts and meet our liquidity needs; competition; our ability to manage growth and geographically-dispersed operations; and our ability to grow our online properties and ticketing business. These and other potential risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from the results predicted are more fully detailed under the caption “Risk Factors” in our final prospectus filed with the SEC on October 10, 2013, which is available on our Investor Relations website at www.sfxii.com and on the SEC website at www.sec.gov.  Additional information will also be set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2013. In addition, any forward-looking statements contained herein are based on assumptions that we believe to be reasonable as of this date. We undertake no obligation to update these statements as a result of new information or future events.

Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Announces 2014 iHeartRadio Automotive Integrations
 
iHeartRadio To Be Available in Select Jaguar Land Rover, Volvo and Kia Connected Dashboards, as Well as Platform Solution Provider Bosch
 
Las Vegas, Nevada – January 6, 2013 – Clear Channel Media and Entertainment today announced its continued expansion of iHeartRadio, its all-in-one digital radio service, in the automotive landscape with integrations in new Jaguar Land Rover, Volvo and Kia vehicles.  In addition to these original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), iHeartRadio will also be available via platform solution provider Bosch.
 
Focused on extending the car radio experience for drivers around the country, iHeartRadio ensures that listeners will never drive out of range of their favorite stations and radio personalities.  Its auto integrations are designed to utilize simple, made-for-driving features that safely communicate only the most essential information for the best possible iHeartRadio experience. The application includes large text and touch targets, intuitive menu functions that incorporate the current habits of car radio users, and an interface designed to reduce distracting light during nighttime driving.
 
iHeartRadio’s auto applications offer simple and seamless access to iHeartRadio’s all-in-one digital service.  In 2014, Jaguar Land Rover vehicles equipped with Bosch SoftTec’s innovative InControl™ Apps platform, Volvo vehicles equipped with the Sensus Connect infotainment solution and Kia vehicles with UVO will have access to more than 1,500 live radio stations and user-created custom stations inspired by listeners’ favorite artists and songs anywhere they are.  Drivers will also be able to access iHeartRadio’s newest feature, iHeartRadio Talk, which offers the best on-demand news, talk and entertainment content available today right from the vehicle’s dashboard.  Plus, a variety of other iHeartRadio features will be accessible in-dash, including thumbs up/thumbs down, station scan and its signature music discovery tuner.

In addition to the new OEM integrations, Clear Channel is furthering its innovation in the automotive space by working with leading platform solution provider Bosch SoftTec – Bosch’s specialists in automotive software, connected services and smartphone solutions – to extend iHeartRadio’s in-vehicle reach with support for cross-OEM platforms.  CES visitors can experience Bosch SoftTec’s innovative InControl™ Apps platform featuring iHeartRadio in Land Rover’s display vehicle outside the North Hall.

Also at CES, iHeartRadio and QNX Software Systems, a leader in software platforms for in-car electronics, will showcase an automotive-focused demonstration in the North Hall. More information on this demo will be made available this week.

“Radio is the original mobile, in-car entertainment feature,” said Brian Lakamp, President of Digital for Clear Channel Media and Entertainment. “With the new advancements in automotive infotainment systems, Clear Channel is able to extend the reach of our radio stations to even more listeners. We’re extremely pleased to work with Jaguar Land Rover, Volvo and Kia to bring iHeartRadio to their dashboards, as well as be available in Bosch’s deeper extension into consumer-facing functionality -- providing even more listeners with the products and services they expect no matter where they are – and no matter where they drive.”

The iHeartRadio app reached its first 20 million registered users faster than any digital service in Internet history and delivers everything listeners want in an all-in-one platform.  In addition to the new Jaguar Land Rover, Volvo and Kia availability, iHeartRadio is also available in select Chrysler, Ford, GM, Lexus, Lincoln, Nissan and Toyota vehicles, as well as after-market head units including Clarion, JVC, Kenwood and Pioneer.  Visit iHeartRadio.com/apps for more information on how to download. iHeartRadio features may vary by automotive model.

Sean Combs’ REVOLT and Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Partner On Exclusive 2014 Programming

New York's Power 105's Nationally Syndicated Hit Radio Show "The Breakfast Club" to be Televised Live on the New Multi-Platform Cable Network  

Hollywood, CA and New York, New York December 19, 2013 – REVOLT and Clear Channel Media and Entertainment announced today that nationally syndicated, award-winning hit radio show on New York's Power 105, "The Breakfast Club," starring Charlamagne Tha God, Angela Yee and DJ Envy, will be televised live Monday through Friday on REVOLT TV beginning by March 3, 2014. 

"Starting our day with The Breakfast Club brings three more hours of live daily programming to REVOLT's already expansive real time coverage of music, music news and culture each day," said Andy Schuon, president and co-founder of REVOLT.

"The Breakfast Club," the award-winning, live morning show stars Charlamagne Tha God host of MTV2's "Guy Code," "Girl Code" "Guy Court" and Charlamagne and Friends; Angela Yee, former morning show host on shade 45 at Sirius XM Satellite Radio, and cast member from VH1's The Gossip Game"; and DJ Envy, legendary DJ, mixtape master, and host of MTV2's "Sucker Free" and "Week in Jams." On weekdays millions of fans can now also watch the hit morning show's unrivaled interviews and conversations with celebrities and hip-hop artists, entertainment news, fresh music mixes, along with their signature blend of honesty and humor.
   
"Taking this award-winning Power 105 morning show and extending its reach to television reinforces Clear Channel position as a preeminent multiplatform entertainment company," said John Sykes, president of Entertainment Enterprises for Clear Channel.  "We are a company that creates incredible, original content every day and we are excited to partner on this with a true visionary like Sean Combs." 

Launched in December 2010, "The Breakfast Club" was named the No. 1 radio program in the nation by "The Source" magazine.  It's also widely regarded as one of the most informative and entertaining urban morning shows today.

"We are proud of this new partnership with Clear Channel; adding radio as a medium to the REVOLT arsenal will help push the traditional boundaries of music on television and expand our reach even further with millions of new listeners and viewers, which is incredible for a fledgling network," stated Keith Clinkscales, REVOLT CEO.

To learn more about "The Breakfast Club" on REVOLT: http://youtu.be/0peDvAjCThI 

ABOUT REVOLT MEDIA AND TV
REVOLT, www.revolt.tv, is the new #1 name in music. Available on Comcast's Xfinity TV and Time Warner Cable, the multi-genre, multi-platform music network delivers music news in real-time, and the best of the best in music programming. A "social by design" network built to play at the speed of social media, REVOLT is live, direct, and always on - anytime, anywhere, any screen.

Empire State Realty Trust And Clear Channel Media And Entertainment Decorate The New York City Skyline With Festive Holiday LED Tower Light-And-Music Shows

World’s Most Famous Office Building Announces First-Ever Christmas Light Show Series Featuring Five Nights of Holiday Cheer

New York, New York, December 16, 2013 – Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT) today announced with its partner Clear Channel Media and Entertainment that they will give the ultimate gift of the season to New Yorkers and the world—five nights of Empire State Building (ESB) LED tower light shows, synchronized to a mix of classic and modern holiday music, broadcasting on Clear Channel New York’s radio station 106.7 Lite fm. Each show will be choreographed by internationally-acclaimed lighting designer Marc Brickman.

Four light-and-music shows will play nightly at 7 p.m. EST, beginning on Friday, December 20, through Monday, December 23, 2013. Videos of the shows will be posted each night on ESB’s YouTube page. Viewers will have the rare opportunity to help select ESB’s lights for Christmas Eve. The ESB Holiday Light Show Team will review YouTube views, iHeartRadio posts, Facebook comments, Tweets, and other social media comments to select the Christmas Eve performance, again with Lite fm on Christmas Eve at 7 p.m. EST.

“Millions of New Yorkers and more than one million people worldwide viewed the last Empire State Realty Trust and Clear Channel light show on Halloween. The Clear Channel and Empire State Realty Trust team looks forward to the first year of what we hope will be an annual holiday treat for revelers around the world,” said Anthony E. Malkin, Chairman, President and CEO of ESRT. “ESRT and Clear Channel continue to collaborate on these music-to-light show spectaculars to create anticipated, annual memories for major holidays such as Christmas, Halloween and the Fourth of July. Our light shows are becoming a beloved tradition, something to share for years to come.”

"When people think of New York City, they think of the Empire State Building, and when they think of Christmas in New York City, they think of 106.7 Lite fm – New York's Christmas station," said Tom Poleman, President of National Programming Platforms, Clear Channel Media and Entertainment. "Synchronizing the Empire State Building's incredible LED lights with Lite fm's Christmas music is our early holiday gift for all New Yorkers."

Following each of the live shows, fans from around the world can watch the official videos on the Empire State Building’s YouTube page by accessing the following link: www.youtube.com/esbnyc. Worldwide internet activity will determine the selection of the Empire State Building’s and Clear Channel’s Christmas Eve grand finale show on December 24, at 7 p.m. EST.

“The celebration of holidays, which are defined in light, makes this series of lightings at the Empire State Building even more powerful to me as an artist,” said Marc Brickman.

Best light show public viewing locations include, but are not limited to, the Brooklyn Bridge, Bryant Park, The Highline, Hoboken/Jersey City Waterfront, Hudson River Esplanade, Long Island City, Madison Square Park, Tribeca Park, Union Square, Jackson Square, and the Williamsburg Waterfront.

About the Empire State Building
Soaring 1,454 feet above Midtown Manhattan (from base to antenna), the Empire State Building, owned by Empire State Realty Trust, Inc., is the “World’s Most Famous Office Building.” With new investments in energy efficiency, infrastructure, public areas and amenities, the Empire State Building has attracted first-rate tenants in a diverse array of industries from around the world. The skyscraper’s robust broadcasting technology supports all major television and FM radio stations in the New York metropolitan market. The Empire State Building was named America’s favorite building in a poll conducted by the American Institute of Architects, and the Empire State Building Observatory is one of the world’s most beloved attractions as the region’s #1 tourist destination. For more information on the Empire State Building, please visit www.esbnyc.com, www.facebook.com/empirestatebuilding, @EmpireStateBldg, www.instagram.com/empirestatebldg, www.youtube.com/esbnyc or www.pinterest.com/empirestatebldg.

About Empire State Realty Trust
Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT), a leading real estate investment trust (REIT), owns, manages, operates, acquires and repositions office and retail properties in Manhattan and the greater New York metropolitan area, including the Empire State Building, the world’s most famous office building. Headquartered in New York, New York, the Company’s office and retail portfolio covers 8.4 million rentable square feet, as of September 30, 2013, consisting of 7.8 million rentable square feet in 12 office properties, including seven in Manhattan, three in Fairfield County, Connecticut and two in Westchester County, New York; and approximately 645,000 rentable square feet in the retail portfolio. The Company also owns land at the Stamford, Connecticut Transportation Center that supports the development of an approximately 380,000 rentable square foot office building and garage and has an option to acquire two additional Manhattan office properties encompassing approximately 1.5 million rentable square feet of office space and over 150,000 rentable square feet of retail space at the base of the buildings.

WOR 710 Announces All New Programming Line-Up For 2014
 
America’s Top Talk Talent Rush Limbaugh And Sean Hannity Lead New WOR Line-Up
The “Elliot In The Morning” Show Comes To WOR
 
New York, NY – December 9, 2013 – Clear Channel Media and Entertainment announced today an all-new 2014 programming line-up for New York’s News/Talk station WOR 710 AM.
 
Iconic radio talk show hosts Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity, the top two radio talk show hosts in the country, will be heard on WOR beginning January 1 in mid-day, with Limbaugh broadcasting from noon to 3 p.m. and Hannity from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.  Syndicated by Clear Channel’s Premiere Networks, Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity are the top-ranking Talk format radio hosts in New York with persons 12+(Source: Nielsen Audio, PPM, November 2013, P 12+.)
 
“Rush and Sean have provided us a great opportunity to bring this unbeatable, one-two combination to WOR as the heart of our lineup in New York,” said Tom Schurr, President of Major Markets for Clear Channel Media and Entertainment.  “Talk format listeners are extremely loyal and dedicated to their favorite personalities; this new lineup enables us to both give them what they've told us they want to hear and to invest in a format we are deeply committed to.”
 
WOR listeners will also be able to enjoy the highly successful morning show “Elliot in the Morning” as part of the new line-up beginning on January 13.  Elliot Segal and his team, currently heard on Washington DC’s WWDC – DC101 – and Richmond’s WRXL, will bring their entertaining morning show to WOR in the new year, discussing sports, music, culture, news and entertainment topics weekdays from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m.  “Elliot in the Morning” will now be broadcasted from New York City and will continue to be heard on DC101 and WRXL.
 
“I'm excited to be coming back to New York, to a station with such a legendary history,” said Segal.   “We have built something very special in Washington, DC and Richmond and I'm beyond thrilled that the show will continue airing on DC/101 and XL-102. Now, WOR will be home to Elliot In The Morning and I couldn't be more anxious to get going.”
 
New WOR 2014 Line-up Includes:
Elliot in the Morning 6 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Mark Simone 10 a.m. – Noon
Rush Limbaugh Noon – 3 p.m.
Sean Hannity 3p.m. – 6 p.m.
Andy Dean 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Dave Ramsey 9 p.m. – Midnight
The Joan Hamburg Show (Saturdays & Sundays) 10 a.m. - Noon
In addition, as announced last month, WOR will also become the flagship radio station of the New York Mets beginning 2014.  The station will broadcast The Mets’ Spring Training, regular season and post-season games as well as the team’s pre- and post-game shows.  Beyond broadcasting the games on WOR, the alliance includes Mets-related programming and promotion through all of Clear Channel's multi-platform media assets, including radio, digital, outdoor and its music/entertainment events.
 
“This is an incredibly exciting time for WOR,” said Joe Puglise, President and Market Manager for New York City at Clear Channel.  “Bringing America’s top two talk show hosts to our lineup, the entertaining Elliot Segal and his team to the mornings and becoming the flagship station for the Mets will allow us to create unprecedented marketing opportunities for our partners and unbeatable programming for our listeners.”
 
Clear Channel Media and Entertainment is the largest owner of News Talk stations in the country and acquired WOR in August 2012. WOR is New York’s oldest radio station and one of the country’s top rated talk stations.  Founded in 1922, 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.  Fans can listen to WOR 710 AM on-air, on the station’s website wor710.com, as well as on iHeartRadio, Clear Channel’s all-in-one digital radio service.

CMT And Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Enter Multi-Platform Partnership
 
Cody Alan Signs On As New Host Of After MidNite
Premiere Networks To Syndicate CMT Radio Live With Cody Alan

NEW YORK, NY AND NASHVILLE, TN -- November 26, 2013 – CMT, the leading television and digital authority on Country music and entertainment, and Clear Channel Media and Entertainment (CCM+E), the leading media company in America with a greater reach in the U.S. than any radio or television outlet, today announced a multi-platform partnership that will create the largest Country music platforms in radio and television, with access to CMT’s reach of 92 million households and CCM+E’s reach of 89 million Country music listeners per month.
 
Under the agreement, CMT and CCM+E will work together to develop additional programming and events across radio, television and digital platforms to provide Country fans with unparalleled access to the music and artists they’re passionate about.  Additionally, the partnership will allow for cross-promotional opportunities across 125 Clear Channel Country stations in 105 markets and on iHeartRadio, Clear Channel’s free, industry leading digital music service which recently surpassed 40 million registered users and 260 million downloads, as well CMT and its digital platforms which include the 24/7 music channel CMT Pure, CMT.com, CMT Mobile and the network’s more than seven million fans across social media.
 
In addition, award-winning Country radio and CMT personality Cody Alan will debut as the new host of Premiere Networks’ syndicated radio program After MidNite on January 6, 2014.   The highly-acclaimed Country music radio program, which celebrated its 20th anniversary this year and reaches nearly two million weekly listeners on more than 200 radio stations, will be rebranded as CMT After MidNite with Cody Alan and will originate from the CMT Radio studio in Nashville and be available on iHeartRadio.
 
Premiere will also be the exclusive distribution partner for CMT Radio Live with Cody Alan, effective January 1, 2014.  Premiere will handle all syndication and ad sales for the award-winning nightly program, which features the biggest hits in Country music, as well as exclusive interviews and performances, event coverage and live fan interaction.  CMT Radio Live with Cody Alan broadcasts weeknights from 7 p.m. to midnight ET.  For more information, visit www.cmtcody.com.  Alan will also host a one-hour weekend program, the details of which will be announced at a later date.

Alan, the 2013 Academy of Country Music Award winner for “National On-Air Personality of the Year,” stated, “I feel like Jimmy Fallon right now!  To be named host of such a highly regarded late-night franchise is an exciting and humbling honor.  We’ll bring new energy, lots of star power and deep resources only CMT and Clear Channel can deliver.  And with this new partnership, I can’t wait to give fans 360-degrees of country music coverage, across multiple media platforms.”
 
“I like to think there was an inevitability to this partnership,” stated Brian Philips, President of CMT.  “We know CCM+E’s leadership and we share their excitement and tenacity in working with music and talent to bring the most exciting entertainment to all of these platforms. On a personal note, I am ecstatic to once again work with former colleagues John Sykes and Tom Poleman, among CCM+E’s many forward-thinking creative executives. Country is enjoying a big moment. Clear Channel and CMT will capture it, celebrate it and spread the excitement across America to hundreds of millions.”
 
“We’re excited to join with CMT in this multi-faceted alliance, which will create one of the most powerful platforms in Country music,” said Tom Poleman, President of National Programming Platforms, Clear Channel Media and Entertainment.  “By leveraging our combined national broadcast, digital and event content, we’ll now have the opportunity to reach even more Country fans than ever before and provide even more unique experiences with music and artists, while also delivering unmatched results for our partners. We’re also excited to work with someone of Cody’s caliber.  He’s a household name in the Country music industry, and his energy, passion and charm make him the ideal host to connect our audience across these incredible platforms.”

Alan will serve as executive producer, with Dingo O’Brien as supervising producer, of CMT After MidNite with Cody Alan, along with producer Curt Miller.  Alan and O’Brien will also continue to oversee production of CMT Radio Live with Cody Alan with producer Cory Linton, in collaboration with Clay Hunnicutt, Executive Vice President of Programming for CCM+E and Justin Cole, Director of Country Programming for Premiere Networks.

About Cody Alan
As the host and executive producer of CMT Radio Live with Cody Alan, Alan is undoubtedly one of the most recognized names in radio.  Broadcast on radio stations across America and originating from the CMT studio in Nashville, his show features the biggest names in country music and entertainment.  With live interaction, Alan connects fans with their favorite stars, from the red carpet to backstage.  Combining his passion for entertainment with television, he also serves as host of CMT’s signature music show, Hot 20 Countdown, seen Saturdays and Sundays at 11:00/10:00c.  He co-hosts CMT’s weekend show, #1 Music and a Movie, and is a fixture at the industry’s biggest events and awards shows.  Alan landed his first radio job at age 15, and made waves breaking Texas music at 99.5 The Wolf in Dallas, helping the station earn the designation as the #1 country station in America at the time.  He has received numerous national awards including “DJ of the Year” from Country Radio Broadcasters, the Academy of Country Music’s 2010 and 2013 “National On-Air Personality of the Year” and Radio and Records “Music Director of the Year” five times, while Billboard magazine and the Radio Music Awards honored him with the annual title as well.  Cody is a regular columnist for Country Weekly magazine, and has been a contributor on E! News, CNN, HLN, Anderson Cooper Live and in People Country.  Follow him on Twitter @CMTCody or visit www.CMTCody.com.

About CMT
CMT, a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), is the leading television and digital authority on country music and entertainment, reaching more than 92 million homes in the U.S.  CMT and its website, CMT.com, offer an unparalleled mix of music, news, live concerts and series and is the top resource for country music on demand.  The network's digital platforms include the 24-hour music channel, CMT Pure Country, CMT Mobile and CMT VOD.

About Premiere Networks
Premiere Networks, a subsidiary of Clear Channel Media and Entertainment, syndicates 90 radio programs and services to more than 5,000 radio affiliations and reaches over 190 million listeners weekly. Premiere is the number one audio content provider in the country and features the following personalities: Rush Limbaugh, Ryan Seacrest, Glenn Beck, Delilah, Steve Harvey, George Noory, John Boy and Billy, Sean Hannity, Elvis Duran, Randi Rhodes, Nikki Sixx, Kane, Andy Dean, Mario Lopez, Bobby Bones and others. For more information, please visit www.PremiereRadio.com or http://www.facebook.com/PremiereRadio.

Macy’s and Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Partner for the Launch of mstyleradio, iHeartRadio’s New Fashion + Music + Pop Culture Digital Radio Station

New digital radio station to debut in Macy’s mstylelab Junior’s/Young Men’s departments nationwide on Friday, November 15th

New York, NY – November 14, 2013 – The marriage of music and fashion has been at the cornerstone of pop culture for decades. On November 15th, Macy’s and Clear Channel will officially launch mstyleradio, a new digital radio station that captures the spirit of this fusion of culture for a millennial audience. Harnessing the power of Clear Channel Media and Entertainment’s popular iHeartRadio digital radio service with Macy’s long-standing fashion and entertainment authority, mstyleradio will be the home of today’s top hits, fashion expertise and fun experiences. The station, available on iHeartRadio.com and accessible via its mobile app, will also broadcast live in more than 700 Macy’s mstylelab Junior’s and Young Men’s departments nationwide.

“We are extremely excited to officially launch mstyleradio in our stores nationwide. This unique station combines the collective resources and skills of Macy’s and Clear Channel to create a destination where millennials will be able to discover new music, enjoy their favorite hits and connect to the latest in fashion and pop culture,” said Martine Reardon, Macy’s Chief Marketing Officer. “mstyleradio will be a widely accessible destination that will allow Macy’s to connect with our millennial audience on a regular basis, whether through a mobile device, online or in our stores, delivering fresh and exciting content that speaks to this customer and allows us to leverage our entertainment and fashion expertise.”

“What we’re doing with mstyleradio is both innovative and exciting, and it’s a great extension of iHeartRadio’s partnership with Macy’s” said Tom Poleman, President of National Programming Platforms for Clear Channel Media and Entertainment. “The blend of Clear Channel’s music programming expertise and our on-air personalities talking about music, pop culture and fashion make this station the perfect marriage of the Macy’s and iHeartRadio brands.”

At launch, the station will feature live Clear Channel DJ’s seven days a week, playing established artists, icons and up and coming talent. Three DJ’s will rotate shifts to provide 15 hours of live coverage per day. Alex, the station’s fashion muse, a 23-year old currently based at Clear Channel Austin, has a passion for fashion and sports. Valentine, hailing from Miami’s Y100, will spin a mix of the latest in pop culture and gossip, as well as the nation’s top hits. Always plugged in to social media from Twitter and Facebook to Instagram, Valentine is the ultimate guy next door. And finally, Nathan Fast rounds out the DJ cast. The wheeler dealer of the group, Nathan worked his way up the ladder tackling several radio gigs from Las Vegas to Idaho and currently Clear Channel San Diego.

Accessed on the iHeartRadio mobile app, iHeartRadio.com and in more than 700 Macy’s locations, the station can also be embedded through a widget on social media sites. Macy’s plans to leverage this functionality to increase station awareness, availability and listenership. Macy’s and Clear Channel will also advertise the station on various digital, social and print platforms at launch and throughout the year.
   
mstyleradio’s music format is Contemporary Hit Radio (CHR)/Pop and since Macy’s owns one-hundred percent of the advertising time on the channel, it also features limited commercials – approximately two minutes per hour. This commercial air-time will allow Macy’s to promote nationwide sales and specials, as well as tailor special experiences and contests to the millennial demographic. Macy’s will also leverage and promote select Clear Channel events and programs such as the iHeartRadio Music Festival and annual Jingle Balls.

Starting November 15th, listeners will have the opportunity to enter to win a trip to the Y100 Jingle Ball in Miami. Fans can enter via iheartradio.com/macys through December 8th. The winner will receive airfare for two, hotel accommodations for two nights and a pair of tickets to the concert. Official rules are available at the website. 
 
Always at the forefront of the digital marketing arena, mstyleradio allows Macy’s to promote its fashion leadership with an omnichannel approach on an engaging platform, that reaches its millennial demographic with compelling, on trend, of the moment content, in-store, at home or on the go.

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

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