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New York, NY – June 18, 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 Darren Davis has been promoted to  Executive Vice President of National Programming Platforms.  Davis will continue to report directly to Tom Poleman, President of National Programming Platforms.

 

The National Programming Platforms team, led by Tom Poleman, orchestrates Clear Channel’s programming on a national level, including the  development of on-air and digital content as well as live events, like the iHeartRadio Music Festival, that leverage Clear Channel’s 850 stations, websites and iHeartRadio for listeners, advertisers and strategic partners.

 

In his new position, Davis will work closely with Poleman to oversee all aspects of the division and the ongoing development and execution of Clear Channel’s national advertising and programming integrations.  He will continue to manage the Programming Operations Center; the Brand Management in-house format team; and the company’s highly effective Premium Choice network, which imports and exports programming innovation and excellence from station to station providing the highest quality research, talent and programming otherwise unavailable. 

 

Davis began his programming career at WASH-FM in Washington, D.C./Baltimore in 1992.  He has since served as a Regional Vice President of Programming for Clear Channel Detroit and Chicago and worked his way up through the ranks as Senior Vice President of Programming and to his previous role as Senior Vice President and General Manager of National Programming Platforms.

 

“Over the past few years, Darren has been instrumental in transforming everything from our systems of communication to the way we maximize our best programming assets,” said Poleman.  “His efforts continue to give Clear Channel the competitive advantage and resources to be even more relevant and effective in the evolving market place, offering our listeners, partners and advertisers, products and content that nobody else can.  He has clearly earned the opportunity to grow within our company and he will continue to be an integral part of our team and our future.”

 

 

New York, NY – June 11, 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 Tom Schurr as its new President of Operations for its Major Markets, and Matt Martin as its new President of Operations for its Regional Markets.  Both positions will report directly to John Hogan, Chairman and CEO of Clear Channel Media and Entertainment, effective immediately.

 

In this new position, Schurr, previously Executive Vice President of Operations for the Eastern Region Major Markets and a 30 year broadcast industry leader, will ensure that Clear Channel’s major broadcast markets have a dedicated operational focus, efficient lines of communication and continue to leverage the powerful, innovative resources that make Clear Channel the leading media and entertainment company in America. Schurr began his career at Taft Broadcasting and has worked for a number of various broadcast organizations prior to Clear Channel Media and Entertainment, including Great American, Citicasters and Jacor.  At Clear Channel he has held leadership roles in a number of markets across the country, including Buffalo, Milwaukee, Sacramento, Louisville, Houston, Dallas, Nashville and more.

 

Tom McConnell, recently appointed Executive Vice President of Operations and Hartley Adkins, Executive Vice President of Operations, will now report to Schurr and assist with the seamless implementation of companywide initiatives in the Major markets.

 

Matt Martin, former Senior Vice President of Operations for the West Region, will assume the new role of President of Operations for Clear Channel Media and Entertainment’s 123 Regional markets.  In this new position, Martin will ensure that the Regional markets have a dedicated operating focus, enhanced communication and collaboration and efficient access to Clear Channel’s full range of  best-in-class assets and resources.  Martin, with more than 15 years of sales and broadcast experience, began his radio career as a part-time sales representative while in college and worked his way through the ranks as a sales representative, sales manager, market manager and regional vice president of station clusters throughout Texas.  Martin has also held the position as President and Market Manager for the San Antonio Cluster and has been with Clear Channel since 1995.

 

John Rohm, Senior Vice President of Operations for the Southeast Regional Markets, and two soon-to-be-named Senior Vice President of Operations for the Regional Markets, will report to Martin.

 

The recent realignment also included the promotion of Tom McConnell as an Executive Vice President of Operations for the Major Markets.  McConnell has been a valuable part of the Clear Channel team since 1995 when he began his career at WHYN in Springfield, Mass.  McConnell worked his way up through the ranks including Market Manager and Regional Vice President in Hartford, Conn., President and Market Manager of Boston, Mass. and Providence, R.I. and his previous role as Senior Vice President of Operations for the Northeast Regional Markets.

 

“As a company, we put a priority on recognizing our high performers with advancement opportunities to grow and develop their careers,” said Hogan. “The proven leadership, experience and performance results of Tom, Matt and Tom M. have shown that they are the perfect candidates to help continue to reinvent how our evolving markets operate.  They have all earned the opportunity to grow their careers and will be an integral part of Clear Channel Media and Entertainment’s exciting future.”

 

Tom Schurr will be based in New York City; Matt Martin will remain in San Antonio, Texas.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Big Machine Label Group and Clear Channel Media and Entertainment today announced a groundbreaking agreement to align their business interests and accelerate growth and innovation in digital radio to the benefit of music fans and radio listeners everywhere.

Artists with Big Machine’s wholly owned labels who will benefit from this agreement include Big Machine Records artists Taylor Swift, Tim McGraw, Rascal Flatts, Edens Edge and Ella Mae Bowen and Valory Music Co. artists Reba McEntire, Justin Moore, Brantley Gilbert, The Mavericks and Thomas Rhett.

“For years, record companies and media companies have looked for a new way to do business together that would bring our interests into line,” said Scott Borchetta, President and Chief Executive Officer of Big Machine Label Group. “In Clear Channel, I found partners who shared my big-picture view of how we could structure an agreement to benefit all involved. Not only does this partnership enable Big Machine to participate in terrestrial broadcast revenues, but we are also helping to grow digital radio – a great opportunity for all of us and a breakthrough opportunity for Big Machine artists.”

“Scott Borchetta has reinvented the music business in many important ways over the years, from distribution and artist development to promotion and advertising,” said Bob Pittman, Chief Executive Officer of Clear Channel. “Focusing that same creativity on how best to grow the music business, Scott has developed this new model with us to let his labels and artists participate in the revenue of broadcast radio immediately and in digital radio as it builds. This is a big step, but we think this investment is an opportunity worth taking to align our interests in all of our revenue streams and grow digital listening to its full potential with record labels and their artists as our partners. This landmark agreement creates a structure that makes sense for both our companies – but most of all for music fans.”

“Today, 98 percent of our listening is terrestrial broadcast and 2 percent digital – with record labels and artists only paid for the 2 percent,” said John Hogan, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Clear Channel Media and Entertainment. “This new agreement expands label and artist participation from just digital to terrestrial broadcast radio revenues in one comprehensive framework that will give all of us a great incentive to drive the growth of the digital radio industry and allow everyone to participate financially in its growth. This market-based solution helps bring the best in music to radio listeners wherever they want to hear it.”

At the helm of the independent Big Machine Label Group is industry veteran Scott Borchetta, who serves as President and CEO. The conglomerate encompasses Big Machine Records (founded in 2005), The Valory Music Co. (founded in 2007) and Republic Nashville (a partnership with Universal Republic founded in 2009 with Jimmy Harnen serving as President). The Big Machine Label Group’s current artist roster includes Multi-Platinum superstars Taylor Swift, Tim McGraw, Rascal Flatts, Reba and Martina McBride; Platinum sensations The Band Perry; legendary group The Mavericks; established acts Eli Young Band, Justin Moore as well as hot newcomers Brantley Gilbert, Sunny Sweeney, Edens Edge, Thomas Rhett, Ella Mae Bowen and Greg Bates. BMLG artists have received multiple GRAMMY, CMA, ACM, American Music Awards, CMT Music Awards, Teen Choice Awards, MTV Video Music Award and People’s Choice Award accolades as well as Brit Award and JUNO Award nominations. For more information, visit us at www.BigMachineMusic.com

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New York, NY – May 17, 2012 – Clear Channel Media and Entertainment today announced that its popular iHeartRadio digital radio platform has reached 10 million registered users, 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 iHeartRadio digital platform brings incremental listening to Clear Channel’s 237 million monthly listeners, the largest audience of any media outlet in the U.S. Broadcast stations continue to dominate listenership, accounting for 98 percent of Clear Channel’s overall listening, and iHeartRadio provides yet another platform for Clear Channel listeners to access their favorite radio stations, Custom Stations and non-audio content. The entire iHeartRadio network had more than 45 million monthly digital uniques in April.

iHeartRadio delivers everything listeners want in one free, fully-integrated service: instant access to more than 800 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. Earlier this month, Clear Channel announced a major update to iHeartRadio for iPad App that included a completely refreshed design with new functionality, including industry-leading Custom Stations and support for the Retina display in addition to a strong social integration with Facebook.

“iHeartRadio has demonstrated incredibly rapid adoption, more than two times faster than other leading entertainment services – it’s mind-blowing. We are thrilled with the consumer reaction and feedback,” said Brian Lakamp, President of Digital for Clear Channel Media and Entertainment. “Clear Channel Media and Entertainment, using the tremendous promotional power of our broadcast radio properties, has been able to drive this adoption like no other company could. iHeartRadio offers a great product supported by unparalleled promotional capabilities.”

“This rapid growth of iHeartRadio underscores Clear Channel’s strong consumer bond and unmatched ability to reach our listeners no matter where they are, with the programming and services they expect,” said John Hogan, Chairman and CEO, Clear Channel Media and Entertainment. “This is a reflection on how consumers are embracing digital as one more way to use our broadcast brands and we plan to continue this growth and further expand our platform, offering our listeners a well-rounded, fully integrated product and our advertising and marketing partners a powerful way to engage their consumers. We take being a multiplatform company seriously.”

NEW YORK - Clear Channel Media and Entertainment, the leading media company in America with a greater reach than any radio or television outlet, and Macy’s, the famed department store with over 800 locations nationwide, today announced that Megan & Liz won the inaugural Macy’s iHeartRadio Rising Star Campaign. Megan & Liz will perform alongside pop music’s biggest stars at this year’s iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas on September 21 and 22.

Nashville-based duo Megan & Liz, 19-year-old fraternal twins, have generated over 150 million YouTube views, a spot on Billboard’s Social 50, and sold over 200,000 singles. Megan & Liz have performed with such artists as Hot Chelle Rae, Gym Class Heroes and Demi Lovato, and come September, they’ll have the opportunity to open the iHeartRadio Music Festival.

“We can’t tell you how excited we are to win the Macy’s iHeartRadio Rising Star contest. Performing at the iHeartRadio Music Festival in September with top artists is literally a dream come true for us,” said Liz Mace of Megan & Liz. “This whole journey has been such an adventure, and we want to thank our fans, Macy’s and Clear Channel for giving listeners the opportunity to discover our music! Macers rule the world and we love you to Pluto and back.”

More than two million votes were cast by Clear Channel radio listeners, iHeartRadio fans and Macy’s shoppers across the country – including some of music’s biggest names like Will.i.am, Pitbull, David Guetta, Enrique Iglesias and Randy Jackson – for their favorite up-and-coming artist in the online competition. The celebrities helped spread the word by asking their Twitter followers to vote for their favorite band.

“We are so pleased with the response to this campaign, and wholeheartedly congratulate Megan & Liz on their well-deserved win,” said Michele Laven, Executive Vice President Strategic Partnerships, Clear Channel Media and Entertainment. “The next big pop star can come from anywhere, and this campaign highlights Clear Channel’s ability to showcase emerging talent in local communities. Helping our listeners discover new musicians from across the country is a fundamental part of what we do.”

"We are thrilled for Megan & Liz and all of the other amazing musicians featured in the Macy's iHeartRadio Rising Star campaign. This contest was the ultimate star maker, bringing some incredible music to the forefront for our customers and fans across the country,” said Martine Reardon, Macy’s Chief Marketing Officer. “We are happy to continue the long-standing Macy’s tradition of showcasing musical talent in our stores. Megan & Liz’s fans and our customers will be so excited to see them featured on various Macy’s platforms and at our iconic Glamorama events this summer.”

In addition to performing alongside major pop stars at the iHeartRadio Music Festival, Megan & Liz will also be featured on an iHeartRadio Custom Station titled “Rising Star,” on in-store TVs in the MStyleLab department at Macy’s, on macys.com and via Macy’s social media sites. The winner will also have the opportunity to perform at signature Macy’s events including its four-city, high-fashion and music extravaganza – Macy’s Glamorama.

Last fall’s inaugural iHeartRadio Music Festival hosted by Ryan Seacrest featured performances by some of the biggest names in the music industry, including Lady Gaga, Jay-Z, Coldplay, Alicia Keys, Steven Tyler, The Black Eyed Peas, Kenny Chesney, Jennifer Lopez, Usher, Sting, Carrie Underwood, Jane’s Addiction, Nicki Minaj, David Guetta, Rascal Flatts, Bruno Mars, Kelly Clarkson, Sublime with Rome and Jeff Beck. The 2012 star-studded line-up will be announced this summer.

 

About Macy’s
Macy’s, the largest retail brand of Macy’s, Inc., delivers fashion and affordable luxury to customers at more than 800 locations in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam. Macy’s stores and macys.com offer distinctive assortments including the most desired family of exclusive and fashion brands for him, her and home. Macy’s is known for such epic events as Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks® and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®, as well as spectacular fashion shows, culinary events, flower shows and celebrity appearances. Building on a 150-year tradition, Macy’s helps strengthen communities by supporting local and national charities that make a difference in the lives of our customers.

 

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New York, NY– May 3, 2012 – Clear Channel Media and Entertainment, the leading media company in America with greater reach than any radio or television outlet, today released an update to its popular, free iHeartRadio for iPad App.  The latest update is a major milestone for the New iHeartRadio – Clear Channel’s industry-leading digital radio service which launched last fall at the iHeartRadio Music Festival, the biggest live concert event in radio history.

The updated app features a completely refreshed design with new functionality and brings users a customizable digital listening experience that combines the best of both worlds – live broadcast and custom stations – to deliver everything listeners want in one, fully-integrated service.  The iHeartRadio for iPad App now includes:

 

Custom stations, allowing users to create their own personalized stations by simply entering an artist or song and iHeartRadio will then create a station of similar music.  iHeartRadio’s custom stations offer a number of industry-leading features, including:
More Songs – Users can draw from a massive catalog of nearly 14 million songs and 400,000 artists.
Greater User Control – With its unique “discovery tuner,” users can tune their Custom Station to play familiar songs – or adjust the tuner to “discovery mode” to play a wider variety of artists and songs from iHeartRadio’s massive music catalog.  A “Thumbs Up” or “Thumbs Down” feature allows users to indicate song preferences to further personalize their stations.
Better Music Intelligence – iHeartRadio’s music intelligence capability combines a sophisticated technology solution with ongoing consumer music research and the expertise of Clear Channel’s leading radio programmers to give users the best custom radio experience available.
Commercial-free – Custom stations continue to be commercial-free since launch last September.
Support for the Retina display on the new iPad, enabling users to experience the New iHeartRadio with stunning visual clarity; and 
Deeper Facebook integration, which lets users share listening activity with friends via their timelines and tap into each other’s musical tastes by listening to songs and stations that they like.  This deeper Facebook integration serves as a means to greater music discovery, making users’ digital radio experiences more personal and relevant.

As always, iHeartRadio users on the iPad can listen to more than 800 broadcast radio and commercial-free digital-only stations from 150 cities, streamed in high-quality AAC format.  iHeartRadio now also  includes a number of other stations, formats and programming such as Univision, Greater Media stations, WNYC, EMF’s Contemporary Christian Air1 and K Love stations, college radio and, coming soon, more than 500 Cumulus stations.  Users can continue to save favorite stations and songs; access artist slideshows; search for a station by location, name or music genre; and experience its multimedia content including photos, performance videos and artist interviews.

 
“With this update to the iHeartRadio for iPad App, we’ve focused intently on user feedback.  We wanted to make sure it was the experience our millions of users wanted and expected from us – and we’re thrilled with how it has all come together,” said Brian Lakamp, President of Digital for Clear Channel Media and Entertainment. “This update reflects our commitment to ongoing innovation and ensuring we offer the ultimate digital radio experience for our listeners. These enhancements – from artist and song-inspired personalized stations to the Retina display support – are great examples of how Clear Channel works intensively with the unique interface and technology of a device to custom-tailor the best digital radio experience for users.”

“This is another great example of how we continue to capitalize on our company’s incredible digital assets, and integrate those efforts with our strong local and national consumer brands, to deliver powerful solutions with unparalleled consumer reach and strong listener loyalty,” said John Hogan, Chairman and CEO of Clear Channel Media and Entertainment. “Digital continues to be a big opportunity for us and as the industry-leading broadcast and digital company, we are dedicated to providing our millions of listeners the best services on mobile and desktop.”

Clear Channel Media and Entertainment, with its 237 million monthly listeners in the U.S., has the largest reach of any radio or television outlet in America.  Clear Channel also continues to be one of the most popular digital music destinations, given the 100 million listening hours a month, more than 80 million downloads of iHeartRadio mobile apps, and more than a 15 million fan reach through its station and radio personality Facebook pages.

 
iHeartRadio for iPad App is available for free from the App Store on iPad or by visiting: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/iheartradio-for-ipad/id402300086?mt=8

 

New York, NY – April 24, 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 a partnership with Sony Nashville to launch Carrie Underwood’s fourth album, Blown Away, set to release May 1.  Beginning April 24, Clear Channel will launch a two-week-long on-air and online Artist Integration Program designed to leverage Clear Channel’s powerful properties and audiences to introduce Blown Away to listeners and fans. The multi-platform promotion will also feature a special performance by Underwood for iHeartRadio Live, a Clear Channel entertainment production at the iHeartRadio Theater presented by P.C. Richard & Son in New York City.  

 

Underwood is a five-time Grammy winner, two-time Academy of Country Music Entertainer of the Year, three-time Country Music Association Academy of Country Music Female Vocalist winner and proud member of the Grand Ole Opry.  Since her debut in 2005, Underwood has amassed more than 14 million in album sales and has placed 14 No. 1 singles on the charts. Underwood’s new single, “Good Girl,” from Blown Away is currently soaring up the charts.

 

The campaign will include a series of on-air spots created by Clear Channel’s top Imaging Directors which will run across its network of Country stations nationwide and their online station streams, featuring audio clips from an exclusive interview with Underwood.  As part of the program, one winner and a guest will receive a trip to the Bayou Country Superfest to meet Underwood and see her perform, courtesy of Arista Nashville.   Additionally, on Monday, April 30, Underwood will join “Elvis Duran and the Z100 Morning Show” for a live, in-studio interview on Z100.  Other elements of the campaign will include a custom content portal featuring the extended interview with Underwood and a banner ad campaign, driving listeners to purchase her latest album on iTunes.  Fans can also check out Underwood’s artist-seeded station, which will be showcased on the homepage of iHeartRadio.com, Clear Channel’s industry leading digital music service.

 

“Carrie Underwood is an established music icon. We're thrilled to partner with Sony Nashville on her album release, utilizing our multi-platform capabilities to create an event around the release and bring our audiences that much closer to her music,” said Tom Poleman, President of Clear Channel National Programming Platforms.  “The Artist Integration Program and iHeartRadio Live performance are a perfect complement to one another, combining the power of our audience reach across our radio network and digital platforms.”

 

To kick off the new album’s release on May 1, Underwood will perform to a group of Clear Channel listeners songs from Blown Away as well as other hit singles at an exclusive, private show at the iHeartRadio Theater presented by P.C. Richard & Son, the live performance home for Clear Channel radio stations in New York City.  The intimate show will also stream live for fans at iHeartRadio.com.

 

 

“Clear Channel is such a great supporter of superstar Carrie Underwood,” said Gary Overton, Chairman & CEO, Sony Music Nashville.  “She is excited about sharing the music from her new album Blown Away with her fans in the Clear Channel and iHeartRadio studios in New York.”

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NEW YORK, NY – April 16, 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 it has created a new, unified marketing and sales group to more aggressively pursue national multi-platform marketing initiatives that meet advertisers’ need to reach – and engage – consumers in powerful new ways. Leading these efforts will be Tim Castelli, who has been promoted to President of National Sales, Marketing and Partnerships.

 

This move by Clear Channel is another step forward in its transformation to a fully realized media and entertainment company with an unmatched range of leading media assets. In his new, expanded role, Castelli, previously Executive Vice President of Digital Sales and one of the industry’s top digital media sales executives, will oversee and ensure the close integration of the national sales and partnership operations for the key Clear Channel National Platform divisions, including Digital, Strategic Partnerships, Clear Channel Connections, Clear Channel Radio sales and Premiere Radio Networks sales. Castelli will report to John Hogan, Chairman and CEO of Clear Channel Media and Entertainment. 

 

Clear Channel also named Condé Nast’s Holly Lang as Senior Vice President, Marketing Solutions. In this newly created role, Lang will be responsible for conceiving and implementing innovative marketing programs for national advertisers, with a special focus on consumer brands. In addition, Chris Monteleone, formerly Vice President of Partner Strategy at Madison Square Garden, has been named Senior Vice President, Event Sponsorship Sales and Development. In this new position, he will be responsible for working to help national marketers reach the extraordinarily loyal and motivated audiences at Clear Channel’s incredibly popular national entertainment events, like the iHeartRadio Ultimate Pool Party:  Fontainebleau Miami Beach and the historic iHeartRadio Music Festival as well as iconic local events such as Z100’s Jingle Ball and KIIS FM’s Wango Tango.

  

“With these moves, we will have a real dream team in place to create and execute uniquely powerful multi-platform solutions for our advertising partners,” said Mr. Hogan. “This is an entirely new way to leverage the unmatched national reach with local engagement capabilities of Clear Channel Radio Sales, Strategic Partnerships, Clear Channel Connections, Digital, event sponsorships and Premiere Radio Networks Sales supported by innovative programs and world class custom marketing insights.”

“When we brought Tim on board a short time ago, we immediately recognized his potential to supercharge our marketing and partnership efforts across the board,” Mr. Hogan continued. “He’s an effective, dynamic builder and leader of teams, and his creativity, innovation and experience will help our entire sales organization reach new levels of success. Expanding Tim’s leadership to include these additional complementary resources will enable us to capitalize even further on our unmatched reach, unique assets and powerful relationships so we can continue to deliver extraordinary value to advertising partners.”

 

Hogan added, “Tim will build on the success and infrastructure of Clear Channel’s most innovative and ground-breaking marketing initiatives – like those with Madonna, Zynga, Lady Gaga, American Express, Relativity Media, Facebook, Microsoft’s Xbox 360 and The Voice – that underscore our ability to generate attention and action from consumers nationwide and deliver results quickly and cost-effectively. We also look forward to having Holly and Chris add their expertise to the team as we build on this momentum by creating and implementing new, powerful and innovative marketing products and programs for national and local advertisers.”

Castelli said: “One of Clear Channel’s key priorities is to continue to deliver creative marketing programs that connect our advertising partners with their most important audiences in powerful ways.  With an unparalleled national reach of 237 million people, we can do things no one else can.  I look forward to extending the successful efforts pioneered by our team under the leadership of John Hogan and Bob Pittman.”

 

In his expanded role, Castelli will oversee sales, marketing and partnership operations for the company’s key National Platform divisions, including:

 

Clear Channel Digital, which directs the implementation of the company’s digital strategy, including iHeartRadio, the Company’s industry-leading digital radio service. Castelli will soon name a head of Digital sales efforts for the company.

Strategic Partnerships and Clear Channel Connections, led respectively by Michele Laven and Greg Glenday and focused on expanding alliances with key national distribution and content partners as well as creating and developing compelling integrated advertising and marketing campaigns across all of Clear Channel’s platforms using the company’s unique collection of media assets to develop comprehensive, integrated relationships with leading national advertisers.

Clear Channel Radio Sales and Premiere Networks Sales which are respectively Clear Channel Media and Entertainment’s dedicated national sales representation team and the dedicated network radio sales team with opportunities in 90 syndicated radio programs and services to more than 5,000 radio affiliates.

 

Clear Channel also announced that Charlie Rahilly, President, National Advertiser Platforms, has decided to leave the Company to focus on new projects. “Charlie has been a valuable leader for Clear Channel for more than 20 years, and he has contributed much to our success,” said Mr. Hogan. “He’s told us he’s eager to begin a new, entrepreneurial chapter in his career. We’re grateful for his leadership and many contributions, and wish him the best in his new endeavors.”  

Kevin Dorsey, previously President of Traffic, Navigation and Mobility, will expand his role and now oversee the operations of Katz Media Group and Premiere Radio Networks affiliate sales as President of National Media Groups. Katz is the leading media representation company in the U.S. and represents nearly 4,000 radio stations, 700 television and digital multicast stations and more than 4,000 online publishers across audio, video, display email and mobile channels, and Premiere is a leading player in the network space with 90 programs and more than 5,000 radio station affiliates. 

 

About Tim Castelli 

 

Castelli has more than 20 years’ experience in building advertising solutions for major U.S. clients and previously served as Senior Vice President of Sales for AOL’s Eastern U.S. Region where he oversaw sales, account management and marketing in New York, Boston, Atlanta and across the eastern seaboard. Prior to AOL, Castelli led advertising and partnership activities for technology, wireless and consumer electronic partners as the Technology Industry Director for Google. He also held the role of the company’s East Coast Managing Director overseeing the Eastern Region search and display advertising sales teams. 

 

Before Google, Tim was the publisher of Rolling Stone magazine, overseeing its advertising strategy, revenue generation and integrated media program development. Tim also spent 13 years at Ziff Davis Media in various management positions, including Senior Vice President of the Consumer Technology Group and Publisher of PC Magazine.

 

About Holly Lang 

Earlier Lang served as Vice President of Marketing for aSmallWorld.net, where she was responsible for creating integrated advertising packages, site development and member retention for the private social network.  She was also the Executive Director of Creative Services at Vogue, where she directed all of the magazine's integrated marketing platforms, established strategic partnerships and oversaw all events, promotions, television projects, design and PR.  Lang also has held senior marketing positions at Rockefeller Center, Men’s Journal and GQ.

 

Chris Monteleone has a proven track record of successfully managing multiplatform sales and marketing initiatives and exceeding revenue goals.  As Vice President of Partner Strategy at Madison Square Garden, Monteleone was responsible for marketing partnerships under the MSG umbrella which included sponsorships, sales, TV media, digital platforms and exclusive experiences around the NY Knicks, NY Rangers and MSG Entertainment assets.

 

New York, NY – April 9, 2012 – Clear Channel Media and Entertainment, the leading media company in America with a greater reach than any radio or television outlet, and Macy’s, the famed department store with over 800 locations nationwide, today announced the Macy’s iHeartRadio Rising Star campaign, a collaboration designed to spotlight up-and-coming music talent from across the country and provide one lucky artist or group with the opportunity to perform during the 2012 iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas on September 21 and 22.

 

The Macy’s iHeartRadio Rising Star campaign is a nationwide search for new music in which Clear Channel industry experts join with Macy's to select 25 emerging artists to present to fans across America. Fans will then vote which talent should be given a chance to take the next step towards national stardom.  Clear Channel listeners, iHeartRadio fans and Macy’s shoppers throughout the country will select their favorite up-and-coming artist through online voting at iheartradio.com/macys, which begins today and will run through May 4.  The “Macy's iHeartRadio Rising Star” artist who secures the most online votes, will have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform as an opening act on the iHeartRadio Music Festival stage in Las Vegas on Friday, September 21, 2012.

 

“The Macy’s iHeartRadio Rising Star campaign was built by Clear Channel Music Experts and Macy's who worked with our local radio stations across the country to recognize talent that are making noise in their own backyards,” said Julie Pilat, KIISFM/987FM L.A. Music and Program Director, Clear Channel Media and Entertainment.  “More than ever artists are growing organically in their regions and putting music out independently via social media and we wanted to support that music discovery with our audience.”

 

“For more than 150 years, Macy’s has been synonymous with popular culture and entertainment,” said Martine Reardon, Macy’s Chief Marketing Officer.  “Our iconic events including Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, 4th of July Fireworks and Glamorama, all serve as a showcase for musical talent, and our in-store celebrity appearances and performances, make Macy’s not only a fashion retailer, but an entertainment destination and brand.” She continued, “With Macy’s iHeartRadio Rising Star, we are supporting new and emerging talent that will bring added excitement to our stores and events, to the delight of our customers.”

 

The selected artists will be promoted on more than 270 Clear Channel radio stations and websites in more than 140 cities across the country, online at iHeartRadio.com and via Clear Channel’s social media sites.  The artists will also be featured on “Rising Star,” a digital iHeartRadio custom station, on in-store TVs in the MStyleLab department at Macy’s, on macys.com and via Macy’s social media sites.  The winner will also have the opportunity to perform at signature Macy’s events including its four-city high-fashion and music extravaganza - Macy’s Passport presents Glamorama.  

 

Full artist biographies, music tracks and videos will be available online to help fans choose their favorite artist.  Voters will also have the opportunity to enter an online sweepstakes for a chance to win a “VIP Trip for Two” to the iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas, including an exclusive meet-and-greet with the “Macy's iHeartRadio Rising Star” winner.

 

The 2011 inaugural iHeartRadio Music Festival hosted by Ryan Seacrest featured performances from some of the biggest names in the music industry including Lady Gaga, Jay-Z, Coldplay, Alicia Keys, Steven Tyler, The Black Eyed Peas, Kenny Chesney, Jennifer Lopez, Usher, Sting, Carrie Underwood, Jane’s Addiction, Nicki Minaj, David Guetta, Rascal Flatts, Bruno Mars, Kelly Clarkson,Sublime with Rome and Jeff Beck.  The 2012 star-studded line-up will be announced this summer.

 

“Music is the heart of our business and Clear Channel is committed to providing a platform for artists to engage listeners as they discover and uncover new music.   And what better way to expose up-and-coming talent than at this year's iHeartRadio Music Festival?  It's the must-see concert event of the year and showcases a diverse array of the greatest names in music, on one stage, in front of a massive, energetic audience,” said John Hogan, Chairman and CEO, Clear Channel Media and Entertainment.  “Through the power of Clear Channel’s multimedia platforms and unparalleled reach, we will provide these emerging artists with national exposure and the ability to rally their hometowns to support them in their drive to become the next rising star.”

 

About Macy's

Macy's, the largest retail brand of Macy's, Inc., delivers fashion and affordable luxury to customers at more than 800 locations in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam. Macy's stores and macys.com offer distinctive assortments including the most desired family of exclusive and fashion brands for him, her and home. Macy's is known for such epic events as Macy's 4th of July Fireworks® and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade®, as well as spectacular fashion shows, culinary events, flower shows and celebrity appearances. Building on a 150-year tradition, Macy's helps strengthen communities by supporting local and national charities that make a difference in the lives of our customers.

April 05, 2012 - NEW YORK - iHeartRadio, Clear Channel’s industry-leading digital radio service, and the legendary Fontainebleau Miami Beach today announced the iHeartRadio Ultimate Pool Party: Fontainebleau Miami Beach, a two-day musical weekend in Miami June 29-30, 2012, part of the BleauLive concert series. The weekend will feature live performances at Fontainebleau by popular recording artists Maroon 5, Flo Rida, Gym Class Heroes and Calvin Harris, as well as a special guest appearance by Enrique Iglesias.

To promote the event, Clear Channel will launch a national on-air and online promotion across more than 90 of its mainstream contemporary hit radio (CHR) stations beginning April 9. Ten winners will be chosen each weekday through May 18, and 300 packages, which include roundtrip airfare, two night hotel accommodations for two and access to all the weekend events, will be given away through a text-to-win contest. One Grand Prize winner will score an all-access, VIP package for six including air transportation in a private jet, hotel accommodations in the Presidential Suite at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach, an exclusive pool cabana, a private yacht excursion and the opportunity to meet one of the featured performers.

The event will kick off Friday, June 29, with a Welcome Party at the resort’s legendary pool. The festivities will continue on Saturday with an all-day pool party featuring an exclusive set by electro-pop DJ Calvin Harris. The weekend event will culminate in a live concert that evening featuring Maroon 5, Flo Rida and Gym Class Heroes with a special guest appearance by Enrique Iglesias.

“The core of our business is music and our relationship with our listeners. The iHeartRadio Ultimate Pool Party: Fontainebleau Miami Beach is an amazing way to bring these things together,” said Tom Poleman, President of National Programming Platforms, Clear Channel Media and Entertainment. “It’s an amazing weekend getaway for our listeners and a chance to connect with artists they love. Clear Channel has become well-known for producing world-class events, and we’re looking forward to delivering yet another unforgettable experience.”

“Building on the success of our newly launched BleauLive performance series, which pairs top musical acts with unique vacation experiences, iHeartRadio Ultimate Pool Party: Fontainebleau Miami Beach takes this concept to another level. The sensational lineup of artists paired with the resort’s world class amenities and striking poolscape creates the premier live music experience,” said Philip Goldfarb, President and COO, Fontainebleau Miami Beach. “Since 1954, Fontainebleau Miami Beach has played host to world class entertainers ranging from Frank Sinatra to the Rat Pack to Lady Gaga and Katy Perry. Today, we are thrilled to bring the best of 21st century musical performers together with iHeartRadio.”

For details on how to purchase your way into the Ultimate Pool Party complete with oceanview accommodations, general admission tickets and much more, visit BleauLive.com or call 1.877.854.9018. Packages will be available for sale Monday, April 9, 2012.

The iHeartRadio Ultimate Pool Party: Fontainebleau Miami Beach is a Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Production. For more information visit iHeartRadio.com.

 

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

For general information or accommodations at Fontainebleau Miami Beach, visit www.fontainebleau.com or call 1.877.854.9018.

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