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LOS ANGELES, February 22, 2011 – Premiere Radio Networks is proud to announce that 2011 marks the 15-year anniversary of The Jim Rome Show in national syndication. Hosted by one of the most respected voices in the world of sports broadcasting, the program airs live Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. - noon PT on 230 radio stations, an all-time affiliate high for the program, and reaches more than two million listeners each week. In his 15th year of syndication, Rome remains committed to his affiliate base as the only national sports radio talk personality broadcasting his program exclusively on the AM and FM dial. As part of the year-long celebration, fans of The Jungle will be treated to special guest appearances, events and promotions. More details will be announced in the near future.

 

Rome kicked off the anniversary with a live remote from Super Bowl XLV. Broadcasting from Radio Row at the Sheraton Downtown Dallas, he welcomed famous friends from the world of sports, including four-time Super Bowl winner and Football Hall of Famer Joe Montana, Football Hall of Fame quarterback and Denver Broncos EVP of Football Operations John Elway, New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez, Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowl wide receiver Miles Austin, Super Bowl MVP and New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning and Super Bowl MVP Phil Simms. Photos from the week-long remote are available at www.JimRome.com.

Rome stated, “It’s been an unbelievable 15 years, and I’m extremely proud of my association with Premiere and what we’ve been able to accomplish together.”

“Jim is a one-of-a-kind sports broadcaster and we’re honored to celebrate this special anniversary with him,” stated Julie Talbott, Premiere Radio Networks president, content and affiliate relations. “We’re extremely proud of the continued success of The Jim Rome Show, and look forward to reaching many more milestones together.”

As host of one of the nation’s premiere sports radio talk shows, Rome is known for his aggressive, informed, rapid-fire dialogue. A leading opinion-maker in sports entertainment, he has also established himself as the top choice for athletes and fans when it’s time to know what’s happening beyond the scoreboard. Nationally syndicated by Premiere Radio Networks, The Jim Rome Show boasts legions of fans known as the clones who live and breathe for Rome’s “take” on the day’s sports issues. It’s his departure from conventional sports commentary that has resulted in Rome’s unique connection with his loyal listeners – a relationship that has provided many long-term, national sponsors such as AutoZone, Chevrolet Silverado, LegalZoom, 5-Hour ENERGY and Braun Shavers, with direct access to this coveted male demographic.

Rome began his radio career at KTMS, Santa Barbara as the “$5 dollar-an-hour” traffic reporter and covered UC Santa Barbara’s sports. He later left KTMS for San Diego’s all-sports station, XTRA Sports 690. It was during a temporary stint on a late-night show for the station that Rome debuted his “smack” (Jungle Glossary term meaning sports talk in a gloating, uninhibited or unbridled manner). The style yielded high ratings, and by acclimation of his listeners, The Jungle was born. In 1996, Premiere Radio Networks acquired exclusive syndication rights to the program, which continues to thrive and grow nationwide.

Rome currently hosts Jim Rome Is Burning, a daily, sports talk television show airing at 4:30 p.m. EST on ESPN. The program, which celebrated its 1,000th episode last fall, originates from Los Angeles and features opinion, Rome’s “rants,” debate and guest appearances by some of the biggest name in sports. Rome previously hosted the popular program The Last Word with Jim Rome, which broadcast nightly on Fox Sports Net for five years, and had a two-year stint hosting ESPN2’s Talk2, a nightly one-hour interview show.

Rome has made cameo appearances alongside Al Pacino and Matthew McConaughey in Two For The Money, Adam Sandler in The Longest Yard and opposite Michael Jordan in Space Jam; appeared in a Blink 182 music video; appeared on HBO’s “Arliss;” and released a CD, Welcome to the Jungle, which features memorable sound bites from frequent callers and music regularly used on the radio show.

Rome graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1987, with a degree in Communications. He currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife, Janet and their two children. For more information, please visit www.JimRome.com.

 

Premiere Radio Networks, Inc., a subsidiary of Clear Channel Communications, syndicates 90 radio programs and services to more than 5,000 radio affiliations and reaches over 190 million listeners weekly. Premiere Radio is the number one audio network in the country and features the following personalities: Rush Limbaugh, Jim Rome, Ryan Seacrest, Glenn Beck, Bob & Tom, Delilah, Steve Harvey, Blair Garner, George Noory, John Boy and Billy, Big Tigger, Sean Hannity, Elvis Duran, Jason Lewis, Randi Rhodes, Kane and others. For more information, please visit www.PremiereRadio.com or www.facebook.com/PremiereRadio.

Contact:

Rachel Nelson

818-461-8057

LOS ANGELES, February 16, 2011 – Premiere Radio Networks is pleased to announce that this month marks the one-year anniversary of Sixx Sense with Nikki Sixx and The Side Show Countdown with Nikki Sixx.  In the last year, the international rock icon, founder/bassist/songwriter of the world-renowned band Mötley Crüe and chart-topping band Sixx:A.M. (Sixx, Dj Ashba and James Michael), New York Times best-selling author, clothing designer, philanthropist and photographer has taken rock/alternative radio by storm, attracting millions of listeners as he broadcasts his unique brand of music and lifestyle programming to more than 70 radio stations across the country. 

As part of the anniversary celebration, Sixx announced today that he and his bandmates James Michael and Dj Ashba will world premiere the video for Sixx:A.M.’s new single “Lies of the Beautiful People” on www.SixxSense.com tonight, February 16, at 9 p.m. PT/midnight ET.  “Lies of the Beautiful People” is the debut track on the companion album, of the same name, to Sixx’s highly-anticipated new book This Is Gonna Hurt: Music, Photography and Life Through the Distorted Lens of Nikki Sixx.  The book is a combination of powerful prose and dramatic photographs, featuring an arresting, deeply personal look through the eyes of an artist at a stark, post-addiction world.  This Is Gonna Hurt will be released April 12 and now, due to the overwhelming response and fan demand, the full soundtrack CD release has been bumped up to an earlier May 3 release date.  For more information, please visit www.NikkiSixx.net.

Top affiliates broadcasting Sixx’s radio programs include KYSR-FM/Los Angeles, KEGL-FM/Dallas/Ft. Worth, WKLS-FM/Atlanta, WWDC-FM/Washington, D.C., WRIF-FM/Detroit, WXTB-FM/Tampa, KBPI-FM/Denver, WHQG-FM/Milwaukee and KZEP-FM/San Antonio.  In addition to his success on the radio dial, the Sixx Sense with Nikki Sixx channel on Clear Channel Radio’s digital platform iheartradio launched last October and is quickly attracting mobile listeners in droves.  Available via iPhone, iPod Touch, Blackberry and Android devices, iheartradio has more than 12 million total unique downloads. 

“Nikki dove into the radio waters head first, and his hard work, creativity and originality have made the first year of Sixx Sense with Nikki Sixx and The Side Show Countdown with Nikki Sixx a tremendous success,” stated Jennifer Leimgruber, Premiere Radio Networks SVP of Programming.  “We’re extremely proud of what we have accomplished so far and look forward to reaching many more milestones together.”

Since launching last February, Sixx Sense with Nikki Sixx and The Side Show Countdown with Nikki Sixx are fast becoming the place to hear it first for guests from all walks of life, including rock royalty, the first man on the moon, authors, actors and everyone in between.  Dave Grohl, Jared Leto, Lemmy Kilmister, Perez Hilton, Rob Halford, CSI creator Anthony Zuiker, Four Agreements author Don Miguel Ruiz, Dog The Bounty Hunter and others have joined Sixx and his Sixx Sense co-host Kerri Kasem for their special brand of conversation.  In addition, they’ve world-premiered albums and songs for artists and bands like Buckcherry, Drowning Pool and Slash, hosted the announcement for last summer’s OZZFest and broadcasted from Rock on the Range, America’s premiere destination rock festival.

Fans online can’t seem to get enough of Nikki as he continues to relentlessly interact, and sometimes debate, with them on Twitter (http://twitter.com/NikkiSixx) and Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nikki-Sixx/96943760335) and keep them up to speed on all things Sixx.

About Sixx Sense with Nikki Sixx and The Side Show Countdown with Nikki Sixx

Nationally syndicated by Premiere Radio Networks, Sixx Sense with Nikki Sixx broadcasts Monday through Friday from 7 p.m. to midnight local time on Rock/Alternative music stations in the U.S. and Canada.  Each night on Sixx Sense, international rock icon Nikki Sixx discusses music and lifestyle topics as he gives listeners a backstage look at the world and mind of a rock star.  Joined by co-host Kerri Kasem, Sixx provides his unique perspective and attitude as the duo welcomes celebrity guests, recording artists and fascinating characters from all walks of life.  All this and more are coupled with the radio station’s playlist.  The show is complemented by The Side Show Countdown with Nikki Sixx, which is available for air Saturday or Sunday between 6 a.m. and midnight local time.  Each weekend, the radio host and tastemaker introduces his personal new music picks, as well as plays an array of what’s happening on the rock charts, and shares his own special brand of talk radio with celebrities and other guests.  The Sixx Sense with Nikki Sixx channel on Clear Channel Radio’s digital platform iheartradio is available on the iPhone, iPod Touch, Blackberry and Android devices. For more information, please visit www.sixxsense.com. Fans can also follow Sixx on Twitter at http://twitter.com/nikkisixx.

About Premiere Radio Networks

Premiere Radio Networks, Inc., a subsidiary of Clear Channel Communications, syndicates 90 radio programs and services to more than 5,000 radio affiliations and reaches over 190 million listeners weekly. Premiere Radio is the number one radio network in the country and features the following personalities: Rush Limbaugh, Jim Rome, Ryan Seacrest, Glenn Beck, Bob & Tom, Delilah, Steve Harvey, Blair Garner, George Noory, John Boy and Billy, Big Tigger, Dr. Dean Edell, Sean Hannity, Elvis Duran, Jason Lewis, Randi Rhodes, Nikki Sixx, Kane and others. Premiere is based in Sherman Oaks, California, with 13 offices nationwide. For more information, please visit www.PremiereRadio.com or www.facebook.com/PremiereRadio.

 

Press Contacts:             
Rachel Nelson
Premiere Radio Networks
818-461-8057
Rnelson@premiereradio.com

Jill Siegel/Corey Brewer
Tenth Street Entertainment
212-334-3160
Jills@10thst.com / Coreyb@10thst.com

SAN ANTONIO and NEW YORK – February 9, 2011 – Clear Channel Radio’s Total Traffic Network (TTN) today announced a new partnership with Global Alert Network, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Global Traffic Network, Inc. (NASDAQ: GNET). TTN will provide traffic data and local support for Global Traffic Network’s traffic alerting system, the Global Alert Network – the first of its kind network in the United States that notifies drivers of accidents and delays through a voice-activated phone alert application.

Drivers will be able to maintain a "hands free" environment as audio reports are broadcast through the phone automatically and do not require the driver to answer or interact with the phone in any way. The Global Alert Network service is an ad supported, free application to consumers, and TTN will be providing high-quality traffic information including delays, accidents, construction and events.

“This partnership with Global Alert Network is a natural fit and we’re proud to extend our resources to the Global Alert Network,” said Lance Locher, Senior Vice President at Total Traffic Network. “This way of delivering notifications and alerts to motorists is creative and cost-effective, and is the future for providing accurate, real-time traffic information safely.”

“We are excited to be working with TTN on a national scale to offer reliable traffic data to drivers across the country,” said Scott Hughes, President of Global Alert Network. “We are confident that with TTN’s services, drivers can stay up-to-date with pertinent traffic information while on the road.”

Clear Channel Radio is the first broadcaster to launch a ground-breaking programming and technology service delivering real time traffic data directly to vehicles, using its own network of reporters, traffic cameras, helicopters and airplanes – Total Traffic Network. Total Traffic Network now serves more than 125 metropolitan markets in four countries, including the United States, Canada, Mexico and New Zealand. Total Traffic Network delivers real-time traffic data via in-car or portable navigation systems, broadcast media, wireless and Internet-based services. For more information, please log on to www.totaltraffic.com.

Global Traffic Network, Inc. (NASDAQ: GNET - News) is a leading provider of custom traffic and news reports to radio and television stations outside the U.S. The Company operates the largest traffic and news network in Australia, operates traffic networks in eight Canadian markets and the largest national radio traffic network across the United Kingdom. In exchange for providing custom traffic and news reports, television and radio stations provide Global Traffic Network with commercial airtime inventory that the Company sells to advertisers. As a result, radio and television stations incur no out-of-pocket costs when contracting to use Global Traffic Network's services. For more information, visit the Company's website at www.globaltrafficnetwork.com.

Contacts:

For Clear Channel:

Maggie Duquin Nolan / Sharon Oh

Brainerd Communicators

(212) 986-6667

duquin@braincomm.com / oh@braincomm.com

For Global Traffic Network, Inc.:

Lewis Goldberg / Anne Donohoe

KCSA Strategic Communications:

(212) 896-1216 / (212) 896-1261

lgoldberg@kcsa.com / adonohoe@kcsa.com

SAN ANTONIO and NEW YORK, NY – February 7, 2011 – Clear Channel Radio today announced the appointment of Wendy Goldberg to the newly created position of Executive Vice President for Marketing and Communications, effective immediately. She will report to CCR President and CEO John Hogan.

“Clear Channel Radio offers a unique combination of national platforms with local market execution, and Wendy’s extensive experience in providing insightful communication counsel and developing and deploying strategic marketing campaigns will help us leverage that full potential moving forward,” said Hogan. “Her background in promoting and developing new media platforms will further support our expansion into the digital arena as we fully realize the power of the Clear Channel platform.”

In her new position, Goldberg will oversee and execute strategic programs to advance the nationally-recognized portfolio of Clear Channel Radio brands, and be responsible for Clear Channel Radio’s internal and external communications; marketing of CCR brands and products; business-to-business marketing support; and developing and coordinating strategy for local marketing efforts.

Goldberg joins Clear Channel Radio from Hearst Corporation, where she was vice president, business development and strategy for Hearst Entertainment & Syndication. Goldberg has more than 15 years experience in providing management and strategic counsel to companies and their senior leaders, including America Online and AOL Time Warner, Six Flags and the New York-based private equity firm Pilot Group.

At Pilot Group, Goldberg developed and directed communications strategies, positioning and tactics for the firm’s portfolio companies and served as senior adviser to Pilot Group leadership. As senior vice president, communications for Six Flags, Goldberg was a member of the company’s senior management team, responsible for all aspects of the company’s strategic communications, investor relations and public positioning. As Vice President of Communications at America Online and then at AOL Time Warner, Goldberg established and managed the communications strategy for the business, advertising and commerce aspects of the company’s operations and served as a company spokesperson.

She holds a master’s degree in public administration from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University and received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor.

 

TAMPA, Fla. – She’s healed the hearts of millions of Americans with her nightly radio song request and dedication program, but the most-listened-to woman on the radio, Delilah, has turned her attention to healing America’s kids. As a spokesperson for Together for Kids, a national alliance of children’s hospitals, the syndicated radio host will help raise money and awareness for Together for Kids member hospitals nationwide. A ceremony to launch the partnership was held today at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, one of three Together for Kids hospitals serving the Tampa Bay area.

“As the mother of 11 children, I know that when your child is sick, nothing else matters,” said Delilah. “That’s why I am so passionate about the work being done by Together for Kids to connect its member hospitals with the funding they need to care for sick and injured children, regardless of their ability to pay. Every child deserves every chance to live a healthy life.” According to the American radio personality, author and songwriter, Together for Kids stood out from other children’s charities because one hundred percent of all funds raised directly support the health care needs of children served by its member hospitals.

Throughout the year, Delilah will take her audience of more than eight million listeners inside the walls of Together for Kids hospitals to get to know some really courageous patients facing some very serious health challenges. She’ll also introduce listeners to the people who work tirelessly to treat children affected by serious illness or injury.

“This partnership presents an opportunity to strengthen the work of children’s hospitals with the advanced technology, treatment, education and medical research needed to tackle today’s toughest pediatric issues,” said Kathy Boyd, president of Together for Kids. “We are delighted to have Delilah join Together for Kids in creating a single voice advocating for children’s health.”

Founded in 2007, Together for Kids’ primary focus is on raising unrestricted funds for its member hospitals. The organization’s 43 member hospitals, including all Shriners Hospitals for Children, also benefit from being part of a collaborative network of peers sharing best practices to improve care for all of America’s sick and injured children.

Delilah is syndicated by Premiere Radio Networks on more than 200 radio stations in the U.S. and Canada. Her soothing voice, open heart and love of music attracts an audience of more than eight million listeners weekly, making her the most-listened-to woman on radio in the U.S. The show combines Delilah’s distinctive blend of story-telling, sympathetic listening and encouragement – all scored with adult contemporary soft rock. Often referred to as the “Oprah of Radio,” Delilah is also the author of “Love Matters.” Published by Harlequin Books, the book features Delilah’s perspective on love, as well as stories from her listeners. In addition, Delilah established a foundation called Point Hope as a voice for forgotten children everywhere. The immediate focus of the Foundation is on refugee children in Ghana and on special needs children in the foster care system nationwide and in her neighborhood of White Center in Seattle. Visit www.Delilah.com.

 

WHAT: Clear Channel Radio personality Bobby Bones of 96.7 KISS FM was selected as one of the five radio personalities to guest co-host with Kelly Ripa on “LIVE! with Regis and Kelly” the week of January 24th to 28th. “LIVE! with Regis and Kelly's” “Men of Radio Co-Host for a Day Search” was open to male broadcasters over the age of 18 with regularly scheduled radio shows of various genres.

WHO: Bobby Bones of 96.7 KISS FM (KHFI-FM) is the host of “The Bobby Bones Show” in Austin, Texas. A favorite in the Austin market, Bobby Bones has won "Austin Radio Personality of the Year" for the past three years. The radio program is nationally syndicated currently airing in five markets and is heard locally on 96.7 KISS FM on weekdays from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m.

WHEN: Wednesday, January 26th

WHERE: On “LIVE! with Regis and Kelly,” which airs weekday mornings in national syndication. Check local listings for time and station.

WHY: The co-hosts were chosen based on listener votes. Voters were able to cast their votes as many times as possible choosing their top five picks to co-host. What a great testament to Bobby’s popularity and his bond with his listeners!

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Contacts:

For Clear Channel:

Sharon Oh or Maggie Duquin Nolan | Brainerd Communicators, Inc. | (212) 986-6667 | oh@braincomm.com or duquin@braincomm.com

 

SAN ANTONIO – January 24, 2011 – Clear Channel Radio today announced the promotion of Amit Aggarwal to Senior Vice President of Revenue Management, effective immediately. In his new position, Aggarwal will be responsible for leading a team of over 30 Revenue Management professionals, as well as providing strategic direction, analytical insights and tools to further advance the Company’s overall revenue management efforts.

“Amit’s analytical and technical depth, coupled with his strategic and operational expertise make him the ideal candidate to lead our Revenue Management Team,” said John Kaufman, Executive Vice President of Business Operations at Clear Channel Radio.

“It’s gratifying to elevate an individual who has been so closely involved in driving positive change for our company over the past couple of years. We look forward to Amit’s continued contributions as a central player in our ongoing evolution,” added John Hogan, President and CEO of Clear Channel Radio.

Aggarwal joined Clear Channel Radio in June 2009 as Vice President of Revenue Strategy and Analytics. In this role, he fundamentally enhanced the Company’s revenue management capabilities by successfully leading the effort to implement a new, fully dynamic revenue management optimization system. He also managed the Company’s Regional Market Directors of Revenue Management.

Prior to joining Clear Channel Radio, Aggarwal spent seven years at Starwood Hotels and Resorts, most recently as Senior Director of Revenue Management Strategy and Analytics. He also held prior positions in Starwood’s technology group, and on its Customer Relationship Management team, where he played a critical role in that company’s creation of its technical and marketing-related CRM capabilities. Before Starwood, Amit spent several years at Priceline.com. Aggarwal is a graduate of Grinnell College and resides in New York City.

Contacts:

Lisa Dollinger

Clear Channel Communications

(210) 832-3348

Anthony Herrling / Joe LoBello

Brainerd Communicators, Inc.

(212) 986-6667

SAN ANTONIO, Texas – January 20, 2011 – Clear Channel Radio today announced two national community engagement initiatives with Musicians On Call (MOC) and UNCF (the United Negro College Fund).

Leveraging its radio and digital platforms, Clear Channel Radio will drive awareness and help raise money for Musicians On Call (MOC), a nonprofit organization that brings live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities, during the first quarter of 2011. In addition, Clear Channel Radio is participating in a 30-day national community engagement campaign this month to support UNCF, the nation’s largest and most effective minority education organization.

“We are proud to support these two, amazing organizations – MOC and UNCF – and are excited to use the power of our radio and digital platforms and local engagement with millions of Americans to encourage their involvement and support,” said Clay Hunnicutt, Senior Vice President of Programming at Clear Channel Radio. “Helping those in need – whether they are sick or in need of support for higher education- is an admirable cause and we’re happy to put our resources behind them.”

MOC was recently chosen as the official charity partner for Z100’s Jingle Ball, and to continue Clear Channel Radio’s efforts to support MOC, the Company is developing public service announcements (PSAs) that will incorporate popular artists to raise awareness and funds for MOC. Clear Channel Radio is also utilizing its robust online capabilities to seek donations, post videos and sign up volunteers. The campaign will run through March 31, 2011.

MOC uses music to promote and complement the healing process for patients, their families and caregivers by bringing live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities across the country. The nonprofit organization has already played for over 250,000 individuals and their families through its Bedside Performance Programs.

“A company whose very identity is synonymous with music, Clear Channel Radio is an ideal partner for Musicians On Call,” said MOC’s Executive Director, Dr. Leslie Faerstein. “We so appreciate the company’s commitment and support, and are grateful to its millions of listeners and online fans for their generosity.”

Clear Channel Radio has created a series of :15 and :30 second PSAs, which are airing on more than 850 of its stations in 150 markets across the nation to create awareness and encourage donations to UNCF. The charity has played a critical role in enabling more than 60,000 students each year to attend college by awarding more than 10,000 scholarships per year, providing operating funds for its 39 member colleges and universities, and advocating for the importance of every American receiving a good preschool-through-college education.

In addition to the PSAs, the Clear Channel Radio Digital team has created a website portal for its participating radio station websites throughout the first quarter, where the portal page will serve as a source of information and collect donations. Clear Channel Radio will also produce a :30 minute long-form public service show that will discuss education in America, the role of UNCF and how people can donate, help or request help. The show will air during the weekend of January 29th and 30th.

The Clear Channel Radio UNCF initiative will air in association with the airing of UNCF An Evening of Stars® Tribute to Chaka Khan, a two-hour entertainment television special in which artists like Stevie Wonder and Fantasia perform the songs that Chaka Khan made famous and honor UNCF for its long record of support for education. Celebrating it 32nd season, UNCF An Evening of Stars will air locally from coast to coast on January 29th, and nationally on January 30th on the BET Network (10 PM ET), WGN America (3 AM CT) and Centric TV (12 AM ET). Other participating celebrities include Soledad O’Brien of CNN, Ginuwine, Mo’Nique and many more.

“By providing generous radio, digital and outdoor promotional support, producing and airing radio promos, and developing a special UNCF web site, Clear Channel is making it possible for thousands of students to get the college education they need to launch their careers and contribute to their communities,” said UNCF president and CEO Michael L.Lomax, Ph.D. “We thank them for their support and look forward to the national broadcast of UNCF An Evening of Stars® Tribute to Chaka Khan.”

 

Contacts:
Lisa Dollinger
Clear Channel Communications
(210) 832-3348
lisadollinger@clearchannel.com

 

Maggie Duquin Nolan / Sharon Oh
Brainerd Communicators, Inc.
(212) 986-6667
duquin@braincomm.com
oh@braincomm.com

San Antonio – January 14, 2011 – At this year’s International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Clear Channel Radio launched new platforms and products for iheartradio, as well as a new Total Traffic Network platform and partnerships, all of which enable a ubiquitous and rich digital experience for consumers.

“CES provided a unique platform to showcase new market opportunities for iheartradio and Total Traffic Network in 2011,” said Jeff Littlejohn, Executive Vice President, Distribution Development, Clear Channel Radio. “We will continue to work with premier platform creators and device manufacturers to meet consumers' expectations for seamless access to the unique and sought-after entertainment options that iheartradio provides, and the quality and accuracy that Total Traffic Network’s real-time traffic information offers.”

“We’re thrilled to unveil an expanded ecosystem of iheartradio-ready platforms and products,” said Evan Harrison, Executive Vice President of Clear Channel Radio and President of the Company's Digital group. “iheartradio is demonstrating the power of local radio and the strong connection it has with millions of listeners who want their favorite stations at their fingertips. This next-generation music solution addresses consumer demand for a consistent digital media experience -- in the car, at home, online or on the go.”

Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. previously announced plans to become the first automotive manufacturer to incorporate iheartradio in select 2011 Model Year vehicles. At CES, the car company unveiled its Entune™ infotainment system, which leverages a driver’s mobile phone to create a richer in-vehicle experience. After downloading the Toyota Entune mobile app and pairing a Bluetooth capable phone with their Toyota vehicle, customers will be able to enjoy iheartradio’s robust entertainment offerings in the car.

JVC Mobile Entertainment is the first automotive aftermarket device manufacturer to integrate the iheartradio mobile app. Once downloaded to an iPhone, iheartradio can be accessed on either the KW-NT30HD and KW-NT50HDT navigation units. Users will then be able to view song and artist information and high-resolution album artwork and control iheartradio right from the radio’s navigation screens. With this venture, JVC continues its relationship with Clear Channel Radio, which started in 2010 by offering the industry's first in-dash navigation receiver to offer services from the Total Traffic HD+ Network – a Clear Channel data information service providing Traffic, News, Sports and Weather information over the HD Radio network.

To address the growing market of users that want to keep their factory radios but upgrade to Internet radio in their cars, there are two iheartradio-capable integration kits from DICE Electronics: the newly upgraded flagship MediaBridge 1500 modules, which is slated for release in the second quarter with an MSRP of $299, and the all-new DUO modules, coming to market this month with an MSRP of $189. These entertainment and information connectivity modules enable users running the iheartradio mobile app on a smartphone to connect and control the iheartradio experience easily directly from the factory radio and/or the factory equipped steering wheel with built in radio controls.

Additionally, iheartradio will be phased into a growing line of in-dash multi-media navigation systems during the first quarter of 2011 by Rosen Entertainment Systems, a Corona, California-based mobile video entertainment manufacturer. Their Factory-Look Multi-Media & Navigation systems will include a built-in iheartradio interface for iPhone, Android and Blackberry devices, which will wirelessly link to Rosen units via Bluetooth Data and Audio connections. iheartradio functions and features are then accessible through Rosen’s high-definition 6.2” to 8.0” touch-screen LCD displays.

*iheartradio At Home

iheartradio is being released for Yahoo! Connected TV, allowing consumers to surf for their favorite stations from the comfort of their couch. Yahoo! Connected TV now boasts over 100 applications on the platform.

iHome has given consumers a new way to personalize their bedside experience by adding iheartradio compatibility to its popular app, iHome+Sleep. When used in conjunction with the free iHome+Sleep lifestyle app, iPhone and iPod touch users can jump-start their mornings with the sweet sounds of their favorite iheartradio station tunes or talk. iHome is revealing three new app-enhanced clock radios that are compatible with iheartradio. The iA63 App-Enhanced Alarm Clock FM RadioSpeaker System with Motorized Rotating Dock, the iA17 App-Enhanced Color Changing Alarm Clock FM Radio and the iA91 App Enhanced Dual Alarm Stereo Clock Radio with AM/FM presets will be available later this year.

iheartradio’s newly revamped Web site, found on iheartradio.com, offers numerous improvements, including a uniform log-in process across mobile and online platforms, a personalized home screen, social integration for sharing favorite stations and videos, enhanced navigation and search capabilities for all radio stations and a remodeled “On Air” screen.

Moreover, a touch screen portable Internet radio player was introduced by way of Walnut Media Network and its service platform. The W408 player with built in WiFi prominently features iheartradio, allowing access to local radio stations in the user’s area; radio stations from across the nation, searchable alphabetically by city or format; listings of radio personality-driven channels, and other exclusive content. The W408 allows users to personalize their iheartradio listening experience, and provides customized recommendations and suggestions.

Through its mobile app and online network, iheartradio delivers access to 750-plus Clear Channel Radio stations from around the country, unique artist performance videos, up-to-the-minute entertainment news and on-demand traffic reports. The digital entertainment medium also provides exclusive, commercial-free digital-only stations and celebrity-hosted channels, such as Christina Aguilera Radio, AT40 with Ryan Seacrest, Sixx Sense with Nikki Sixx, CBGB Radio, Radio Weezer and White House Brief, in addition to premium nationally syndicated programs from radio personalities, like Sean Hannity, Jim Rome and Bob & Tom. The iheartradio app. available on the iPhone, iPod touch, BlackBerry, Android and Windows Phone 7 devices, recently surpassed 12 million unique downloads and usage continues to increase weekly.

Clear Channel Radio’s Total Traffic Network (TTN) also launched a new platform called TrafficNet 8.2 at CES with new features that will enhance the real-time traffic data service for consumers utilizing the service via broadcast, the Web, wirelessly and through navigation devices. Additionally, TTN has forged two new partnerships with Pioneer and Grupo Acir, expanding the reach of its service to broader audiences.

 

SAN ANTONIO – January 10, 2011 – Clear Channel Radio today announced the promotion of John Kaufman to EVP Business Operations, effective immediately. In his new position, Kaufman will be responsible for the broad range of Clear Channel Radio centralized business functions that enhance and support sales efforts across the company. He previously served as SVP Revenue Management.

“John’s stellar performance as SVP of Revenue Management, combined with his deep appreciation of the value we create by providing the highest quality resources to support our local markets, make him a natural for his new EVP responsibilities” said John Hogan, President and CEO of Clear Channel Radio. “He will ensure that we execute on Clear Channel Radio’s commitment to support our sellers so they can perform at the best possible level for our advertisers and our listeners.”

In his role as EVP Business Operations, Kaufman will be responsible for Clear Channel Radio’s Sales Operations Center, National Sales Directors Office, Revenue Management team, and its Creative Services Group. Most recently, Kaufman was Clear Channel Radio’s Senior Vice President of Revenue Management, where he led a team of more than 30 revenue management professionals supporting the company’s 150 markets. Before joining Clear Channel Radio, he was Executive Vice President of Revenue Management and Electronic Marketing at Extended Stay Hotels, and earlier was Vice President of Global Revenue Management at Starwood Hotels and Resorts. He has also held key positions at Priceline.com and American Airlines.

Kaufman has an MBA from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business, and a BA from Cornell University. He is a periodic guest lecturer on Revenue Management at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Business, and a member of the Connecticut Regional Board of the Anti-Defamation League.

 

 

Contacts:
Lisa Dollinger
Clear Channel Communications
(210) 832-3348
lisadollinger@clearchannel.com

 

Anthony Herrling / Joe LoBello
Brainerd Communicators, Inc.
212) 986-6667
herrling@braincomm.com
lobello@braincomm.com