Clear Channel Radio’s Total Traffic Network: Navigating the Future with a Fresh Platform, New Partners and Additional Markets

Clear Channel Radio’s Total Traffic Network: Navigating the Future with a Fresh Platform, New Partners and Additional Markets
Providing the Highest Quality Real-Time Traffic Information on New, Enhanced TrafficNet Platform

Pioneer and Grupo Acir Radio Join Partnership Roster

Reaching More than 125 Million Users in 125 Metropolitan Markets Worldwide; Latest Foray into Mexico City, Mexico

Las Vegas, Nev., International Consumer Electronics Show – January 05, 2011 – Clear Channel Radio’s Total Traffic Network (TTN) today announced that it has launched a new platform 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.

“As the navigation and traffic market continues to expand and demand the latest information, we are devoted to enhancing our state-of-the-art data services. With our improved platform and growing list of new partners, we’re continuing to provide the highest quality, most accurate traffic information to drivers on the road,” said Lance Locher, Senior Vice President of Total Traffic Network.
*New Platform = Enhanced Service and Features
Called TrafficNet 8.2, the newest version of TTN’s service includes a Billboard Routing Interface, which ties the platform with Clear Channel’s Total Out Of Home Network. Launched in February 2010, Total Out Of Home Network provides travel times and traffic information on Clear Channel Outdoor digital billboards across the country.
TTN has also integrated traffic camera images from live video feeds into the TrafficNet 8.2 system to give drivers the chance to view real-time traffic videos to determine the fastest, most efficient routes.
Additionally, TrafficNet 8.2 now features mass transit delay information in select local markets, including New York City, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., in addition to its normal highway traffic content for commuters who rely on trains and buses during their travels.
*New Partnerships = Expanded Reach
Joining TTN’s high-caliber list of partners are Pioneer Electronics and Grupo Acir Radio.
Pioneer has selected TTN's Traffic solution for the 2011 versions of its popular navigation devices – the AVIC-Z130BT and AVIC-X930BT. Via RDS-TMC (Radio Data System Traffic Message Channel), the service provides an overlay of real-time traffic events and conditions on the Pioneer unit navigation map. The Pioneer ND-TMC10 RDS-TMC tuner is included with the AVIC-Z130BT and is optional for the AVIC-X930BT.
TTN is also offering new traffic information solutions to Mexico City’s local information/service providers to help the metro area’s motorists navigate its heavily traveled road system. In association with Grupo Acir in Mexico, TTN has built out the capability to deliver traffic incidents and flow data to support an array of RDS-TMC-enabled devices and is supporting a mobile application on the country’s largest carrier. This Mexico City capability further enhances TTN’s position as the leading source of current traffic information.
“We’re proud to be recognized as a leading provider of real-time traffic and through the new partnerships with these leading companies and we are committed to helping commuters get to their final destination in the safest, most convenient way via radio, television, navigation devices, the Internet and digital billboards,” said Jeff Littlejohn, Executive Vice President of Distribution Development, Clear Channel Radio.
About Total Traffic Network
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
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Clear Channel Radio’s iheartradio Mobile App Available in Toyota Vehicles Starting 2011

Clear Channel Radio’s iheartradio Mobile App Available in Toyota Vehicles Starting 2011
Unveiled at 2011 International CES, Toyota Entune™ Multimedia System Includes the Popular Mobile Music and Radio App
America’s Favorite Radio Stations Now on the Road, Wherever You Go
SAN ANTONIO and LAS VEGAS – January 5, 2011 – Clear Channel Radio today announced the inclusion of its popular and fast growing mobile application, iheartradio, in the Toyota Entune™ multimedia system, which will be unveiled at the 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show.
Toyota Entune leverages the customer’s mobile phone to create a richer in-vehicle experience that offers fully integrated and upgradeable navigation, entertainment, and information services. Thanks to the addition of iheartradio, Toyota Entune will allow Toyota customers to access more than 750 of America’s favorite local radio stations, as well as unique celebrity-hosted channels from Christina Aguilera, Eagles, and Weezer, local traffic reports and commercial-free shows from Ryan Seacrest, Elvis Duran and the some of the best DJs and hosts from across the country. To date, more than 11.5 million users have downloaded the iheartradio application to their own mobile devices.
"Clear Channel Radio is gratified that Toyota has selected our iheartradio mobile app to ensure that America's favorite radio stations travel the roads with Toyota vehicle drivers, wherever they go,” said John Hogan, President and CEO, Clear Channel Radio. “Working with Toyota's engineers and developers to combine our quality audio and information content with the famed Toyota brand has been a seamless and fruitful partnership that will enhance the in-car entertainment and driving experience. Leveraging this new generation of on-board vehicle platforms is just one more aspect of Clear Channel's total digital strategy, helping us serve the needs of our nationwide audience – whatever their location may be."
The iheartradio content will be available in select Toyota vehicles beginning in 2011. For more on iheartradio, please visit www. iheartradio.com
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