Clear Channel Radio’s Q104.3 Celebrates 10th Anniversary Of “Out Of The Box” With Special Performance By Award-Winning Recording Artist And Guitarist Eric Johnson

Clear Channel Radio’s Q104.3 Celebrates 10th Anniversary Of “Out Of The Box” With Special Performance By Award-Winning Recording Artist And Guitarist Eric Johnson
New York – May 5, 2011 – Q104.3, New York’s classic rock station, announced today that contemporary music artist and guitarist Eric Johnson will perform an intimate show at the P.C. Richard & Son Theater in New York City on May 12, as part of Q104.3’s 10th anniversary celebration of its “Out of the Box” show. “Out of the Box” is a weekly show on Q104.3 that features the best in new music from classic rock legends as well as newer bands/artists, and the best local, unsigned and undiscovered bands/artists from the garages and basements around the tri-state area. “Out of the Box” host Jonathan “JC” Clarke will host the event, which will stream live on Q1043.com at 7:00 p.m.
 
“Eric Johnson is one of the most respected guitarists of all time,” said Jonathan Clarke, Host/Executive Producer. “His performance will be the perfect way to celebrate “Out of the Box’s” 10th anniversary. With his signature style and dynamic live performance, it will definitely be a memorable show for both the team at Q104.3 and all our fans.”
 
Johnson’s music blends Jimi Hendrix’s rock style with Albert King’s power blues. His latest album Up Close was released in the U.S. on December 7, 2010. Johnson’s 1990 platinum selling album Ah Via Musicom featured the popular single “Cliffs of Dover,” for which he won the 1991 Grammy Award for Best Rock Instrumental Performance.
 
Over the past decade, some of the biggest names in rock have stopped by “Out of the Box” including Ronnie Wood, Stevie Nicks, Ray Davies, Slash and Bryan Adams. “Out of the Box” was the first radio station in the nation to play Maroon 5, The Strokes, Robert Randolph and The Gaslight Anthem among others, prior to their having had record deals.
 
“Out of the Box” airs Sunday nights at 9 p.m. on Q104.3. In addition to Johnson’s performance, the event will also feature special guest musicians Will Lee and Anton Fig from the CBS Orchestra, who have been featured on The Late Show with David Letterman. Johnson will be touring throughout the year with the Experience Hendrix 2011 tour.
 
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Clear Channel Radio’s Z100 Named 2011 “Station Of The Year” At First Worldwide Radio Summit

Clear Channel Radio’s Z100 Named 2011 “Station Of The Year” At First Worldwide Radio Summit
New York – May 4, 2011 – Z100, New York’s hit music station, announced today that it was named “Station of the Year” at the 2011 Worldwide Radio Summit. The Worldwide Radio Summit presented domestic and international awards to the radio industry, and highlighted the most important issues impacting radio today as well as the future of radio broadcasts.
 
“It’s an honor to be named station of the year, and we couldn’t be more appreciative of the support of our millions of fans from across the country, who helped us achieve this level of recognition,” said Sharon Dastur, Z100 Program Director. “I also want to thank the fantastic Z100 team, which made this milestone a reality. Congratulations to everyone!”
Z100 prevailed in the “Station of the Year” category against 97.1 AMP Los Angeles, 106.1 Kiss FM Dallas, 99.7 Now FM San Francisco and 107.7 The End Seattle. Clear Channel’s Jon Zellner, Senior Vice President of Programming, won the award for Company Senior Programmer, and Clear Channel was also nominated for a number of additional awards, including Company of the Year, Company Exec, Company Online Exec, Station Exec, Station Programmer and Station Air Talent.
Fans can listen to Z100 on the station’s website, Z100.com, as well as on iHeartRadio.com and the iHeartRadio mobile app, Clear Channel’s industry-leading digital radio service that delivers more than 750 of America's favorite radio stations from 150 cities as well as commercial-free digital only stations; specialized artist stations; non-music radio programming and national programming, including 24/7 Comedy Radio, White House Brief, The Elvis Duran Channel, Fox Sports Radio, AT40 with Ryan Seacrest; and more.
The first annual Worldwide Radio Summit took place in Hollywood, California and featured experts from radio, music, digital technology and social media platforms. The event shared knowledge and ideas for a better radio and music environment in the coming years. The awards had 33 different categories and were voted on by All Access and A&R Worldwide.
 
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Chase Presents The Black Eyed Peas In A Free Ticketed Concert At Central Park To Benefit The Robin Hood Foundation On June 9

Chase Presents The Black Eyed Peas In A Free Ticketed Concert At Central Park To Benefit The Robin Hood Foundation On June 9
Clear Channel Radio is Event’s Exclusive Radio Partner
Text-to-Donate at Concert to Raise Funds for Robin Hood’s Mission to Fight Poverty in New York City
Free Tickets to Show will be distributed via Giveaway beginning May 11 with Select VIP Tickets Available for Purchase
New York, NY May 2, 2011 – Robin Hood, The Black Eyed Peas, Chase, DAS Communications, NYC Department of Parks & Recreation, the Central Park Conservancy and Clear Channel Radio announced today that the six-time Grammy-award winning group will perform their first-ever live concert in Central Park on June 9, 2011. The concert will benefit Robin Hood and its mission to fight poverty in New York City, as well as fund the creation of three new sites for The Black Eyed Peas’ Peapod Academies in New York City. All concertgoers must have a ticket to enter the event. Chase, the largest private-sector employer in New York City, is the presenting sponsor. Clear Channel is the event’s exclusive radio partner. The Black Eyed Peas and Robin Hood announced the concert this morning in an exclusive interview on “” on Z100.
This is a ticketed event – all concertgoers must have a ticket to enter and backpacks and other carry alongs are not permitted. 54,000 free tickets will be available only through random giveaway by registering at blackeyedpeas.robinhood.org beginning on May 11. A small number of VIP tickets will be available for sale through the same website. Tickets are limited to ensure the safety of all fans attending the event.
“We are thrilled to follow in the footsteps of icons such as Simon & Garfunkel and Diana Ross by performing a free concert for our fans in Central Park,” said Fergie. “But more importantly, we are performing to benefit Robin Hood’s efforts to help those living in poverty in New York City and to help disadvantaged youth in New York with the launch of our Peapod Academy.”
The concert will raise funds and awareness for Robin Hood, a public charity targeting poverty in New York City by funding and partnering with the best and most effective programs. Robin Hood’s grants and guidance support food pantries, homeless shelters, health clinics and provide work-force training for impoverished New Yorkers in the five boroughs. As part of the partnership with The Black Eyed Peas, Robin Hood will fund the opening of three Peapod Academies in New York City over the coming years, which will support disadvantaged youth in New York City by providing music and artistic education, such as music engineering and mixing and video editing, among other opportunities.
 
“Robin Hood is humbled by the commitment of The Black Eyed Peas and Chase to help the 1.8 million people in New York City that fall below the poverty line,” said David Saltzman, Executive Director of Robin Hood. “As six-time Grammy Award winners and 30+ million album sellers, The Peas are superstars in the global music industry and Central Park provides the perfect stage for them to help us raise awareness and funds for our neighbors in need.”
“Live music has a rich tradition in Central Park and we are pleased to add the Black Eyed Peas to a list that already includes Barbra Streisand, Elton John and Sting, among many others,” said Parks & Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe. “This free concert on the historic Great Lawn celebrates the best of New York City and will help Robin Hood continue its work to fight poverty.”
As the exclusive radio partner, Clear Channel will promote the concert on-air through ticket giveaways and public service announcements across five of Clear Channel’s New York City Stations: Z100, 103.5 KTU, Q104.3, 106.7 Lite FM and Power 105.1, as well as iHeartRadio.com, the website for Clear Channel’s industry-leading digital radio service.
Throughout the concert, music lovers will be encouraged to donate to Robin Hood via text message. For more information on the concert, ticket availability and to donate, please visit www.robinhood.org.
The Concert 4 NYC is being produced by Robin Hood in association with William Derella and David Sonenberg of DAS Communications, Ltd., the management company for The Black Eyed Peas.
About the Robin Hood Foundation
For more than 20 years, Robin Hood has fought poverty in New York City. We find, fund and partner with programs that have proven they are an effective remedy to poverty and are a consistent force for good in the lives of New Yorkers in need. We employ a rigorous system of metrics and third-party evaluation to ensure grantee accountability. The board pays all administrative and fundraising costs, so 100 percent of donations goes directly to helping New Yorkers in need build better lives. We work closely with our grantees to make them more effective, enabling them to assist even more people. In 2010, Robin Hood invested over $132 million in 200 programs and schools, directly touching the lives of over 650,000 New Yorkers.
About Chase
Chase is the U.S. consumer and commercial banking business of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM), a leading global financial services firm with assets of $2.2 trillion and operations in more than 60 countries. Chase serves consumers and small businesses throughout the United States.
 
 
JPMorgan Chase’s global headquarters is in New York City, where it is the city’s largest private-sector employer with 25,000 people. In 2010, JPMorgan Chase and its Foundation contributed approximately $26.5 million to nonprofit organizations in New York City, focusing on community development, education and arts & culture.
About NYC Parks & Recreation

The NYC Department of Parks & Recreation is the steward of over 29,000 acres of land — 14 percent of New York City — including more than 5,000 individual properties ranging from Coney Island Beach and Central Park to community gardens and Greenstreets. Parks operates more than 800 athletic fields and nearly 1,000 playgrounds, 550 tennis courts, 66 public pools, 48 recreational facilities, 17 nature centers, 13 golf courses, and 14 miles of beaches and cares for 1,200 monuments and 23 historic house museums. Parks looks after 600,000 street trees, and two million more in parks. The Department of Parks & Recreation is the principal provider of recreational and athletic facilities and programs which are home to free concerts, world-class sports events, and cultural festivals. For more information about Parks, visit www.nyc.gov/parks
About Central Park Conservancy
As the official manager of Central Park, Central Park Conservancy is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and operation of the Park which includes all special events. Presently, 85 percent of Central Park's $37.4 million annual budget is raised by the Conservancy.
About Peapod Foundation
The Peapod Foundation supports innovative programs for young people, particularly orphaned, foster and impoverished children, and focuses on their universal needs including music/artistic education. Its first project was the Peapod Music and Arts Academy at the Watts/Willowbrook Boys and Girls Club in Los Angeles. The Foundation is expanding the Black Eyed Peas Peapod Music & Arts Academies to other communities to provide innovative art and music educational programs to more disadvantaged kids nationwide. The next Academy will be in the San Francisco Bay area and some of the proceeds from the Central Park concert will fund a partnership between Peapod and Robin Hood to open three Peapod Academies in New York City.
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Clear Channel Radio's Z100 Presents Brunch With Jennifer Lopez As Part Of Clear Channel's iheartradio Live Series

Clear Channel Radio's Z100 Presents Brunch With Jennifer Lopez As Part Of Clear Channel's iheartradio Live Series
New York – April 29, 2011 – Z100, New York’s hit music station, and KTU, the beat of New York, announced today that world-renowned multitalented singer/actress/performer Jennifer Lopez will appear at the P.C. Richard & Son Theater in New York City May 1, as part of iHeartRadio Live, a Clear Channel entertainment production that features private performances and interviews with today’s top recording artists.  Lopez will join Z100's Danielle Monaro and KTU's Cindy Vero for a special Sunday brunch event for fans.  The event will stream live on Z100.com and KTU.com at 11:00 a.m. ET.
 
“Jennifer Lopez is one of the hottest recording stars and television personalities in the industry right now and we are thrilled she is coming back to iHeartRadio Live,” said Sharon Dastur, Z100 Program Director.  “Being a hometown girl from the Bronx, her fans will appreciate her taking the opportunity to get up-close and personal with them in this unique and intimate environment.”
 
Audience members will be treated to a brunch, meet and greet with the artist and attend an exclusive, live question and answer session with Lopez.  In addition, the audience will have the opportunity to listen to tracks off Lopez’s new album and win special prizes.  Z100 and KTU will also raffle off tickets for the Sunday brunch and proceeds will benefit Musicians on Call, an organization that brings live and recorded music to patients’ bedsides in healthcare facilities.
 
The Island Def Jam album LOVE?, Lopez' latest, will be released in the U.S. on May 3, 2011.  This will be Lopez’s seventh album and will contain her Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) platinum worldwide No. 1 smash single “On the Floor” (featuring Pitbull) and her brand new second single, “I’m Into You,” (featuring Lil’ Wayne.)
 
Lopez has been recognized internationally with two Grammy Award nominations, two Latin Grammy Award nominations and is the winner of three American Music Awards.  Lopez is currently a judge on the hit American reality television competition American Idol.
 
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Clear Channel Radio And Big Machine Label Group Launch Big Machine Radio On iheartradio

Clear Channel Radio And Big Machine Label Group Launch Big Machine Radio On iheartradio
Commercial-free, Digital Station Features Hit Songs, Exclusive Interviews and Album Cuts from Taylor Swift, Martina McBride, Rascal Flatts, Reba and Other Country Music Stars
New York, NY – April 26, 2011 - Clear Channel Radio, the leading media company in America with a greater reach than any other radio or television outlet, today announced the launch of Big Machine Radio on iHeartRadio, Clear Channel’s industry-leading digital radio service that delivers 750 digital radio stations from 150 cities. The commercial-free, digital station features exclusive content from Big Machine Label Group’s recording artists, including Taylor Swift, Rascal Flatts, Reba, Martina McBride, Jewel, The Band Perry and Justin Moore. Fans can access the channel on iHeartRadio.com or on the iHeartRadio application for smartphones and the iPad, by searching Big Machine Radio or viewing the local station list.
The Big Machine Radio channel features hit songs from today’s hottest country music stars and exclusive content, including:
Artist interviews and sound bites;
Rare recordings, including acoustic and live versions of popular songs; and
A weekly “From the Vaults” feature that brings back archived radio specials from artists’ early days.
 
“We’re thrilled to add Big Machine Radio to iHeartRadio’s lineup of digital-only, commercial-free stations,” said Clay Hunnicutt, Senior Vice President of Programming for Clear Channel Radio. “From Taylor Swift to Rascal Flatts to Reba, their roster of artists is a virtual who’s who in today’s country music. We’re sure fans will be as excited as we are!”
“As one of the most popular music apps, with more than 25.5 million downloads, Clear Channel’s iHeartRadio was an easy choice when it came to expanding our reach with a digital radio partner,” said Scott Borchetta, President/CEO, Big Machine Label Group. “We’re excited to launch on iHeartRadio and give fans even more access to amazing interviews, rare recordings and special radio features from our artists.”
In conjunction with the station’s official launch this week, Big Machine Radio will offer listeners a preview of Justin Moore’s sophomore album OUTLAWS LIKE ME – available in stores on June 21. Tuesday, April 26 at 10 a.m. ET, Justin will provide insight to Big Machine Radio listeners about his new project and songs included on the album. The inaugural "From The Vaults" program will premiere on Thursday, April 28, at 3:00 p.m. ET, spotlighting Jewel’s 2010 album premiere radio special for her acclaimed SWEET AND WILD release. This special will be one of many featured each week in this time slot. To view the live stream Click Here.
iHeartRadio is available on the web at iHeartRadio.com and any smartphone device including iPhone, iPod Touch, Android, Windows Phone 7 and Blackberry. The iHeartRadio App is now also available on iPad, where users can take advantage of its new and enhanced features.
About The Big Machine Label Group
Scott Borchetta serves as President/CEO of the independent Big Machine Label Group, which includes 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). In 2010 BMLG was named Country Label of the Year by Country Aircheck Magazine/Powered by USA Today and its signature artist Taylor Swift’s third album, SPEAK NOW, became the best-selling Country studio album debut of all time with over 1 million units sold in its first week. In 5 years, BMLG artists have received 6 Country Music Association Awards, 7 American Music Awards, 4 GRAMMY Awards, 7 Academy of Country Music Awards, 4 CMT Music Awards, 3 Teen Choice Awards, 1 MTV Video Music Award and 1 People’s Choice Award as well as 1 Brit Award and 1 JUNO Award nomination. The Big Machine Label Group’s current artist roster includes Multi-Platinum superstars Taylor Swift, Reba, Rascal Flatts, Martina McBride and Jewel, Platinum sensations The Band Perry, established acts Justin Moore, Jack Ingram and the Eli Young Band and hot newcomers Steel Magnolia, Sunny Sweeney, Edens Edge, Brantley Gilbert and comedienne Melissa Peterman.
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Clear Channel Radio and City of Hope Launch Star-Studded National Campaign to Support Cancer Research, Music Therapy Program

Clear Channel Radio and City of Hope Launch Star-Studded National Campaign to Support Cancer Research, Music Therapy Program
“Play For Life” Online Auction Enables Bidders to Win One-of-a-Kind Experiences with Recording Stars
Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Matthew Morrison, Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lopez, Lady Antebellum, Rascal Flatts, Carrie Underwood, Linkin Park, Enrique Iglesias And Other Fan Favorites Will Participate in Support of Cancer Research and Patients
April 25, 2011, SAN ANTONIO – For patients battling cancer, music therapy can strike the right chord. Clear Channel Radio and City of Hope will hit all the high notes with the launch of “Play For Life™,” a national campaign to raise funds to support City of Hope’s lifesaving cancer research and music therapy programs. “Play For Life” features online auctions for one-of-a-kind experiences with top recording stars Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Matthew Morrison, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, Rascal Flatts, Linkin Park, Enrique Iglesias and others.
 
From now through June 30, listeners can visit the websites of 790 Clear Channel radio stations across the country as well as iHeartRadio.com, the website for Clear Channel Radio’s industry-leading digital radio service, to bid in the auctions. Proceeds will support cancer research at City of Hope and the institution’s music therapy program, which helps patients with cancer and other serious illnesses reduce pain and physical discomfort, develop coping skills, enhance relaxation and promote positive thinking.
City of Hope’s music therapists guide program participants through a wide range of auditory experiences, including singing, composing and playing musical instruments, to help enhance their well-being during treatment. The music therapy program is an integral part of City of Hope’s Department of Supportive Care Medicine, a national leader in integrated support services designed to facilitate patients’ journey toward recovery and wholeness. The department provides both clinical care and academic research into the patient treatment experience. Researchers conduct clinical trials and publish their findings to advance the level of supportive care provided to patients everywhere.
“The power that music holds to impact people emotionally, spiritually and physically never ceases to amaze me,” said Matthew Morrison, Tony, Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated performer and star of FOX hit Glee. “That’s why I’m so thrilled to partner with Clear Channel and City of Hope on “Play For Life” to support music therapy for cancer patients and their families.”
“Clear Channel Radio brings local communities together every day around a shared love of music. We are very excited to harness that passion and our listeners’ connection to their favorite local radio stations to support the work of our friends at City of Hope, one of the world’s leading cancer research and treatment centers,” said Clay Hunnicutt, director of Community Engagement, Clear Channel Radio.
He added, “‘Play For Life’ will allow fans to bid on once-in-a-lifetime experiences with their favorite stars, while supporting a cause that touches all of us – improving the lives of cancer patients through the power of music.”
“As a national leader in cancer research and patient care, City of Hope is committed to healing the whole patient through emotional, spiritual and physical well-being, and music therapy plays a vital role in this process,” said Michael A. Friedman, M.D., president and chief executive officer and director, Comprehensive Cancer Center, City of Hope. “Clear Channel Radio is the ideal partner to help us raise awareness of City of Hope’s mission and work among its national audience of music fans.”
“Numerous studies have shown the positive impact of music therapy on patients with cancer and other life-threatening diseases. We are delighted to be the beneficiary of the ‘Play For Life’ campaign and to strengthen our music therapy program for the benefit of patients and their families,” said Matt Loscalzo, administrative director of the Sheri & Les Biller Patient and Family Resource Center, City of Hope. Led by multidisciplinary teams of professionals and volunteers, the Biller Patient and Family Resource Center offers an integrated array of support services to patients, their families and caregivers, including complementary medicine, healing arts programs like music therapy and peer support groups.
Listeners who participate in “Play For Life” will be able to bid on the chance to meet one of their favorite artists at an upcoming performance. Participating artists include:
Justin Bieber
Alter Bridge
Colbie Caillat
Coldplay
Enrique Iglesias
Rascal Flatts
Florence & The Machine
Guster
Lady Antebellum
Linkin Park
Jennifer Lopez
Barry Manilow
Reba McEntire
Bret Michaels
Matthew Morrison
New Kids on the Block & Backstreet Boys
Brad Paisley
Papa Roach
Rihanna
Raphael Saadiq
Jay Sean
Nikki Sixx
Steel Panther
3 Doors Down
Train
Taylor Swift
Carrie Underwood
Keith Urban
 
“Play For Life” follows other Clear Channel initiatives with City of Hope to support the fight against cancer.
About City of Hope
City of Hope is a leading research, treatment and education center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. Designated as a comprehensive cancer center, the highest honor bestowed by the National Cancer Institute, and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope's research and treatment protocols advance care throughout the nation. City of Hope is located in Duarte, Calif., just northeast of Los Angeles, and is ranked as one of “America’s Best Hospitals” in cancer and urology by U.S. News & World Report. Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a pioneer in the fields of bone marrow transplantation and genetics. For more information, visit www.cityofhope.org or follow City of Hope on facebook, twitter, youtube or flickr.
About Play For Life™
Delivered through a unique combination of broadcast media, digital engagement and live events, PLAY FOR LIFE™ is a groundbreaking marketing platform, designed to benefit City of Hope, together with other select non-profit organizations that use music and media to improve lives of young people most in need. In addition to fundraising auctions, backed by Clear Channel, Premiere Radio Networks and Universal Music Group, Play For Life™ is planning a series of promotional initiatives that include the ‘Inside Track’, a free daily guide to the best new music online. Published by BigTime Arts & Media, Inside Track will also include news of Play For Life™ events, in support of City of Hope and other pioneering non-profits, in one easy to read email or social media update. For further information visit www.playforlife.fm or contact Anne-Marie Carton at Rock Couture Productions Ltd. anne-marie@rockcouture.tv.
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Clear Channel Radio And Relativity Media Partner To Create Unique Integrated Programs For Films

Clear Channel Radio And Relativity Media Partner To Create Unique Integrated Programs For Films
First Collaboration, Limitless, Opens #1 At Box Office, Driven By Innovative Cross-Platform Marketing Campaign
San Antonio, TX and Los Angeles, CA– April 21, 2011 – Clear Channel Communications, the leading media company in America with more reach in the U.S. than any radio or television outlet, and Relativity Media, a next-generation studio that focuses on creating, financing and distributing entertainment content and intellectual property across multiple platforms, announced they have entered into an unprecedented multi-media agreement to promote a number of major film releases over the next 12 months.
KIIS-FM radio show “On-Air with Ryan Seacrest” host Ryan Seacrest, in partnership with Clear Channel Radio, helped orchestrate this innovative relationship with Relativity Media, which is designed to drive box office sales and promote upcoming entertainment properties by tapping into Clear Channel’s monthly reach of 237 million in a creative and compelling manner.
The companies officially kicked off their collaboration with the promotion of the film Limitless, starring Bradley Cooper, Abbie Cornish and Robert De Niro, which finished #1 at the box office during its opening weekend with a 25% lead over that weekend’s #2 film and 43% over the other weekend openers. “For Limitless, we feel the Clear Channel promotion significantly impacted our awareness and helped drive our successful opening weekend,” said Ryan Kavanaugh, CEO of Relativity Media.
 
Clear Channel offers an unparalleled variety of cross-platform media assets. For Limitless, the companies leveraged the film's Limitless theme and the star power of Bradley Cooper to serve as a catalyst for interest in the movie. These included custom interviews with exclusive insight into the film; “limitless” music hours that indicated ‘you’re listening to the Z100 limitless music hour sponsored by Limitless’; social media integration on station Facebook pages offering listeners the chance to win Limitless music; rich media overlays featuring Bradley Cooper walking onto home pages to promote the film; countdown clocks both on-air and on-line to provide high frequency reminders to the listeners and more.
The campaign was executed across a broad combination of Clear Channel's assets, including national radio programs like "On-Air with Ryan Seacrest" and dozens of top-rated local radio station programs like Boy Toy Jesse's show on KIIS-FM in Los Angeles and Elvis Duran's show on Z100 (WHTZ) in New York. Also included were digital and mobile ad units, digital outdoor billboards in strategic locations around the country like Times Square, and national and local commercial inventory.
Relativity Media provides filmmakers and talent to create exclusive content that will be shared with Clear Channel’s listeners and viewers, both digitally and on-air.
 
With a national footprint across 150 cities and appealing performance against the coveted 18-34 movie-going audience, Ryan Seacrest also serves as a significant cornerstone to the deal, offering unique multi-media platforms – including “On-Air with Ryan Seacrest,” “AT40” and ryanseacrest.com -- which will distribute compelling content featuring A-list Hollywood actors and actresses.
 
Kavanaugh added, “As the consumer looks more and more to digital and interactive content, Clear Channel’s cross-platform deal is a critical step in providing Relativity a direct link to its movie-going audience. Ryan Seacrest really envisioned this integrated partnership, and brought together all of the Clear Channel assets, people, and venues. Without his leadership, this deal would have never happened.”
“Both Kavanaugh and Seacrest understood immediately the impact of leveraging Clear Channel Radio’s portfolio of media assets and their vision was instrumental in developing this partnership,” said Bob Pittman, Chairman of Media and Entertainment Platforms for Clear Channel Radio. “We look forward to developing even more creative campaigns going forward that will drive attendance for Relativity releases.”
 
“Relativity Media is an ideal partner because of its interesting and compelling content offerings. I think we’ve only scratched the surface on the possibilities of blending between the studios and our digital and terrestrial platforms,” said Ryan Seacrest.
About Relativity Media, LLC
Relativity Media, LLC is a media and entertainment company that focuses on creating, financing and distributing entertainment content and intellectual property across multiple platforms, as well as making strategic partnerships with, and opportunistic investments in, media and entertainment-related companies and assets. Relativity owns and operates Rogue, a company that specializes in the production and distribution of films targeted to the 13-25 year old audience. Building upon its foundation of financing and producing films, Relativity has grown to include music, sports and television divisions and the next-generation social network iamrogue.com. Relativity also owns and operates RelativityREAL, Relativity’s television arm, which is currently producing 14 series and more than 20 pilots including "Police Women" for TLC, "Coming Home" for Lifetime, and "The Great Food Truck Race" for The Food Network.
To date, Relativity has committed to, produced and/or financed more than 200 motion pictures. Released films have accumulated more than $15.0 billion in worldwide box office revenue. Relativity’s recent films include Salt, Despicable Me, Grown Ups, Charlie St. Cloud, Dear John, It’s Complicated, Zombieland, Couples Retreat, Get Him to the Greek, Robin Hood, and, most recently, The Fighter, Little Fockers, James Cameron's Sanctum in 3D, Season of the Witch, Take Me Home Tonight, Limitless, and The Social Network. Upcoming films for Relativity include Immortals, Shark Night 3D, Hop, Bridesmaids, and Cowboys & Aliens. 36 of the company’s films have opened at No. 1 at the box office. Relativity films have earned 60 Oscar® nominations, including nods for Nine, A Serious Man, Frost/Nixon, Atonement, American Gangster and 3:10 to Yuma, The Wolfman, The Social Network and The Fighter. 55 of Relativity’s films have each generated more than $100 million in worldwide box-office receipts.
 
 
 
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Clear Channel Radio Releases iheartradio App For iPad On The App Store

Clear Channel Radio Releases iheartradio App For iPad On The App Store
 
New York, NY – April 20, 2011 – Clear Channel Radio today announced that its new iHeartRadio App for iPad is now available on the App Store.
With the new iHeartRadio App, iPad users can listen to Clear Channel’s 750 digital radio stations from 150 cities, along with the company’s digital-only commercial-free stations, and take advantage of new and enhanced features, including:

Sharing stations and videos via Facebook, Twitter and email;
Displaying a station’s Twitter feed when users listen to the station;
Previewing what a station is playing by pressing its logo;
Enabling users to save favorite stations and songs;
Conducting a slideshow of artists as their songs play;
Searching for a station by location, name or music genre.
 
The iHeartRadio App can also be streamed wirelessly via AirPlay to Apple TV from iPad. All stations are streamed in ACC format for a high-quality listening experience.
“Based on listener feedback, we have reimagined the iHeartRadio App experience by taking advantage of iPad’s screen size and wonderfully simple and intuitive interface,” said Robert Pittman, Chairman of Media and Entertainment Platforms for Clear Channel. "The iHeartRadio App for iPad is the most complete and engaging digital radio experience possible – it recasts the radio experience in a compelling visual way, and enables users to engage more deeply with their favorite stations and favorite artists.”
“iHeartRadio has been an incredibly successful app for iPhone because we’ve focused on how our listeners want to interact with their favorite music,” said John Hogan, CEO of Clear Channel Radio. "Now, the iHeartRadio App for iPad represents another major step in Clear Channel’s leadership in the digital space as a company that is capable of leveraging all of our powerful properties and platforms.”
The iHeartRadio App is available for free from the App Store on iPad, iPhone and iPod touch or at www.itunes.com/appstore/.
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Elvis Duran, New York’s Z100 and Clear Channel Radio World Premiere Rihanna and Britney Spears Remix of Rihanna’s Hit #1 Single “S&M”

Elvis Duran, New York’s Z100 and Clear Channel Radio World Premiere Rihanna and Britney Spears Remix of Rihanna’s Hit #1 Single “S&M”
 
“S&M” is Third #1 Single from Rihanna’s Latest CD, Loud
April 11, 2011 New York, NY – Today Z100's Elvis Duran world premiered Rihanna and Britney Spears’ duet remix of Rihanna’s #1 hit single “S&M.”
Rihanna and Britney’s “S&M” remix, launched at 6:00 am this morning on “Elvis Duran and the Z100 Morning Show,” and can now be heard on 150 Clear Channel Radio stations across America. “Elvis Duran and the Z100 Morning Show” is New York’s top-rated radio morning show and is syndicated on nearly 40 stations across the country.
 
Music fans can also listen to the song on-demand on the 150 stations’ websites, including Z100.com, as well as on iHeartRadio.com and the iHeartRadio mobile app, Clear Channel’s industry-leading digital radio service that delivers more than 750 of America's favorite radio stations from 150 cities as well as specialized artist stations and national programming.
 
“Rihanna and Britney together for the first time is a dream come true,” said Tom Poleman, Senior Vice President of Programming for Clear Channel Radio. “Their remix of ‘S&M’ is everything we thought it would be, and I’m thrilled that Z100 is the first place in the world fans can go to hear this amazing collaboration between two incomparable music superstars.”
 
About Elvis Duran and the Morning Show
Elvis Duran and the Morning Show consistently ranks #1 across multiple demographics and top markets. Broadcasting live daily on New York’s top rated Z100, Elvis Duran is also nationally syndicated by Premiere Radio Networks on nearly 40 radio stations weekday mornings from 6 -10 a.m. ET including: 105.7 The Groove/WWVA-FM in Atlanta, 96.5 KISS FM/WAKS-FM in Cleveland, Y100/WHYI-FM in Miami/Ft. Lauderdale and Q102/WIOQ-FM in Philadelphia.
 
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Rick Baran Named EVP/Chief Financial Officer for Clear Channel Radio

Rick Baran Named EVP/Chief Financial Officer for Clear Channel Radio
SAN ANTONIO – Clear Channel Radio announced today that it has named Rick Baran as EVP/Chief Financial Officer. In this role, Baran will oversee all financial and administrative operations for Clear Channel Radio as well as oversee the CCR Strategic Initiatives Office and its Business Affairs division. He will be part of the company’s senior management team and report directly to Clear Channel Radio President and CEO John Hogan.
“I’m looking forward to my new role at Clear Channel Radio as the company moves quickly to seize opportunities in the digital radio space while maintaining its strong leadership position in radio”
 
“Rick’s track record is one of strong financial leadership in the media and entertainment sector, and he has the experience, the skills, and the relationships we need to take Clear Channel Radio to the next level,” said Hogan. “We have a very aggressive business strategy, including accelerating the development and growth of the next generation of Clear Channel’s popular and successful iHeartRadio digital products. Rick will help ensure we lead the way in providing an unparalleled radio experience to all our audiences and on every platform.”
Baran, who has been with Clear Channel since 2010, previously served as Senior Vice President of Finance Operations for the company’s corporate office. He joined Clear Channel from CBS Corporation, where his tenure included serving as Executive Vice President and CFO for CBS TV Stations, responsible for the financial performance and tactical execution of all CBS-owned and operated stations.
“I’m looking forward to my new role at Clear Channel Radio as the company moves quickly to seize opportunities in the digital radio space while maintaining its strong leadership position in radio,” Baran said. “This is an exciting time, as technology changes the dynamics of the radio industry, and I look forward to working with John and the team to capitalize on our opportunities going forward.”
 
 
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