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Clear Channel Radio Partners With Zynga To Create Unique Farmville Experience For Lady Gaga Fans Around Launch Of New Album “Born This Way”

Clear Channel Radio Partners With Zynga To Create Unique Farmville Experience For Lady Gaga Fans Around Launch Of New Album “Born This Way”
Partnership Powered by Clear Channel’s iHeartRadio Also Promoted Across 148 Clear Channel Radio Stations
On-Air/Online Experience Includes Exclusive Gaga Virtual Goods and Early Access to a Selection of Songs from the Album within FarmVille
 
New York, NY - May 10, 2011 - Clear Channel Radio, the leading media company in America with greater reach in the U.S. than any radio or television outlet, and Zynga, the world's largest social game developer, today announced a partnership to create a unique experience for players and Lady Gaga fans within FarmVille. Powered by Clear Channel’s iHeartRadio, select tracks from “Born This Way” will be available within FarmVille starting on May 17th, six days before the album is released on May 23rd.
From May 17th to May 26th, Lady Gaga will become a neighbor to the 46 million monthly players of FarmVille when Zynga launches "GagaVille," a neighboring farm within Zynga's popular social game, which will incorporate key themes and storylines of "Born This Way". Players who execute Gaga-themed quests in GagaVille will unlock the iHeartRadio player, enabling them to stream songs from “Born This Way” exclusively in FarmVille, which they will hear before anyone else. In addition, Lady Gaga will announce codes that unlock exclusive Lady Gaga-inspired limited edition virtual items on 148 Clear Channel stations on May 17th, including New York’s Z100 and LA’s KIIS-FM.
The partnership will be promoted across Clear Channel stations and on iHeartRadio, Clear Channel’s industry-leading digital radio service, which streams music from Clear Channel’s 750 digital radio stations from 150 cities as well as digital-only commercial-free stations.
 
“Partnering with Zynga to provide this incredible immersive music experience within FarmVille is another clear indication that Clear Channel is adding the social element to radio in ways no other company can,” said Bob Pittman, Chairman of Media and Entertainment Platforms at Clear Channel. “Radio has been Lady Gaga’s virtual stage from the very beginning, enabling fans to connect with her 24x7, and this is another extension of that stage. We are deeply invested in working with both platform partners and record labels to promote new music in creative ways that reach fans wherever they are, and most of all, we’re excited to partner with Zynga to give Lady Gaga fans who play FarmVille advance access to ‘Born This Way’, one of the most anticipated albums of the year.”
 
“Clear Channel is focused on delivering exciting music and entertainment experiences to fans wherever they are, and we have the same mission when it comes to social games: provide great experiences for every game, on every platform,” said Anders Klemmer, global director of media partnerships at Zynga. “That’s why they are the ideal partner to stream Lady Gaga’s new music exclusively to millions of players on FarmVille.”
 
About Zynga Inc.
Zynga Inc. is the world’s largest social game developer with more than 250 million monthly active users playing their games which include CityVille, FarmVille, FrontierVille, Words With Friends, Mafia Wars, Zynga Poker, Café World, and Treasure Isle. Zynga Inc. games are available on a number of global platforms including Facebook, MySpace, Yahoo, the iPad, the iPhone and Android devices. Through Zynga.org, Zynga players have raised more than $10 million for world social causes. Zynga Inc. is headquartered in San Francisco. For more information, visit www.zynga.com or www.zynga.org.
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Steven Tyler Makes Rare Stop At Sixx Sense With Nikki Sixx For In-Depth Interview With Old Friend & Fellow Rock Icon

Steven Tyler Makes Rare Stop At Sixx Sense With Nikki Sixx For In-Depth Interview With Old Friend & Fellow Rock Icon
Los Angeles, CA – (05.10.11) Steven Tyler made a rare stop to appear with old friend and fellow rock icon Nikki Sixx on Sixx Sense with Nikki Sixx for an intimate conversation broadcast tonight at 7pm local time. Tyler gave Sixx his first in-depth radio interview – connecting on a personal level about their common goal of finding and breaking new artists, Tyler through his role as a judge on American Idol and Sixx as host of the radio show syndicated to over 70 alternative and mainstream rock stations by Premiere Networks. In a deep and personal interview, Tyler sat down with Sixx to talk about his new autobiography, “Does The Noise In My Head Bother You?,” becoming a judge on American Idol, his new single (his first US solo single ever), “(It) Feels So Good” and to catch up on lives well lived. Both icons of rock can boast a literal return from the dead to now being on top of the world.
“We got to really talk about how important it is to give young artists a shot,” said Sixx who leads by example. “The audience is dying for new rock stars and Steven and I are using our new positions in the media to introduce the future of the music industry,” he continued. Hear their conversation tonight on Sixx Sense at 7pm local time (sixxsense.com).
Unlike the years that Aerosmith and Mötley Crüe spent together on tour, recording albums in the same studio and coming up through the clubs, talent is now discovered differently and these two heroes of rock are committed to finding the artists with quality of content.
Sixx Sense just celebrated a year on the air and is complemented by The Side Show Countdown With Nikki Sixx, which airs on the weekends. The daily program, Sixx Sense airs at 7pm local time Monday-Friday. Both radio shows, as well as American Idol, offer a platform to discover and deliver new music on the modern launching pads of mainstream television and radio. Sixx Sense can also be heard on its own SiriusXM Satellite Radio channel airing 24/7 on XM 161, Sixx Sense With Nikki Sixx (sixxsense.com) and on the Sixx Sense with Nikki Sixx channel on Clear Channel Radio’s digital platform iheartradio.
Each night on Sixx Sense, international rock icon, founder/bassist/songwriter of the world-renowned band Mötley Crüe and chart-topping band Sixx:A.M., New York Times best-selling author, clothing designer, philanthropist and photographer Nikki Sixx discusses music and lifestyle topics as he gives friend, rockers and other personalities a comfortable setting to talk openly about anything and everything with the audience listening in. Sixx is also incredibly active on his social networks, engaging with fans thru twitter, Facebook and his website. (For more information, please visit www.sixxsense.com. Fans can also follow Sixx on Twitter  and Facebook. The show’s become 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.
Sixx Sense has become the go to destination for special musical announcements including the launch of OZZFest, on site broadcasts (Rock on the Range), album premieres and specials – Slash recorded a special track by track breakdown with Sixx. Sixx Sense is a must stop for announcements of all kinds.
 
 
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National Radio Host Delilah Celebrates 25-Year Anniversary Of Nighttime Radio Program

National Radio Host Delilah Celebrates 25-Year Anniversary Of Nighttime Radio Program
LOS ANGELES, May 5, 2011 – Premiere Networks is proud to announce that popular radio personality Delilah is celebrating the 25-year anniversary of her nationally syndicated nighttime radio program Delilah. Heard on approximately 200 radio stations in the U.S., the program has nearly nine million weekly listeners, making Delilah the most-listened-to woman on radio in the country. The top-rated show broadcasts daily from 7 p.m. to midnight in all time zones and features Delilah’s distinctive blend of storytelling, sympathetic listening and encouragement – all scored with adult contemporary music.
 
Delilah stated, “After 25 years, I still get excited to welcome my listeners each night as we share our hopes and dreams, dilemmas and laughs, along with great music. I want to thank the team at Premiere for their support as we continue to reach many more milestones together.”
 
Julie Talbott, Premiere Networks president, content and affiliate relations stated, “Delilah’s passion for music and sincere desire to connect with her audience have made her an enduring star in the radio industry. We’re delighted to celebrate this incredible anniversary with her.”
 
As she celebrates this 25-year anniversary, Delilah continues to expand her brand, further connecting with millions of listeners and fans, and providing national sponsors like General Motors, Walgreens, Pier 1 Imports and The Home Depot with direct access to her loyal female audience. That brand extension reaches beyond the radio dial as she focuses on furthering both local and national charitable efforts. In addition to her work with Point Hope - her foundation which focuses on refugee children in Ghana and on special needs children in the U.S. foster-care system, Delilah recently partnered with The Home Depot to bring her second annual Paint the Town promotion to Belleville, Ill., where she joined 1,000 volunteers in giving the town’s Main Street a much-needed makeover. Delilah also recently became a spokesperson for Together for Kids, a national alliance of children’s hospitals dedicated to building a healthier future for America’s kids. Her goal is to help raise money and awareness for the organization, which provides an urgently-needed national fundraising mechanism for its member hospitals, helping them care for seriously ill children and tackle the toughest health issues facing all children.
About Delilah
Often referred to as the “Oprah of Radio,” Delilah embraced the medium when she was a middle-schooler in Reedsport, Oregon, reporting school news and sports on KDUN-AM, a small station in her hometown. In 1996, “Delilah After Dark” went into national syndication, and in 2004, Delilah joined Premiere Networks national lineup. Today, her soothing voice, open heart and love of music have expanded her audience from the folks in Reedsport to nearly nine million weekly listeners. 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. As a single mother of 11 children, eight of whom she adopted, Delilah has established a foundation called Point Hope as a voice for forgotten children everywhere. Daily broadcasts, caring for her children, running a foundation, writing books, traveling and public speaking add up to a very busy life for Delilah, and she wouldn’t have it any other way. For more information, please visit www.Delilah.com.
About Premiere Networks
Premiere 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 is the number one audio content provider 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, Nikki Sixx, Kane and others. For more information, please visit www.PremiereRadio.com or www.facebook.com/PremiereRadio.
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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.
Contacts
City of Hope
Roya Alt, 800-888-5323
or
Clear Channel
Jessica King, 212-549-0966
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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.
 
 
 
Contacts:
Clear Channel
Angel Aristone
212-377-7802
Relativity Media
Adam Keen
310-724-7720
 
Kristin Cotich
(310) 724-7738 Office
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