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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

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.

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.

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.

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

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