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The 10-part series peels back the layers of the case surrounding the serial murders carried out by cult leader Cecilia Steyn and her criminal enterprise, Electus Per Deus

“Queen Havoc and Her Murder Cult” Now Available On iHeartRadio  

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WHAT: iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally, according to Podtrac, and School of Humans today announce “Queen Havoc and Her Murder Cult,” a new true crime podcast hosted by award-winning filmmaker Kurt Kubicek. The 10-part narrative series follows the mayhem caused by the woman known as the Charles Manson of South Africa. The cult leader Cecilia Steyn and her devotees in Electus Per Deus (Chosen by God) murdered 11 innocent people over the course of four years.

In “Queen Havoc and her Murder Cult,” Kubicek travels to Krugersdorp, South Africa: the mining town just west of Johannesburg that was terrorized by these brutal serial killings. Kubicek peels back this twisted story to reveal exploitation of belief systems, leveraging the occult as a scapegoat for murder, and how repeated abuse and fear can push seemingly normal people to unspeakable violence. He uncovers new information and a trail of police corruption through exclusive interviews with detectives from the South African Police Service, journalists who covered the case and ensuing trial, and even some of the former cult members themselves. Those who managed to stay alive. “Queen Havoc and her Murder Cult” is a podcast about manipulation, murder, and the longing to belong.

“Queen Havoc and Her Murder Cult” is distributed by the iHeartPodcast Network and will be available on iHeartRadio and everywhere podcasts are heard.

WHO: Host Kurt Kubicek, born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago, is an International Award-Winning Filmmaker (Best Director, Best Drama). He has been producing and directing films, documentaries, commercials, comedy specials and music videos over the last decade. His films can be streamed on multiple platforms, including "1/10 of a Second,” "Un Regalo Esencial (An Essential Gift), " and Jamie Kennedy's latest comedy special, "Stoopid Smart". In Kubicek’s podcast debut, “Queen Havoc and Her Murder Cult,” he explores the human condition and the extreme lengths to which individuals will go to find a sense of belonging.

WHEN: The first two episodes of “Queen Havoc and Her Murder Cult” will be available today with new episodes launching every Tuesday.

WHERE: Listen to “Queen Havoc and Her Murder Cult” on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.

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About School of Humans

School of Humans is a multi-platform production company producing series for television (Dirty Jobs, Stuff You Should Know). The company launched its audio division with the hit true crime podcast HELL AND GONE. The perennial top ten podcast is now in its fourth season, with over 16 million downloads to date. School of Humans Audio now boasts a slate of successful non-fiction titles distributed under a multi-year deal with iHeartMedia. Among them, “Unreformed: The Story of the Alabama Industrial School for Negro Children (#1 Apple and Spotify History Podcast charts); Sanctum Unmasked (with VOGUE Sex Columnist Karley Scirotino) ; ASTRAY ( #15 on Apple podcasts); and RACKET (A Vulture “Best New True Crime Podcasts” pick). School of Humans’ first scripted podcast, Sisters of The Underground starring Dania Ramirez (X-Men, Sweet Tooth) and Judy Reyes (Succession,Scrubs) was produced in conjunction with My Cultura and Eva Longoria.

About iHeartMedia

iHeartMedia, Inc. [Nasdaq: IHRT] is the leading audio media company in America, reaching over 90% of Americans every month. iHeart’s broadcast radio assets alone have more consumer reach in the U.S. than any other media outlet; twice the reach of the next largest broadcast radio company; and over four times the ad-enabled reach of the largest digital only audio service. iHeart is the largest podcast publisher according to Podtrac, with more downloads than the next two podcast publishers combined and has the number one social footprint among audio players, with seven times more followers than the next audio media brand, and the only fully integrated audio ad tech solution across broadcast, streaming and podcasts. The company continues to leverage its strong audience connection and unparalleled consumer reach to build new platforms, products and services. Visit iHeartMedia.com for more company information.

Over 700 Unique Experiences and Deals Available for First Annual Access Day on June 1

NEW YORK – May 24, 2023 – On the first-ever Access Day, June 1, 2023, iHeartMedia, the No. 1 audio company in the United States which reaches nine out of 10 Americans every month, will provide unprecedented access to the hottest music, artists, one-of-a-kind experiences and unmissable deals across the U.S. The 24-hour broadcast radio takeover event is iHeartMedia’s way of saying thank you to the hundreds of millions of listeners who tune into the company’s 860+ radio stations across the U.S. every month.

iHeartMedia’s Access Day will give listeners access to hundreds of epic prizes that only iHeart can deliver, such as concert tickets, giveaways and once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to meet some of today's biggest artists touring this summer and the most popular on-air personalities. Reaching more than a quarter of a billion listeners monthly, Access Day will demonstrate to brands iHeartMedia’s ability to reach all Americans, everywhere.

"Access Day is more than a celebration of radio, it’s a showcase of how iHeartMedia - the ultimate access company - can break down the walls between creators, fans and brands in a way no one else can,” said Greg Ashlock, CEO of iHeartMedia Multiplatform Group. “We give consumers unmatched access to the most amazing content, experiences and talent, and this Access Day we’re going all-in across 860 live broadcast stations in 160 markets across America.”

The full list of prizes will be announced June 1 on-air and will include once-in-a-lifetime experiences with artists, bands and influencers such as Beck & Phoenix, Dierks Bentley, DJ Envy, Big Time Rush, Bobby Bones, Steve Covino & Rich Davis, Colin Cowherd, Elvis Duran, Mario Lopez, Dan Patrick, P!NK, Charlie Puth, Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire, Enrique Santos, LL COOL J, Tyler Florence and Wells Adams and Angela Yee. Access Day will offer fans nationwide more than 700 deals and experiences including all-expense-paid VIP trips and front row access to festivals and shows such as the Hot Summer Nights Tour with TLC & Shaggy and special guests En Vogue & Sean Kingston, and the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Festival hosted by Ryan Seacrest. Other offerings include discounts and promotions from participating brands such as Daily Harvest, Gametime, Legacybox, Live Nation, P&G Swiffer, SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Temu, Wayfair and more.

“iHeartMedia is the multiplatform leader in audio, built on the unparalleled connection and power of radio, and with a reach that is far larger than any other audio company,” said Tom Poleman, Chief Programming Officer of iHeartMedia. “Access Day not only showcases our reach -- it also demonstrates our ability to connect directly with consumers across the country in meaningful and authentic ways – through our trusted on-air personalities and offering exclusive access to incredible deals and experiences like no other company.”  

For more information on how to participate in Access Day, please visit iHeartRadioAccessDay.com or tune into any of your local iHeartMedia Radio Stations.

iHeartMedia and P&G Announce Star-Studded Lineup for “Can’t Cancel Pride 2023 – The Future Starts Now”

iHeartRadio’s National Flyaway with Lauren Daigle Runs from May 15 to May 21

NEW YORK, N.Y. – May 19, 2023 – iHeartMedia celebrated new music and artists recently with World Premiere debuts and more. On May 19, Jason Aldean’s "Try That In A Small Town" had a World Premiere debut across all iHeartCountry stations, Maroon 5’s "Middle Ground" had a World Premiere debut across all iHeartRadio Hot AC stations and Post Malone’s “Mourning” had a World Premiere debut across all iHeartRadio Rhythm CHR stations.

Additionally, Mainstream iHeartCountry stations will host an “iHeartLand Takeover” from May 19 to May 20, promoting Bailey Zimmerman’s performance over the same two days in the metaverse by featuring songs from the singer. Zimmerman’s performance in iHeartLand will stream for two days only following the release of his debut album “Religiously. The Album.” last week. During "Bailey Zimmerman in iHeartLand," the country singer/songwriter will perform songs from his new album, as well as talk about the project and more during a special Q&A hosted by iHeartRadio's Anne Hudson. Fans can experience "Bailey Zimmerman in iHeartLand" starting Friday, May 19 at 7pm ET/4pm PT. Visit iHeartLand for more information.

This week, iHeartMedia announced the star-studded lineup for P&G and iHeartMedia’s “Can’t Cancel Pride 2023 – The Future Starts Now,” an evening recognizing the LGBTQ+ community and celebrating organizations creating a more inclusive and equal world. The special event will feature performances from some of today’s hottest artists and appearances from influential voices in the LGBTQ+ community, including Elton John Impact Award Recipient Brandi Carlile, Adam Lambert, Big Freedia, Ciara, Billy Porter, Hayley Kiyoko, Kesha, Kelsea Ballerini and more. Hosted by singer, actress and social media phenom JoJo Siwa, the one-hour benefit special will stream iHeartRadio’s YouTube and Facebook pages as well as iHeartRadio’s PrideRadio.com, Revry, The Roku Channel and The Advocate Channel on June 15 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. 

iHeartMedia’s latest National Flyaway Sweepstakes kicked off on May 15, giving fans the chance to win a trip to see Lauren Daigle on her upcoming “The Kaleidoscope Tour.” By listening to “Coffee Shop Radio” on the iHeartRadio app, fans can qualify to win a prize package that includes two VIP tickets to see Lauren Daigle on “The Kaleidoscope Tour” in the city of their choosing, with roundtrip airfare and a two-night hotel accommodation for two included. The winner and their guest will also have a backstage meet & greet with Daigle. Listen to the “Coffee Shop Radio” on the iHeartRadio app through May 21 for the chance to win.

For the latest news, music fans can follow iHeartRadio on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube, and visit iHeartRadio.com.

WHAT: iHeartPodcasts and Shondaland Audio today launch “Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, The Official Podcast,” to coincide with the new Bridgerton prequel series Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. Gabrielle Collins, host of the original “Bridgerton: The Official Podcast,” will now explore the cast and creative minds behind Queen Charlotte, dissecting each episode of Shondaland’s stellar prequel for devoted fans. 

This series unveils the behind-the-scenes details of the epic love story with cast and crew, including writer and creator Shonda Rhimes, executive producer and series director Tom Verica, and actors India Amarteifio, Corey Mylchreest and Arsema Thomas. No detail goes unchecked as each episode unpacks the one-of-a-kind story for character deep-dives, hilarious tales of off-the-clock rendezvous and the creative processes that brought the show to life.

WHEN: Today, May 18 with new episodes available on Thursdays.

WHERE: “Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, The Official Podcast” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.

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About Shondaland Audio

Shondaland Audio is the home for entertaining, inclusive and informative podcasts. We aim to tell new stories and foster discussions that allow the audience to feel seen no matter who they are. Comprised of both scripted and unscripted podcasts, the various series encourage our storytellers to bring their unique voice and perspective to a wide array of topics and conversations.

The Event Will Honor Icon Brandi Carlile with the Elton John Impact Award for Her Humanitarian Work Through the Looking Out Foundation

“Can’t Cancel Pride” Will Stream on iHeartRadio’s YouTube and Facebook Pages, PrideRadio.com, Revry, The Roku Channel and The Advocate Channel

Benefit Will Raise Visibility and Funds for GLAAD, SAGE, The Trevor Project, the National Black Justice Coalition, CenterLink and OutRight Action International

New York – May 18, 2023 – This June, Procter & Gamble® (P&G) and iHeartMedia invite people everywhere to join “Can’t Cancel Pride 2023 – The Future Starts Now,” an evening recognizing the LGBTQ+ community and celebrating organizations creating a more inclusive and equal world. The special event will feature performances from some of today’s hottest artists and appearances from influential voices in the LGBTQ+ community including Elton John Impact Award Recipient Brandi Carlile, Adam Lambert, Big Freedia, Ciara, Billy Porter, Hayley Kiyoko, Kesha, Kelsea Ballerini and more on June 15 from the iHeartRadio Theater Los Angeles and remote locations across the country. This year, the event will once again be hosted by singer, actress and social media phenom JoJo Siwa.

“Can’t Cancel Pride” was started during the COVID-19 pandemic when so many Pride events were forced to cancel around the world and has raised over $11 million for six participating LGBTQ+ charitable organizations including, GLAAD, The Trevor Project, National Black Justice Coalition, SAGE, CenterLink and OutRight Action International. In 2022 alone, Can’t Cancel Pride reached 20 million viewers and listeners.

Now in its fourth year, the event will focus on the achievements of the past, the urgency of the present moment and the hope for the future of the LGBTQ+ community. The show will explore how leaders of the past addressed LGBTQ+ issues and provided the foundation for change; how advocates are expanding opportunities today; and how the next generation is building the groundwork for a safe, equitable and joyous future.

This year, Brandi Carlile will be honored with the Elton John Impact Award for her humanitarian work with the Looking Out Foundation (LOF), which amplifies the impact of music by empowering those without a voice by funding causes and organizations that often go unnoticed. Founded by Brandi Carlile, Tim and Phil Hanseroth in 2008, the organization bands together with fans, non-profits and female LGBTQ+ owned businesses to translate voices of song to voices of action.

“The return of ‘Can’t Cancel Pride’ is always an exciting time, as we bring iHeartMedia’s audiences together across broadcast, podcasts and social to celebrate the strength of the LGBTQ+ community,” said Gayle Troberman, Chief Marketing Officer for iHeartMedia. “This year we shine a spotlight on how far we’ve come and how much more there is to do to fuel equality and inclusion in support of these important organizations making the world better for the LGBTQ+ community everyday around the nation.”

With support from P&G brands including, Always®, Bounty®, Cascade®, Charmin®, Dawn®, Downy®, Febreze®, Gillette® Intimate, Metamucil®, Pantene®, Swiffer®, Tide® and OLAY®, the one-hour benefit special, produced by iHeartMedia and P&G, will stream on iHeartRadio’s YouTube and Facebook pages as well as iHeartRadio’s PrideRadio.com, Revry, The Roku Channel and The Advocate Channel on June 15 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. The event will be available on-demand throughout Pride Month until Friday, June 30.

“What began as an effort to provide relief for the community’s most vulnerable amid the Covid pandemic, remains just as important today,” said Brent Miller, Can't Cancel Pride Co-Founder and P&G Senior Director, Global LGBTQ+ Equality & Inclusion. “I’m proud that Can’t Cancel Pride has raised over $11 million to help fund organizations that offer critical support, from youth services to elderly care, and to continue to partner with some of the world’s best and brightest LGBTQ+ and ally performers to support and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community!”

The event is a month-long Pride celebration throughout June. iHeartMedia radio stations will air spots encouraging listeners to tune into the livestream on June 15 and watch the event on demand. Fans can follow along on social media using the hashtag #CantCancelPride and support the participating nonprofits by visiting cantcancelpride.com or texting “RAINBOW” to 513-654-2622.

Additional proud partners of “Can’t Cancel Pride” include Harris Teeter, Native, OLAY®, Walmart and Vicks®, with more to be announced.

Executive Producers for “Can’t Cancel Pride” are John Sykes, Tom Poleman, Bart Peters and Gayle Troberman of iHeartMedia; “Can’t Cancel Pride” Co-Founder Brent Miller of P&G; David Collins, Michael Williams, Rob Eric, Renata Lombardo and John Wehage of Scout Productions and Executive Producer and Showrunner Larissa A.K. Matsson of Scout Productions.

About P&G

P&G serves consumers around the world with one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Always®, Ambi Pur®, Ariel®, Bounty®, Charmin®, Crest®, Dawn®, Downy®, Fairy®, Febreze®, Gain®, Gillette®, Head & Shoulders®, Lenor®, Olay®, Oral-B®, Pampers®, Pantene®, SK-II®, Tide®, Vicks®, and Whisper®. The P&G community includes operations in approximately 70 countries worldwide. Please visit http://www.pg.com for the latest news and information about P&G and its brands. For other P&G news, visit us at www.pg.com/news.

Join host and Miami sports journalist Israel Gutierrez to relive all the top moments in the “Big Three” era of Miami Heat 

Rapper, record producer and Miami Heat super fan DJ Khaled joins Gutierrez throughout the series sharing his unique fan perspective of the team’s epic four-year run

WHAT: iHeartPodcasts and the NBA today announced a new limited-series narrative podcast, "Four Years of Heat," which will dig into the “Big Three” era of Miami Heat. The podcast will dive deep into the story of what happened during the four years LeBron James spent with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh on the Miami Heat, and will chronicle the top NBA moments ranging from “The Decision,” to the loss to the Mavericks, to the back-to-back titles in 2012-13 to LeBron’s return home to Cleveland and more. Hosted by sports journalist Israel Gutierrez, "Four Years of Heat" will leverage the NBA’s vast collection of behind-the-scenes and archival game footage to give listeners a never-before-seen look at the franchise’s legendary four-year run. 

Throughout the 8-episode series, Gutierrez will recount his first-hand experiences covering the team and will share perspectives from former and current players, coaches, media personalities, and celebrities (including Miami Heat Super Fan DJ Khaled) in and around the Heat organization at the time. In episode one, Israel sits down with Miami sports media legend, Dan Le Batard and former Miami Heat guard and two-time NBA champion Mario Chalmers to discuss the Miami sports landscape in 2010 and the events that led to the most important summer in Miami Heat history. Other guests include three-time NBA Champion Udonis Haslem; veteran sports journalists Jim Gray, Jackie McMullan and Rachel Nichols; two-time NBA Champion and Hall of Famer Ray Allen; and two-time NBA Champion Shane Battier.

WHEN: Episode one will debut Tuesday, May 23, with subsequent episodes following every Tuesday. Listen to the trailer now. 

WHERE: “Four Years of Heat” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.

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About Israel Gutierrez 

Israel Gutierrez is a sports reporter and commentator for ESPN. Before joining the staff at ESPN, he covered the Heat for the Miami Herald as well as The Palm Beach Post. He is a South Florida native and University of Florida graduate.

About the NBA

The NBA is a global sports and media business built around four professional sports leagues: the National Basketball Association, the Women’s National Basketball Association, the NBA G League and the NBA 2K League. The NBA has established a major international presence with games and programming available in 215 countries and territories in more than 50 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 100,000 stores in 100 countries on six continents. NBA rosters at the start of the 2020-21 season featured 107 international players from 41 countries. NBA Digital’s assets include NBA TV, http://NBA.com, the NBA App and NBA League Pass. The NBA has created one of the largest social media communities in the world, with 1.9 billion likes and followers globally across all league, team, and player platforms. Through NBA Cares, the league addresses important social issues by working with internationally recognized youth-serving organizations that support education, youth and family development, and health-related causes. 

The Event Featured Luke Bryan, Kane Brown, Carly Pearce, Sam Hunt, Elle King, Parker McCollum, Justin Moore, Jordan Davis, Mitchell Tenpenny, special guest Bailey Zimmerman, Plus Surprise Guest Brothers Osborne

The Daytime Village at the iHeartCountry Festival Featured Performances from Jordan Davis, Mitchell Tenpenny, Priscilla Block, Cooper Alan and Bailey Zimmerman

New York, N.Y. – May 15, 2023 – The tenth annual “iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One” celebrated Country music’s hottest artists including Luke Bryan, Kane Brown, Carly Pearce, Sam Hunt, Elle King, Parker McCollum, Justin Moore, Jordan Davis, Mitchell Tenpenny, special guest Bailey Zimmerman and surprise guest Brothers Osborne on May 13 at Moody Center in Austin, Texas. iHeartMedia’s Country music radio stations broadcasted the event live in their local markets and on iHeartRadio.com.

The Daytime Village at the iHeartCountry Festival featured performances from Jordan Davis, Mitchell Tenpenny, Priscilla Block, Cooper Alan and Bailey Zimmerman.

The music of the iHeartRadio app came to life with an extraordinary lineup and these special moments:

• Luke Bryan kicked off the 2023 iHeartCountry Festival with an electric performance of some of his biggest hits throughout his career. Bryan opened up his set with the throwback hit “I Don't Want This Night to End,” then brought the crowd to their feet with “One Margarita,” and ended his set with “Country Girl.”
• Mitchell Tenpenny took fans to “church” with his biggest hits including “We Got History,” “Drunk Me” and “Truth About You,” and then explained to the crowd, “It feels like a church out there. You can feel the energy in here.”
• Carly Pearce lit up the stage with her bold breakup anthem, “Diamondback,” and she delivered an unforgettable performance of her hits including “Never Wanted To Be That Girl” and “I Hope You’re Happy Now.”
• Jordan Davis got candid with fans as he revealed the song “Buy Dirt,” “changed [his] life forever.” He went on to perform songs like “What My World Spins Around,” “Singles You Up,” “Slow Dance In A Parking Lot,” “Next Thing You Know,” and “Take It From Me,” the star sang unforgettable hit, stating that this was the song that changed his life forever.
• Bailey Zimmerman kicked off the “iHeartRadio We're all Country Guitar Pull,” followed by Carly Pearce. To finish the guitar pull, Brothers Osborne shocked the crowd with a surprise performance.
• Elle King made her iHeartCountry Festival debut delivering an epic performance. During her performance, she treated fans to her hit “Ex's & Oh's,” in addition to putting a country flare on “America's Sweetheart,” as well as her high-energy anthem “Drunk (And I Don't Wanna Go Home).”
• Justin Moore surprised fans with Priscilla Block to perform “You, Me, And Whiskey.” Moore also performed hits including, “Why We Drink,” “Til My Last Day,” “Bait a Hook” and “Small Town USA.”
• Parker McCollum took over the stage right in his hometown, and the crowd went wild. The Austin, Texas native kicked off his set with “To Be Loved By You,” “Stoned,” “Handle On You,” “Pretty Heart,” and concluded with his favorite song off his latest album, “Burn It Down.”
• Sam Hunt brought the “House Party” straight to the fans. Sam Hunt sang many of his hits throughout his career-spanning set, but he kicked things into high gear right away after he went into the crowd to sing fan-favorite “House Party.” Hunt also performed “23,” “Hard To Forget,” “Body Like A Back Road” and “Break Up In A Small Town.”
• Kane Brown closed out the night with “Lose It,” “Like I Love Country Music,” “One Mississippi,” “Heaven,” “Bury Me In Georgia,” and “Good As You.” Just when fans thought the show was over, he brought out his wife, Katelyn Brown, to help him sing “Thank God.”

The “iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One” is an iHeartMedia Production. Proud partners of this year’s event include presenting partner Capital One, IHG Hotels & Resorts, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Lone River Ranch Water, Mattress Firm, Ram Trucks, and Wild Turkey ®. For more information visit iHeartRadio.com/countryfestival.

iHeartCountry stations reach more than 100 million country listeners every month, making it the largest Country radio group in America. The “iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One” is a part of iHeartMedia’s roster of nationally recognized events including the iHeartRadio Music Festival, iHeartRadio Music Awards, the nationwide iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Presented by Capital One, iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina, iHeartRadio ALTer Ego Presented by Capital One, iHeartRadio Wango Tango and iHeartRadio Podcast Awards.

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iHeartCountry Celebrates New Music from Parker McCollum

NEW YORK, N.Y. – May 12, 2023 – iHeartMedia celebrated new music and artists recently with World Premiere debuts and more. Thirty Seconds to Mars’ new single “Stuck” had a World Premiere debut on May 8 across all iHeartRadio Alt stations. On May 12, Lil Durk featuring J. Cole’s new single “All My Life” had a World Premiere debut across all iHeartRadio Hip Hop and Rhythm CHR stations, while Janelle Monáe’s new single “Lipstick Lover” had a World Premiere debut across all iHeartRadio R&B stations.

Additionally, iHeartCountry celebrated Parker McCollum’s new album “Never Enough” on May 12, its release date, with an “Album Takeover” feature across all stations. One song from the album was played across a five-hour span, local time. McCollum will also perform at the 2023 iHeartCountry Festival on Saturday, May 13 in Austin, Texas.

For the latest news, music fans can follow iHeartRadio on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube, and visit iHeartRadio.com.

Expanded Studio Named Ruby to Launch New and Renewed Shows in 2023 in Collaboration with Brands including IBM, Intuit QuickBooks, Mattress Firm, T-Mobile and more

NEW YORK, NY – May 11, 2023 - iHeartMedia, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally with more downloads than the next two podcast publishers combined according to Podtrac, today announced the launch of Ruby, the first dedicated team of its kind from a major media company committed entirely to the production, sales and marketing of branded podcasts.

iHeartMedia has built one of the fastest-growing slate of branded podcasts globally with 30 original series from major brands such as T-Mobile, IBM, Intuit QuickBooks and Mattress Firm. The launch of Ruby represents an expanded commitment to one of iHeartMedia’s most premium products allowing advertisers to engage audiences with creative, long-form native content.

Ruby creates holistic podcast concepts that resonate with targeted audiences. The audio studio has partnered with a distinguished catalog of host talent–– both big and small across all industries including ‘Saturday Night Live’ cast member and co-host of the hit “Las Culturistas,” Bowen Yang, ‘Good Morning America’ co-host Robin Roberts, Malcolm Gladwell, Betty Who and Adam Devine of “Pitch Perfect” and “Workaholics'' fame.

Ruby’s branded podcasts allow advertisers and their brand partners to spend upwards of 30-45 minutes with their target audience in a unique environment, with opportunities for storytelling that are not possible anywhere else in their media mix including social video. With distribution across the iHeartRadio app and all other major platforms, native podcasts from Ruby connect brands to audiences by translating brand messaging, products and services into original and engaging stories that audiences love.

“Audio creates a relationship with consumers that no other marketing medium can compete with. When speaking directly to listeners, brands command a level of intimacy and authenticity that shifts perceptions and changes what’s possible,” said Gayle Troberman, CMO of iHeartMedia. “According to Magna, podcasting ad spending is on track to grow 16 percent this year, 4x the overall market. And with over 80 percent of our branded podcast clients renewing for multiple seasons, it’s evident the advertisers and audience’s appetite continues to grow. Ruby will ensure that current and future clients will be able to harness iHeartMedia’s powerful platform, scale and proven expertise to tell meaningful stories.”

iHeartMedia’s Ruby studio kicked off this year by collaborating with Intuit Quickbooks on “Mind The Business: Small Business Success Stories”. Hosted by Jannese Torres (Yo Quiero Dinero) and Austin Hankwitz (Rate of Return), the podcast reveals the stories of small business owners managing the ups and downs of starting and growing their businesses. Already charting in multiple categories, the podcast debuts alongside renewed seasons of popular podcasts from T-Mobile, Salesforce, IBM, and Mattress Firm.

“iHeartMedia’s Ruby team is creative, collaborative and delivers a turnkey audio product that enables new avenues for us to connect consumers with our brand,” said Mickey Mericle, Mattress Firm’s Chief Marketing and Experience Officer.

iHeartMedia has developed, produced, and distributed 30 podcasts including the award-winning IBM podcast “Smart Talks with IBM” hosted by Malcolm Gladwell, and “The Official Game of Thrones Podcast: House of the Dragon,” an original podcast that reached No. 1 on the Apple podcast charts in 2022.

Podcasts have become one of the fastest-growing mediums, reaching almost half of the US population every month. iHeartMedia produces more than 750 iHeartPodcasts which span every category from business, sports, spirituality, and technology to entertainment, family, comedy, and true crime, with more top ten shows on Podtrac than the next three podcast networks combined and twice as many podcasts with one million monthly downloads than the next largest podcast publisher. iHeartMedia is also the only podcast publisher with shows in all content categories ranking on Podtrac.

Ruby podcasts have landed the number one spots on the Apple and iHeartRadio podcasts charts with publications such as Vanity Fair describing the podcast “Humans Growing Stuff” - an ode to the new, modern gardener - as an “essential” listen. For more information on Ruby, please visit www.Ruby.iHeart.com.

Each week, Nedra will advise influential guests and callers on healthy ways to navigate the turbulent waters of life and relationships

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WHAT: Today iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, and New York Times best-selling author, relationship expert, and licensed therapist Nedra Glover Tawwab announce new health and relationship podcast “You Need to Hear This,” launching May 11.

Face it, relationships are hard, but they don’t have to be. In “You Need to Hear This,” Tawwab guides influential guests and callers alike on healthy ways to set boundaries, improve interconnections, and find peace of mind in their daily lives. Each week, through actionable plans and emotional support, Tawwab outlines simple steps that lead to big changes.

WHO: Every day, Nedra Glover Tawwab, MSW, LCSW, strives to help people create healthy relationships by teaching them how to implement boundaries. Tawwab is a licensed therapist and highly sought-after relationship expert. She has practiced relationship therapy for 15 years and is the founder and owner of the group therapy practice, Kaleidoscope Counseling. Her philosophy is that a lack of boundaries and assertiveness underlie most relationship issues. Tawwab has appeared as an expert on Red Table Talk, The Breakfast Club, Good Morning America, The Today Show, and CBS This Morning. Tawwab’s gift is helping people create healthy boundaries and relationships with themselves and others. “You Need To Hear This” is distributed by iHeartPodcasts.

WHEN: “You Need To Hear This” premieres Thursday, May 11 with new episodes launching every Thursday.

WHERE: Listen to “You Need To Hear This” on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.

COVER ART: Download the official podcast cover art HERE.

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