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The Virtual Event Will Broadcast Nationally Across More Than 95 iHeartMedia Radio Stations Nationwide and on the iHeartRadio App and will also Stream on The CW App and CWTV.com on December 10

The Annual “iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Presented by Capital One” Will Broadcast on December 14 as an Exclusive Network Television Special on The CW Network

New York, N.Y. – October 30, 2020 – iHeartMedia will celebrate the holiday season across the nation with its annual iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Presented by Capital One – the season's most anticipated holiday music event -- with this year’s performances by an unparalleled lineup of the biggest names in music today, including Billie Eilish, Doja Cat, Dua Lipa, Harry Styles, Lewis Capaldi, Sam Smith, Shawn Mendes, The Weeknd and more. Although fans are unable to attend the 2020 national iHeartRadio Jingle Ball in person, given the limitations on live events during the pandemic, this year’s virtual event will invite music fans into the homes of today’s top artists to share their personal holiday traditions and perform their biggest hits along with never-before-heard covers of iconic holiday songs.

This year’s iHeartRadio Jingle Ball will broadcast across more than 95 iHeartMedia CHR radio stations nationwide and on the iHeartRadio App and will also stream on The CW App and CWTV.com on Thursday, December 10 at 9:00 p.m. EST/6:00 p.m. PST. In addition, The CW Network will broadcast the event as an exclusive nationwide television special on Monday, December 14 at 8:00 p.m. EST/PST

“For 25 years, iHeartRadio’s Jingle Ball has showcased performances from the year’s biggest artists in hit music, live on stage in front of screaming fans,” said Tom Poleman, Chief Programming Officer for iHeartMedia.” Because of the pandemic, we’re moving from the stage to the artists home this holiday season for what will be an unforgettable show with amazing performances and moments that can only happen at the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball.”

In addition, The CW will televise a one-hour “iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Greatest Moments” special, celebrating the 25^th anniversary of the event through performances, special backstage moments and more on Thursday, December 3 at 8:00 p.m. EST/PST.

“This year, the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball shows its resiliency by giving music fans a rare opportunity to go inside the homes of the biggest artists of the year for a special look at how they celebrate the holidays and hear them perform the most listened to songs of the year,” said John Sykes, President of Entertainment Enterprises for iHeartMedia. “And, as always they can listen nationwide on their favorite iHeartRadio stations and see it all on The CW Network.

Each year, iHeartMedia radio stations across the country host live Jingle Ball concerts in local markets including Tampa; Dallas/Ft. Worth; Los Angeles; San Francisco; Minneapolis/St. Paul; Philadelphia; New York; Boston; Washington, D.C.; Chicago; Atlanta and Miami/Ft. Lauderdale featuring performances by the year’s most iconic artists as well as emerging talent. Over the past 25 years, Jingle Ball has become the biggest holiday celebration in music. The show has evolved into a sold-out, multi-city national tour, with tickets selling out in minutes.

iHeartMedia New York’s Z100 introduced the holiday concert and since its inception, the holiday spectacular has featured performances from Aerosmith, Alicia Keys, Ariana Grande, Backstreet Boys, Boyz II Men, Billie Eilish, Britney Spears, Bruno Mars, Cardi B, Celine Dion, The Chainsmokers, Dan + Shay, Demi Lovato, Ed Sheeran, Enrique Iglesias, Halsey, John Mayer, Jonas Brothers, Jennifer Lopez, Jessica Simpson, JAY-Z, Jewel, Justin Bieber, Kanye West, Lady Gaga, Lizzo, Mandy Moore, Mariah Carey, Maroon 5, Miley Cyrus, Nicki Minaj, Pitbull, Ricky Martin, Rihanna, Sam Smith, Shania Twain, Shawn Mendes, Taylor Swift, The Weeknd and more.

For the sixth straight year, Capital One will be the national presenting partner for the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball. Capital One cardholders will have the exclusive opportunity to enter the “Capital One Holiday Jam” contest for a chance to be one of 25 lucky winners featured in a virtual holiday classic sing-along with a Jingle Ball headliner. Winners will also hear from the artist in a private virtual meet and mingle discussion. Capital One cardholders can enter the contest from November 5 at 12:00am ET through November 16 at 11:59pm ET. To learn more, visit iheartradio.com/CapitalOne.

Proud partners of this year’s national iHeartRadio Jingle Ball include Capital One and The CW. Additional proud partners across iHeartRadio platforms include, Mercedes-Benz and Verizon with more to be announced. Multimarket partners include Kaiser Permanente and Nestle Waters with more to be announced.

Over 95 iHeartRadio stations nationwide will air customized pre-show events that will include local iHeartRadio on-air personalities. The 2020 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Presented by Capital One will broadcast across more than 95 iHeartRadio stations including:

Atlanta, Ga. – Thursday, December 10 at 9:00 p.m. EST – Power 96.1’s Jingle Ball 2020 Presented by Capital One

• Power 96.1’s Jingle Ball 2020 Pre-Show at 8:30 p.m. EST

Boston, Mass. – Thursday, December 10 at 9:00 p.m. EST – KISS 108's Jingle Ball 2020 Presented by Capital One

• KISS 108's Jingle Ball 2020 Pre-Show at 8:30 p.m. EST

Chicago, Ill. – Thursday, December 10 at 8:00 p.m. CST – 103.5 KISS FM's Jingle Ball 2020 Presented by Capital One

• 103.5 KISS FM's Jingle Ball 2020 Pre-Show at 7:30 p.m. CST

Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas – Thursday, December 10 at 8:00 p.m. CST – 106.1 KISS FM's Jingle Ball 2020 Presented by Capital One

• 106.1 KISS FM's Jingle Ball Pre-Show at 7:30 p.m. CST

Ft. Lauderdale/Miami, Fla. – Thursday, December 10 at 9:00 p.m. EST – Y100 Jingle Ball 2020 Presented by Capital One

• Y100 Jingle Ball 2020 Pre-Show at 8:30 p.m. EST

Los Angeles, Calif. – Thursday, December 10 at 6:00 p.m. PST – KIIS FM's Jingle Ball 2020 Presented by Capital One

• • KIIS FM's Jingle Ball 2020 Pre-Show at 5:30 p.m. PST

Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minn. – Thursday, December 10 at 8:00 p.m. CST – 101.3 KDWB's Jingle Ball 2020 Presented by Capital One

• 101.3 KDWB's Jingle Ball 2020 Pre-Show at 7:30 p.m. CST

New York, N.Y. – Thursday, December 10 at 9:00 p.m. EST – Z100's Jingle Ball 2020 Presented by Capital One

• Z100's Jingle Ball 2020 Pre-Show at 8:30 p.m. EST

Philadelphia, Pa. – Thursday, December 10 at 9:00 p.m. EST – Q102's Jingle Ball 2020 Presented by Capital One

• Q102's Jingle Ball 2020 Pre-Show at 8:30 p.m. EST

San Francisco, Calif. – Thursday, December 10 at 6:00 p.m. PST – WiLD 94.9's FM's Jingle Ball 2020 Presented by Capital One

• WiLD 94.9's FM's Jingle Ball 2020 Pre-Show at 5:30 p.m. PST

Tampa Bay, Fla. – Thursday, December 10 at 9:00 p.m. EST – 93.3 FLZ's Jingle Ball 2020 Presented by Capital One

• 93.3 FLZ's Jingle Ball 2020 Pre-Show at 8:30 p.m. EST

Washington, D.C. – Thursday, December 10 at 9:00 p.m. EST – Hot 99.5's Jingle Ball 2020 Presented by Capital One

• Hot 99.5's Jingle Ball 2020 Pre-Show at 8:30 p.m. EST

The iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Presented by Capital One is produced by Tom Poleman and John Sykes for iHeartMedia and Joel Gallen for Tenth Planet Productions. The “iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Greatest Moments” will be produced by iHeartMedia and Michael Dempsey for Dempsey Productions.

Artists and/or events subject to change or cancellation without notice.

About Capital One

At Capital One we’re on a mission for our customers – bringing them great products, rewards, service, and access to unique and unforgettable experiences they are passionate about. Capital One is a diversified bank that offers products and services to individuals, small businesses and commercial clients. We use technology, innovation and interaction to provide consumers with products and services to meet their needs. Learn more atcapitalone.com/access.

About The CW

THE CW TELEVISION NETWORK, a joint venture between Warner Bros. and CBS, launched in 2006. The CW is a multiplatform network that broadcasts a six-night 12-hour primetime lineup, Sunday through Friday and streams its ad-supported content, free, without login or authentication on CWTV.com and The CW app which is available on every major OTT platform. In daytime, The CW broadcasts a Monday through Friday afternoon block, and a three-hour Saturday morning kids block. The CW’s digital network, CW Seed, launched in 2013, and offers beloved limited-run series, as well as past seasons of recent fan-favorite television shows. For more information about the network and its programming, visit www.cwtvpr.com.

Partners Include National Urban League, Every Vote Counts, When We All Vote, Democracy Works And Others

iHeart’s Signature “Why I’m Voting” Campaign Generates Over 1.3 Billion Media Impressions And Has Drawn Upon Hundreds Of Stories Of Inspiration To Motivate Voter Participation

Local Station Efforts Will Promote State-Specific Information & Local Ballot Education

New York – October 27, 2020 – iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in America, today announced the culmination of its 2020 voter participation efforts with longtime partners When We All Vote, a national, nonpartisan nonprofit that brings together citizens, institutions, brands, and organizations to increase participation in every election; The National Urban League, a historic civil rights organization dedicated to economic empowerment, equality, and social justice; Democracy Works, a nonpartisan, nonprofit that builds technology to simplify and modernize the voting process; Every Vote Counts, a celebratory special that will bring artists, musicians, performers, and community leaders together in an aim to uplift the power of civic action, and remind and inspire all Americans of the power of their voice and their vote; and others with a robust seven-day series of programming that will include a series of radio and digital PSAs, on-air interviews, podcasts, live broadcast, and several local activations in an effort to encourage voter participation and address local challenges in the final days leading up to Election Day.

For the last three months, iHeart has worked with a broad range of organizations to increase voter turnout for the 2020 presidential election and to ensure that all voices are heard. With more than 270 million monthly listeners to its broadcast assets alone, iHeartMedia has the largest reach of any media outlet in America and remains committed in these final days to reaching its diverse audiences in the hundreds of local communities it serves through targeted media campaigns.

In the next seven days, iHeart will amplify its existing partnerships and programs to include several new media campaigns and unique activations aimed to inform, educate and inspire listeners to turn out and vote.

When We All Vote: An all-new When We All Vote PSA voiced by Co-chair and Former First Lady Michele Obama will begin airing today across over 560 iHeartMedia radio stations, and will encourage voters to vote early and safely and to have a plan to vote on November 3.

Additionally, this past weekend through October 31, iHeart will promote When We All Vote Together Early Vote Weeks of Action, which includes activations near early vote polling places to give voters the support they need and build momentum around early voting in a number of markets, including Atlanta, Milwaukee, Los Angeles and Philadelphia. Additionally, Crystal Carson, Vice President of Communications and Culture for When We All Vote will appear on iHeartRadio’s national long-form community affairs show for an interview to air the weekend before election day discussing the importance of having a plan to vote safely together.

Every Vote Counts: iHeartMedia is a presenting media partner for Every Vote Counts: A Celebration of Democracy, a nationally televised and streamed event, that will air on iHeartMedia radio stations and the app on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at 9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT. Artists, musicians, performers, and community leaders will come together for a nonpartisan celebration of American democracy, with the goal of uplifting the power of civic action and celebrating the precious value of every single citizen’s right to vote. Hosted by Alicia Keys, America Ferrera and Kerry Washington, with appearances by Amy Schumer, Chris Rock, Cobie Smulders, Coldplay, Condoleezza Rice, Eva Longoria, Jennifer Lopez, John Kasich, Kelly Clarkson, Leonardo DiCaprio, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Natalie Portman, Shaquille O'Neal, Tan France and Wilmer Valderrama, and with performances by Alicia Keys, Dan + Shay, Offset and Shawn Mendes, Every Vote Counts will honor, and celebrate the power of voting through music, dance and dialogue.

National Urban League: Over the last several weeks iHeart radio stations have been supporting the Urban League’s #ReclaimYourVote, a social change campaign committed to harnessing Black collective power and increasing Black participation in the 2020 election. The campaign will continue to be heavily promoted on-air and across iHeartMedia’s national and social media channels this week and will focus on mobilizing first time voters and communities of color to the polls during the early voting period through Election Day. Additionally, National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial will appear on iHeartRadio’s national long-form community affairs show to discuss the importance of Black voter turnout at this critical moment in history. Additionally, stations across the country will host Mr. Morial for a live discussion as part of their final voter participation efforts.

“Why I’m Voting”: On August 10, iHeart launched “Why I’m Voting,” a new, non-partisan campaign asking musicians, cultural influencers, athletes and listeners from all walks of life to share what mattered to them most in one of the most consequential election years of our lifetime. “Why I’m Voting” is iHeart’s largest civic engagement campaign in company history and has generated over 1.3 billion media impressions and has drawn upon hundreds of real-life emotional stories of inspiration from listeners across the entire country to motivate voter participation.

Stories from artists and celebrities including Billie Eilish, Baratunde Thurston, Chelsea Handler, Dan Reynolds (Imagine Dragons), Dan & Shay, Darius Rucker, Diplo, DJ Khaled, Fall Out Boy, FINNEAS, French Montana, Jason Derulo, John Legend, Jewel, La La Anthony, Melissa Etheridge, Michelle Williams, Pitbull, Prince Royce, Saweetie, Selena Gomez and Will Ferrell have aired on iHeartMedia’s broadcast radio stations, podcasts, social media platforms and the iHeartRadio App nationwide.

Democracy Works: In response to the additional voting challenges caused by COVID-19, iHeart teamed up with Democracy Works to address state-specific rules and regulations to ensure that all ballots are submitted properly and counted. For the last several weeks through Election Day, iHeart will continue to air PSAs pushing listeners to voter.tips/iheart and local state websites for details on early voting and criteria for absentee voting. iHeart also featured Mike Ward, VP of Voter Engagement for Democracy Works on its national community affairs program which can be accessed on iHeartRadio.

iHeartLatino: For the last several months, iHeartLatino has been promoting voter registration and providing information to listeners around early voting through on-air media and live interviews. Over the next week, the network will continue to point listeners to vote.gov for state-specific information in Spanish and will continue to run Why I’m Voting PSAs voiced by Prince Royce, Leslie Grace and Pitbull also in Spanish.

Local Partnerships: All of iHeart’s radio stations and personalities will continue their efforts this week to encourage voter participation and will be launching final push programs with a number of local nonprofits and state organizations designed to ensure that listeners feel empowered to vote and have a safe plan for Election Day. Many stations are using this week to offer listeners insights into some of the measures and propositions voters will find on their local ballots.

“iHeart is committed to serving listeners and communities across the country and ensuring they have the information they need to vote in the upcoming election,” said Bob Pittman, Chairman and CEO of iHeartMedia. “Our partnership with leading civic engagement organizations, including The National Urban League, Democracy Works, NAACP, Global Citizen, When We All Vote and more, has allowed us to leverage their expertise in reaching voters in a very thoughtful and impactful way. Additionally, our creation of “Why I’m Voting” has allowed us to represent a wide range of voices encouraging everyone to be sure to vote.”

The Program, In Partnership With McDonald’s USA and Ulta Beauty, Will Virtually Connect HBCU Students And Alumni With Their Favorite Musical Artists, Influencers And Entertainment To Celebrate The Rich Histories And Cultural Impact Of America’s Historically Black Colleges And Universities

“HBCU Homecoming Celebration On iHeartRadio” Will Stream On iHeartRadio’s Youtube And Will Broadcast Across iHeartMedia’s Hip Hop And R&B Radio Stations on November 12

WHAT: iHeartMedia announced today the programming lineup for the “HBCU Homecoming Celebration on iHeartRadio,” which will feature a number of events designed to shine a light on student excellence through an uplifting, high-energy celebration across multiple iHeartRadio platforms, showcasing HBCU pride, Black excellence and achievement. The special events will include an inspiring artist panel around female empowerment, entrepreneurship and beauty; a can’t-miss tailgate party with special celebrity guests and legendary HBCU Homecoming moments; a Homecoming virtual concert; HBCU-inspired iHeartRadio Playlists and a 24-hour iHeartRadio HBCU station with the anthems to celebrate homecoming and other special surprise moments that capture and pay homage to HBCUs and the spirit of the season.

WHO: iHeartRadio's Angela Yee, co-host of the hit morning show The Breakfast Club, and special guests will explore female entrepreneurship and the art of brand building as the modern-day self-CEO as part of the iHeartRadio Beautiful Possibilities presented by Ulta Beauty.  During the discussion, the panel participants will share their personal stories of success and explore how they rise above challenges to define their careers. The panel aims to uplift, inspire and pave the way for the next generation of Black women leaders and will be followed by a performance by singer and songwriter H.E.R.

iHeartRadio’s DJ Envy, co-host of the hit morning show The Breakfast Club and Hampton University Alumni, will host the iHeartRadio HBCU Homecoming Party on the Yard, presented by McDonald’s, through its Black & Positively Golden Movement. The virtual event will include celebrity guest and McDonald’s owner/operator interviews, legendary HBCU Homecoming highlights, and several special surprise moments. The event will culminate with a performance from global superstar Khalid across all iHeartMedia Hip Hop and R&B stations.  

WHEN: iHeartRadio Beautiful Possibilities presented by Ulta Beauty, featuring a performance by H.E.R., will kick off “HBCU Homecoming Celebration on iHeartRadio,” via stream on iHeartRadio’s YouTube from 3:00-4:00 PM on November 12.  All other programs will stream on iHeartRadio’s YouTube and broadcast across iHeartMedia’s Hip Hop and R&B radio stations from 5:00-6:30 PM ET/PT. 

MORE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, hundreds of HBCUs and their students and alumni will not be able to attend in-person homecoming celebrations to honor their institutions’ rich histories, cultural impact and notable alumni. To help fill that void, the “HBCU Homecoming Celebration on iHeartRadio launched on October 19 and features podcast episodes and vignettes highlighting former HBCU students and alumni throughout the month.  Participating talent includes singer and songwriter Bobby Valentino; singer and songwriter Brian McKnight; recording artist, songwriter, actor and activist Killer Mike; actress and personality La La Anthony; actor Lance Gross; singer, songwriter and actor Lionel Richie; producer, songwriter and DJ Metro Boomin; comedian, actor, and television and on-air personality Steve Harvey; actor and entertainment reporter Terrence J; singer and songwriter Toni Braxton; recording artist Wale; film producer Will Packer; and iHeartRadio on-air personalities Bev Johnson, Bushman, Charlamagne Tha God, DJ Envy, Kendra G, Kyle Santillian, Mike Evans, Monica Barnes, Queen B and Zach Boog, most of whom are also HBCU alumni.

The Virtual Event Featured Performances from Dierks Bentley, Lady A, Sam Hunt, Kane Brown, Kelsea Ballerini, Dustin Lynch, Jon Pardi, Riley Green and Special Performances by Morgan Evans and Gabby Barrett, Hosted By Bobby Bones

New York, NY – October 24, 2020 – The seventh annual iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One celebrated Country music’s biggest artists on October 23. The virtual event, hosted by Bobby Bones, featured performances by Dierks Bentley, Lady A, Sam Hunt, Kane Brown, Kelsea Ballerini, Dustin Lynch, Jon Pardi, Riley Green and Special Performances by Morgan Evans and Gabby Barrett. The star-studded event streamed exclusively on LiveXLive (NASDAQ: LIVX) and broadcasted live across iHeartMedia’s Country music radio stations in local markets and at iHeartRadio.com.

Capital One Cardholders had the opportunity to enter an exclusive sweepstakes for the chance to virtually play in the iHeartCountry Capital One Trivia Night with Kelsea Ballerini, hosted by Bobby Bones. Players received an item signed by Kelsea Ballerini, and the Trivia Night winner virtually announced Kelsea Ballerini’s performance during the iHeartCountry Festival.

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

• Sam Hunt kicked off the show with one of his newest hits, “Hard To Forget,” followed by fan-favorites “Young Once,” “Breaking Up Was Easy In The 90s,” “2016,” and closed his set with mega-hit “Body Like a Backroad.”
• Country trio Lady A gave fans an energy-filled performance of “You Look Good,” followed by their latest single “What If I Never Get Over You,” “Bartender,” and their first-ever hit “Need You Now.” They finished their impressive set with their song written for Songland, “Champagne Night.”
• Gabby Barrett, who was introduced by Country legend Martina McBride, performed “The Good Ones,” covered Dolly Parton’s “Jolene,” and rocked the stage with her number one Country radio hit “I Hope.”
• Kane Brown was introduced to fans by staff from the Vanderbilt University Medical Center. During his set, he sang “Lose It,” “Good As You,” and his next Country radio single “Worship You.” Brown dedicated his song “Homesick” to the U.S. military, then performed his first hit, “Heaven,” and closed out his set with “What Ifs.”
• Riley Green gave the crowd an intimate performance during his first-ever iHeartCountry Festival set with acoustic renditions of his songs “Better Than Me,” “If It Wasn’t For Trucks” and “I Wish Grandpas Never Died.”
• Australian native Morgan Evans rocked the virtual crowd with “Kiss Somebody” and the first song he ever wrote for his wife Kelsea Ballerini “Dance With Me,” as well as “Young Again.”
• Dustin Lynch reunited with his band for a high-energy performance that featured Country favorites like “Ridin’ Roads,” “Good Girl,” “Momma’s House” and “Small Town Boy.”
• Kelsea Ballerini, who was introduced to the stage by the iHeartCountry Capital One Trivia Night winner, began her sweet set with “Peter Pan” and “The Other Girl,” where she brought out Special Guest Avenue Beat. Ballerini followed with “Homecoming Queen,” “Miss Me More,” and closed her performance with “Hole In The Bottle.”
• Jon Pardi brought the house down with fun renditions of fan-favorites like “Night Shift,” “Heartache on the Dance Floor,” “Dirt On My Boots” and “Ain’t Always The Cowboy,” before closing with last year’s single “Heartache Medication.”
• Dierks Bentley world premiered his new song “Gone” at the 2020 iHeartCountry Festival and closed out the star-studded show with “Burning Man,” “Woman, Amen,” “I Hold On” and “Drunk On A Plane.”

The iHeartCountry Festival is an iHeartMedia Production. Proud partners of this year’s event include Capital One, Country Crock, Jane.com, Progressive® Insurance, Tito’s Handmade Vodka and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital as the exclusive charity partner.

Voxnest Provides Leadership Role for iHeartMedia as the Consolidated Marketplace of Podcasting

Adds Key Elements to iHeartMedia’s Podcast Technology Infrastructure and Platform, Including an Advanced Podcast Analytics Platform, Enterprise Publishing Tools, Programmatic Integration and Targeted Ad-Serving Capability

Expands iHeartMedia’s Position as America’s #1 Commercial Podcast Publisher

NEW YORK – October 23, 2020 – iHeartMedia, the No. 1 audio company in America and the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Voxnest, the leading consolidated marketplace for podcasts and the best-in-class provider of podcast analytics, enterprise publishing tools, programmatic integration and targeted ad serving. With this acquisition, iHeartMedia, through Voxnest, will now be able to provide podcast advertisers with additional targetable inventory at scale by allowing the effective and efficient monetization across an entire range of podcast inventory on this one-of-kind programmatic platform. This additional inventory will increase the monetization of iHeartMedia’s full range of podcasts and advance the podcast marketplace for both buyers and sellers. iHeartMedia will also be able to drive greater monetization for creators of podcast content – wherever they currently publish their shows – by connecting Voxnest’s advanced ad technology with multiple publishing platforms across the industry.

Voxnest’s additional advertising technology capabilities include:

• Dynamic ad insertion;
• Audience and content targeting to the right listeners based on demographics, territories, devices and interests;
• Programmatic podcast buying across all audio platforms by providing:
  • Native support of VAST, the industry standard template for audio and video advertising.
  • OpenRTB, a protocol for enabling integrations that connect to all major audio programmatic exchanges.
• A full podcast analytics platform.

“This is an important addition to the iHeart digital product ecosystem, which includes our SmartAudio suite of data-driven broadcast radio advertising solutions; our position as the No. 1 commercial podcast publisher with massive distribution and promotion across all our broadcast assets; and the iHeartRadio digital platform,” said Bob Pittman, Chairman and CEO of iHeartMedia, Inc. “The addition of iHeart’s offerings to Voxnest will ensure critical mass for the platform and accelerate its growth. As we continue to invest in podcasting and lead the industry, we anticipate this acquisition will have an important impact on iHeart’s ability to more fully monetize its podcast inventory, and will also benefit the other podcast publishers that are part of the Voxnest network and the advertisers who are using it.”

“We’re excited about the growth potential from this unique combination,” said Francesco Baschieri, CEO of Voxnest. “The podcast marketplace has been fragmented, with supply and demand spread across multiple platforms – creating scale challenges for marketers who want to buy podcasts. And despite the massive growth of the podcast industry, with more than 100 million Americans listening to a podcast every month now, podcast creators and networks have not had an effective way to fully monetize their content and brands. With this combination, for the first time there will be one podcast technology platform that can bring together all of the demand sources with the largest supplier of podcast inventory – creating the only podcast technology platform that consolidates all the podcast markets into one, making buying more efficient for buyers and sellers of podcast advertising, and creating a unique benefit for the 10,000+ podcast publishers that are part of the Voxnest network today.”

iHeartMedia owned a minority stake in Voxnest prior to this acquisition.

With over 243 million downloads each month, iHeartRadio is the No.1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac. The company’s iHeartPodcast Network is home to more than 750 original podcasts spanning every category from business, sports, spirituality and technology to entertainment, family, comedy and true crime including the most successful podcast of all time, “Stuff You Should Know,” and hits like “The Ron Burgundy Podcast” and the “Atlanta Monster” series as well as over a hundred shows from its on-air talent like the popular “Bobbycast” and “The Breakfast Club” on-demand podcasts. In addition, iHeartRadio has partnered with some of the biggest names in entertainment to launch podcast slates including long-term podcast ventures with Shondaland Audio and Shonda Rhimes, Grim & Mild and Aaron Mahnke, the Big Money Players Network and Will Ferrell, and most recently The Black Effect, in partnership with Charlamagne Tha God, to extend the reach of established podcasts and create a vast array of iHeartRadio Original Podcasts for millions of fans. iHeartPodcasts are distributed on all major podcast platforms, including the iHeartRadio app.

About Voxnest

Voxnest is a technology company that provides professional solutions for podcasters and the brands looking to engage with listeners. The company's comprehensive tools for podcast creation, distribution, management, measurement, monetization and advertising include Spreaker, catering to independent podcasters, Spreaker Enterprise, a turnkey platform for enterprises, and Dynamo, a standalone monetization solution that gives any podcaster, regardless of host or distribution platform, the ability to earn revenue using Voxnest's real-time, dynamic ad injection technology. The company also works directly with brands looking to deliver highly-targeted, high-impact advertising campaigns through podcasts. Launched in January 2018, following the merger of Spreaker and BlogTalkRadio, Voxnest is led by co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Francesco Baschieri and is headquartered in New York.

Featuring Performances from Dierks Bentley, Lady A, Sam Hunt, Kane Brown, Kelsea Ballerini, Dustin Lynch, Jon Pardi, Riley Green, Special Performances by Morgan Evans and Gabby Barrett and Host Bobby Bones, Recorded Live On One Stage in Nashville

The Virtual Event Will Stream Exclusively on LiveXLive.com and Broadcast Across iHeartCountry Radio Stations on October 23

WHAT: The 2020 “iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One,” originally scheduled for May 2, will stream on LiveXLive.com and broadcast across iHeartMedia’s County music radio stations on October 23 at 7pm CT.

WHO: Hosted by Bobby Bones, the seventh annual event will feature performances from Dierks Bentley, Lady A, Sam Hunt, Kane Brown, Kelsea Ballerini, Dustin Lynch, Jon Pardi, Riley Green, Special Performances by Morgan Evans and Gabby Barrett, recorded live on one stage in Nashville.

WHEN:

Stream:

• October 23 at 7pm CT on LiveXLive.com.

Radio Broadcast:

• October 23 at 7pm CT on iHeartMedia’s Country music radio stations in local markets and at iHeartRadio.com.

WHERE: The 2020 iHeartCountry Festival will stream exclusively on LiveXLive and broadcast live across iHeartMedia’s Country music radio stations in local markets and at iHeartRadio.com on October 23 at 7pm CT.

MORE: Capital One Cardholders had the opportunity to enter an exclusive sweepstakes for the chance to virtually play in the iHeartCountry Capital One Trivia Night with Kelsea Ballerini, hosted by Bobby Bones. Players will receive an item signed by Kelsea Ballerini and the Trivia Night winner will announce Kelsea Ballerini virtually during the iHeartCountry Festival.

The iHeartCountry Festival is an iHeartMedia Production. Capital One will be the national presenting partner for the event. Proud partners of the iHeartCountry Festival include Country Crock®, Jane.com, Progressive® Insurance, Tito’s Handmade Vodka and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital as the exclusive charity partner.

‘Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams’ will tackle hot legal cases impacting culture, personality Dustin Ross to contribute

NEW YORK - OCTOBER 19, 2020- Attorney & TV host, Eboni K. Williams, will debut her new podcast ‘Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams’ on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. The podcast will join The Black Effect Podcast Network, a historic new partnership between iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God dedicated to bringing the most influential and trusted voices in Black culture to the podcasting space. New episodes of ‘Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams’ will drop every Wednesday. Williams, who is currently Host & Executive producer of ‘REVOLT Black News’ on REVOLT TV, is known for her sharp analysis of legal and cultural headlines.

Williams, along with cultural observer Dustin Ross, will cross-examine news-making cases and famous faces providing teachable moments to navigate a rigged justice system. Each week on ‘Holding Court with Eboni K.Williams’, Williams and Ross will break down what’s on the docket in American justice and what’s not.

“There’s no way around it, the legal cases we hear about in the news are shaping social justice and popular culture. We need to dissect them from a Black perspective in a way that doesn’t hold back. Dustin and I will give you the facts straight and our takes will be highly unfiltered,” said Eboni K. Williams.

Williams holds a J.D. from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law. Ross is an actor, and head writer of late-night talk show ‘The Read’ on Fuse TV. The ‘Holding Court with Eboni K.Williams’ podcast, distributed through The Black Effect Podcast Network, will be available on iHeartRadio and all major podcast platforms.

Fans can go to iHeart.com/apps to download iHeartRadio and listen to ‘Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams’ on all their favorite devices — including smart speakers, digital auto dashes, tablets, wearables, smartphones, virtual assistants, televisions, gaming consoles and more. 

About Eboni K. Williams

Eboni K. Williams is currently the Host & Executive Producer of ‘REVOLT Black News’, which airs on REVOLT TV founded by Sean "Diddy" Combs. She's also a co-host on REVOLT’s hip hop talk show ‘State of the Culture’ and a cast member on Bravo TV’s ‘Real Housewives of New York City’. Williams holds a B.A. in Communications and African-American Studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a J.D. from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law. She began her professional experience in Louisiana in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. As a law student, Williams clerked for the Louisiana Secretary of State and the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office. She went on to specialize in family law and civil litigation, providing legal consult on high-profile divorce, spousal support, and child custody cases. Williams then transitioned into practicing as a public defender, as well as a private defense lawyer in North Carolina, and throughout the Greater Los Angeles area. She has represented clients in criminal matters including murders, rapes, high volume drug cases, sex crimes, and federal offenses. She also serves on the Board of Directors for Safe Horizon, which is the nation’s leading victims assistance organization. Williams’ podcast ‘Holding Court with Eboni K. Williams’ is produced by her production company Uppity Productions.

About The Black Effect Podcast Network

The Black Effect Podcast Network is a transformative network founded by renowned cultural architect, executive producer, bestselling author, and media mogul Charlamagne Tha God. In an historic joint venture with the world’s number one commercial podcast publisher, iHeartMedia, Charlamagne and iHeartMedia created the groundbreaking first-ever Black Effect Podcast Network, celebrating the most important Black culture-shapers on the planet—in education, politics, entertainment, sports and pop culture. The Black Effect Podcast Network gives rise to emerging and established content creators and storytellers whose perspective and creative vision have been marginalized and overlooked while serving an audience that has been underserved. The Black Effect Podcast Network helps its partners define their place in culture through influence, ideas, and experiences that engage, inspire, inform and empower.

Host Jeff Keating Examines Atlanta’s Infamous Armed Robbery from the Night of Muhammad Ali’s Historic 1970 Comeback Fight

New York – October 19, 2020 – iHeartMedia, the No. 1 commercial podcast publisher globally, Georgia-based production company Doghouse Pictures and Will Packer Media today announced the launch of “Fight Night,” a new iHeartRadio Original true crime podcast. The podcast, hosted by Jeff Keating and co-produced by record-breaking producer Will Packer and James Lopez, President of Will Packer Productions, examines one of Atlanta’s most infamous armed robbery from the night of Muhammad Ali’s historic 1970 return after being banned from boxing for refusing to enter the military draft.

“Fight Night” will debut Monday, October 26, the 50th anniversary of Ali’s historic fight when he defeated Jerry Quarry, with new episodes airing weekly each Monday. Listeners can hear the official audio trailer now on iHeartRadio and everywhere podcasts are heard.

In “Fight Night,” host Jeff Keating unravels the story of an after-party celebrating Ali’s victory that turned horribly wrong. After the fight, hundreds of wealthy guests headed to a private party and according to police reports robbers met them at the front door and herded the guests into the basement forcing them to hand over their money and jewelry. “Fight Night” takes a deeper dive into that notorious night, examining the private party that quickly turned into one of the largest armed robberies the country has ever seen.

“What happened in Atlanta shortly after heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali made his celebrated return to the ring is a true crime mystery that will keep listeners craving more, especially with the 50th anniversary of the fight and horrendous crime so near,” said Conal Byrne, President of the iHeartPodcast Network. “Will Packer Media and Doghouse Pictures are known for their groundbreaking and innovative content. Partnering with them on this show will bring the highest level of storytelling to this layered podcast.”

“We’re excited to partner with iHeartMedia and Will Packer Media to finally share with the world this riveting crimewhich reflects race and relationships from the early 1970’s,” said producer Jeff Keating of Doghouse Pictures. “The friendship between the hustler, Gordon ‘Chicken Man’ Williams and cop, JD Hudson, comes to life through their fascinating interviews, which span five decades and have never been heard before.”

“This is the type of project that is perfect for the podcasting space: captivating, high stakes, suspenseful - all against the backdrop of a historic moment in the great Muhammad Ali’s career,” said Will Packer. “True crime aficionados and those new to the genre will be enthralled by this piece.”

Executive Produced by Dan Bush, Lars Jacobson, and Kenny Burns and co-written by Jeff Keating and Jim Roberts, all episodes of “Fight Night” will be distributed through the iHeartPodcast Network and available on iHeartRadio and everywhere podcasts are heard.

About Will Packer Media

Led by Hollywood producer Will Packer, Will Packer Media is a first-of-its-kind production and branded content company focused on the New American Mainstream audience, with an urban millennial core. In partnership with Discovery, Inc. and Universal Pictures, the company produces episodic scripted and unscripted series across television and digital platforms, compelling content for brand clients, and short-form digital content for millennial audiences. Will Packer’s films have earned more than $1 billion, with ten opening at number one at the box office.

About Doghouse Pictures

Doghouse Pictures (DHP) is a film and podcast content production company, founded by CEO Jeff Keating. DHP produced the feature documentary LIVING IS WINNING, which won the audience award during the 2009 Atlanta Film Festival and received U.S. distribution from Passion River Films in 2011. DHP has optioned the critically acclaimed short story FOLLOW ME by Paul Griner and is developing the script into a feature film. Keating will begin production in November on his second season as an iHeartMedia host with a true crime series entitled PEE WEE GASKIN WAS NOT MY FRIEND.

Gordon Will Serve as On-Air Anchor and Correspondent and Produce Special Reports for the 2020 Presidential Election and Beyond

Thompson Will Serve as Director of Network Operations and Ingram Will Serve as

Director of Local Advocacy and Engagement

New York, NY – October 13, 2020 – BIN: Black Information Network, the 24/7 comprehensive national audio news service dedicated to providing an objective, accurate and trusted source of continual news coverage with a Black voice and perspective, announced today that three well-respected media veterans have joined the network, effective immediately. Emmy Award-winning journalist Ed Gordon will serve as an on-air anchor and correspondent, noted radio veteran Chris Thompson has been named Director of Network Operations and long-time iHeartMedia Chicago communications executive Angela Ingram will become Director of Local Advocacy and Engagement.

BIN is distributed nationally through the iHeartRadio app, available across more than 250 platforms and 2,000 devices, as well as on local AM/FM broadcast radio stations across the Atlanta, Augusta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Cleveland, Columbus – GA, Columbus – OH, Dayton – OH, Detroit, Greenville, Macon, Miami, Minneapolis, Montgomery – AL, Nashville, New Orleans, New York City, Norfolk, Philadelphia, Riverside, San Francisco, St. Louis, Seattle and Washington, D.C. markets.

In addition to his new role as an on-air anchor, Gordon will produce special programming leading up to the 2020 Presidential election and will provide exclusive reports covering politics, Black culture and more. He is the recipient of a NAACP Image Award and the Journalist of the Year Award from the National Association of Black Journalists. Gordon’s first book, the best-selling “Conversations in Black,” was released in 2020 and features interviews with over 40 leaders and influencers for a “virtual” conversation about the state of Black America and new narratives about the continuing fight for justice and equality.

“There’s no question that this is the most important election in decades, especially for Black America, and we’re thrilled to have Ed Gordon leading our coverage of this upcoming Presidential race,” said Tanita Myers, Director of News Operations for BIN: Black Information Network. “Whether it’s talking with Presidents or just talking about today’s biggest stories, Ed’s well-known hard-hitting, direct and no nonsense style will be right at home at BIN: Black Information Network and further establishes our role as a trusted source for Black Americans nationwide.”

“I am elated to join what I believe will become an important and powerful network,” said Gordon. “BIN will be a vehicle that allows facts, conversations and opinions that have for too long been silenced or minimized to have a high-profile platform to speak truth to power as well as give people who are seeking more diverse narratives a new outlet.”

As BIN’s new Director of Network Operations, Thompson brings over 20 years of radio experience to the BIN team in the areas of Broadcast Operations, Programming, Sales, Affiliate Relations and Talent Management. He is the former Vice President of Radio Operations for Reach Media, has served as the Executive Director of Network Operations for Connecticut-based Buckley Radio and successfully managed syndication and affiliate clearances for the 15 nationally syndicated weekday and weekend Talk Radio programs under the WOR Radio Network brand and its 500-plus unique affiliations. In his new role, Thompson will report directly to Tony Coles, President of BIN: Black Information Network.

In addition to her new role as the Director of Local Advocacy and Engagement for BIN, Ingram will continue to serve as Senior Vice President of Communications for the Chicago Region of iHeartMedia Markets Group, where she leads a number of advocacy initiatives, working with more than 50 civic and business leaders to support education, voter registration, health awareness, volunteerism, women’s issues and other causes. Her additional responsibilities at BIN will include working with affiliate stations to increase their local advocacy efforts and engagement with community leaders and organizations. Ingram joined the Chicago station group as Director of Marketing in 1995 after holding marketing and promotions positions for the company’s stations in Louisville, Kentucky and Charlotte. She also will report to Coles.

“One of our goals is to attract the best leadership and talent to the Black Information Network,” said Coles. “As we continue to expand, this team is vital to providing our affiliates and partners with best-in-class service and support. I am thrilled to have Chris leading these efforts as our Director of Network Operations and Angela spearheading integral advocacy initiatives as Director of Local Advocacy and Engagement.”

About BIN: Black Information Network

BIN: Black Information Network is the first and only 24/7 national and local all-news audio service dedicated to providing an objective, accurate and trusted source of continual news coverage with a Black voice and perspective. BIN is enabled by the resources, assets and financial support of iHeartMedia and the support of its Founding Partners: Bank of America, CVS Health, GEICO, Lowe’s, McDonald’s USA, Sony, 23andMe and Verizon. BIN is focused on service to the Black community and providing an information window for those outside the community to help foster communication, accountability and deeper understanding.

BIN: Black Information Network is distributed nationally through the iHeartRadio app and accessible via mobile, smart speakers, smart TVs and other connected platforms, and on dedicated all-news local broadcast AM/FM radio stations. BIN also provides the news service for iHeartMedia’s 91 Hip Hop, R&B and Gospel stations across the country. Please visit www.BINNews.com for more information.

Premiering October 19, podcast “Aaron Mahnke’s 13 Days of Halloween” invites fans of horror into “Hawthorne Manor” and an all-new world of terror that uses cutting-edge binaural audio technology, dropping daily in the 13 days leading up to Halloween

New York – October 12, 2020 - iHeartMedia, the No. 1 commercial podcast publisher globally, today announced the release of “Aaron Mahnke’s 13 Days of Halloween” from Blumhouse Television and iHeartMedia a new, original scripted podcast series starring Keegan-Michael Key. iHeartMedia will produce alongside Blumhouse, the iconic horror studio behind Paranormal Activity, Get Out and The Purge, and the podcasting master of horror, Aaron Mahnke.

In the 13 days leading up to Halloween, Blumhouse Television, iHeartMedia and its partners will bring a spooky world to life through an immersive audio experience, giving listeners a new daily story that’s a little scarier than the one before it. Set in the purgatorial hotel “Hawthorne Manor” and hosted by the “caretaker” – voiced by Keegan-Michael Key – listeners play the role of the hotel’s latest guest, putting them at the center of a new terrifying tale. Episode stories will range from family haunts and doomsday scenarios, to neighborhood mysteries and more.

“Hawthorne Manor is a unique world and we’re so thrilled to be working with iHeartMedia and Aaron Mahnke to bring this sinister tale to life,” said Jeremy Gold, President of Blumhouse Television. “With people staying home this Halloween, we thought listeners would appreciate getting lost in this world with us and having a taste of the spooky spirit of this holiday.”

“Who doesn’t love a good Halloween story?” said acclaimed podcast host and creator, Aaron Mahnke. “With iHeartMedia’s unmatched distribution platform and Blumhouse’s deep roots in horror storytelling, we’ve built the perfect team to scare the socks off our listeners this Halloween.”

The series will be produced using binaural audio, a cutting-edge audio format that immerses listeners completely in the world of the haunted hotel with a three-dimensional auditory experience. Binaural audio simulates the way humans naturally hear, with detailed soundscapes that have a sense of distance and position relative to the listener, providing a virtual reality experience in audio.

“We’re always looking for different ways to immerse podcast fans into new worlds,” said Conal Byrne, President of the iHeartPodcast Network. “With 13 Days of Halloween, we’re partnering with the best talent in horror to create something special, with deeply haunting stories and ambitious sound technology that makes the experience that much better.”

All episodes of “Aaron Mahnke’s 13 Days of Halloween” from Blumhouse Television and iHeartMedia will be distributed through the iHeartPodcast Network. The iHeartPodcast Network is home to more than 750 original podcasts with over 251 million downloads each month. iHeartRadio Original Podcasts span every category from business, sports, spirituality and technology to entertainment, family, comedy and true crime – and everything in between – making iHeartRadio the largest publisher of podcast content in the world. The platform is also home to the most successful podcast of all time, “Stuff You Should Know,” and creator of hits like “The Ron Burgundy Podcast” and the “Atlanta Monster” series as well as fosters over a hundred shows from its on-air talent like the popular “Bobbycast” and “The Breakfast Club” radio show podcasts. These shows are distributed on all major podcast platforms including the iHeartRadio app, which additionally distributes more than 320,000 shows.

Fans can go to iHeart.com/apps to download and listen on all their favorite devices – including smart speakers, digital auto dashes, tablets, wearables, smartphones, virtual assistants, televisions, gaming consoles and more.

About Blumhouse Television

Blumhouse Television has earned critical acclaim and numerous honors for its dark, edgy fare including Emmy® awards for its productions of HBO's The Normal Heart and The Jinx, as well as the prestigious Peabody award for The Jinx and the documentary How to Dance in Ohio. Blumhouse Television launched as an independent studio in 2017 with funding from ITV. Projects since the studio launch include Golden Globe® and Emmy® nominated HBO limited series Sharp Objects; Golden Globe®, Critics Choice® and Writers Guild® award nominated Showtime limited series The Loudest Voice and The Good Lord Bird, the latter starring and executive produced by Ethan Hawke and based on the award-winning novel by James McBride; and a slate of eight genre films for Amazon Prime under the banner Welcome to the Blumhouse. The studio produced The Purge on USA Network from writer/director/producer James DeMonaco and based on the popular film franchise; the holiday themed anthology event series Into the Dark for Hulu; and anthology series Sacred Lies created by Emmy® nominee Raelle Tucker. Blumhouse continues its true crime docuseries tradition with No One Saw a Thing on Sundance Channel, A Wilderness of Error for FX from Marc Smerling and with Errol Morris, and projects in development at Netflix, Oxygen, and Epix. The studio continues to develop award-winning and critically acclaimed documentary films including A Secret Love produced with Ryan Murphy for Netflix; Pray Away an official selection of the 2020 Tribeca Film Festival; and Pharma Bro an official selection of this year’s Hot Docs Festival about “the most hated man in America”, Martin Shkreli. Past documentary films include Writers Guild Award® winner Bathtubs Over Broadway and winner of the 2018 Sundance Audience Award This is Home. Blumhouse Television is the latest venture from Jason Blum, founder of Blumhouse Productions, which is widely-recognized for its pioneering model of producing high-quality micro-budget films including The Purge, Get Out, The Invisible Man and Halloween.