iHeartMedia Launches ‘iHeartRadio Small Business Crisis Resource’ To Help Local Businesses Find Key Resources And Information About Stimulus Loans, Grants And More During The Covid-19 Pandemic

Local Business Owners Will Be Able Visit the Central Website for Information and Also Sign up for a Weekly Newsletter and Special Webinars -- Kicking Off May 4 featuring iHearRadio’s Elvis Duran and Senior Officials from the U.S. Small Business Administration

New York, NY – May 1, 2020 – iHeartMedia announced today the launch of the Small Business Crisis Resource, a new initiative to help local small business owners across the country easily find available benefits and resources during the COVID-19 pandemic. Small Business Crisis Resource serves as a centralized source for small business owners and includes a weekly iHeart Small Business newsletter and a website providing critical information on the Federal stimulus package, up-to-date small business news, state by state resources, links to top business-focused podcasts and more – all in one place. The site is available at iHeartRadio.com/SmallBusiness and SmallBusinessCrisisResource.com.

Small business owners also have the opportunity to sign up for special webinars, kicking off this Monday, May 4 featuring iHeartRadio’s Elvis Duran joining senior officials from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and discussing ways small businesses can find assistance and vital information during this unprecedented time.  The webinar will also include a Q&A session offering small business owners the opportunities to ask SBA questions. Details on how to sign up for the webinar are available here.

In March, the U.S. government approved a historic $2 trillion stimulus package that includes $376 billion in relief for small businesses. However, it can be challenging for many small business owners to understand the key details of the stimulus package, including eligibility requirements. Small Business Crisis Resource helps these business owners know exactly what they must do in order to apply for Paycheck Protection Program loans and additional support from the U.S. government.

In addition, iHeartMedia is offering local business owners bonus media incentive opportunities and extended payment terms to help with their advertising and marketing “re-opening” strategy. 

“At iHeart, our focus continues to be about serving our local communities, including the small businesses that support many residents,” said Hartley Adkins Chief Operating Officer for iHeartMedia Markets Group.  “We also know that studies show business owners look to radio as their trusted news source more than any other medium, so we want to do everything we can to ensure that these businesses have the important information they need to survive and get through this pandemic as best they can.”

Small Business Crisis Resource is available free of charge online and is promoted across iHeartMedia’s 850 broadcast stations in 150 markets, station social media and websites and iHeartRadio.com – reaching millions of listeners and small business owners nationwide.

 

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Dua Lipa And KIIS FM On-Air Personality JoJo Wright Host iHeartRadio Prom Across Stations Nationwide On May 8

Featuring Co-Headlining Sets from Celebrity DJ’s Marshmello, Diplo and More

With Special Messages for the Class of 2020 from John Legend, Noah Cyrus, Sabrina Carpenter, Sofia Carson and More, Plus a Special Performance from Lewis Capaldi 

New York, New York – April 29, 2020 – iHeartMedia announced today that Dua Lipa and 102.7 KIIS-FM on-air personality JoJo Wright will host the 2020 iHeartRadio Prom, an on-air celebration for high school students across the country having to forego this milestone due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The four-hour event will broadcast across stations nationwide on May 8 at 8pm local time, and will feature custom celebrity DJ mixes from Marshmello, Diplo, Dillon Francis, Martin Garrix, Loud Luxury and will.i.am.The celebration will also include special messages for the ‘Class of 2020’ from artists such as John Legend, AJ Mitchell, Noah Cyrus, PowFu, Sabrina Carpenter, Sofia Carson, Trevor Daniel and more, plus a special performance from Lewis Capaldi as he sings his hit ballad “Before You Go” for students’ first slow dance.

In addition, listeners and fans that tune in will have the opportunity to submit photos in their prom best on iHeartMedia’s social platforms using #iHeartProm and #iHeartDuaLipa for a chance to win a virtual prom meet and greet with Dua Lipa following the show. 

“Prom is such a significant milestone for high school students across the country,” said KIIS-FM on-air personality JoJo Wright. “Through the power of radio, we are excited to bring prom to the to the safety of our listeners living rooms, with some of the biggest names in music performing for the special occasion.”

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iHeartMedia Launches The iHeartRadio Living Room Concert Series Presented By State Farm®

Eight Week Concert Series Brings Music’s Biggest Artists Together to Celebrate the Importance of Community During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Beginning on April 29

Concerts Will Video Stream on iHeartRadio’s YouTube Channel and Broadcast Across iHeartRadio Stations Nationwide 

New York, New York – April 27, 2020 – iHeartMedia today announced the launch of “The iHeartRadio Living Room Concert Series Presented by State Farm,” a weekly performance series with the goal of bringing Americans together in the comfort and safety of their living rooms for performances by some of the biggest artists in music. The series will video stream and broadcast every Wednesday to celebrate the importance of community and being a “good neighbor” through the power of music during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Premiering on April 29, the concert series will kick off with a performance from Thomas Rhett. The music event will stream on iHeartRadio’s YouTube Channel and broadcast across iHeartRadio stations nationwide at 7 p.m. local time. In honor of essential workers, a donation will be made to a featured charitable organization for each episode in the concert series, and will include a call-to-action encouraging viewers to donate. The first episode featuring Thomas Rhett will benefit Feeding America®. 

“The living room has become the new stage. Until our live music events return, this is a way for millions of fans to stay connected to their favorite artists, while staying safe at home,” said John Sykes President of Entertainment Enterprises for iHeartMedia. “We are excited to partner with State Farm on this new music series.” 

“This crisis had the potential to separate us – yet in many ways has brought us together through creativity, innovation and kindness,” said Sue Beigie, Director of Marketing, State Farm. “Together with iHeartRadio, we hope the Living Room concert series brings music fans together through their love of music in comfort of their homes.”

Joel Gallen of Tenth Planet Productions will executive produce the concert series. 

About State Farm

The mission of State Farm is to help people manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected, and realize their dreams. State Farm and its affiliates are the largest providers of auto and home insurance in the United States. Its 19,200 agents and 59,000 employees serve approximately 84 million policies and accounts – over 81 million auto, fire, life, health and commercial policies and over 2 million bank and investment planning services accounts. Commercial auto insurance, along with coverage for rentersbusiness ownersboats and motorcycles, is available. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is the parent of the State Farm family of companies. State Farm is ranked No. 36 on the 2019 Fortune 500 list of largest companies. For more information, please visit http://www.statefarm.com.

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iHeartMedia, Inc. To Report Quarterly Financial Results On May 7, 2020

SAN ANTONIO, TX — April 23, 2020 — iHeartMedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: IHRT) announced today that on Thursday, May 7th, 2020, it will issue financial results for the quarter ending March 31, 2020. The company will conduct a conference call at 4:30 p.m. (ET), following the release of its earnings announcement.

A live audio webcast of the call will be available on the Investors homepage of iHeartMedia’s website (https://investors.iheartmedia.com/) beginning at 4:30 p.m. (ET) on May 7th. The conference call can also be accessed by dialing (866) 324-3683 (domestic) or (509) 844-0959 (international) using PIN number 4998294. Please call five minutes in advance to ensure that you are connected prior to the call.

An audio replay of the call will be available beginning at 7:30 p.m. (ET) on May 7th in the Events & Presentations section of iHeartMedia’s Investors home page, and at (855) 859-2056 (domestic) or (404) 537-3406 (international) using PIN number 4998294.

The earnings release and any other information related to the call will be accessible on the Investors home page of iHeartMedia’s website. 

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Uno Radio Group And iHeartMedia Partner To Further Extend The iHeartRadio Brand In Puerto Rico

Uno Radio Stations Join iHeartRadio, Offering

Puerto Rico’s Leading Broadcast Programming and Content to Digital Listeners Everywhere 

 

NEW YORK and Puerto Rico (April 22, 2020) – Uno Radio Group, the broadcast leader in Puerto Rico for more than 30 years, and iHeartMedia, the leading audio company in America, today announced an exclusive partnership that will further extend the iHeartRadio brand into Puerto Rico.

Under the new agreement, Uno Radio Group’s listeners will have exclusive access to iHeartMedia’s leading content and programming including promotions and national contests for its nationally-recognized marquee events such as the iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina in Miami and the iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas. In addition, iHeartMedia’s advertising partners will have the opportunity to partner with Uno Radio Group’s stations on programs and advertising.

The partnership is part of iHeartMedia’s longstanding commitment to its multicultural listeners and communities including Puerto Rico, which is a top 20 Nielsen market. Reaching 92 percent of the Hispanic population on a monthly basis through its English and Spanish language programming, iHeartMedia reaches more Hispanics in the U.S. than any other media company. iHeartMedia is also at the digital forefront in connecting with the Hispanic audience through iHeartRadio, reaching nearly 10 million Hispanic adults monthly, while Uno Radio Group is the largest radio group in Puerto Rico with 14 stations operating in four different formats around the island.

“We are thrilled to partner with Uno to further expand the iHeartRadio brand to listeners in Puerto Rico,” said Hartley Adkins, COO of iHeartMedia Markets Group. “Uno Radio Group owns the largest footprint of radio stations in Puerto Rico and this partnership will allow us to build further awareness of the iHeartRadio brand to millions of new listeners across Puerto Rico and offer even more diverse content on our platform.”

“iHeartMedia is the number one audio company in the United States and this partnership allows us to further connect with listeners and consumers on a massive, national scale,” said Luis A. Soto, President of Uno Radio Group. “We are excited to team up with iHeartRadio, giving our listeners access to iHeartRadio’s exclusive content, while partnering on programming, advertising and one-of-kind branded events.”

In addition, beginning today, the Uno Radio Group’s 14 AM and FM stations will join iHeartRadio, the all-in-one digital music, podcast and live streaming radio service, bringing Puerto Rico’s most beloved brands and personalities to hundreds of millions of new listeners through the iHeartRadio app. In addition to iHeartRadio’s current offerings including thousands of live and digital radio stations, hundreds of thousands of podcasts, music playlists, custom Artist Radio stations and on demand, listeners on the iHeartRadio app will now have access to Uno’s leading content and programming including the legendary entertainment-focused salsa station, Salsoul; the reputable news network, Noti Uno; Adult Contemporary station, Fidelity; and Top 40 station, Hot.

iHeartRadio is currently available across the U.S., Australia, New Zealand, Canada and México. The all-in-one digital service has more than 135 million registered users, has been downloaded more than two billion times and is available on more than 250 devices spanning digital auto dashes, tablets, wearables and smartphones, on virtual assistants, smart speakers, TVs, gaming consoles and more. Listeners can download the app via Apple App Store or Google Play Store and listen online at iHeart.com.

 About Uno Radio Group

Uno Radio Group (URG) is the largest, locally O&O group of radio stations in Puerto Rico with a total of 14 stations in both the AM and FM bands, serving all demographics through its four formats of tropical, news talk, Spanish hot AC and an English Top 40 format, all of these offering live 24/7 programming with top local celebrities’ shows. URG also produces outdoor events and promotions, such as concerts and fairs.

Established in 1972, Uno Radio Group has been setting the pace as groundbreakers in the Puerto Rico market, holding top positions in local ratings and a steady presence within the industry’s main billing positions. In Puerto Rico, three out of ten listeners are tuning one of Uno Radio Group stations during the day. Besides being an industry leader, URG is also the largest radio employer on the island. With a strong digital and social media presence to complement each of their formats, this makes Uno Radio Group the largest radio group on the island.

 

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iHeartMedia Celebrates Earth Day 2020 with Launch of iHeartRadio Earth

Campaign Inspires Listeners to Take Simple Actions During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond That Positively Impact the Planet and Help Save Money

iHeartRadio Earth Inaugural Partners Include the National Environmental Education Foundation and VolunteerMatch

NEW YORK – April 22, 2020 – iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in the United States, today celebrated Earth Day 2020 with the launch of iHeartRadio Earth, a new sustainability initiative designed to inspire iHeart’s millions of listeners to take action to positively impact the environment.

The first phase of the campaign, which launched today, focuses on the environmental impact of consumers’ behavioral changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic; with millions of Americans staying home, there has been a significant increase in energy and water usage as well as how families shop for, consume and dispose of food. The series of PSAs developed in partnership with the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF), the nation’s leading organization in lifelong environmental learning, provide useful tips and information that will promote insights about environmentally conscious actions and behavior while also helping consumers save money during this unprecedented and challenging time. The program also provides listeners with information about virtual ways to explore the outdoors, including free guided tours of national parks, online workshops and more.

Over the course of the year, iHeartRadio Earth will evolve to include a series of local environmental events and initiatives, social media activations, on-air personality and celebrity endorsements and a year-long PSA campaign that will educate audiences across iHeart’s stations and platforms about small steps they can take in their daily lives to make a positive impact in their own communities and on the planet. Additionally, the company plans to create a slate of podcasts that will focus on an array of environmental concerns and issues, as well as adding in a layer of environment-related messaging within other relevant and popular podcasts.

iHeartRadio Earth is designed to sharpen the company’s focus on sustainability with the goal of increasing listeners’ knowledge of simple actions they can take every day to help the environment. The campaign is rooted in the belief that millions of small actions have the potential to make a massive difference for the environment. All of iHeartRadio Earth’s efforts will lead listeners to an online destination for more information on how to conserve and protect the planet in their own communities. The website also provides an opportunity to search for local virtual volunteer activities powered by VolunteerMatch.

“iHeartMedia reaches 9 out of 10 Americans every day. If every one of our listeners took one or two small steps within their day-to-day routines to do things like conserve energy and reduce waste and water, we have a massive opportunity to make lasting impact on the world today and for the future,” said Bob Pittman, iHeartMedia Chairman and CEO. “Through iHeartRadio Earth we will continually inform, educate and inspire our listeners to drive social change by providing them with information, opportunities and resources to make a difference for the environment.”

"As we stay home to try to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus, many of us are beginning to recognize the importance of connecting with nature," said Meri-Margaret Deoudes, president and CEO of the National Environmental Education Foundation. "Spending more time indoors has also significantly increased household water, energy and food consumption. With these factors in mind, we are excited to collaborate on the iHeartRadio Earth campaign by providing listeners with helpful tips for saving money and reducing their impact on the environment."

About VolunteerMatch

Founded in 1998, VolunteerMatch is the most effective way to recruit highly qualified volunteers for nonprofits. We are the largest nonprofit network in the world with the most nonprofits and volunteer opportunities. We believe everyone should have the chance to make a difference. That's why we make it easy for good people and good causes to connect. We've connected millions of people with great places to volunteer and helped tens of thousands of organizations better leverage volunteers to create real impact.

About The National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF)

Congressionally chartered in 1990, NEEF is a non-partisan, non-advocacy organization working to make the environment more accessible, relatable, relevant and connected to people’s daily lives. We build effective public-private partnerships and develop programs and initiatives that advance environmental education and engagement in the United States. Learn more at NEEFusa.org.

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iHeartMedia Announces “iHeartRadio's First Responder Fridays With FirstNet, Built With AT&T,” A Weekly On Air And Live YouTube Stream Special

To Celebrate and Raise Funds For First Responders And Front Line Medical Professionals During The COVID-19 Pandemic

Ryan Seacrest To Host The Special

Every Friday at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT Day-long Tribute Special Will Culminate with a Performance by Today’s Biggest Names in Music, Beginning April 17 with Lewis Capaldi

Special Streamed LIVE on iHeartRadio’s YouTube and Broadcasted Across 90 iHeartRadio Stations Nationwide

Listeners Can Use #iHeartFirstResponders on Social Media and Call 1-833-3FRIDAY To Share Stories About the First Responders and Medical Professionals Who Are Keeping Their Communities Safe

New York, NY – April 15, 2020 – iHeartMedia and FirstNet®, Built with AT&T announced today “iHeartRadio’s First Responder Fridays with FirstNet, Built with AT&T,” a special four-week tribute series hosted by Ryan Seacrest streamed LIVE on iHeartRadio’s YouTube and broadcasted across more than 90 iHeartRadio stations nationwide, honoring first responders and medical professionals on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Supporting first responders is our mission, which is why we are working alongside public safety in delivering the nation’s only Congressionally mandated first responder network that’s there when those that serve us need it most,” said Jason Porter, Senior Vice President, FirstNet Program at AT&T. “Through First Responder Fridays, we are honored to help celebrate and thank the men, women and their families on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic for the commitment they’ve made to all of us.”

Beginning Tuesday, April 14, Ryan Seacrest will ask listeners on air on iHeartRadio stations across the country, online and through social media to share stories of how their lives have been positively impacted by Police, Fire, EMS and Hospital workers by using #iHeartFirstResponders on social media and calling 1-833-3FRIDAY.

On Air with Ryan Seacrest will kick off “iHeartRadio’s First Responder Fridays with FirstNet, Built with AT&T” April 17 and run every Friday through May 8, flooding the airwaves throughout the day on more than 90 CHR iHeartRadio stations across the U.S. and on the iHeartRadio app with #iHeartFirstResponders personal messages of thanks from listeners and paying tribute to first responders and health professionals.

Each day-long on air tribute will culminate at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT with a radio special program on iHeartRadio CHR stations nationwide and on YouTube featuring a superstar artist, performing a 30 minute set of their biggest hits, dedicating songs to First Responders and their families and helping to raise money for organizations supporting those on the front lines. This Friday’s performance will feature Lewis Capaldi.

In honor and support of these first responders and medical professionals, AT&T is committing $5.5 million to provide much needed support in the form of nourishing meals through World Central Kitchen, Feeding America, Salvation Army and Team Rubicon. Through “iHeartRadio’s First Responder Fridays with FirstNet, Built with AT&T,” iHeartMedia, AT&T and its FirstNet program hope to raise even more money by encouraging listeners and viewers to support these four amazing organizations. Listeners can Text TOGETHER to 20222 to donate $10 to support these four amazing organizations.

“There is no start or end time for those on the front lines,” said Tom Poleman, Chief Programming Officer for iHeartMedia. “While most of us are winding things down on Friday evenings, our everyday heroes are clocking their 20th hour on shift and sleeping in their cars for fear of getting their families sick. Our First Responder Fridays will allow us to pay tribute all day to our first responders, bringing together the biggest artists and our local communities to celebrate and raise money for those on the front lines.”

FirstNet – built in public-private partnership with the federal government – is the only nationwide high-speed broadband communications platform dedicated to and purpose-built for America’s first responders. Using all AT&T LTE bands and already covering 99% of the U.S. population, the FirstNet network is helping public safety connect to the critical information they need – every day and in every emergency.

FirstNet and the FirstNet logo are registered trademarks and service marks of the First Responder Network Authority. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.

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iHeartMedia and Today's Inspiring Thinkers From All Sectors of American Society Team Up to Launch "Commencement: Speeches For The Class of 2020," A New Podcast Giving Students The Graduation They Deserve

Speakers Including: Hillary Clinton, Eli Manning, Mellody Hobson, General Stan McChrystal, David Solomon, Abby Wambach, David Chang, Katie Couric, Mike Krzyzewski, Dr. Oz, Chelsea Handler, Bobbi Brown, Stephanie Ruhle, Sienna Miller, Guy Raz and Sylvia Rhone; today’s biggest music artists, including Halsey, John Legend, Kesha, DJ Khaled, Khalid, Pitbull and Tim McGraw; and iHeartRadio On Air and Podcast Personalities including Ryan Seacrest, Enrique Santos, Angie Martinez, Bobby Bones, Jake Brennan, Angela Yee, Woody and more -- Will Share Words of Wisdom with Upcoming Graduates Unable to Attend their Commencement Ceremonies Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic

NEW YORK – April 14, 2020 – iHeartMedia today announced “Commencement: Speeches for the Class of 2020” -- a one-of-kind special podcast event for America’s graduation month featuring commencement addresses from some of the most inspiring and accomplished thought leaders impacting culture today.  Participants in “Commencement:  Speeches for the Class of 2020” include two-time Olympic gold medalist and FIFA World Cup champion Abby Wambach; cosmetics icon Bobbi Brown; comedian and TV host Chelsea Handler; restaurateur and TV personality David Chang; Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon; NFL football legend Eli Manning; journalist and NPR correspondent Guy Raz; top recording artist Halsey; former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton; top recording artist John Legend; award-winning journalist Katie Couric; Grammy-nominated pop star Kesha; DJ Khaled; R&B singer and songwriter Khalid; business leader and Co-CEO of Ariel Investments Mellody Hobson; Coach Mike Krzyzewski; Dr. Oz; international recording artist and business entrepreneur Pitbull; actor Sienna Miller; General Stan McChrystal; MSNBC anchor Stephanie Ruhle; CEO of Epic Records Sylvia Rhone and top country artist Tim McGraw, with more to be announced, to help celebrate and inspire high school and college graduates of 2020 as they look to the future.

“Commencement: Speeches for the Class of 2020” will also feature speeches from leading iHeartRadio on air personalities and podcast hosts, including Ryan Seacrest, Enrique Santos, Angie Martinez, Bobby Bones, Jake Brennan, Angela Yee, Woody with more to be announced – each sharing, from the safety of their homes, sage advice, heartfelt stories and words of wisdom aimed at motivating graduates during these unprecedented times.  

The podcast will publish the speeches on May 15, ahead of “National Graduation Day” (May 17). The speeches will be produced specifically for the podcast, through the iHeartPodcast Network, and are dedicated to all the graduating classes of 2020 who will miss their commencement celebrations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The podcast will be available on iHeartRadio and everywhere podcasts are heard, with each speech also being featured on iHeartMedia broadcast radio stations across the country – reaching hundreds of millions of listeners nationwide and taking commencement addresses to a new level.  

“Because so many schools and colleges have moved to online learning to ensure the safety of their students, many graduates are missing their commencement ceremonies, traditionally such significant milestones in their lives,” said Conal Byrne, President of the iHeartPodcast Network. “High school and college seniors are always in need of inspiration, reassurance and life advice as they head into the next chapter of their lives, and that is especially true this year. ‘Speeches for the Class Of 2020’ brings together some of the most experienced and inspiring people in the country today to celebrate the resilience, strength and accomplishments of this year’s graduates. These are the speakers our graduates would have had at their real-world ceremonies if not for current circumstances, and we couldn’t be more excited to bring them together through this podcast.”

  

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Top iHeartMedia Morning Shows Across The Country Extend Daily Airtime Because Of Increased Listener Demand During COVID-19 Pandemic

Local and Nationally-Syndicated On Air Talent Across the Country including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Nashville, Los Angeles, New York and others Extend Morning Shows for an Additional Hour 

New York, New York – April 10, 2020 – Top iHeartMedia morning shows including New York’s “Elvis Duran and The Morning Show” and “The Breakfast Club,” Nashville’s “The Bobby Bones Show” and Los Angeles’ “On Air with Ryan Seacrest” and “Big Boy’s Neighborhood,” will extend their daily airtime for an additional hour+ because of increased listener demand received through daily call-ins and social media feedback during the COVID-19 pandemic.  

iHeartMedia also recently released data and insights on how Americans are consuming podcasts during the pandemic, noticing an uptick in the on-demand podcasts category with Top 5 on-demand shows up 9 percent month-to-date, including iHeartMedia’s leading radio personalities like Elvis Duran and The Breakfast Club.  In addition, with consumers spending more time at home, iHeartRadio usage across digital platforms has seen an overall increase in smart speakers --  for some (sonos) as high as 57 percent, 60 percent on web, 35 percent through smart TVs and social engagement with on air personalities has increased 19 percent.

“Given the amount of positive feedback our stations were receiving from their listeners, our on air talent began asking them if they should stay on air longer in the mornings -- and the response was incredible; for example, Elvis Duran received more than 65,000 likes and more than 12,000 comments when he asked his social media followers about extending his morning show,” said Tom Poleman, Chief Programming Officer of iHeartMedia.  “This listener feedback, combined with the data we are seeing with our on demand shows, is a testament to the connection that our radio personalities have with their listeners, and the fact that broadcast radio still holds such a unique place in American culture especially during a time of crisis. These on air voices are a trusted friends with close emotional connections to their listeners, and they inspire their communities; and help them cope with anxiety and concern; and provide entertainment and stress relief.”

Beginning April 7, more than 65 morning shows across more than 50 markets will officially have extend their morning shows by at least one hour. In addition to each station’s regular programming schedules, on air personalities across the country will continue to serve and inform communities during these unprecedented times with the latest COVID 19 facts, with special local market broadcast reports on the latest news provided by iHeartRadio’s 24/7 News Network every hour.

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iHeartMedia and Aaron Mahnke Sign Multi-Year Partnership Extension to Continue Developing Exclusive Podcast Content for The iHeartPodcast Network

The renowned podcast producer will develop a slate of five new podcasts and also executive produce several new and renewed shows for the network

NEW YORK – April 8, 2020 – iHeartMedia, the No. 1 commercial podcast publisher globally, today announced a multi-year extension to the iHeartPodcast Network’s exclusive partnership with esteemed author and podcast creator, Aaron Mahnke. The deal includes two more years of new content for the popular “Cabinet of Curiosities,” two new seasons of “Unobscured” as well as an executive producer role for the newly launched hit “Strange Arrivals,” additional seasons of “Noble Blood” and a new scripted series set to launch this fall. Additionally, the partnership will add a slate of five new podcasts to feature groundbreaking talent including Rabia Chaudry – attorney, advocate and author of the New York Times bestselling book "Adnan's Story."

A pioneer of the podcasting medium, Mahnke rose to fame several years ago with his megahit show, “Lore,” which is still one of the most downloaded podcasts in the world and was spun off into a TV show, book series and live tour. In 2018, iHeartMedia and Mahnke entered into an exclusive partnership to create an original slate of podcasts. This resulted in new, huge hits like “Unobscured” and “Cabinet of Curiosities.” As part of this deal, Mahnke also began to executive produce new shows including “Noble Blood,” which reached the top of podcast charts everywhere when it launched last year.

“History is one of those areas that has a lot of value for us right now,” said Mahnke. “We can be entertained by it, learn from it, and even add new pieces to its incomplete puzzles—and my partnership with iHeart allows me to do a lot more of all of that through their openness to new ideas and industry-leading production staff. I couldn’t be more excited about the future.”

In addition to being available on digital, full episodes and vignettes of the extended content slate will air on broadcast radio, bringing this exceptional storytelling to iHeartMedia’s more than a quarter of a billion monthly broadcast listeners.

“Aaron ranks among the most innovative, groundbreaking creators at work today, in any medium, and so we are putting all of iHeartMedia’s resources behind him to make more podcast content, faster, for bigger audiences,” said Conal Byrne, President of the iHeartPodcast Network. “This is one of the best parts of our job—putting some of the best creators in the world, on the biggest stage in the world. Beyond being Aaron’s business partner, we are also just huge fans and couldn’t be more excited about what’s to come.”

The iHeartPodcast Network is home to more than 750 original podcasts with over 170 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. In addition to Mahnke’s popular slate of podcasts, 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,” “Disgraceland” 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.

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