iHeartMedia Announces First Foray Into Original Kids News Content with “The Ten News,” a News Podcast for Kids

The show delivers much needed information, context, and entertainment for a new generation of changesmakers

NEW YORK (September 29, 2020) — iHeartMedia, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally, today announced “The Ten News,” an iHeartRadio Original Podcast hosted by comedian and storyteller Bethany Van Delft. Intended for kids ages 8-12, “The Ten News” premieres today and presents topical news stories in a brief, informative, and entertaining ten minutes. The podcast is produced by Small But Mighty Media and Next Chapter Podcasts and is distributed by The iHeartPodcast Network.  

“I’m excited to be part of a show that’s not only cool and fun to listen to, but speaks to kids as smart and curious people,” said Van Delft. “‘The Ten News’ helps amplify kids’ voices and empowers them to take action.”

Publishing every Tuesday and Thursday, “The Ten News” will explore topics kids care about including current events, sports, science, gaming, pop culture, entertainment, and more. Episodes will highlight stories from kids who are driving positive change around the world—from 15-year-old LGBTQ activist Ewan Barker Plummer to teen activist and founder of Earth Uprising, Alexandria Villasenor—and include interviews with experts as diverse as James Carville, American political consultant, and Caron Butler, NBA champion and author. From the Black Lives Matter Movement to the impact of COVID-19 on the climate, “The Ten News” breaks down complex topics and makes them accessible to kids.

“There shouldn’t be such a glaring gap when it comes to news for kids that gives them context about what’s going on in the world and is still entertaining,” said Tracy Leeds Kaplan, Founder of Small But Mighty Media. “I needed something that my kids would love to listen to—but I could enjoy too. That’s why I developed ‘The Ten News’ and I’m thrilled to be working with iHeartRadio to bring this podcast to life.”

“We’re excited to reach a new audience—and generation—through this podcast,” said Conal Byrne, President of the iHeartPodcast Network. “As we create new kinds of innovative content to engage younger listeners, ‘The Ten News’ podcast empowers kids with information in a way they understand so they can form their own opinions and participate in larger conversations. We’re happy to partner with Next Chapter Podcasts and Small But Mighty Media to help shape the next generation of leaders and decision-makers.”

Listen to “The Ten News” for free on iHeartRadio.com, on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are available.

About Bethany Van Delft

Bethany Van Delft’s “hip and grounded, laid back delivery” has earned her the honor of performing stand-up comedy at the prestigious Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal, SF Sketchfest, and All Jane Festival, among others. She produces award-winning comedy and storytelling shows, her monthly show “Artisanal Comedy” was named “one of the top indie nights to check out". Boston Magazine named her "Best Comic" in 2019 and 2020. She regularly hosts The Moth storytelling events and her mainstage story is included in The Moth's book, All These Wonders. She also co-hosts "PARENTAOLGIC", Nova's new docuseries from PBS Digital Studios. For more information visit bethanyvandelft.com

About Small But Mighty Media

Small But Mighty Media is a development and production agency focused on creating non-fiction audio and video programs that inform and inspire audiences of all ages. Founded by Tracy Leeds Kaplan to promote understanding and engage kids during the pandemic, Small But Mighty Media aims to address underserved audiences with bespoke content and tell stories that need to be told. For more information, visit thetennews.com

About Next Chapter Podcasts

Next Chapter Podcasts is a production company dedicated to telling unique stories featuring bold, authentic voices across categories including politics, comedy, music, and sports. Next Chapter’s podcasts include the Spotify Original “The 500 with Josh Adam Meyers”, “The 2020 Politics War Room” with political strategist James Carville, and “The Tuff Juice Podcast” with NBA champion, entrepreneur, and activist Caron Butler, amongst others. For more information, visit ncpodcasts.com

 

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The iHeartPodcast Network Unveils “The Frost Tapes,” Spotlighting Unaired Interviews From Legendary Broadcaster David Frost

Hosted by David Frost’s son, Wilfred Frost, the new original podcast features interviews lost for a generation with some of history’s most compelling and controversial figures

NEW YORK – September 28, 2020 – iHeartRadio, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, today announced “The Frost Tapes,” an original podcast featuring unheard interviews of towering figures in American life during the 1960s and 1970s conducted by legendary broadcaster David Frost. Hosted by David’s son, Wilfred Frost, “The Frost Tapes” contain footage from the most compelling, controversial and confounding individuals of the time – a time which has so many parallels to today.                                                                        

Episodes debut on Tuesday, October 6 and will be released bi-weekly. Listeners can hear the official audio trailer now on iHeartRadio and everywhere podcasts are heard. 

The podcast will include unaired behind-the-scenes footage from Frost’s famous 28-hour interviews with president Richard Nixon, and huge swathes of interviews that have not been heard since their original broadcast date 50 years ago. The guest list of “The David Frost Show” reads like a history textbook of influential figures from 60s and 70s America – a time when America was besieged by civil unrest, government corruption and a battle for equality. In total, Frost recorded nearly 750 episodes of his syndicated show, many of which were thought to be lost to history – until now. 

Wilfred Frost, who followed his father’s footsteps into broadcasting, has embarked on a journey to rediscover the tapes. He invites listeners to join him on a deep dive into his father’s archive to explore newly unearthed footage of issues that still resonate today – such as race and discrimination, protests and policing, political corruption and more.

“This project, which has been years in the making, is near and dear to my heart, and I’m honored to celebrate my father’s legacy by bringing back these interviews, some never-before-heard,” said Wilfred Frost, Anchor of CNBC’s Closing Bell. “Throughout the process of developing this show, it’s been truly astonishing to see how many issues from decades-past are more relevant than ever in today’s social and political climate. Especially leading up to the historic presidential election in November, I’m excited to offer listeners a unique perspective on the evolution of media and politics.” 

The Frost Tapes” contains jaw-droppingly-relevant material, including a conversation with Gloria Steinem and the founders of the brand new Ms. Magazine; a spirited debate with the future President of Fox News, Roger Ailes; a rare long form interview with Black Panthers co-founder Huey Newton, and an interview with civil rights activist Stokely Carmichael, which FBI agents were spying on from the audience; and many others. 

On the premiere episode of “The Frost Tapes,” hear a 29-year-old David Frost take on the highly contentious presidential election year of 1968. Inquiring about timeless political topics, such as polarization in America and strategies to unite the country, Frost speaks with then-candidates Ronald Reagan, Richard Nixon, Hubert Humphrey, George Wallace and Bobby Kennedy – the Senator’s last open, long-form interview just weeks before his assassination. Additional episodes will take on issues such as race discrimination and policing, activism, women’s liberation and the power of the media – and feature guests such as Jesse Jackson, Cesar Chavez, Spiro Agnew, Billie Jean King, Joan Baez, Shirley Chisolm, Walter Cronkite and an interview with Coretta Scott King that was rediscovered only weeks ago. 

“It’s been a privilege to work with Wilfred to bring his father’s incredible archive back to life on the iHeartPodcast Network,” said Conal Byrne, President of the iHeartPodcast Network. “We’ve put significant energy and resources into our political podcast slate in anticipation of the 2020 presidential election to provide our listeners with a broad spectrum of voices and perspectives. ‘The Frost Tapes’ extends that in a new way – with a really innovative take on the shifting political landscapes, past and present.” 

The Frost Tapes” will be distributed by the iHeartPodcast Network, which is home to more than 750 original podcasts with over 230 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. 

About Wilfred Frost

Wilfred Frost is the anchor of CNBC’s flagship show, The Closing Bell, which airs daily from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. He entered the world of TV five years ago, and has already interviewed the likes of Mike Pence, Mike Pompeo, Steven Mnuchin, John Kerry, Tony Blair, David Cameron, Boris Johnson, Gordon Brown, John Major, Jamie Dimon, Lloyd Blankfein, Usain Bolt, David Beckham, and Alec Baldwin. Behind the camera, he runs Paradine Productions, one of the first independent production companies in the UK, founded by his father in the 1960s, and looks after his father’s archive of interviews.

About David Frost

Sir David Frost was a television presenter, interviewer and pioneer.

Beginning his television career in satire, most famously on the BBC’s ground breaking That Was The Week That Was in the early 1960s, he quickly pivoted to interviewing, which would be what he focused on for the next five decades. He interviewed eight sitting British Prime Ministers, seven consecutive US Presidents, world leaders from Nelson Mandela to Vladimir Putin, and thousands of celebrities. Over his career he recorded well over 10,000 interviews – the most famous of which was with Richard Nixon in 1977, which achieved the highest ever audience for a political interview and was later immortalised in the Hollywood movie Frost/Nixon.

He was a businessman as well as a performer, founding his own company, David Paradine Productions, in 1966, which became the vehicle for many of his own onscreen projects for the next five decades, as well as producing a vast array of TV shows and movies for others too. He was unique in achieving major broadcasting success across multiple genres and geographies.

 

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iHeartMedia Launches “iHeartSports Network” Delivering Timely Sports Reports Across More Than 500 Broadcast Stations Nationwide

The iHeartSports Network Will Reach 75 Million Monthly Listeners Across Multiple Formats and Feature the Biggest Names in Sports Including Cris Collinsworth, Colin Cowherd, Dan Patrick, Joy Taylor And More 

NEW YORK, NY – September 28, 2020 - iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in the U.S., announced today the launch of the iHeartSports Network (IHSN), servicing more than 500 broadcast stations and their digital streams throughout the country, across multiple formats beginning September 28.   The new network, with a monthly reach of 75 million listeners, will feature some of the biggest names in sports including Cris Collinsworth, Colin Cowherd, Dan Patrick, Joy Taylor and more.

IHSN will deliver short-form national, regional local sports reports to listeners on formats that index high against sports interest, including rock, country, hip hop, class hits, news, talk and sports. 

Scarborough found that 83 percent of sports fans want a daily update.  Nielsen confirms that 89 percent of sports fans listen to radio each week and radio listeners typically tune in multiple times day. Research also indicates that almost two-thirds of sports fans do not have the time to seek out additional desired information, so the iHeartSports Network will deliver sports reports to listeners conveniently and timely wherever they are.  

“This is a product driven network responding to the interests of our listeners,” said Greg Ashlock, President of iHeartMedia Markets Group.  “People are passionate about sports and this will deliver the timely regional and local coverage they care most about along with the biggest national stories.” 

  

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Hillary Clinton Partners with iHeartMedia To Launch New iHeartRadio Original Podcast “You and Me Both with Hillary Clinton”

The former presidential nominee, Secretary of State, U.S. Senator, and First Lady will share intimate conversations with a diverse and surprising roster of guests.

NEW YORK, NY – September 22, 2020 – iHeartMedia, the No. 1 commercial podcast publisher, today announced “You and Me Both with Hillary Clinton,” an iHeartRadio Original Podcast hosted by Hillary Clinton, the first woman to win a major party’s presidential nomination. The 24-episode show joins the expansive iHeartPodcast Network beginning September 29 and will be available on iHeartRadio and everywhere else podcasts are heard. Listen to the official podcast trailer now.

You and Me Both with Hillary Clinton” will feature candid interviews with guests from a wide range of backgrounds including Sarah Cooper, Gloria Steinem, Stacey Abrams, Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman, Samin Nosrat, Patton Oswald, Tan France, and more. Powered by honest, in-depth conversations, the new podcast will cover everything from the pressing political issues of our time to the challenges of cooking in quarantine. With help from her guests, Hillary will tackle the subjects on so many people’s minds, including topics like faith, resilience, and grief.

“I’m excited to bring these eye-opening, powerful, sometimes hilarious conversations to the forefront and open up new avenues of discussion with some of the people I find most fascinating,” said Clinton. “This podcast is a chance to talk about subjects that are too often overlooked and share the inspiration and education I’ve gotten from my guests.” 

The iHeartPodcast Network has grown rapidly in the past year, partnering with some of the most influential names in entertainment and media. “You and Me Both with Hillary Clinton” will introduce an ardent and incisive new perspective to the iHeartPodcast Network, joining the company of marquee titles including “Stuff You Should Know,” “Next Question with Katie Couric,” “The Ron Burgundy Podcast” and “Atlanta Monster” as well as extensive co-production audio and TV/film partnerships with Shonda Rhimes’ production company Shondaland Audio, Will Ferrell, Charlamagne Tha God, Blumhouse and others.

“Hillary, being the first woman on the ballot in a general election for president, is one of the great political leaders of our time, and we are delighted to partner with her on this project,” said Conal Byrne, President of the iHeartPodcast Network. “‘You and Me Both’ will provide listeners with an astute, nuanced look at what’s happening in the world right now — and Hillary is the perfect moderator for those discussions. We’re excited to incorporate her voice and unique perspective into the ever-expanding library of iHeartRadio Originals.” 

Visit iHeart.com/apps to download iHeartRadio and listen to “You and Me Both with Hillary Clinton”on your favorite device.

About Hillary Clinton

Hillary Rodham Clinton has spent four decades in public service as an advocate, attorney, First Lady, U.S. Senator from New York, Secretary of State, and the first woman to win a major party’s nomination for president. As the 67th U.S. Secretary of State, her "smart power" approach to foreign policy repositioned American diplomacy and development for the 21st century. As First Lady and Senator for New York, she traveled to more than 80 countries to champion human rights, democracy, and opportunities for women and girls. In every role she has ever held, she has defied convention and stood up for what she believes. She knows more than most about setbacks -- and comebacks. She is a proud mom and grandmother, and she could not be more thrilled to be taking on this new venture.

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iHeartMedia Announces Virtual 2020 ‘iHeartCountry Festival Presented By Capital One’

Seventh Annual iHeartCountry Festival Will Feature Performances by 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 and Broadcast Across iHeartCountry Stations on October 23

New York, NY – September 22, 2020 – iHeartMedia announced today that the 2020 iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One, originally scheduled for May 2 at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas, will now be a virtual streaming and on-air radio special on October 23. The seventh annual event 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. The star-studded event, recorded live on one stage in Nashville, will stream exclusively on LiveXLive (NASDAQ: LIVX) and broadcast live across iHeartMedia’s Country music radio stations in local markets and at iHeartRadio.com on October 23 at 7pm CT.

iHeartCountry has more than 150 Country stations across the U.S. reaching more than 106 million Country music listeners per month on broadcast alone, making it the largest Country broadcast radio group in America. The iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One is part of iHeartMedia’s roster of nationally recognized events including the iHeartRadio Music Festival Presented by Capital One, the iHeartRadio Music Awards, the nationwide iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Concert Tour Presented by Capital One, iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina, iHeartRadio Wango Tango, iHeartRadio Podcast Awards and iHeartRadio ALTer Ego Presented by Capital One.

Capital One Cardholders will have 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 Keslea Ballerini virtually during the iHeartCountry Festival. Capital One cardholders can enter the sweepstakes from Tuesday, September 22 at 9:00am ET through Sunday, October 4 at 11:59pm ET. To learn more, visit www.iHeartRadio.com/CapitalOneTrivia.

“Despite this year’s pandemic, we are honored to still be able to host one of Country music’s most anticipated nights with an iconic lineup of the genre’s biggest artists,” said Rod Phillips, Executive Vice President of Programming for iHeartCountry. “Although fans won’t be able to celebrate in person, the show will be available to our millions of listeners across our iHeartCountry stations nationwide and through the exclusive stream on LiveXLive.”

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

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 at capitalone.com/access.

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The 2020 iHeartRadio Music Festival Celebrated Its 10th Anniversary With Iconic Performances and Surprise Collaborations

The Virtual Event Featured Performances from Alicia Keys, Bon Jovi, BTS, Coldplay, Kane Brown with Special Guests Khalid & Swae Lee, Keith Urban, Migos, Miley Cyrus, Thomas Rhett with Surprise Guest Jon Pardi, Usher and More, Recorded Live on Stages in Nashville and Los Angeles

The CW Network to Broadcast the Two-Night Televised iHeartRadio Music Festival on September 27 and September 28

NEW YORK – September 20, 2020 – After dozens of legendary performances, the two-day virtual stream and radio broadcast of the 10th annual iHeartRadio Music Festival concluded on Saturday evening with unforgettable performances from Alicia Keys, Bon Jovi, BTS, Coldplay, Kane Brown with Special Guests Khalid & Swae Lee, Keith Urban, Migos, Miley Cyrus, Thomas Rhett with Surprise Guest Jon Pardi, Usher and more. Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, the iconic weekend-long virtual festival that was recorded on stages in Los Angeles and Nashville, streamed on The CW App and CWTV.com, and broadcasted on iHeartMedia stations nationwide Sept. 18 and 19. The CW Network will broadcast the two-night televised iHeartRadio Music Festival on Sunday, September 27 (8:00-10:00pm ET) and Monday, September 28 (8:00-10:00pm ET).

Although music fans were unable to attend the 2020 iHeartRadio Music Festival in person given the new limitations on live events during the pandemic, millions of iHeartRadio listeners were still able to experience the Festival’s traditional one-of-a-kind collaborations and surprise performances as many bands reunited to perform on a stage together again for the first time in months. In addition, fans were given the opportunity to participate in virtual meet and greets and appear in a special Capital One Fan Wall to be serenaded by their favorite artists. The 2020 iHeartRadio Music Festival, which broadcasted on iHeartMedia stations nationwide, also featured special remote performances.

The iHeartRadio Music Festival was a dominant social media topic throughout the weekend. The official hashtag #iHeartFestival2020 was a trending topic on Twitter in the U.S. and worldwide.

Highlights of the 2020 iHeartRadio Music Festival:

  • Alicia Keys kicked off the first night of the 2020 iHeartRadio Music Festival performing her new hit song “Love Looks Better” and “So Done.” She welcomed everyone to the legendary show’s 10th year anniversary saying: “2020 has been something, and nothing is the same is it? But you know what I call it, I call it, ‘The Great Transformation.’ And one thing that’s true – you can never stop the music; we need it more than ever.” She added, “I was here for the very first iHeartRadio Music Festival and I’m here right now, better than ever.”
  • Host Ryan Seacrest opened night one of the Festival following Alicia’s performance to tell everyone watching and listening: “Tonight we’re grateful to these musicians that have come out to bring us together through music – because that’s what the iHeartRadio Music Festival is all about – bringing together the biggest artists in the world, no matter what style of music they play.” He added, “In the past ten years we’ve seen incredible talent… and we’re continuing that level of star power tonight.”
  • The Breakfast Club introduced Migos’ fiery performance in front of a virtual audience on the Capital One Fan Wall. The trio performed a mix of their hit songs “Motorsport,” “Kelly Price,” “T-Shirt,” “Fight Night,” “Narcos” and more, before putting their fists up to the virtual audience in support of Black Lives Matter.
  • Bobby Bones introduced Thomas Rhett as he performed from Nashville. His performance included an array of hits including “Look What God Gave Her,” “Life Changes,” “Crash and Burn,” “Die A Happy Man” and more. He also performed his anthem “Be A Light” mentioning that it’s “one of my favorite songs that I’ve gotten to release. I hope this song, if you’ve heard it, has encouraged you, put a smile on your face, brought some joy to your life. I know it has mine.” He then introduced Surprise Guest Jon Pardi to perform “Beer Can’t Fix” together.
  • Coldplay reunited virtually to provide fans with a captivating performance of their hit songs
    “Viva La Vida,” “Clocks,” “Trouble in Town,” “Adventure Of A Lifetime,” “Fix You,” “A Sky Full of Stars” and more.
  • Elvis Duran introduced global phenomenon BTS, who just this summer had the largest streaming concert in history, to remotely perform their hit songs from Seoul, South Korea during the 2020 iHeartRadio Music Festival. The band brought all the moves as they sang and danced to “Dynamite,” “Make It Right” and “Spring Day” before closing the show with their hit song “Boy With Luv.”
  • Keith Urban kicked off night two of the 2020 iHeartRadio Music Festival performing his song “Somewhere in My Car” from his car before making his way to the iHeart stage where he was joined by his full band and his guitar for a pyro-infused ending of the hit song. He continued with a performance of his songs “Blue Aint Your Color,” “Wasted Time” and his duet with Carrie Underwood, “The Fighter” as the songstress appeared on a screen behind him.
  • Enrique Santos introduced Kane Brown as he was beamed from Nashville to the Los Angeles stage through a new innovative hologram technology, PORTL, for his performance of “Be Like That” alongside Special Guests Khalid and Swae Lee. Kane Brown was later welcomed back to the Nashville stage with his full band in tow to perform hit songs “What Ifs,” “Cool Again,” “Heaven,” “Homesick,” “Like A Rodeo,” “Yeah,” “Worship You,” “One Thing Right” and his new equality anthem, “Worldwide Beautiful.”
  • Usher opened his set with a performance of “OMG” before taking fans back in time with a new rendition of “You Make Me Wanna,” and “U Don’t Have To Call” as well as a medley of his ballads “U Got It Bad” and “Burn.” He debuted his new song “Bad Habits” and danced through a set of his hit songs “My Boo,” “DJ Got Us Fallin’ in Love,” “Without You” and “Yeah!,” while creating the first-ever virtual wave in history with a virtual audience of fans watching on the Capital One Fan Wall, before encouraging everyone tuning in to vote in the 2020 election.
  • Swae Lee was welcomed back to the 2020 iHeartRadio Music Festival stage to perform “Unforgettable,” “Sunflower” and his new unreleased single for the very first time, “Dance Like No One’s Watching.”
  • Ryan Seacrest introduced Bon Jovi as the band performed from Nashville. Bon Jovi rocked the stage as they kicked off their set with a performance of “Do What You Can,” featuring Jennifer Nettles on a screen beside them. They also performed “Lost Highway,” “Limitless” and hit classics “You Give Love a Bad Name,” “Who Says You Can’t Go Home,” “It’s My Life” and “Livin’ On A Prayer.”
  • Miley Cyrus closed the 10th year anniversary of the iHeartRadio Music Festival performing from the iHeartRadio Theater in Los Angeles. She opened her set with an electrifying cover of Blondie’s “Heart Of Glass” before performing her songs “Nothing Breaks Like A Heart,” “Who Owns My Heart” and “Midnight Sky.”

Proud partners of the iHeartRadio Music Festival include Capital One and The CW. Additional proud partners across iHeartRadio platforms include GEICO®, Grifols Plasma Donation Centers, T-Mobile and Taco Bell®, with more to be announced.

The iHeartRadio Music Festival, which debuted ten years ago in celebration of the launch of the iHeartRadio digital service, has quickly become one of the most talked about music events of the year. The Festival is a live representation of the diverse music experience that fans find and enjoy through the iHeartRadio app, iHeartMedia’s free all-in-one digital music, podcasting and live streaming radio service – with more than 2 billion app downloads and more than 140 million registered users.

The 2020 iHeartRadio Music Festival is co-produced by John Sykes and Tom Poleman for iHeartMedia and Michael Dempsey for Dempsey Productions. For more details about the iHeartRadio Music Festival visit iHeartRadio.com/festival.

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HBO Max and iHeartRadio Launch New Podcast to Delve Into Relationships, Motivations and What Really Happened in THE MURDERS AT WHITE HOUSE FARM

New Podcast Episode Drops Every Thursday

LOS ANGELES, CA – Sept. 18, 2020 – Co-produced by iHeartRadio and HBO Max, THE MURDERS AT WHITE HOUSE FARM: THE PODCAST will launch on Thursday, September 24, the same day that the miniseries drops on the platform and can be heard on HBO Max, iHeartRadio and everywhere podcasts are available. The podcast, hosted by Lauren Bright Pacheco, will take a deeper look at the relationships, psychological motivations, and relevant cultural events that may have impacted the real-life murders portrayed in the series. New episodes will be released on Thursdays each week, concluding on October 29.

Pacheco will chat with the show’s creators, as well as with Carol Ann Lee, author of the book The Murders at White House Farm. Each episode of the podcast springboards off of a particular episode of the series to take a deeper dive into one of six nuanced themes that contributed to the disturbing nature of this surprisingly complicated case. In addition, the podcast will feature an interview with Colin Caffell, the father of the two young boys, who will speak about the murders for the last time publicly.

Visit https://www.hbomax.com/coming-soon/the-murders-at-white-house-farm for all available ways to listen. THE MURDERS AT WHITE HOUSE FARM: THE PODCAST is distributed through the iHeartPodcast Network.

THE MURDERS AT WHITE HOUSE FARM follows the infamous true crime story that took place over thirty years ago, when three generations of one family were murdered at their isolated farm. Initial evidence pointed the finger at the daughter of the family, who had a history of mental illness. However, one detective refused to accept this conclusion and decided to delve deeper into the investigation, where his determination uncovered new evidence that shed suspicion on another family member. THE MURDERS AT WHITE HOUSE FARM is a dramatized true crime story based on extensive research, interviews and published accounts, that explores the mystery behind what happened that fateful day.

THE MURDERS AT WHITE HOUSE FARM stars Freddie Fox, Stephen Graham, Mark Addy, Gemma Whelan, Alexa Davies and Mark Stanley. 

Produced by New Pictures, the series is written by Kris Mrksa and Giula Sandler and directed by Paul Whittington.  It is executive produced by Willow Grylls, Charlie Pattinson, Elaine Pyke and Kris Mrksa and produced by Lee Thomas.

About HBO Max

HBO Max is WarnerMedia’s direct-to-consumer offering, which debuted May 27, 2020. With 10,000 hours of curated premium content, HBO Max offers powerhouse programming for everyone in the home, bringing together HBO, a robust slate of new original series, key third-party licensed programs and movies, and fan favorites from WarnerMedia’s rich library including motion picture and TV series from Warner Bros., highlights from New Line, and catalog titles from DC, CNN, TNT, TBS, truTV, Turner Classic Movies, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Crunchyroll, Rooster Teeth, Looney Tunes and more. 

Website: HBOMax.com

 

About WarnerMedia

WarnerMedia is a leading media and entertainment company that creates and distributes premium and popular content from a diverse array of talented storytellers and journalists to global audiences through its consumer brands including: HBO, HBO Now, HBO Max, Warner Bros., TNT, TBS, truTV, CNN, DC, New Line, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Turner Classic Movies and others. WarnerMedia is part of AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T).

 

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The Black Effect Podcast Network Names Dollie S. Bishop President Of Production And Creative Development

The Historic First-Of-Its-Kind Joint Venture Partnership Between iHeartMedia and Radio Hall-Of-Famer Charlamagne Tha God Was Developed To Amplify Black Voices, Celebrate Black Creators And Invest In The Black Community, With Culturally Relevant Content Across A Variety Of Genres

New York – September 17, 2020 – The Black Effect Podcast Network announced today that Dollie S. Bishop has been named President of Production and Creative Development, effective immediately. Announced earlier this month and set to launch this fall, The Black Effect Podcast Network is a historic joint venture partnership between iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God that is positioned to become the world’s largest podcast publisher dedicated to Black listeners, bringing together the most influential and trusted voices in Black culture for stimulating conversations around social justice, pop culture, sports, mental health, news, comedy and more.

As the President of Production and Creative Development, Bishop will work directly with Charlamagne Tha God and oversee the team of producers as well as the editorial direction of the new multi-genre network including its podcast lineup and luminous roster of marquee culture-shifting voices. In addition, Bishop will assist with identifying and recruiting new creators and talent to develop limited series podcasts to support upcoming films, music releases and other related projects.  

“Dollie is a creative force who motivates and inspires people to be the very best version of themselves,” said Charlamagne. “Her creative instincts and recruiting and development skills are exactly what we need to ensure that The Black Effect Network becomes an unparalleled leader in podcasting. Dollie is a talent magnet. She brings a unique expertise that will help shape our way forward. It’s a genuine privilege to have her at the helm as we continue to grow and evolve The Black Effect Podcast Network.”

Bishop’s new position at The Black Effect Podcast Network marks her first role in the audio industry. She is an accomplished TV and events producer whose experience ranges from development to post-production, with an eye for creating innovative projects that appeal to a diverse audience. Bishop is the creator and producer of Oxygen’s 2016 hit docu-series, “Like A Boss,” which follows the assistants of some of the biggest urban media power players in Atlanta. She has worked on a wide range television formats including reality TV, docu-series, in-studio productions and live broadcasting. Her extensive production background includes having produced on “TeenNick Top 10,” a weekly roundup of the hottest music videos, the MTV Video Music Awards and MTV's hit shows “Ridiculousness” and “Wild ‘N Out.” Bishop also worked on Lifetime’s hit reality television series, “Married at First Sight.” Previously, she worked for Nick Cannon’s NCredible Entertainment, where she developed and shot pilots and sizzles; oversaw live events; and built and maintained relationships with external producers and production companies.

"I’m grateful for the opportunity to embark on this unprecedented journey with The Black Effect Podcast Network,” said Bishop. “As the head of the Network, I’m privileged to be able to give Black voices the creative and cultural freedom to speak unapologetically in a space where their voices can be real, where their creativity and talent can be rewarded, and where our listeners can be uplifted and informed, respected and appreciated. I cannot thank Charlamagne enough for his visionary leadership in this timely, critically important, history-making endeavor."

All shows on The Black Effect Podcast Network will be distributed through the iHeartPodcast Network which is home to more than 750 original podcasts. With over 225 million downloads each month, iHeartRadio is the leading podcast publisher according to Podtrac, with a substantial lead over the next largest commercial podcaster. iHeartPodcasts 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. iHeartPodcasts are distributed on all major podcast platforms, including the iHeartRadio app.

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 a 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 

About Charlamagne Tha God

Charlamagne Tha God is one of the most potent, influential, and authoritative voices in media today. He is the widely coveted, outspoken, thought-provoking co-host of the hottest nationally-syndicated radio show in the U.S., ‘The Breakfast Club,’ heard by over 4.5 million listeners each week. Charlamagne’s production company, CTHAGOD World Productions, discovers and advocates for original content and emerging talent who resonate with popular culture long before they are recognized mainstream. A cultural architect and executive producer, Charlamagne is the co-host of the popular podcast, ‘Brilliant Idiots,’. He is a New York Times bestselling author of the book, ‘Black Privilege’ and global bestseller ‘Shook One,’ which propelled him to become one of the world’s leading voices in the mental health discussion. Charlamagne will be inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in October.

 

 

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Audi and iHeartRadio collaborate to bring Hybrid Radio® digital audio experience to select 2021 vehicles

  • Audi introduces Hybrid Radio® experience that allows users to keep listening to their favorite stations, even when out of range of the signal
  • Media leader iHeartRadio is rolling out Hybrid Radio® compatibility with more than 600 stations across North America
  • First-in-industry, Audi is introducing Hybrid Radio on select 2021 vehicles, which begin to go on sale across the U.S. in September

HERNDON, Va., September 15, 2020 – Audi of America is collaborating with iHeartRadio, the No. 1 audio company in the U.S., to bring Hybrid Radio® to drivers across North America in an industry-first experience.

Equipped on select 2021 Audi vehicles with the new MIB 3 infotainment suite, Hybrid Radio® seamlessly allows listeners with an Audi connect® PRIME or PLUS subscription to switch between broadcast and digital radio signals when they have entered or exited radio signal territories for uninterrupted listening. When the vehicle is cycled off and on again, it is able to retain the radio station, picking up the digital radio channel via internet connection. Collaborating with iHeartRadio brings the experience to life.

Among the first to bring its digital radio channels to RadioDNS® standards that allow for Hybrid Radio®, iHeartRadio is rolling out more than 600 of its radio stations throughout North America in its initial integration phase.

“The ability to bring Hybrid Radio® to Audi customers would not be possible without pioneers like iHeartRadio embracing this technology,” said Pom Malhotra, director, Connected Services, Audi of America. “Audi advances progress through technology, and we are thankful to be able to collaborate with iHeartRadio to continue bringing new conveniences to our customers.”

“Radio has always been the consumer’s No. 1 choice for companionship in the car,” said Michele Laven, president of Strategic Partnerships Group for iHeartMedia. “The innovative functionality Audi is introducing via their Hybrid Radio® experience allows yet another way for that companionship to be seamlessly extended beyond the range of the broadcast signal keeping the consumer connected to their favorite station, no matter where the road takes them.”

At no additional cost with an Audi connect® PRIME or PLUS subscription, Hybrid Radio® uses the integrated 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot to maintain a radio station when out of range of the signal. It is just one of the many ways Audi customers can consume media, from integrated solutions to built-in phone mirroring applications. Audi has been and continues to be at the forefront of offering customers new ways to enjoy content in the manner that suits them. The 2021 Audi models equipped with MIB 3 and Hybrid Radio® are arriving at dealerships nationwide starting this month.

ABOUT AUDI OF AMERICA
Audi of America, Inc. and its U.S. dealers offer a full line of German-engineered luxury vehicles. AUDI AG is among the most successful luxury automotive brands, delivering about 1.845 million vehicles globally in 2019. In the U.S., Audi of America sold just over 224,000 vehicles in 2019 and launched the brand’s first fully electric vehicle, the Audi e-tron – one of four fully electric models coming to the U.S. market in the next two years. Globally, the brand aims to be CO2 neutral by 2050. Visit audiusa.com or media.audiusa.com for more information regarding Audi vehicles and business topics.

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CNN Audio and iHeartRadio Launch New Political-Explainer Podcast, “Election 101”

New York - September 16, 2020 - CNN Audio and iHeartRadio today announce Election 101 – a new co-produced podcast that demystifies the American political system while offering a unique perspective on the inner workings of the electoral process.

Hosted by CNN correspondent Kristen Holmes, Election 101 answers questions that are weighing heavy on the minds of Americans as we approach this unprecedented Presidential election. Each episode of this 10-part series serves as an explainer for listeners who may be overwhelmed by our current political environment, while offering a “back-to-basics” narrative that explains the stakes and consequences of our long-standing institutions and how they play into American elections, including: the two-party system, mail-in voting, voter security, gerrymandering, the Electoral College, political conventions, and campaign finance.

Election 101 also explores other crucial issues that will inform the 2020 election season, including Medicare for All, climate change, student debt, gun control, immigration, income inequality, trade deals and the Supreme Court.

Whether you’re a political novice or longtime expert, Election 101 will bring something new and vital to the collective understanding of the US election process.

The first episode is now available across CNN Audio and iHeartRadio digital platforms, on mobile devices via the CNN and iHeartRadio apps and everywhere podcasts are heard. Subsequent episodes will be released every Wednesday and are distributed by the iHeartPodcast Network.

About CNN Audio
CNN Audio is the exclusive producer of audio content and podcasts for CNN Worldwide, creating listening experiences that are relevant, informative, and highly engaging for audiences to dig deeper in topical news and original enterprise storytelling. Find all CNN Audio content at www.cnn.com/audio.

 

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