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The Labor Day Special Will Stream on iHeartRadio’s YouTube and Facebook and Broadcast Across iHeartMedia’s Mainstream Country Stations on September 2

Hosted by iHeartRadio On-Air Personality Amy Brown of the Bobby Bones Show

WHAT:

iHeartMedia today announced the “iHeartRadio Labor Day Concert presented by Lowe’s with Rascal Flatts,” an all-new music special featuring an intimate performance from one of the most influential groups in modern country history, filmed live from the Opry House in Nashville. The virtual concert event, hosted by iHeartRadio on-air personality Amy Brown, will take place on Wednesday, September 2 at 8pm EST and marks one of the first times the band has performed since the release of their EP, How They Remember You.

The concert will stream exclusively on iHeartRadio’s YouTube and Facebook at 8pm EST, and broadcast across iHeartMedia’s Mainstream Country radio stations at 8pm local time. In addition to an exclusive performance, the event will celebrate hardworking individuals that labor even on Labor Day, rewarding one deserving teacher with a surprise front porch makeover from Lowe’s.

WHO:

Hailed as one of the most influential groups in modern country history, Rascal Flatts are a chart-topping trio created by vocalist Gary LeVox, multi-instrumentalist Jay DeMarcus and guitarist Joe Don Rooney. Since their founding in 2000 and subsequent breakout with the Top 5 hit, “Prayin’ for Daylight,” the band has gone on to infuse country’s traditional mainstream with smooth-pop textures, arena-rocking energy and faithful positivity, impacting countless fans and fellow artists along the way. They’ve racked up 17 Number One hits, over 23.4 million albums sold, 35 million digital downloads, 2.2 billion streams worldwide and 4.4 billion streams solely on Pandora, while also selling over 11 million concert tickets and earning more than 40 trophies from the ACA, ACM, AMA, CMA, People’s Choice and more, making them the most awarded country group of the past decade. The trio’s sentimental HOW THEY REMEMBER YOU EP (Big Machine Records) is available now, with the trio surprising fans with the news that they would be celebrating 20 years as a band with the release of six unreleased tracks, as well as their recently-released heartfelt rendition of Kenny Rogers’ “Through The Years.” Ahead of the EP becoming available, the trio also shared their brand new single and title track, “How They Remember You,” immediately garnering praise as Music Row heralds “the harmony vocals are arguably the finest they’ve ever recorded. Well worth your attention.” For more information visit rascalflatts.com.

WHEN:

Video Stream:

• Wednesday, September 2 at 8pm ET on iHeartRadio’s YouTube and Facebook

Radio Broadcast:

• Wednesday, September 2 at 8pm local time on iHeartMedia’s Mainstream Country radio stations

Each Daily Show Will Be Hosted By The Best Singer Songwriters Including Andy Grammer, Jewel, Johnny Rzeznik, Matt Nathanson, Lewis Capaldi, AJR and Andrew McMahon

Coffee Shop Radio Features 25 Years of iHeartRadio’s Exclusive Catalog of Performances from Its Theaters and Lounges

WHAT:

iHeartMedia today announced an all-new lineup for Coffee Shop Radio, a 24/7 Channel on the iHeartRadio App featuring the Best Acoustic Rock and Singer-Songwriters. Every day, beginning September 1, the world’s biggest singers and songwriters including Andy Grammer, Jewel, Johnny Rzeznik from the Goo Goo Dolls, Matt Nathanson, Lewis Capaldi, AJR and Andrew McMahon will host exclusive shows and play never-before-heard versions of their biggest hits. In addition, each show will feature some of the best live performances from the iHeartRadio Theater over the past 25 years.

Artists featured on Coffee Shop Radio include Coldplay, Adele, Dave Matthews Band, Imagine Dragons, Ed Sheeran, Alanis Morissette, Jack Johnson, Norah Jones, Maroon 5, John Mayer, Mumford and Sons, Sarah McLachlan, Mathbox Twenty, Train, Sheryl Crow, Sting and many more.

WHEN:

Beginning September 1, iHeartRadio’s Coffee Shop Radio will feature a brand new line-up of hosts. For more details, please see below:

• 6am – 10am ET: Andy Grammer
• 10am – 1pm ET: Jewel
• 1pm – 5pm ET: Johnny Rzeznik
• 5pm – 9pm ET: Matt Nathanson
• 9pm – 12am ET: Lewis Capaldi
• 12am – 3am ET: AJR
• 3am – 6am ET: Andrew McMahon

The iHeartPodcast Network and Newt Gingrich’s Gingrich 360 team up for a four-year, multi- series deal to launch new conservative-leaning podcasts with millennial and Gen Z voices

The first podcast in the new slate, “Rob Smith is Problematic,” available today 

ARLINGTON, VA and NEW YORK – August 24, 2020 – Building on the successful launch of the “Newt’s World” podcast, Gingrich 360 will co-produce several new podcast series with iHeartMedia for the next generation of conservatives with four new shows set to join the iHeartPodcast Network this year. The first podcast to launch through the new partnership is “Rob Smith Is Problematic,” a weekly podcast available now featuring America’s favorite gay, Black, conservative Veteran. Posting each Tuesday, Smith and his guests will tackle topics and offer unique perspectives you won’t find elsewhere.

The entire slate will focus on finding and cultivating voices and personalities that expand the audience for conservative values with content that informs, entertains and empowers people. Specifically, the shows will feature smart, entertaining personalities who connect with under-represented voices. 

“I enjoy the personal connection and immediacy of podcasting,” said former US House Speaker and Gingrich 360 Chairman Newt Gingrich. “I am excited to expand the Gingrich 360 brand with iHeart to develop and produce series with millennial, African American, Hispanic, and Gen Z voices. They will help define and lead the next generation of Americans as we overcome challenges and find new opportunities.” 

This September, the slate will also debut “Outloud With Gianno Caldwell.” The second podcast in the lineup will share the life lessons Caldwell learned while being raised on the south side of Chicago and inspire listeners to be the victor, not the victim in their own life.

Established podcast, “Newt’s World,” hosted by professor, historian, futurist and former Speaker of the US House of Representatives Newt Gingrich, will also join the iHeartPodcast Network and anchor the upcoming slate. “Newt’s World” has grown to more than six million listens in a short period of time. With three new episodes a week, Newt shares his lifetime of knowledge and access to the world’s most interesting minds. From history to health, and national security to science, “Newt’s World,” offers stories, conversations and context from the past, present, and future to uncover new perspectives, knowledge and insight. 

The partnership will also include the option to extend the content to other platforms such as TV or film as spin offs to the podcast series.

“We are passionate about finding authentic talent and building connections with the audience,” said Gingrich 360 President and CEO Debbie Adler Myers. “Taking these brands to other platforms through the iHeart marketing machine to help expand audiences is a targeted way to get these important voices heard.”

About Gingrich 360

Gingrich 360 is a full circle American consulting and media production group that connects the past, present, and future to inspire audiences, solve challenges, and develop opportunities. Founded by Speaker Newt Gingrich, the team at Gingrich 360 possesses decades of experience in American politics and policy; television and film production; and journalism and media. We produce films, television and podcast series, and documentaries. Through Gingrich 360, Newt also authors fiction and non-fiction bestsellers; publishes his syndicated newsletter; and produces the Newt’s World podcast. Gingrich 360 also offers strategic planning, consulting, and training for organizations seeking to solve public policy concerns. We have unique strengths and experience in health, learning, national security, and politics. We also help develop messaging with an emphasis on earned and social media. Visit Gingrich360.com for more information.

Exclusive Weekend Long Radio and Social Media Special Will Reveal 50 Award Winners and Feature Acceptance Speeches from Artists Across Multiple Music Categories Including iHeartRadio Song Of The Year, Female Artist of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Best Duo /Group of the Year and More 

NEW YORK, N.Y. – August 24 2020 – iHeartMedia announced today that the winners of the 2020 iHeartRadio Music Awards will be revealed for the first time on-air throughout Labor Day weekend on iHeartRadio stations nationwide, and the iHeartRadio App, the all-in-one digital music, podcast, on demand and live-streaming radio service. Beginning Friday, September 4 at 5 pm local time through Monday, September 7 at 5 pm local time, the special event will unveil the winners in each category and feature acceptance speeches from this year’s biggest artists on-air and via iHeartMedia’s social platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Snapchat.

The annual iHeartRadio Music Awards is a star-studded music event celebrating the most-played artists and songs on iHeartRadio stations and the iHeartRadio app throughout 2019. Given the new limitations on events during the pandemic, this year’s live event of the iHeartRadio Music Awards, originally scheduled to air from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, Sunday, March 29 on FOX, was cancelled. The show is set to return to FOX in 2021.

Since the Awards’ inception in 2013, the show has included live performances and appearances by superstar artists, such as Taylor Swift, Alicia Keys, Bruno Mars, Garth Brooks, Rihanna, Halsey, Justin Bieber, John Legend, Kacey Musgraves, Chris Martin, Bon Jovi, Maroon 5, Camila Cabello, Katy Perry, Ed Sheeran, Big Sean, Sam Smith, Madonna, Blake Shelton, Pharrell, Pitbull and many others.

Nominees for the 2020 iHeartRadio Music Awards, were announced on January 8. Artists receiving multiple nominations include Ariana Grande, Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish, Camila Cabello, Cardi B, Daddy Yankee, Dan + Shay, Drake, Ed Sheeran, El Fantasma, Halsey, J Balvin, Jonas Brothers, Justin Bieber, Khalid, Kygo, Lil Nas X, Lizzo, Luke Combs, Maren Morris, Post Malone, Selena Gomez, SHAED, Shawn Mendes, Snow, Summer Walker and  Taylor Swift. For a full list of nominees and categories, please visit visit iHeartRadio.com/awards.

This year’s awards featured a broad array of categories, including Female Artist of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Best Duo/Group of the Year and individual winners for Album of the Year in music’s biggest genres including Pop, Country, Alternative Rock, Rock, Dance, Hip-Hop, R&B and Latin.

iHeartRadio listeners had the opportunity to decide winners in several new and established categories. Fan voting will determine this year’s Best Fan Army, Best Lyrics, Best Cover Song, Best Music Video, Best Remix, the Social Star Award, Favorite Tour Photographer and the first-ever Favorite Music Video Choreography Award.

Proud partners of the 2020 iHeartRadio Music Awards include Taco Bell, with more to be announced.

For breaking news and exclusive iHeartRadio Music Awards content, visit iHeartRadio.com/awards or follow the social buzz on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Song of the Year:

• “bad guy” - Billie Eilish
• “Old Town Road” - Lil Nas X
• “Señorita” - Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello
• “Sucker” - Jonas Brothers
• “Truth Hurts” - Lizzo

Female Artist of the Year:  

• Ariana Grande
• Billie Eilish
• Halsey
• Lizzo
• Taylor Swift

Male Artist of the Year:  

• Ed Sheeran
• Khalid
• Luke Combs
• Post Malone
• Shawn Mendes

Best Duo/Group of the Year: 

• Dan + Shay
• Imagine Dragons
• Jonas Brothers
• Maroon 5
• Panic! At The Disco

Best Collaboration:

• “Dancing With A Stranger” - Sam Smith & Normani
• “Eastside” - benny blanco, Halsey & Khalid
• “I Don't Care” - Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber
• “Señorita” - Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello
• “Sunflower” - Post Malone & Swae Lee

Best New Pop Artist: 

• Ava Max
• FLETCHER
• Lewis Capaldi
• Lil Nas X
• Lizzo

Alternative Rock Song of the Year:

• “bad guy” - Billie Eilish
• “Doin' Time” - Lana Del Rey
• “Ready To Let Go” - Cage The Elephant
• “The Hype” - twenty one pilots
• “Trampoline” - SHAED

Alternative Rock Artist of the Year:

• Billie Eilish
• Cage The Elephant
• Imagine Dragons
• Panic! At The Disco
• twenty one pilots

Best New Rock/Alternative Rock Artist:

• Dirty Honey
• Dominic Fike
• Matt Maeson
• SHAED
• The Glorious Sons

Rock Song of the Year:

• “Blue On Black” - Five Finger Death Punch
• “Ghost” - Badflower
• “Lo/Hi” - The Black Keys
• “Monsters” - Shinedown
• “S.O.S. (Sawed Off Shotgun)” - The Glorious Sons

Rock Artist of the Year:

• Disturbed
• Five Finger Death Punch
• Godsmack
• Greta Van Fleet
• Shinedown

Country Song of the Year:

• “Beautiful Crazy” - Luke Combs
• “GIRL” - Maren Morris
• “God’s Country” - Blake Shelton
• “The Ones That Didn’t Make It Back Home” - Justin Moore
• “Whiskey Glasses” - Morgan Wallen

Country Artist of the Year:

• Carrie Underwood 
• Dan + Shay
• Luke Bryan
• Luke Combs
• Thomas Rhett

Best New Country Artist:

• Jimmie Allen
• Matt Stell
• Morgan Wallen
• Riley Green
• Runaway June

Dance Song of the Year:

• “Body” - Loud Luxury featuring brando
• “Close To Me” - Ellie Goulding, Diplo featuring Swae Lee 
• “Here With Me” - Marshmello featuring Chvrches
• “Higher Love” - Kygo & Whitney Houston
• “So Close” - NOTD, Felix Jaehn & Captain Cutsv featuring Georgia Ku  

Dance Artist of the Year: 

• Diplo
• Kygo  
• Loud Luxury  
• Marshmello  
• The Chainsmokers

Hip-Hop Song of the Year: 

• “Going Bad” - Meek Mill featuring Drake
• “Money In The Grave” - Drake featuring Rick Ross
• “Money” - Cardi B
• “Old Town Road” - Lil Nas X
• “Suge” - DaBaby

Hip-Hop Artist of the Year: 

• Cardi B
• Drake
• Lil Baby 
• Meek Mill  
• Travis Scott  

Best New Hip-Hop Artist:

• City Girls
• DaBaby
• Lil Nas X
• Lizzo 
• Megan Thee Stallion

R&B Song of the Year: 

• “Before I Let Go (Homecoming Live Album)” – Beyoncé
• “Girls Need Love (Remix)” - Summer Walker & Drake
• “No Guidance” - Chris Brown featuring Drake
• “Shot Clock” - Ella Mai
• “Talk” - Khalid

R&B Artist of the Year: 

• Chris Brown
• Ella Mai
• H.E.R.
• Khalid
• Summer Walker

Best New R&B Artist: 

• Ari Lennox
• LightSkinKeisha
• Nicole Bus
• Summer Walker 
• The Bonfyre

Latin Pop/Reggaeton Song of the Year:  

• “Calma” - Pedro Capó & Alicia Keys featuring Farruko
• “Con Calma” - Daddy Yankee & Katy Perry featuring Snow
• “MIA” - Bad Bunny featuring Drake
• “QUE PRETENDES” - J Balvin & Bad Bunny
• “Taki Taki” - DJ Snake featuring Selena Gomez, Ozuna & Cardi B

Latin Pop/Reggaeton Artist of the Year: 

• Bad Bunny
• Daddy Yankee
• J Balvin
• Maluma
• Ozuna

Best New Latin Pop/Reggaeton Artist: 

• Camilo
• Guaynaa
• Lunay
• Rosalía
• Sech

Regional Mexican Song of the Year:

• “¿Por Qué Cambiaste De Opinión?” - Calibre 50
• “A Través Del Vaso” - Banda Los Sebastianes
• “Con Todo Incluido” - La Adictiva Banda San José De Mesillas
• “Encantadora” - El Fantasma
• “Nada Nuevo” - Christian Nodal

Regional Mexican Artist of the Year:  

• Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizárraga
• Calibre 50
• Christian Nodal
• El Fantasma
• La Arrolladora Banda El Limón

Best New Regional Mexican Artist: 

• Banda Los Sebastianes
• El Fantasma
• Fuerza Regida 
• Kanales
• Lenin Ramírez

Producer of the Year: 

• Andrew Watt
• Benny Blanco
• Finneas
• Louis Bell
• Max Martin

Songwriter of the Year: 

• Ashley Gorley
• Finneas
• Frank Dukes
• Louis Bell
• Savan Kotecha  

Best Lyrics: *Socially Voted Category

• “10,000 Hours” - Dan + Shay & Justin Bieber
• “7 rings” - Ariana Grande
• “bad guy” - Billie Eilish
• “Beautiful People” - Ed Sheeran featuring Khalid
• “Hot Girl Summer” - Megan Thee Stallion featuring Nicki Minaj & Ty Dolla $ign
• “Juice” - Lizzo 
• “Lose You To Love Me” - Selena Gomez
• “Nightmare” - Halsey
• “Señorita” - Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello
• “Someone You Loved” - Lewis Capaldi
• “The Bones” - Maren Morris 
• “You Need to Calm Down” - Taylor Swift

Best Cover Song: *Socially Voted Category

• Led Zeppelin - “Black Dog” - Miley Cyrus cover
• Ariana Grande - “break up with your girlfriend, i’m bored” - Lana Del Rey cover
• Phil Collins - “Can’t Stop Loving You” - Taylor Swift cover
• Sam Smith & Normani - “Dancing With A Stranger” - 5SOS cover 
• Elvin Bishop - “Fooled Around and Fell in Love” - Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris, Elle King, Ashley McBryde, Tenille Townes, Caylee Hammack cover
• The Rembrandts - “I’ll Be There For You” - Meghan Trainor cover
• Taylor Swift - “Lover” - Keith Urban cover 
• Lewis Capaldi - “Someone You Loved” - Camila Cabello cover
• Jonas Brothers - “Sucker” – Halsey cover

Best Fan Army: *Socially Voted Category

• Agnation - Agnez Mo
• Arianators - Ariana Grande
• Beliebers - Justin Bieber
• BTSArmy - BTS  
• Camilizers - Camila Cabello
• Harries - Harry Styles
• Limelights - Why Don’t We
• Louies - Louis Tomlinson
• MendesArmy - Shawn Mendes  
• Niallers - Niall Horan
• Selenators - Selena Gomez
• Swifties - Taylor Swift

Best Music Video: *Socially Voted Category

• “7 rings” - Ariana Grande
• “bad guy” - Billie Eilish
• “Boy With Luv” - BTS featuring Halsey
• “Con Altura” - Rosalía, J Balvin featuring El Guincho
• “Con Calma” - Daddy Yankee & Snow
• “Dancing With A Stranger” - Sam Smith & Normani
• “I Don’t Care” - Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber
• “Kill This Love” - BLACKPINK
• “ME!” - Taylor Swift featuring Brendon Urie
• “Old Town Road” - Lil Nas X featuring Billy Ray Cyrus
• “Señorita” - Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello
• “Sucker” - Jonas Brothers

Social Star Award: *Socially Voted Category

• Asher Angel
• Cody Orlove
• Danielle Cohn
• DeStorm Power
• King Bach 
• Montana Tucker
• Niki and Gabi
• Piper Rockelle
• Scotty Sire
• Stephanie Poetri
• The Moy Boys
• Zoe Laverne

Best Remix: *Socially Voted Category 

• “bad guy” - Billie Eilish (with Justin Bieber)
• “Con Calma” - Daddy Yankee, Katy Perry featuring Snow
• “Good As Hell” - Lizzo featuring Ariana Grande
• “Higher Love” – Kygo & Whitney Houston
• “Lover” - Taylor Swift featuring Shawn Mendes
• “Old Town Road” - Lil Nas X featuring Billy Ray Cyrus
• “The Bones” - Maren Morris featuring Hozier
• “Thotiana” – Blueface featuring Cardi B and YG
• “Trampoline” - SHAED featuring Zayn
• “Without Me” - Halsey featuring Juice WRLD  

Favorite Tour Photographer: *Socially Voted Category            

• Adam Degross (Post Malone)
• Alfredo Flores (Ariana Grande)
• Andy DeLuca (5SOS)
• Blair Caldwell (Normani)
• Daniel Prakopcyk (John Mayer)
• Jake Chamseddine (Panic! At The Disco)
• Josiah Van Dien (Shawn Mendes) 
• Matty Vogel (Billie Eilish)
• Rays Corrupted Mind (Travis Scott)
• Zack Caspary (Why Don’t We) 
• Zakary Walters (Ed Sheeran)

Favorite Music Video Choreography: (New Category) *Socially Voted Category 

• “7 rings” (Ariana Grande) - Scott and Brian Nicholson
• “How Do You Sleep?” (Sam Smith) - Parris Goebel
• “Kill This Love” (BLACKPINK) - Kyle Hanagami & Kiel Tutin
• “ME!” (Taylor Swift featuring Brendon Urie) - Tyce Diorio
• “Motivation” (Normani) - Sean Bankhead
• “Señorita” (Shawn Mendes & Camilla Cabello) - Calvit Hodge & Sara Bivens

Dance Party Will Feature Classic Children Songs from Mellodees, a Musically Driven Entertainment Platform Produced by Superstar Artist and Producer Marshmello 

Two-Week Special Will Stream on August 22 and August 29 on iHeartRadio’s Facebook Page

Ewing, NJ - August 20, 2020 - L’il Critters^TM, America’s #1 Kid's Gummy Vitamin Brand, today announced its partnership with iHeartRadio’s Saturday Morning Dance Party Presented by L’il Critters, a family friendly event for children across the U.S. The dance parties will feature music from Mellodees, a musically driven entertainment platform committed to connecting with children and parents through engaging content and fresh sounds with music produced by superstar artist and producer, Marshmello. 

The two-week special will stream on Saturday, August 22 and August 29 at 11am ET on iHeartRadio’s Facebook Page, with a replay available for 72 hours. The episodes will feature Cody The Bear from L’il Critters and Mellodees’ animated character, Dee, as children and families across the country groove to exclusive renditions of classic children songs from Marshmello’s Mellodees including “ABC’s Song” “Itsy Bitsy Spider,” “Twinkle Twinkle” and “Wheels On The Bus.”

“L'il Critters is committed to helping moms and dads ensure their kids are getting essential vitamins and minerals they need to support their health. There's no better way to further encourage healthy choices than by getting up and moving together with the whole family," says Vanessa Duvert, Brand Manager for L’il Critters. "We're thrilled to be part of such an exciting collaboration where the fun is certainly getting done. We hope that the Saturday Morning Dance Parties will help families start their weekends off on the right foot," adds Duvert. "Getting healthy and having fun with the entire family just got that much cooler.”

"Our partnership with iHeart has been one that we cherish dearly. As we started Mellodees, it made a lot of sense for us to find a way to work together and introduce Dee and the rest of the Mellodees characters to families. The upcoming Saturday Morning Dance Parties are something fun and unique and we are really excited about them,” adds Moe Shalizi, Marshmello’s Manager and CEO/Founder of The Shalizi Group. 

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The 100-Episode Podcast Will Take an In-Depth Look Into The Lives Of 100 Diverse Women Who Have Shaped The Present and Are Designing The Future

NEW YORK – August 18, 2020 – The Seneca Women Podcast Network, iHeartRadio and P&G today announced the premiere of “Seneca’s 100 Women to Hear,” an original 100-episode podcast spotlighting women who have positively impacted and created change across all sectors of society. The series launched today with an episode spotlighting abolitionist and women’s rights activist Sojourner Truth and will be available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard. New episodes will drop over nine consecutive days, from August 18 to August 26 on Women’s Equality Day, and then move to twice weekly starting in September. “Seneca’s 100 Women to Hear” will feature the voices and words of former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright; Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex; Grameen America CEO Andrea Jung; soccer legend Abby Wambach; All in Together Co-Founder Lauren Leader; spoken word poet and podcaster Amena Brown; media producer, author and speaker Austin Channing Brown; and other leading women in business, entertainment, STEM, law, philanthropy, sports, the arts and public service. “Seneca’s 100 Women to Hear” is sponsored by P&G, a founding partner of the Seneca Women Podcast Network. Listen to the official trailer here.

August 18 marks the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment, which guaranteed American women the right to vote, although it would take another 45 years for all women to have full access to voting through the Voting Rights Act of 1965. “Seneca’s 100 Women to Hear” will celebrate these critical moments in American history by focusing on 100 women who have shaped the present and who are designing our future. The podcast will be co-hosted by a trio of Seneca Women leaders: Co-Founder Kim Azzarelli; Co-Founder Ambassador Melanne Verveer, the first U.S. Ambassador for Global Women’s Issues; and Commissioner Sharon Bowen, the first African-American to be appointed as Commissioner of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

“Women’s voices throughout history have often gone unheard. That is why we launched the Seneca Women Podcast Network earlier this year and why we are thrilled today to announce this new ground-breaking series that will amplify the voices of 100 diverse women,” said Kim Azzarelli, Co-Founder of Seneca Women. “There has never been a more important time to hear women’s voices as we face multiple crises and have the opportunity to design a more inclusive future.”

Episodes will include conversations, groundbreaking speeches as well as interviews with historians and experts. For the premiere podcast, Azzarelli speaks with Dr. Daina Ramey Berry, an award-winning historian and professor, who shares important insights about Sojourner Truth. The second episode features a keynote address by Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, during the Girl Up 2020 Leadership Summit.

“We’ve been thrilled by our partnership with Seneca Women and the stories that we are able to tell together,” said Conal Byrne, President of the iHeartPodcast Network. “The ratification of the 19th Amendment and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 were important moments in our history, and we knew that we had to honor them in a special way. ‘Seneca’s 100 Women to Hear’ does a fantastic job sharing the accomplishments of these remarkable women and amplifying their voices for podcast audiences. Listeners from across the world will be able to draw from the experiences of these history makers.”

“Our world is shaped by the voices we listen to, the leaders we pay attention to and the ideas we choose to embrace,” said Marc Pritchard, P&G Chief Brand Officer. “We’re proud to support ‘Seneca’s 100 Women to Hear’ series which brings us powerful insights and inspiration from the diverse life experiences of 100 amazing women. It’s time to listen to more voices, especially the voices of women, to create a more equal, just and better world.”

In March, during Women’s History Month, the Seneca Women Podcast Network and iHeartMedia announced the launch of a new multi-year partnership to co-produce and distribute a slate of high-quality, women-focused podcasts in the areas of women in business, leadership, current events, health and more, providing inspiring, purpose-driven and actionable content from a diverse range of women’s voices. As part of the partnership, new and existing podcasts produced by Seneca Women—joined the iHeartPodcast Network. Currently, Seneca Women and iHeartMedia co-produce the hit podcast series “Seneca’s Here’s Something Good,” “Made by Women” and “Conversations on Power and Purpose.”

The Seneca Women Podcast Network builds on Seneca Women’s thought leadership and its founders’ decades of experience in advancing women around the globe. It focuses on a diverse range of topics that showcase positive role models, practical insights and shared learnings, while providing a platform for the voices of established and emerging women leaders as well as organizations making a difference for women and girls.

After its initial nine episodes, “Seneca’s 100 Women to Hear” will be a twice-weekly podcast series, publishing new episodes each Tuesday and Thursday. The series will launch August 18, distributed by the iHeartPodcast Network, which is home to more than 750 original podcasts with over 215 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 Seneca Women

Co-founded by Ambassador Melanne Verveer, the first U.S. Ambassador for Global Women’s Issues, and Kim Azzarelli, a corporate, philanthropic and legal advisor, who together co-authored the best-selling book Fast Forward: How Women Can Achieve Power and Purpose, and joined by Sharon Bowen, former Commissioner of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Seneca Women has sought to accelerate women’s progress through signature thought leadership events at Davos, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the New York Stock Exchange, as well as through the Seneca Women app, a weekly newsletter, and significant partnerships with the public and private sectors. The Seneca Women Podcast Network provides a platform for the voices of established and emerging women leaders as well as organizations making a difference for women and girls.

About P&G

P&G serves consumers around the world with one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Always®, Ambi Pur®, Ariel®, Bounty®, Charmin®, Crest®, Dawn®, Downy®, Fairy®, Febreze®, Gain®, Gillette®, Head & Shoulders®, Lenor®, Olay®, Oral-B®, Pampers®, Pantene®, SK-II®, Tide®, Vicks®, and Whisper®. P&G aspires to build a world free from gender bias with an equal voice, equal opportunity, and equal representation for all individuals. Through their powerful voice in advertising, P&G brand campaigns like Always #LikeAGirl, Olay #FaceAnything, and Secret #AllStrengthNoSweat are sparking conversations that motivate change. P&G is helping remove barriers to education for girls and economic opportunities for women while also creating an inclusive, gender-equal environment inside P&G—and advocating for gender-equal workplaces beyond P&G—where everyone can contribute to their full potential. Please visit http://www.pg.com for the latest news and information about P&G and its brands.

GroupM is the exclusive sponsor of lineup’s full podcast slate

“You Down?” with Obama’s Other Daughters, “Go Ask Ali” and “Criminalia” launch this month

Future shows include “#Matter,” “American Coup,” “Black Girl Lost,” and multiple companion shows for Shondaland’s ABC and Netflix series, including “Bridgerton” for Netflix

New York, NY - Aug 11, 2020 - Today, iHeartMedia, the No. 1 commercial podcast publisher globally, and Shondaland Audio, a division of Shondaland, founded by award-winning television writer and producer Shonda Rhimes, announced the division’s upcoming lineup. Co-Produced with iHeartRadio, three new original podcasts will launch as part of the partnership, which was first announced and formed late last year. “You Down?” with Obama’s Other Daughters, “Criminalia” and “Go Ask Ali” will debut this month on iHeartRadio and everywhere else podcasts are available. As a result of GroupM’s sponsorship deal—the first for the iHeart and Shondaland Audio partnership—the largest global media investment network’s clients have exclusive access to the entire slate of original podcasts.

Also announced today were future shows that span a variety of genres and formats including: “#Matter,” “American Coup,” “Black Girl Lost,” and multiple companion shows for Shondaland’s ABC and Netflix series, including “Bridgerton” for Netflix. The lineup joins previously launched podcast “Katie’s Crib,” a bi-weekly podcast following “Scandal” and “Waitress” actress Katie Lowes, which joined the slate in its third season this past May. The show will release a new episode on August 13th featuring actress Gabrielle Union.

“Shonda Rhimes is an absolute creative powerhouse and developing these first few shows together has indicated what a strong partnership iHeartMedia and Shondaland have formed with Shondaland Audio,” said Conal Byrne, President of the iHeartPodcast Network. “The breadth and depth of content that’s in progress as part of this partnership is unparalleled, and we’re thrilled to work beside the Shondaland team to bring Shonda’s unique storytelling magic to podcast listeners everywhere.”

Rhimes will oversee development of the Shondaland Audio slate with Chief Design and Digital Media Officer, Sandie Bailey, who will manage day-to-day operations as the company introduces incredible talent and stories to hundreds of millions of podcast listeners across the country.

“Podcasts allow for innovative and intimate storytelling and that’s exactly what this slate offers: deeply human stories through a range of genres and formats aimed to engage the varied and ever- growing podcast listenership,” said Bailey. “iHeartMedia has been an incredible partner in forming Shondaland Audio, and I’m thrilled that audiences will soon hear more from our collaboration with this new offering of shows.”

Progressive clients including T-Mobile and Unilever have signed on as brand partners of the upcoming slate of podcasts within the exclusive GroupM sponsorship.

“We’re excited to be a first and only partner in support of the rich and diverse perspectives and stories that are signature to Shondaland. This partnership serves as added reinforcement of our priority to elevate multicultural voices—audiences and programming talent—in direct connection with our previously announced Multicultural Marketplace,” said Susan Schiekofer, GroupM’s Chief Digital Investment Officer. “We understood from the outset of these discussions at the end of last year how beneficial a deal like this could be for our clients. The unique slate-wide ownership position allows us to create custom integrations for clients across so many different opportunities. We’re looking forward to helping bring this audio slate to life.”

In 2017, Shondaland began broadening its digital footprint with the launch of Shondaland.com and later entered podcast territory with “Katie’s Crib,” featuring Katie Lowes welcoming guests for open and honest conversations about everything parenting, from fertility and postpartum life to the ups and downs of raising tiny humans.

Shondaland Audio Shows Releasing This Month Include:

August 11th
“You Down?” with Obama’s Other Daughters – Hosted by four members of the all Black, all female comedy troupe known as Obama’s Other Daughters: Maame-Yaa Aforo, Ashley Holston, Yazmin Monet Watkins and Shakira Ja’nai Paye. These hilarious and opinionated friends come together for laughs and brutal honesty in this talk-show style podcast featuring fun, irreverent discussions as they offer their unique perspective and comedic take on all things culture. The group also executive produces, writes and stars in Comedy Central Digital series, and produces and performs under Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Network banner.

August 18th
“Criminalia” – In this podcast, veteran Holly Frey (cohost of the award-winning podcast “Stuff You Missed in History Class”) and co-host Maria Trimarchi (writer, journalist and researcher) ask the question “what can we learn from the criminals and crimes of the past?” “Criminalia” is a dark, yet playful look at historical true crime.

August 20th
“Go Ask Ali” – Hosted by actress and New York Times best-selling author, Ali Wentworth who has become a comedic authority on wading through all the chaos that is modern life. Ali speaks with doctors, experts and friends about "How to grow a teenager in a pandemic" and "how to grow a relationship in a pandemic."

Upcoming Shondaland Audio Show Details Include:

“#Matter” – This scripted drama will be written, produced and directed by Dylan Brown (writer/producer, “Raising Kanan” and “Mac and Devin go to High School”), and told through the lens of a reporter looking back at a case of police brutality, as a father intervenes in his teenage son's beating and later finds himself, his badly hurt son and a wounded cop barricaded in a nearby restaurant as they all struggle to stay alive. Set to launch this fall.

“American Coup” – A scripted series from writers Aaron Tracy (writer, “Law and Order: SVU”) and Andrew Lenchewski (co-creator, “Royal Pains”) that explores the incredible, untold story of Edith Wilson, the woman who hijacked the Oval Office. As a writing team, Aaron and Andrew have sold original TV pilots to USA Network, Freeform, Lionsgate, and Alcon Entertainment. Set to launch this winter.

“Black Girl Lost” – This documentary-style podcast, produced by award-winning filmmaker and writer dream hampton and hosted by award-winning journalist Yesha Callahan, looks at the complexities behind the growing numbers of missing Black women and girls. Asking the questions who takes them and why? But most importantly, does anyone care about Black girls lost? The show will also feature thought-provoking interviews around a number of these unsolved missing persons cases. Set to launch early next year.

More details will be released at a later date on future Shondaland Audio podcasts including multiple companion shows for Shondaland’s ABC and Netflix series, including “Bridgerton” for Netflix.

In addition to the shows announced today, listeners can expect a steady stream of new podcasts from Shondaland Audio over the next couple of years.

About Shondaland

Shondaland is the pioneering storytelling company founded by award-winning writer and producer Shonda Rhimes. The company has produced the television series "Grey's Anatomy," "Private Practice," "Scandal," "How To Get Away With Murder," "For The People" and "Station 19” for ABC. Through the company’s unprecedented shift to streaming, it is producing content exclusively for Netflix including upcoming series “Bridgerton,” “Inventing Anna” and “Notes on Love.” In recent years the company has expanded into other divisions including launching the website Shondaland.com, part of the Hearst Digital Networks, and Shondaland Audio, part of the iHeartPodcast Network. The company is rooted in the ideals of creating content that changes culture, changes perceptions and writes the future.

Voting Campaign Encourages Millions of Americans to Share What Matters To Them Most When They Vote on November 3, 2020

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 Among Those Sharing Their “Why Am I Voting?” Stories, Which Will Air On iHeartMedia’s Broadcast Radio Stations, Podcasts, Social Media Platforms and The iHeartRadio App Nationwide

NEW YORK – August 10, 2020 – iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in the United States, announced today the launch of “Why I’m Voting,” a new, non-partisan campaign asking musicians, cultural influencers, athletes and listeners from all walks of life to share what matters to them most in one of the most consequential election years of our lifetime, when Americans will be voting for 35 Senate seats, all 435 seats in the House of Representatives and the office of the President of the United States.

Beginning Monday, August 10 and running until Election Day on November 3, iHeartMedia will open up its more than 850 broadcast radio stations in 160 markets, podcasts, social media platforms and iHeartRadio App to give its 278 million listeners a chance to answer the simple question: “Why am I voting?” Listeners can hear thoughts from some of today’s biggest celebrities and cultural leaders and record and submit their own 20 second or less audio or video message at iheartradio.com/vote.

Participants include Aaron Mahnke, Adam Lambert, Andra Day, Ashley McBryde, Baratunde Thurston, Benny Blanco, Billie Eilish, Bob Baumhower, Brett Eldredge, Brit Morin, Brothers Osborne, Chelsea Handler, Chuck Bryant, Dan + Shay, Dan Reynolds (Imagine Dragons), Dani Shapiro, Darius Rucker, Day Sulan, Diplo, DJ Khaled, Fall Out Boy, FINNEAS, French Montana, Grouplove, Jason Derulo, Jason Petty, Jewel, John Legend, Justin Tuck, K CAMP, La La Anthony, Leslie Grace, Lori Gottlieb, Luis Fonsi, Melissa Etheridge, Michael Ray, Michelle Williams, Mike Shinoda, Pitbull, Prince Royce, Robert Evans, Sammy Jaye, Saweetie, Selena Gomez, Stephanie Ruhle, Swae Lee, The Head and the Heart, Tom Colicchio, Trevor Daniel, Tyla Yaweh, Will Ferrell, YFN Lucci and others.

“With voter turnout expected to hit record numbers on Election Day, ‘Why I’m Voting’ presents a rare opportunity for people of all backgrounds and beliefs to have their voices heard by millions of their fellow Americans before we cast our votes in November,” said John Sykes, President of Entertainment Enterprises for iHeartMedia.

“Why I’m Voting” will also be incorporated into the iHeartRadio marquee music events taking place before Election Day, including the 10th anniversary of the legendary two day iHeartRadio Music Festival in September, along with the iHeartCountry Festival and iHeartRadio 2020 Fiesta Latina, which celebrates the power of Latino culture, both airing in October.

Additionally, iHeart will premiere its “Why I’m Voting” podcast, a special series beginning on August 10 running through Election Day, featuring conversations with artists, celebrities and cultural influencers including Chelsea Handler, Jewel, John Legend, Melissa Etheridge, Pitbull and Will Ferrell on why and how this year’s elections will shape our future for decades to come. The podcast will showcase the personal, emotional and heartfelt stories behind why showing up to the ballot box means so much-- not just as individuals, but for our entire nation.

Thank you to our partners AXE, Knorr® & Seventh Generation.

“We are proud to partner with iHeartMedia on the ‘Why I’m Voting’ campaign as it is more important than ever to vote to ensure your voice and the voices in your community are heard,” said Rob Master, Vice President of Media and Consumer Engagement, Unilever North America. “At Unilever, we actively advocate for a safe and accessible voting process that ensures everyone’s right to make their own choices and cast their votes on Election Day.”

iHeartMedia will also launch a probono campaign in conjunction with “Why I’m Voting” that will encourage listeners to text the word VOTER to 26797 to learn more about local election procedures, updates, registration deadlines and more -- all to help Americans successfully participate in upcoming elections.

iHeartRadio, FlynnPictureCo., Psychopia Pictures and UpperRoom Productions break new ground to produce the original narrative sci-fi thriller podcast amid the pandemic, pushing the envelope in creative audio content production

NEW YORK – August 3, 2020 – iHeartRadio, the No. 1 commercial podcast publisher globally, FlynnPictureCo., Psychopia Pictures and UpperRoom Productions today announced “There Be Monsters,” an original ten-part narrative sci-fi thriller podcast starring John Boyega (Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker, Detroit) and Emmy, Golden Globe and SAG award winner Darren Criss (American Crime Story: The Assassination Of Gianni Versace, Hollywood, Royalties). “There Be Monsters,” which is produced by Beau Flynn of FlynnPictureCo., Dan Bush of Psychopia Pictures and John Boyega of UpperRoom Productions, will be available later this year on the iHeartPodcast Network.

In this new scripted thriller, Boyega plays Jack Locke, the mysterious hero with a vendetta who infiltrates a Silicon Valley body-hacking startup run by an enigmatic CEO Max Fuller, played by Criss, whose highly secretive creations promise to enhance human biology in incredible ways - but every drug has a side effect.

iHeartRadio, FlynnPictureCo., Psychopia Pictures and UpperRoom Productions began developing “There Be Monsters” in November 2019 as part of an expanding slate of immersive “PodFiction” (PodFi) audio dramas. As the creative team was getting ready to fly to London, Atlanta and LA to record the actors in early 2020, the pandemic hit and they were shut down. Despite the challenges of executing a scripted fictional podcast thriller with a full cast of actors remotely, the creative team was eager to move forward and broke new ground in podcast production in June 2020. The podcast creators and the iHeart team created a completely remote technological process and each cast member was sent a “Studio in a Box,” which included important materials from a professional studio microphone to tutorial videos. These materials enabled the cast to record studio quality “scripted” audio from the safety of their own homes, while still performing together as they connected virtually via teleconference across multiple continents and time zones. The director, producers and actors would connect virtually daily for six hours to record – and over the course of two weeks the production captured over four hundred pages of material with twenty different actors.

“The process to develop this scripted show and the ability to capture the connection, emotions and overall dynamic between the cast members while recording remotely, from across the globe, was unlike anything I’ve ever seen,” said Conal Byrne, President of the iHeartPodcast Network. “It’s an unbelievable feat, and I’m so impressed with Beau Flynn, Psychopia Pictures and UpperRoom Productions for rising to the occasion to create such a spectacular podcast.”

John Boyega was the first to attach and is on-board as a producer via his UpperRoom Productions. “Getting to explore this format of storytelling whilst also adjusting to new methods of recording with the cast members made it an exciting process,” said Boyega. “I’m thrilled it all came together and hope audiences are just as drawn in as I was to this sci-fi thriller series.”

The PodFi also stars Marley Shelton (Rampage, “Rise”), Clark Gregg (Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Captain Marvel) and Tony Award nominee Sahr Ngaujah (Fela!, Patti Cake$, Luke Cage).

The series was created and directed by Dan Bush (The Vault, The Signal), who co-wrote along with tyro-writer Nicholas Tecosky.

“’There Be Monsters’ is a psychological thriller that chronicles the rise of humankind 2.0, and the disruptions to society that come with it,” said Bush. “We chose to format this story as a scripted podcast because it is an immersive, storytelling playground, and I am beyond excited to partner with this powerhouse team and talent to bring this singular show to life.”

“From the start, our goal for “There Be Monsters,” our first PodFiction series, has always been to break down traditional storytelling barriers and create a completely unique and immersive narrative audio experience that takes listeners beyond conventional podcasting,” said Flynn. “When the pandemic hit this year and the world collectively turned to storytellers and artists to help get through this challenging time, we knew we had to find a way to keep production on track and deliver this story. We couldn’t have conceived of better partners than iHeartRadio, Dan Bush and our exemplary cast and crew to step into the unknown with. What we were able to achieve together despite endless challenges and limitations is truly the first of its kind, and we can’t wait to share this incredible story and unique experience with the world.”

FlynnPictureCo.’s Scott Sheldon and Shelby Thomas will also serve as producers.

FlynnPictureCo. is currently in post-production on Disney’s Jungle Cruise starring Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt, releasing July 30, 2021. Fresh on the heels of the latest Star Wars trilogy, Boyega via his UpperRoom Productions recently inked a multiyear producing deal with Netflix with a specific focus on non-English language films from West and East Africa.

“There Be Monsters” production just wrapped and is now in post production. The PodFiction series will be distributed by the iHeartPodcast Network which is home to more than 750 original podcasts with over 215 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.

John Boyega is repped by Identity Agency Company and Sloane Offer, Weber & Dern.. CAA and Ricky Rollins of Hyphenate Creative Management rep Criss, and his attorney is Hansen, Jacobson, Teller, Hoberman, Newman, Warren, Richman, Rush, Kaller & Gellman. iHeartMedia was assisted and represented by Oren Rosenbaum of UTA during the deal.

Dan Patrick and the iHeartRadio team will select 10 up-and-coming creators to produce pilot episodes; and fans will vote for one to become The Next Great Podcast to join The iHeartPodcast Network

Los Angeles and New York – August 3, 2020 – iHeartRadio, the No. 1 commercial podcast publisher globally, announced today the search for The Next Great Podcast. The campaign will launch in collaboration with content creation platform Tongal to help reach up-and-coming creative talent for a chance to develop a new original show for The iHeartPodcast Network.

Beginning today through Thursday, August 27th, creators around the world can pitch for the chance to produce a new podcast series of any genre—from comedy to true crime, and sports to pop culture—and to work with The iHeartPodcast Network to launch the new series.

“iHeartRadio has built a global stage for some of the world’s biggest podcasts, and now they’re using their platform to create an incredible opportunity for up-and-coming voices,” said James DeJulio, Tongal Co-Founder and CEO. “At Tongal, our mission has always been about connecting emerging talent to opportunity, so we’re excited to be working with iHeart to power this search and champion new voices and new ideas in the podcasting space.”

Creators will be asked to submit a short synopsis and treatment that describes their podcast idea, along with links to past work and an optional audio trailer and pitch video. Pitches will be narrowed down by a panel of podcasters, led by head judge and legendary broadcaster Dan Patrick, and 10 semifinalists will be awarded $1,000 to further develop their idea into a 10-minute pilot. These pilots will be shared on “The Next Great Podcast” feed in the fall for fans everywhere to listen and vote. One winner will be crowned “The Next Great Podcast,” featured on iHeartRadio stations across the country and work closely with Patrick and iHeartRadio’s team of expert podcast producers to develop their podcast into an original series for distribution by The iHeartPodcast Network.

“Audio is thriving and is the breeding ground for some of the best IP out there right now,” said Conal Byrne, President of The iHeartPodcast Network. “Podcasting has always been an ideal place for cultivating new talent and we are excited to join forces with Tongal to reach their impressive community of creatives as we search for the next great podcast.”

“This is a passion project for me. There’s so much great talent out there that hasn't had the luxury of a head start from a major media company,” said Dan Patrick. “This is that head start that will recognize and grow someone who has the dream to become a podcast star.”

Creators can go to NextGreatPodcast.com to apply and learn more.