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New York, NY -- June 28, 2019 – iHeartMedia, Inc. (OTC PINK: IHTM) today announced that its Class A common stock has been approved for listing on the NASDAQ Global Select Market. Upon listing, iHeartMedia’s Class A common stock will trade under the ticker “IHRT.”

As previously announced, iHeart had been evaluating all paths to achieve a listing of its Class A common stock on a recognized U.S. stock exchange following emergence from its restructuring process. iHeartMedia has determined that a listing on the NASDAQ Global Select Market is the optimal strategy for iHeartMedia and all of the company’s stakeholders.

As a result, the Company has requested the withdrawal of its previously filed registration statement on Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. iHeartMedia’s management team will be meeting with investors the week of July 15 in advance of a listing date of July 18, 2019.

“This is an exciting time for our company and an important step in the evolution of iHeartMedia. Our listing on the NASDAQ will provide greater liquidity for existing shareholders, allow us to diversify our investor base, and give us improved access to public capital markets in the future,” said Bob Pittman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of iHeartMedia, Inc.

Chappy Signs on As First Official Sponsor of PRIDE Radio

YouTube Sensation Alex Aiono To Join the iHeartRadio Float for NYC WorldPride

March on June 30

NEW YORK - June 26, 2019 - iHeartMedia announced today that PRIDE Radio, The Pulse of LGBTQ America, has expanded its footprint with the addition of 12 HD radio stations to debut immediately. iHeartRadio’s PRIDE Radio brings the best of music and programming to the LGBTQ+ community and its allies around the country and will expand its reach in major cities across the nation, including Houston; Chicago; Denver; Boston; Tampa, Florida; Cleveland; Columbus, Ohio; Seattle; Miami; Cincinnati; Charlotte, North Carolina; and Baltimore.

PRIDE Radio is featured on the iHeartRadio app and now includes 29 stations with the addition of the 12 HD2 and HD3 stations to join the existing markets spanning across leading cities including New York; Los Angeles; San Francisco; Dallas; Philadelphia; Atlanta; Washington D.C., San Diego; Phoenix; Minneapolis; Portland, Oregon; St. Louis; Orlando, Florida; Pittsburgh; and Hartford, Connecticut. Through the expansion, PRIDE Radio will now broadcast on WKSC HD2 in Chicago; KQBT HD2 in Houston; WHYI HD3 in Miami; WBWL HD2 in Boston; KUBE HD2 in Seattle; WFLZ HD2 in Tampa, Florida; KBCO HD3 in Denver; WLKO HD2 in Charlotte, North Carolina; WHLK HD2 in Cleveland; WNCI HD2 in Columbus, Ohio; WKFS HD2 in Cincinnati; and WZFT HD2 in Baltimore. In addition, each station, hosted by leading LBGTQ+ on-air personalities, will feature a dynamic blend of music alongside its signature LGBTQ+ Audio Vignette series with top music artists such as The Chainsmokers, Ariana Grande, Sam Smith, Lizzo and the Backstreet Boys as well as influencers.

iHeartMedia proudly supports the LGBTQ+ community and actively participates in LGBTQ+ events and initiatives across the country including its partnership with NYC WorldPride March, the largest Pride celebration in the world spanning the entire month of June. For this year’s NYC WorldPride March, singer, producer and YouTube sensation Alex Aiono will join iHeartRadio for its float in the NYC WorldPride March. In addition, over 30 iHeartRadio employees and personal friends will join the march to showcase their support for the LGBTQ+ community. The parade kicks off at 12:05 p.m. and top DJs such as iHeartMedia’s A-Ron will join iHeartRadio’s official float. iHeartMedia New York’s Z100 and103.5 KTU will also participate in the parade with their very own floats. For more information, listeners can visit the WorldPride website.

“PRIDE Radio is a platform created to celebrate the growing and passionate LGBTQ+ community and allies,” said Don Parker, General Manager for PRIDE Radio at iHeartMedia. “To be able to expand our reach and engage thousands more through these new HD stations as well as our sponsorship with WorldPride, an organization that empowers and fights for inclusivity is incredible and supports and elevates our brand and mission.”

In addition, PRIDE Radio has also signed its first partner, Chappy, the gay connection app for men. The Chappy app is a space for gay and bi men to build healthy relationships in a pressure-free environment. The app recently celebrated the launch of Friend Mode, a new feature developed to create a simplified way to make meaningful platonic friendships, and to expand social circles.

“We are proud to partner with iHeartRadio to launch PRIDE radio and support their commitment to the LGBTQ+ community,” said Sam Dumas, Head of Brand and Co-Founder, Chappy. “Together we will help provide a platform for LGBTQ+ voices across America.”

Study Finds Radio Continues to Reach More People on a Daily and Weekly Basis Than Any Other Media and Dominates Consumer Listening Across All Dayparts

Podcast Listening Experiences Fast Growth, Especially Among Gen Z and Younger Millennials, as More People Use Podcasts as a Daily Escape

Rise of Smart Speakers Adds To Radio Listening in the Home with Continued Listening Late into the Night

New York, NY – June 20, 2019 – The audio landscape is exploding and over the last two years there has been huge growth across various audio categories including a 2500 percent growth in smart speaker ownership and more than 48 percent increase in podcast listening, according to the Edison Infinite Dial 2019 study.  And today Ipsos released a new research study commissioned by iHeartMedia  -- “Day in the life Audio Journey” -- demonstrating that consumer interest in audio is now at an all-time high, with listeners enjoying more audio content across a vast array of platforms including broadcast radio, digital streaming, podcasts and smart speakers. The in-depth multi-platform study explores daily audio usage and habits of Americans ranging from 13 to 64 years old and captures when, where and how these various generations are consuming their favorite audio.

The study highlights that radio continues to reach more people than any other media both daily and weekly. On a weekly basis, broadcast radio reaches 85 percent of consumers, surpassing all other audio channels including social media (68 percent) and live television (56 percent). The research also showed that radio has two times the daily listening of streaming services, reaching 69 percent of consumers compared to streaming music’s 34 percent.

“Audio is hot right now and a must for marketers looking to reach increasingly elusive and fractured audiences. If you look at the data, it’s undeniable that consumers are listening more and watching less and this study outlines when, where and why,” said Bob Pittman, Chairman and CEO of iHeartMedia, Inc. “Contrary to some misperceptions, it shows we are living in an audio-first world by drilling down a more granular overview of audio listenership and showing what a day-in-the-life of the average listener is like when it comes to media consumption.”

 Although all ages enjoy listening to audio and spend an average of 17.2 hours a week with their favorite broadcast radio stations, streaming music service, podcasts and more, the study found that Millennials and Gen Z listen the most, spending more than 18 hours each week and 2.6 hours or more each day listening to audio. These numbers, along with social media’s continued popularity, reflect consumers’ need for live, human connections.

 “Radio has long been a trusted companion for people of all ages so it’s no surprise that it continues to be the premier destination when people want to connect with others and their community,” said Gayle Troberman, CMO of iHeartMedia. “The only difference now versus decades ago is that today people can enjoy that connection anywhere they are across a variety of platforms.”

The study also explores where and when people listen and shows that audio listening is most often done on-the-go, with 65 percent done outside the home and most often in the car, with radio accounting for 65 percent of in-vehicle audio listening. Radio also serves as a companion throughout the day; it leads media use 70 percent of waking hours and is the most used audio platform all day, and at all hours. The research additionally shows that the rise of smart speakers has made radio more prominent than ever in the home, uncovering that homes with smart speakers have spent 47 percent more time listening to radio during prime hours (8-10pm) than those listeners without.

Consumers are also embracing podcasts, with listening growing tremendously especially among younger Millennials and Gen Z. Compared to just two years ago, podcast listening is up 48 percent with people aged 12–24, according to a separate Edison Infinite Dial 2019 study. iHeartMedia’s study further found that podcasts now represent almost 10 percent of audio listening among Millennials and that podcast listeners are also radio listeners, with 82 percent also listening to radio on a weekly basis. In addition, radio continues to be the #1 audio choice for Gen Z. and podcasts are replacing online video as a daytime escape for many during work and school.

The study, conducted by Ipsos for iHeartMedia in March 2019, surveyed a nationally representative sample of 6,016 consumers aged 13–64 who listen to 1+ audio platform at least once a week.

Partnership will drive innovation and learning in creative 
and media strategies across all audio platforms

CANNES, FRANCE – June 17, 2019 – iHeartMedia, America’s leading audio company, and WPP, the creative transformation company, today announced the launch of Project Listen to develop next-generation insights, planning and creative capabilities in audio.

The two companies will help brands better engage with consumers and win across all audio platforms: broadcast radio, digital streaming, podcasts, smart speakers and live events.

Consumer listening is at an all-time high, according to new iHeartMediaresearch. The study shows consumers say they arelisteningto audio content for an average of 17 hours a week, with millennials and younger generations listening the most. This ramp up in listening is the direct result of the rapid growth of digital streaming, podcasts, smart speakers and airpods, on top of the massive and consistent scale of broadcast radio.

The new partnership comprises:

1. Creative Audio Studio – Audio will be pushed higher on the agendas of creatives and media strategists with the launch of a new studio at GroupM’s headquarters at 3 World Trade Center in New York. Clients and creatives from across WPP will experiment with modern audio marketing programs, working with creative producers in a series of pilots.
2. Empowering Planning – iHeartMedia’s Smart Audio Insights and audience tools will be integrated with GroupM’s proprietary data and insights tools to uncover new insights and support novel measurement approaches, all of which will be shared in quarterly intelligence reports for clients and the market. A new audio certification program for planners at GroupM’s agencies will roll out later in 2019.
3. Raising Audio IQ – A new Project Listenmonthly podcast is launching in Cannes with plans for 18 episodes through 2020. Lessons from the client pilots and research will be shared to help inspire more advertisers to embrace audio’s new capabilities.

Project Listen is intended to raise the bar in audio creativity and media strategy through shared learning about what works in the evolving audio landscape. The partners will help marketers to mine audio data for insights and to deploy them across a cohesive planning framework, from creative strategy to media planning and implementation. 

“At iHeartMedia, we understand the unparalleled power of audio and its ability to engage and make brands part of the daily conversation, with consumers of all ages, at a massive scale,” said Bob Pittman, Chairman and CEO of iHeartMedia, Inc. “Project Listen is about tapping into the scale of audio and moving from the traditionally transactional radio business to the future of audio advertising where insights and ideas lead the way to growth for brands. Simply put, audio is the biggest greenfield for growth in media today, and we could not be more excited to partner with the talented teams across WPP to develop the tools and skillsets needed to unlock that growth.” 

“Consumers are listening more than ever, and we already know the power of music, voice and sound to create engaging and emotional human connections,” said Mark Read, CEO of WPP. “As consumer behaviour evolves, from the media they enjoy to how they relate to brands and make purchase decisions, it’s essential to have a modern approach to creative and strategy for all media, including audio.”

“People are wired for sound – it grabs our attention, sets our mood, and triggers our memories and imagination. It transports us from a favorite artist’s soundstage, to a podcast courtroom or even another galaxy. It’s quite literally a soundtrack for our lives,” said Brad Hiranaga, NA Chief Brand Officer, General Mills. “Because audio is an incredible driver of culture and yet is so personal, it’s a profound way to tell a brand story that connects with people authentically in the right moments of their day. That connection is a great match to our mission for our brands to create experiences for people and provide value in their lives.”

“Marketers spend a lot of time perfecting the way their brand looks, but today there is an equal need to focus on how they sound,” said Leslie Sims, Chief Creative Officer for Ogilvy USA. “With the growth in listening, sonic branding is becoming an even more vital part of the creative process. Project Listenwill challenge us to experiment even more as we work with clients to explore new sonic solutions.”

 “At GroupM, our single-minded focus is on helping clients to best utilize the media that can help deliver growth for their businesses,” said Tim Castree, CEO, GroupM North America. “Like every other medium, audio is quickly evolving. This requires work with our clients and our partners to test and learn how to leverage the scale and reach of audio, and the creative and innovation potential of new platforms, which is what we’ll do with Project Listen.” 

Project Listenwas announced today at the 2019 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity during a special live podcast at the WPP Beach. The podcast featured Brad Hiranaga, Chief Brand Officer, General Mills; Bob Pittman; Tim Castree; Leslie Simms, Chief Creative Officer of Ogilvy US; Ryan Seacrest, host of On Air with Ryan Seacrest, Live With Kelly and Ryanand American Idol; and host Will Pearson from the hit podcast, Part Time Genius.

About WPP

WPP is a creative transformation company. We build better futures for our clients through an integrated offer of communications, experience, commerce and technology. For more information visit www.wpp.com.

NEW YORK – June 11, 2019 – iHeartMedia announced today that Don Parker has been named General Manager for iHeartRadio’s PRIDE Radio, The Pulse of LGBTQ America, effective immediately. In addition, Parker will continue his role as Regional Senior Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia’s Northern California Region.

iHeartRadio’s PRIDE Radio brings the best of music and programming to the LGBTQ+ community and its allies around the nation and is featured on the iHeartRadio app and 18 HD2 stations, reaching 9 out of 10 LBGTQ+ consumers every month. PRIDE Radio is also hosted by seven leading LGBTQ+ personalities and features a dynamic blend of music alongside its signature LGBTQ+ Audio Vignette series with top music artists such as the Chainsmokers, Ariana Grande, Sam Smith, Lizzo and the Backstreet Boys and influencers.

As General Manager for PRIDE Radio, Parker will oversee the day-to-day programming, marketing, sales and operations of PRIDE Radio and help further expand the brand’s reach and business development to the LGBTQ+ community on the iHeartRadio app and HD2 stations across the country.  Additionally, iHeartMedia will soon conduct a national search for a program director for PRIDE Radio, reporting into Parker.

“PRIDE Radio has grown significantly over the years and has the ability to reach both a local and national targeted audience across multiple markets through its audio, digital, social and live event assets,” said Parker. “I’m excited to be expanding my role with this engaging initiative that supports equality and inclusivity and bringing on a dedicated Program Director to help lead the brand and its impact this platform has on the LBGTQ+ community to new levels.” 

Parker is a media veteran and has held several positions while at iHeartMedia. Prior to his current role as regional Senior Vice president of Programming and General Manager for PRIDE Radio, Parker has served as Senior Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia San Francisco, Vice President of Programming for NextMedia Group, Program Director for KCMG in Los Angeles and Program Director for KTBZ in Houston. He began his career at KBOS in Fresno, California.

iHeartMedia proudly supports the LGBTQ+ community and actively participates in LGBTQ+ events and initiatives across the country including its partnership with WorldPride NYC, the largest Pride celebration in the world spanning the entire month of June, as well as being an official sponsor of the 2019 Capital Pride Concert, which showcased some of today’s biggest stars including Marshmello and more who performed on the PRIDE Radio stage last weekend in Washington D.C.

Event Will Feature Performances by Alicia Keys, Cage The Elephant, Camila Cabello, Chance The Rapper, Def Leppard, French Montana, Halsey, Heart, H.E.R., Miley Cyrus, Mumford & Sons, Tim McGraw, Zac Brown Band and More, Hosted by Ryan Seacrest on September 20 and 21 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas

The CW Network Will Broadcast the Two-Day Televised Special on October 2 and October 3 and Exclusively Livestream the Mega-Concert via The CW App and CWTV.com

New York, N.Y. – June 4, 2019 – iHeartMedia announced today the lineup for the 2019 iHeartRadio Music Festival, the annual legendary concert event on Friday, September 20 and Saturday, September 21 at Las Vegas’ hottest entertainment venue, T-Mobile Arena. This year, the epic two-day lineup will feature performances by Alicia Keys, Cage The Elephant, Camila Cabello, Chance The Rapper, Def Leppard, French Montana, Halsey, Heart, H.E.R., Miley Cyrus, Mumford & Sons, Tim McGraw, Zac Brown Band and more, plus recently announced Hootie & The Blowfish, Marshmello and Steve Aoki with special guests Darren Criss and Monsta X. Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, the iHeartRadio Music Festival will once again feature one-of-a-kind collaborations and surprise performances.

The Daytime Stage at the iHeartRadio Music Festival will take place at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds on Saturday, September 21 with performances by Juice WRLD, Maren Morris, Billie Eilish, Old Dominion, H.E.R., Zara Larsson, CNCO, Brett Young, FLETCHER, Monsta X, Bryce Vine and Lauv, with more to be announced. In addition to live performances from today’s emerging artists, the Daytime Stage will also feature fan zones and interactive experiences by iHeartRadio's brand partners.

“Year after year, the iHeartRadio Music Festival continues to captivate audiences nationwide,” said Tom Poleman, Chief Programming Officer for iHeartMedia. “Since its inception in 2011, this festival has become the can’t miss music event of the year. We’re thrilled to once again bring the world’s biggest artists together on one stage for one incredible weekend.”

Each night, the 2019 iHeartRadio Music Festival will broadcast live for fans via iHeartMedia radio stations throughout the country across more than 150 markets. The CW Network will broadcast a two-night television special on Wednesday, October 2 and Thursday, October 3 from 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. EST/PST. Leading up to the official television special, The CW will also air an hour-long Best Of Special on Sunday, September 29 at 8 p.m. EST/PST. In addition, The CW will exclusively livestream both nights of the festival via The CW App and CWTV.com.

“Each year we strive to live up to our reputation as the most diverse music festival in the world,” said John Sykes, President of Entertainment Enterprises for iHeartMedia. “This year we have the best in class from all genres of music performing indoors and out, all weekend long.”

Beginning Tuesday, June 11 at 1 p.m. EST/10 a.m. PST through Thursday, June 13 at 1 p.m. EST/10 a.m. PST, Capital One cardholders will have access to a special pre-sale for the iHeartRadio Music Festival. Tickets will be available only at iHeartRadio.com/CapitalOne. Additionally, Capital One cardholders can purchase an exclusive Capital One Access Pass which includes an intimate acoustic performance with Cage The Elephant, a meet and greet with the band and a backstage tour of T-Mobile Arena. Tickets go on sale to the general public on June 14 at 1 p.m. EST/10 a.m. PST via AXS.com. Tickets for the Daytime Stage are also on sale and can be purchased via Ticketmaster.com.

In addition, throughout a summer-long on-air and online promotion, iHeartMedia station listeners across the country will have the chance to win a one-of-a-kind dream trip to Las Vegas where they will join thousands of other dedicated music fans to experience the 2019 iHeartRadio Music Festival at T-Mobile Arena.

Proud partners of this year's event include: Capital One®, The CW Network, Macy's, Progressive® Insurance, T-Mobile, Taco Bell® and Tic Tac with more to be announced.

The 2019 iHeartRadio Music Festival is co-produced by John Sykes, and Tom Poleman. For more details about the iHeartRadio Music Festival visit iHeartRadio.com/festival.

Artists and/or event are subject to change or cancellation without notice.

Hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Jordin Sparks, The Event Featured Performances by Taylor Swift, Jonas Brothers, Halsey, 5 Seconds of Summer, Zedd, Ally Brooke with Special Guest Tyga, Ava Max, Fletcher and TOMORROW X TOGETHER

Freeform To Broadcast A Television Special on June 7 at 8 p.m. ET/PT 

Los Angeles – June 2, 2018 – iHeartMedia kicked the summer off with the 2019 iHeartRadio Wango Tango Presented by The JUVÉDERM® Collection of Dermal Fillers on Saturday, June 1 at the Dignity Health Sports Park, formerly StubHub Center and home of the LA Chargers and the LA Galaxy, in Los Angeles. Hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Jordin Sparks, the star-studded event celebrated all things summer with performances from today’s hottest artists including Taylor Swift, Jonas Brothers, Halsey, 5 Seconds of Summer, Zedd, Ally Brooke with Special Guest Tyga, Ava Max, Fletcher and TOMORROW X TOGETHER. Freeform will exclusively broadcast a 90-minute television special of iHeartRadio Wango Tango on Friday, June 7 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. The event also broadcasted live on more than 100 iHeartRadio stations and livestreamed on LivexLive.com. 

For the second year, the iconic 102.7 KIIS FM’s Wango Tango has flourished into iHeartRadio’s national kick-off to summer music celebration. iHeartRadio Wango Tango Presented by The JUVÉDERM Collection of Dermal Fillers is part of iHeartRadio’s roster of incredibly successful, nationally-recognized concert events including the iHeartRadio Music Festival, iHeartRadio Music Awards, the nationwide iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Concert Tour, the iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina, the iHeartCountry Festival, iHeartRadio ALTer Ego and iHeartRadio Podcast Awards.

Saturday kicked off with the 2019 iHeartRadio KIIS FM’s Wango Tango Village Presented By California Earthquake Authority. The free daytime event featured live performances by Ally Brooke, CNCO, Madison Beer and Jake Miller, with Special Guest Host Asher Angel from the blockbuster film Shazam!

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

• Jonas Brothers reunited on the Wango Tango stage after 11 years to perform new songs from their upcoming album, Happiness Begins, including hit single, “Sucker,” and “Cool” as well as a medley of their fan favorites including, “Burning Up,” “Year 3000,” “Lovebug” and more.
• Halsey surprised the crowd by bringing out her boyfriend, YUNGBLUD, to perform their track “11 Minutes.” Before hitting the stage together, Halsey performed hit songs, “Bad At Love,” “Eastside,” and “Now or Never.”
• 5SOS kicked off summer at iHeartRadio's 2019 Wango Tango with new hit single, “Easier” as well as “She Looks So Perfect,” “Who Do you Love,” “Jet Black Heart,” “Want You Back” and fan favorite “Youngblood.”
• Zedd brought the fire to 2019 iHeartRadio Wango Tango – the DJ transformed the official kickoff into a massive dance party, remixing a variety of his hits, including “Clarity,” “Stay the Night,” “The Middle” and “Starving.”
• Ally Brooke kicked off her set with "Vámnos.” Surrounded by a group of dancers in neon outfits, Ally continued with her brand new song "Lips Don't Lie" (featuring A Boogie wit da Hoodie) and a cover of Selena’s "Bidi Bidi Bom Bom," telling the crowd, "When I was a little girl I always dreamed of being like Selena." She finished her set by performing her hit single "Low Key," with special guest, Tyga.
• Taylor Swift closed out the 2019 iHeartRadio Wango Tango celebrating Pride in a rainbow ensemble. The songstress had the crowd on their feet throughout her set which included her hits, “"Shake It Off," "Blank Space," "Trouble," "Love Story," an acoustic version of "Delicate," "Style" and more. She closed the show by surprising the crowd with special guest, Brandon Urie from Panic! At The Disco to perform their new song, “ME!”.
• iHeartRadio Wango Tango Presented By The JUVÉDERM® Collection Of Dermal Fillers also welcomed celebrity presenters and attendees from across the entertainment industry including Ashley Iaconetti, Becca Tilley, Jared Haibon, Breanna Yde, Dean Unglert, Emma Hunton and Zuri Adele (Good Trouble), Francia Raisa, Jana Kramer, Jordyn Jones, Livvia, Mike Caussin, Lizzy Greene (A Million Little Things), Teddi Mellencamp, Hunter Henry and Michael Badgley (Los Angeles Chargers), Colton Underwood and Cassie Randolph, Roselyn Sanchez, ABC’s The Bachelorette Hannah B, Jordin Sparks, American Idol Winner Laine Hardy, Stephanie Pratt, Trevor Jackson, Wells Adams, and more.  

iHeartRadio Wango Tango is an iHeartMedia production. Proud national partners for this year’s event were 7-Eleven, Banana Boat Sunscreen, Blinded By The Light, In Theaters August 14, Degree Stay Fresh Deodorant Wipes, NBC’s “Songland” premiering May 28, Progressive® Insurance, SugarBearHair and Universal Pictures' Yesterday.

The event was also sponsored locally by Adriana’s Insurance Services, Amgen’s Breakaway from Cancer, California Community Colleges, California Earthquake Authority, Chevrolet, EI School of Professional Makeup, John’s Incredible Pizza, LOKO, Men In Black: International, Molina Healthcare, Musicians Institute, My/Mo Mochi Ice Cream, Nexx Burger, Nongshim America, Orange Coast College, Raging Waters Los Angeles, Renaissance Pleasure Faire, Santa Monica College, Sea Folly, Svedka Vodka, and Vita Coco.

For more information visit iHeartRadio.com/WangoTango. 

Phoenix, Ariz.– June 3, 2019 — iHeartRadio and Surf Media, Inc. are partnering to bring iHeartRadio’s free all-in-one digital music, podcasting and live streaming radio service to rideshare passengers as the exclusive audio service on Surf tablets.

Beginning today, passengers who ride in a Lyft or Uber car that has a Surf rideshare entertainment tablet can choose from iHeartRadio’s expansive selection of live radio, custom Artist Radio stations, free playlists and podcasts. This partnership will continue Surf’s objective to bring choice to rideshare passengers in the form of quality entertainment experiences.

“We feel proud to partner with a leading global media and entertainment provider,” said Eli Chmouni, CEO and founder of Surf. “iHeartMedia and Surf’s partnership not only improves the rideshare experience for passengers across the country, but also establishes Surf as the top rideshare entertainment and media platform.” 

“iHeartRadio is the all-in-one app for all things audio and we are excited to partner with Surf Media to offer our broad array of content and programming to their users’ rideshare experience,” said Michele Laven, President of Strategic Partnerships Group for iHeartMedia. “Whether it’s listening to your favorite podcast or streaming your music or any radio station across the country, iHeartRadio provides listeners with a seamless, easy-to-use experience and we are always committed to making it available on every device and platform they expect it.”   

Surf tablets are found in rideshare cars across Phoenix, Los Angeles, Austin, Dallas, San Antonio, Denver, Chicago, Las Vegas, Miami and San Diego. 

About Surf

Surf is a media distribution platform that places interactive tablets in rideshare vehicles for the entertainment of passengers and the promotion of businesses and brands. In addition to high-quality, curated content, entertaining videos, movie trailers and music, Surf tablets connect passengers to the best local businesses in their area. Visit ridewithsurf.com for more information.

Music Icon Joins iHeartRadio Stations Across the Country During Thursday Afternoon Drive Time to Discuss His Life and Music and How They Influenced Paramount’s Film Rocketman on the Eve of Its Friday Opening

WHAT: Paramount Pictures is partnering with iHeartMedia to build instant awareness across the U.S. about the highly-anticipated release of the new film, Rocketman, with an hour-long on-air radio special with the iconic and legend himself Elton John on May 30 at 5 p.m. ET/PT.  The exclusive on-air special will feature Elton John as he personally introduces his favorite hits of all time and shares captivating stories across more than 120 iHeartRadio AC, Hot AC, Classic Rock, and Oldies stations nationwide and digitally.  Hundreds of millions of fans will tune in to get a sneak peek into the new film about Elton John’s life and legendary music. iHeartMedia stations nationwide will also build anticipation to film’s Friday, May 31 release of Rocketmanwith an official countdown across its stations. 

 Elton John will share some of his favorite hits including “Your Song,” “Bennie and the Jets,” “Tiny Dancer” and “Rocket Man.”  In addition, leading up to the radio special, snippets from the exclusive special will be featured in iHeartRadio’s Icons: Real talk with the greatest minds in music and culturepodcast hosted by Disgraceland’s Jake Brennan.   

Featured quotes from Elton John include:

• “Music saved me and that’s why there’s music all the way through the film. It’s been a constant in my life since I was a little boy. It saved me because I still kept working when I was mis-behaving and doing drugs…I’m still alive because of that…”
• “I want people to come away with the thought that yes, you can survive…and you need your friends to help you through…”
• “I'm loving every second of it, because it's honest and it's truthful, even though it's a fantasy. It's truthful about me.”
• “Somebody suggested not having it in the film…I could not leave the fact that I got married and I was a gay man out of the movie…”

WHO:  Paramount Pictures, iHeartMedia and Elton John Celebrate the Premiere of Rocketman.

 WHEN: Radio Broadcast with Elton John (60 minutes): 

• Thursday, May 30 at 5 p.m. local time

New York, NY – May 29, 2019 – iHeartMedia announced today that Andrew L. Dahm has been named the company’s Chief Privacy Officer. Dahm will also remain in his role as iHeartMedia’s Senior Corporate Counsel.

In this new role, Dahm will be responsible for shaping, regulating and administering iHeartMedia’s privacy policies and strategies to ensure they continue to meet global regulatory requirements and address the company’s specific needs. He will also work closely with Steve Mills, iHeartMedia’s Global Chief Information Officer, and David Neuman, iHeartMedia’s Global Chief Information Security Officer, to oversee company-wide data security and protection plans.

“Protecting our company data and personal information has always been a priority for iHeartMedia,” said Rich Bressler, iHeartMedia’s President, COO and CFO. “Andrew is uniquely suited for this important new role at our company and has been at the center of the legal aspects of all of our digital operations for several years, including the development of our privacy policies for consumers and employees and our third-party vendor relationships relating to privacy matters.”

“I’m looking forward to helping to spearhead the company’s privacy strategy, regulatory compliance and risk management efforts as iHeartMedia’s Chief Privacy Officer,” said Dahm. “iHeartMedia serves tens of millions of people each month through our vast array of platforms, including our iHeartRadio digital service and more than 800 station and personality websites. They trust us with their information and keeping that information safe is our top priority.”

Dahm joined iHeartMedia in 2011 as its Senior Corporate Counsel, Business and Regulatory, and has helped ensure company-wide compliance with privacy and data security laws through the review of iHeartMedia’s data use practices. His duties also encompass the preparation of data security policies, online terms of use, and privacy policies and the negotiation of data use transactions. Prior to joining iHeartMedia, Dahm worked in the Corporate and Securities Section of Cox Smith Matthews in San Antonio and as a software developer for Motive Communications in Austin, Texas. He is a graduate of the University of Texas School of Law and Rice University.