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With Over $5M Invested, iHeartRadio Earth Continues to Offer Simple Actions That Positively Impact the Planet and Improve Listener’s Daily Lives

To Celebrate Earth Day 2021, iHeart Encourages One Million People To Grow Their Own Produce As Part Of the Million Gardens Movement

New York – April 22, 2021 – iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in the United States, today celebrated the one year anniversary of the launch of iHeartRadio Earth, the company’s sustainability initiative designed to inspire iHeart’s millions of listeners to take action to positively impact the environment. Since the program’s inception on Earth Day in 2020, the company has committed nearly $5M worth of media and has run thousands of PSAs highlighting useful tips and information that promote insights about environmentally conscious actions and behavior while also helping consumers save money while protecting the planet.

The PSAs developed in partnership with the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF), the nation’s leading organization in lifelong environmental learning, were continually updated and aired throughout the year to take into consideration the evolving impact of the pandemic as well as seasonal changes, and covered topics ranging from energy efficiency, optimal home heating, car mileage and efficiency to recycling and sustainable shopping. All new PSAs were released this week for Earth Day and are focused on cooking and eating sustainably, conserving water, reducing energy while working from home and more. Additionally, iHeartRadio Earth provides listeners with information about virtual ways to explore the outdoors, including free guided tours of national parks, online workshops and more.

To celebrate Earth Day 2021, iHeart is expanding its partnership with Big Green, a national nonprofit dedicated to creating healthy places where kids can learn and grow, in support of the Million Gardens Movement, a national effort in partnership with Modern Farmer to encourage to encourage one million people to grow their own produce. The goal of the campaign is to give all people the opportunity to grow their own food, whether on a windowsill or in a backyard, and to create a healthier, happier, more sustainable world. Beginning April 19 through May 3, iHeartMedia stations will air PSAs voiced by Grammy Award-winning musician and actress Eve championing the power of homegrown food and encouraging listener participation to plant a garden or to make a donation. All the PSAs will drive listeners to MillionGardensMovement.org for fun online lessons, advice and resources to help communities and families grow more produce.

Additionally, iHeart will kick off an activation later this summer with the Ad Council and the U.S. Forest Service to encourage parents and caregivers to take their families out to the forest to experience and reconnect with nature this summer. Studies show that when kids spend time outdoors, they become healthier, have lower stress levels and develop stronger immune systems. They also become more creative, and have greater respect for themselves, other people, and the environment. The English and Spanish radio campaign will emphasize fostering a sense of connection to and belonging in nature among families, with emphasis on reaching Black and Hispanic families. The radio spots will connect parents and caregivers to nearby forests, parks and trails through an interactive map at DiscoverTheForest.org or DescubreElBosque.org.

"We are so pleased to continue our partnership with iHeartRadio," said Meri-Margaret Deoudes, CEO and President of NEEF. "I'm confident that the small, but powerful, actions we've created for iHeartEarth coupled with the incredible reach of iHeartRadio, has helped listeners across the U.S. incorporate sustainability into their daily lives."

The Week Will Feature A Series Of Interviews With Thought Leaders And Trusted Community Voices To Help Educate Consumers About COVID-19 Vaccines; All Advertising On BIN During “It’s Up To You” Vaccine Education Week Will Be Donated By The Founding Partner Brands To Support The Ad Council and COVID Collaborative Campaign

iHeartMedia Will Also Launch A Series Of More Than 20 English And Spanish Audio PSAs Across Its 860 Broadcast Radio Stations Nationwide To Support The “It’s Up To You” Campaign To Reach As Many Consumers As Possible, Especially Those Hit Hardest By The Pandemic

NEW YORK, N.Y. – February 25, 2021 – BIN: Black Information Network, the first and only 24/7 national and local all news audio service dedicated to providing an objective, accurate and trusted source of continual news coverage with a Black voice and perspective, announced today that it has joined with the Ad Council and COVID Collaborative to help kick off their “It’s Up To You” COVID-19 vaccine education initiative.

Despite the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on communities of color there are extremely high rates of vaccine hesitancy among these communities, rooted in a deep history of health inequities, mistrust and skepticism. To reach its audiences with messages that will resonate, BIN has adapted the Ad Council’s “It’s Up To You” COVID-19 vaccine education campaign and created a week-long schedule of programming designed to reaffirm the legitimacy of having questions about the vaccines, while at the same time answering questions and addressing concerns their audiences may have.

“Based on research, the Black community is the least likely group to be receptive to taking a COVID-19 vaccine,” said Tony Coles, President of BIN: Black Information Network. “Our goal is to present the most accurate news and information to help curb the future impact of COVID-19 on the communities we serve, by both answering questions around vaccination and providing resources for the public to get informed.”

BIN was founded on an innovative business model: instead of being supported by traditional advertising, BIN is enabled by a group of well-known brands as Founding Partners who provide long-term support to allow BIN to focus solely on its mission of building an important platform for Black journalism and trusted news. As a result of this innovative and unique advertising model, BIN has been able to bring together some of its Founding Partners including Bank Of America, CVS Health, Lowe’s, McDonald’s USA, Sony, 23andMe and Verizon, to contribute a week of advertising on BIN, using the platform to spark meaningful conversation fueled by trusted news and information. Collectively these leading consumer brands will donate over 1,300 hours of continuous media to spark a deeper conversation around the COVID-19 vaccine and address specific concerns within the Black community.

"Combining the collective power of BIN and the Ad Council will be one of the most effective partnerships to get the right information about the COVID-19 vaccine to the Black community," said Diego Scotti, CMO, Verizon. "With Verizon being a partner of both organizations, it is a proud moment to see the impact that can be made when the industry takes action together."

“As a Founding Partner of the Black Information Network and a member of the Ad Council Coalition, we recognize the opportunity to help address critical communication efforts around the importance of this vaccine,” said Meredith Verdone, Chief Marketing Officer of Bank of America. “This initiative will accelerate the impact of the Ad Council’s campaign within communities that continue to be disproportionally impacted by the coronavirus.”

“CVS’ partnership with BIN allows us to have an ongoing channel to reach Black consumers every day with important and timely COVID-19 and vaccine information,” said Norm de Greve, Chief Marketing Officer of CVS. “We were thrilled to see so many of the BIN partner brands band together with the network and the Ad Council to donate their airtime to help ensure these critical messages get heard in the local communities where they are most needed.”

“We are proud to partner with our franchisees to turn over our advertising time to BIN and the Ad Council to educate the community about COVID-19 vaccinations,” said Morgan Flatley, Chief Marketing Officer, McDonald’s USA. “At McDonald’s, being a good neighbor is one of our core values, and we hope by using our resources as a BIN founding partner, we can help bring the Black community one step closer to overcoming this pandemic.”

“As a brand grounded in science and research, we are proud to support the Black Information Network and The Ad Council’s campaign to deliver trusted, balanced information around the data behind the COVID-19 vaccine,” said Tracy Keim, Vice President, Consumer Marketing and Brand, 23andMe. “Knowledge is power, and the campaign message “It’s Up To You” highlights the importance of being armed with the critical information necessary to make an informed health decision today and in the future.”

Beginning today through next week, BIN’s “It’s Up To You” Vaccine Education Week will feature hundreds of custom audio PSAs that bring to life the moments that we have all been missing and encourage listeners to get the facts so that they can make an informed decision about the COVID-19 vaccines; local news updates that provide specific details around local vaccination requirements and availability; interviews with medical experts around the safety and science behind the vaccines; hourly news coverage providing the most up-to-date information around the vaccine rollout; and a Sunday morning public affairs show dedicated to an open discussion about the vaccines and mistrust within the Black community.

Additionally, iHeartMedia today released a series of over 20 English and Spanish custom audio spots across its more than 860 broadcast radio stations nationwide as an extension of the Ad Council and COVID Collaborative “It’s Up To You” campaign that will be made available for other audio companies to use across their platforms. Through the power of audio, the all-new PSAs vividly bring to life the everyday moments we hope to get back to and encourage the public to get the facts to make an informed decision about the COVID-19 vaccines. From family gatherings to church worship, dinner with friends, baseball games and celebrations, the PSAs remind listeners of their own personal stakes in the fight against COVID-19 and the importance of making an informed decision about getting vaccinated.

The spots will run across all iHeartMedia radio stations beginning today and drive listeners to GetVaccineAnswers.org (DeTiDepende.org in Spanish), a website developed by the Ad Council in partnership with COVID Collaborative, which provides the latest information about COVID-19 vaccines, with the ultimate goal of helping the public feel confident and prepared to get vaccinated once they are able to.

“The work that BIN is doing is critical to ensuring millions of people are getting the information they need to make informed decisions about the COVID-19 vaccines – especially those hit hardest by the pandemic where we are seeing the highest rates of hesitancy,” said Lisa Sherman, President and CEO of the Ad Council. “We are honored to partner with iHeartMedia, BIN and their incredible collaborators on this crucial week of action that will help educate audiences, inspire confidence in the vaccines and turn the tide of the pandemic.”

About The Ad Council

The Ad Council has a long history of creating life-saving public service communications in times of national crisis, starting in the organization's earliest days during World War II to September 11th and natural disasters like Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Sandy. Its deep relationships with media outlets, the creative community, issue experts and government leaders make the organization uniquely poised to quickly distribute life-saving information to millions of Americans.

The Ad Council is where creativity and causes converge. The non-profit organization brings together the most creative minds in advertising, media, technology and marketing to address many of the nation's most important causes. The Ad Council has created many of the most iconic campaigns in advertising history. Friends Don't Let Friends Drive Drunk. Smokey Bear. Love Has No Labels.

The Ad Council's innovative social good campaigns raise awareness, inspire action and save lives. To learn more, visit AdCouncil.org, follow the Ad Council's communities on Facebook and Twitter, and view the creative on YouTube.

Washington, D.C. – January 19, 2021 – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, in partnership with the AmerisourceBergen Foundation and iHeartMedia, today launched Sharing Solutions: A Virtual Nationwide Tour to drive business-led solutions to the opioid epidemic as more than 40 states report increases in opioid-related mortality amid COVID-19. As part of the campaign, the Foundation and its partners will convene 50 virtual events in 50 states to showcase innovative workforce solutions and support employers as they tackle growing substance misuse in their communities and in the post-COVID workplace.

“Today, the fight against the opioid epidemic collides with our battle against COVID-19, exacerbating the devastation already felt by communities across the nation,” said Carolyn Cawley, president of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. “By launching this virtual national tour and tapping into the reach and expertise of our partner iHeartMedia, we hope to arm employers – and communities in every corner of the country – with the right tools and resources so they are prepared and empowered to address the double impact of COVID-19 and a resurgent opioid crisis.”

Kicking off in Louisiana on January 19, the virtual nationwide tour will feature townhall-style conversations with leading health experts including 20th U.S. Surgeon General VADM Jerome Adams. Leidos CEO Roger Krone and Nationwide Foundation President Chad Jester will also be featured in each program, followed by a live panel of local guests. Moderating these livestreamed events will be key public figures such as Randy Grimes, former NFL Player in long-term recovery and Founder of Pro Athletes in Recovery. Grimes will moderate the Florida program on February 11, with other moderators to include musical artists and iHeartMedia personalities. All events will be open to public at no charge to help reduce stigma and heighten dialogue among impacted communities.

“As a co-founder of the National Opioid Action Coalition, iHeart has been committed to combating the opioid crisis affecting communities across America,” said Alexandra Cameron, vice president of strategic partnerships & government initiatives for iHeartMedia. “By collaborating closely with the U.S. Chamber Foundation, we are bringing public and private sectors together in this mission, and including pop culture influencers who can bring attention to this important issue.”

“The combined health and economic crisis linked to the coronavirus creates major challenges for employers and employees already struggling with the opioid epidemic,” said Gina Clark, president of the AmerisourceBergen Foundation. “We know this is a problem that requires localized solutions, and we’re proud to work with the U.S. Chamber Foundation and its new partners this year as they bring renewed attention to this important issue, in addition to the deep expertise and network needed to make a real impact at the local level.”

The Sharing Solutions initiative was launched in March 2019 with the support of the AmerisourceBergen Foundation as an online resource hub to bring together expertise from multiple sectors, and aggregate workforce resources and case studies in an accessible way to help employers and employees cultivate a drug-free workplace. The 2019 initiative also featured a 10-city tour in communities hard hit by the epidemic, including Abingdon, VA; Lexington, KY; and Columbus, OH; among others.

For additional information on Sharing Solutions, visit www.sharingsolutions.us. To register for the 2021 nationwide tour, visit this link.

About U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation is dedicated to strengthening America’s long-term competitiveness. We educate the public on the conditions necessary for business and communities to thrive, how business positively impacts communities, and emerging issues and creative solutions that will shape the future.

$1 Million In Media To Be Granted To Organizations Working To Positively Impact Social And Racial Justice

UNCF Named The First Grant Recipient

New York – December 1, 2020 – iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in America, today announced the launch of iHeartRadio Communities Spotlight Media Grant Program, an all-new initiative to support organizations that are making a positive impact within the communities iHeart serves and to use iHeart’s multi-platform media network to deliver messaging that is timely, relevant and hyper-targeted to most effectively serve impacted communities.

The inaugural Spotlight Grants will provide a nationwide platform for Black-focused community organizations to inspire, educate and empower listeners to take a stand against systemic racism and promote social justice; celebrate Black excellence, achievement and culture; help members of the Black community express themselves and address the unique needs of their communities; and invest in educational programs and individuals that are inspiring the next generation of Black journalists and leaders.

To mark the launch of the grant program, long-time partner UNCF, an organization that helps fund 37 private historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), has been named the first partner and will receive a minimum media grant of $350,000 to be used through the end of the year.

The all-new PSA will begin airing today through the end of the year across all iHeartMedia radio stations and will bring attention to the many social, financial, educational and mental health challenges the COVID-19 pandemic has caused to communities of color and the threat to America’s progress for a more equitable society. UNCF is asking listeners to donate $10 online at UNCF.org/donate to help HBCU students who had to withdraw from school because of COVID-19 challenges get back to college in the spring. Additionally, iHeart will again host UNCF President and CEO Dr. Michael L. Lomax as a guest on the iHeartRadio Communities public affairs show in the coming weeks.

“iHeart strongly believes in the mission of UNCF and the importance of investing in an equitable and just society and we will continue to work with them into the future,” said Bob Pittman, Chairman and CEO of iHeartMedia. “The iHeartRadio Communities Spotlight Media Grant Program is an opportunity at a critical moment in history to share the work and messages of organizations like UNCF and bring them to the largest possible audience.”

“We thank iHeart for this investment in a vital component of better futures for us all—our institutions and students,” said Dr. Michael L. Lomax, president and CEO, UNCF. “Getting our message out and making people aware of how we work tirelessly to support HBCUs and the Black community is vital. Partners like iHeart make our work at UNCF possible, and we are grateful for this support. As UNCF enters its 76th year, our mission is critical now, more than ever, as we work to ensure that students get back to college and that their futures – as leaders, professionals, and responders to the next pandemic – are secured.”

Most recently, iHeart has worked closely with leading civil right organizations including the NAACP and National Urban League to invest in ensuring Black voter participation in the 2020 presidential election and to advocate for the importance of minority education and college readiness as well as explore the deep cultural influence of HBCUs. In addition to the media grant, iHeart will continue to work with UNCF and other organizations to ensure their messages and missions are heard beyond these campaigns.

Future iHeartRadio Communities Spotlight Media Grant PSAs will address individual issue areas ranging from minority education to mental health to food insecurity and the many long-term impacts of COVID-19 on our country, and will spotlight critical issues facing all of our listeners and provide a platform to explore the issues that matter most to them both locally and nationally.

In 2019, iHeart contributed over $355 million in media to thousands of national and local organizations and the iHeartRadio Communities Spotlight Media Grant Program is an extension of that commitment. The program is designed to explore the many facets of timely issues like social justice and racism facing our country and offer multiple outlets for action.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Beginning October 19, the Month-Long Celebration In Partnership with McDonald’s USA and Ulta Beauty Will Feature Custom Vignettes, Special Podcast Episodes and an All-Day Homecoming Event on November 12 Including a Virtual Panel, Pre-show and Performances 

La La Anthony, Lionel Richie, Toni Braxton and Wale Among Other Notable HBCU Alumni Will Be Spotlighted in the HBCU Homecoming Celebration Vignettes, Which Will Air on iHeartMedia’s Hip Hop and R&B Broadcast Radio Stations, Podcasts, Social Media Platforms and The iHeartRadio App Nationwide

NEW YORK – October 7, 2020 – iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in the United States, announced today the launch of “HBCU Homecoming Celebration on iHeartRadio,” an uplifting month-long celebration showcasing Historically Black Colleges and Universities’ (HBCU) school pride and elevating student achievement through iHeartMedia’s multiple platforms, including on-air across iHeartMedia’s Hip Hop and R&B broadcast radio stations, streaming, social channels, iHeartMedia’s Black Creator podcasts and live virtual events. Beginning October 19 and continuing through November 12, the celebration will bring together HBCU students and alumni with their favorite musical artists, influencers and entertainment.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, hundreds of HBCUs and their students and alumni will not be able to attend in-person homecoming celebrations to honor their institutions’ rich histories, cultural impact and notable alumni.  The month-long “HBCU Homecoming Celebration on iHeartRadio” will feature special themed podcast episodes and a month of custom vignettes celebrating Black excellence and achievement highlighting its alumni and students including singer, songwriter Bobby Valentino; singer and songwriter Brian McKnight; recording artist, songwriter, actor and activist Killer Mike; actress and personality La La Anthony; actor Lance Gross; singer, songwriter and actor Lionel Richie; producer, songwriter and DJ Metro Boomin; actor and entertainment reporter Terrence J; singer and songwriter Toni Braxton; recording artist Wale; film producer Will Packer; and iHeartRadio on-air personalities Bev Johnson, Bushman, Charlamagne Tha God, DJ Envy, Kendra G, Kyle Santillian, Mike Evans, Monica Barnes, Queen B and Zach Boog.

“HBCU Homecoming Celebration on iHeartRadio” was developed in partnership with several partners including McDonald’s, through its Black & Positively Golden movement, and Ulta Beauty – all of whom have collaborated to create unique and impactful programming to celebrate students and alumni while bringing awareness to the profound influence historically Black colleges and universities continue to have on our country. 

Beginning in November, iHeart and Ulta Beauty will launch a social sharing challenge that will encourage HBCU students to share their at-home Homecoming style for a chance to win a virtual meet and greet with an artist.  Additionally, On November 12, Ulta Beauty and iHeart will host a star-studded panel with a performing artist, spotlighting conversations between Black female celebrities and entrepreneurs. The panel aims to raise up, inspire and pave the way for the next generation of Black women leaders.  

The celebration will culminate with a special event across all iHeartMedia Hip Hop and R&B stations and include a special pre-show and performance sponsored by McDonald’s through its Black and Positively Golden movement, which shines a positive light on Black excellence through initiatives that provide opportunities for the next generation of leaders taking steps today to own tomorrow. 

“Homecoming is a time of celebration and unity on college campuses across the country.  With in-person activities being cancelled due to COVID, the “HBCU Homecoming Celebration on iHeartRadio” will keep our communities connected, engaged and entertained during a challenging time,” said Thea Mitchem, Executive Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia. “As a HBCU graduate, I understand the transformative role HBCUs play in enriching and improving the lives of young people.”

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.

Three-Part Series Will Feature Performances from Andy Grammer, Aloe Blacc and More, Premiering June 22

Benefit Concerts Will Stream Across iHeartRadio’s YouTube, Facebook Live and Instagram Live

NEW YORK – June 17, 2020 – iHeartMedia and Ally today announced “iHeartRadio Concerts For The Community Presented By Ally” – a virtual concert series benefitting United Way, the worldwide organization that fights for health, education, and financial stability of every person in every community, as well as Musicians On Call, the nation’s leading provider of live music in hospitals, serving individuals in facilities ranging from children’s hospitals to adult facilities, VA hospitals and hospices. The three-part concert series will feature performances from Andy Grammer and Aloe Blacc, with more to be announced. The event will stream on iHeartRadio’s YouTube Channel, Facebook Live and Instagram Live beginning on Monday, June 22 at 8pm EST/5pm PST with Andy Grammer.

In addition to the virtual events, iHeartMedia and Ally are helping to bring the gift of music to dedicated healthcare heroes that have been staffing hospitals nationwide during the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of the program, Ally has committed to fund the delivery of up to 5,000 virtual eCards to frontline workers nationwide. Each card will feature an inspiring and uplifting video recorded by Musicians On Call’s volunteer musicians.  The program will encourage listeners to visit a dedicated landing page on the Musicians On Call website to send a personalized e-card and music video to doctors and nurses in their own lives.

As part of the series, each artist will surprise caregivers around the country with a virtual meet & greet and performance as a token of appreciation for their work on the frontlines.

“With the incredible sacrifices the frontline workers make every day for our safety during this pandemic, we’re committed to showing our gratitude while delivering a musical break to their stressful days,” said Musicians On Call President & CEO Pete Griffin. “We’ve witnessed time and again the healing power of music and we are proud to partner with iHeartMedia and Ally to share some joy with the people who need it the most right now. With their support we will be able to bring smiles to the faces of thousands of healthcare workers across the country.”

In addition to supporting United Way Worldwide through Concerts for the Community, Ally is supporting seven local United Way COVID-19 Relief Funds across the country.  Through its partnership with iHeartMedia, Ally will help fund United Way Worldwide’s newly launched Invisible Problems campaign, to help identify and respond to unseen problems in communities that may be contributing to racial and economic inequalities. Listeners will be invited to visit unitedway.ideascale.com to share an unseen problem facing their family, neighborhood or community.

“United Way is addressing many significant, often ‘unseen’ problems emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic, such as food insecurity, access to medical care, and financial support. Many of our communities were already in crisis pre-COVID-19 and now find themselves in deeper crises as new problems surface in this rapidly changing environment. Increased domestic violence, evictions, and loss of support groups are some of the problems emerging in the wake of COVID-19,” said Suzanne McCormick, U.S. President, United Way Worldwide. “Support from Ally and iHeartMedia will help United Way begin to address these unseen issues facing communities across the country.”

“While the country faces multiple crises, many are looking for ways to help those fighting the pandemic and become part of the solution to address racial justice and equity issues,” said Andrea Brimmer, chief marketing and public relations officer at Ally. “Ally believes that music not only has the power to comfort us, but also reinforces our connection to each other, our families, and our communities. We hope these concerts bring people together to help frontline workers and generate much needed attention to hidden issues.”

About Ally Financial Inc.

Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE: ALLY) is a leading digital financial-services company with $182.5 billion in assets as of March 31, 2020. As a customer-centric company with passionate customer service and innovative financial solutions, we are relentlessly focused on "Doing it Right" and being a trusted financial-services provider to our consumer, commercial, and corporate customers. We are one of the largest full-service automotive-finance operations in the country and offer a wide range of financial services and insurance products to automotive dealerships and consumers. Our award-winning online bank (Ally Bank, Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender) offers mortgage lending, personal lending, and a variety of deposit and other banking products, including savings, money-market, and checking accounts, certificates of deposit (CDs), and individual retirement accounts (IRAs). Additionally, we offer securities-brokerage and investment-advisory services through Ally Invest. Our robust corporate finance business offers capital for equity sponsors and middle-market companies.

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About United Way

United Way fights for the health, education and financial stability of every person in every community. Supported by 2.9 million volunteers, 9.8 million donors worldwide and $4.7 billion raised every year, United Way is the world’s largest privately funded nonprofit. We’re engaged in 1,800 communities across more than 40 countries and territories worldwide to create sustainable solutions to the challenges facing our communities. United Way partners include global, national and local businesses, nonprofits, government, civic and faith-based organizations, along with educators, labor leaders, health providers, senior citizens, students and more. For more information about United Way, please visit UnitedWay.org. Follow us on Twitter: @UnitedWay and #LiveUnited.

About Musicians On Call

Musicians On Call (MOC) is the nation’s leading provider of live music in hospitals. For over 20 years MOC has brought live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities ranging from children’s hospitals to adult facilities, VA hospitals and hospices. MOC has a vision of a world filled with the healing power of music and is expanding its Virtual Bedside Performance Program and Music Pharmacy program to serve the populations most in need during this pandemic, including hospital patients who are undergoing visitor restrictions, caregivers spending countless hours on the frontlines and elderly individuals who must remain at home. For more information on how Musicians On Call continues to share music’s healing qualities during this global pandemic, visit www.musiciansoncall.org/covid-19.

NEW YORK, June 16, 2020 – Better Choice Company (OTCQB: BTTR) (“Better Choice”) is pleased to announce a partnership with iHeartMedia to provide support to animal shelters impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

As part of the Better Choice Company COVID-19 Relief Initiative, sister brands Halo and TruDog have partnered together with iHeartMedia to donate $100,000 in monetary funds and $100,000 worth of product to shelters nationwide. The Company’s COVID-19 Relief Initiative included shelters in Atlanta, Phoenix, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Long Island, and San Francisco.

"Donations play a large role for many animal shelters across the US," said Werner von Pein, Better Choice CEO. "Through our partnership with iHeartMedia we hope to fill some of the void left by decreased donations during the COVID-19 pandemic. We believe that each and every animal impacts our lives and ultimately plays a role in improving our collective well-being. This includes sheltered animals, and that’s why we take giving back so seriously—to help nourish and transform shelter pets to help give them their very best chance at a forever home."

“We are delighted to work with Better Choice on the COVID-19 Relief Initiative during this critical time of need,” commented Peter Volynsky, Executive Vice President, Corporate Development and Ventures at iHeartMedia.

About Better Choice Company, Inc.

Better Choice Company Inc. is a rapidly growing animal health and wellness company committed to leading the industry shift toward pet products and services that help dogs and cats live healthier, happier and longer lives. We take an alternative, nutrition-based approach to animal health relative to conventional dog and cat food offerings and position our portfolio of brands to benefit from the mainstream trends of growing pet humanization and consumer focus on health and wellness. We have a demonstrated, multi-decade track record of success selling trusted animal health and wellness products and leverage our established digital footprint to provide pet parents with the knowledge to make informed decisions about their pet’s health. We sell the majority of our dog food, cat food and treats under the Halo and TruDog brands, which are focused, respectively, on providing sustainably sourced kibble and canned food derived from real whole meat, and minimally processed raw-diet dog food and treats. For more information, please visit https://www.betterchoicecompany.com.

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Global Media, Technology and Entertainment Leaders Pledge Over 1 Billion Impressions to Help Slow the Spread Of COVID-19 among Generation Z and Millennials*

Anne-Marie, Backstreet Boys, Camila Cabello, Demi Lovato, Luke Combs, Mariah Carey, Papa Roach, Sam Smith, Tim McGraw, Tori Kelly and More Lend Their Support To “Don’t Stop” PSA Campaign

New York (May 5, 2020) – Today, MediaSavingLives, an alliance of leading global media, technology and entertainment companies, announced their support of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) efforts to help younger Americans embrace their role in slowing and stopping the spread of COVID-19.

Formed in mid-March and organized in conjunction with iHeartMedia, the number one audio company in the United States, and ICX Media, a leader in audience, content intelligence and analytics, the MediaSavingLives Alliance is committed to supporting the public throughout the pandemic and beyond and will evolve its youth-targeted messaging focused on staying home, testing and eventually vaccination. Other Founding Alliance member companies include ZypMedia, Rubicon Project /Telaria, SpotX, Yieldmo, OUTFRONT Media, GroundTruth, Division-D and Zeta Global.

MediaSavingLives adopts a data-driven approach to identifying target audiences and messaging that will yield the greatest public impact. Research shows that Millennials are more likely to feel invincible, leading them to be less likely to follow the CDC’s recommendations about how to stop the spread of COVID-19.

The Alliance’s first public service campaign, “Don’t Stop,” which specifically aims to reach Generation-Z and Millennials, was released today. The radio, outdoor, digital and social creative encourages resilience, connection and social creativity in adopting self-isolation practices during the pandemic. The compelling ads feature ordinary people and celebrities including Anne-Marie, Backstreet Boys, Camila Cabello, Demi Lovato, Luke Combs, Mariah Carey, Papa Roach, Sam Smith, Tim McGraw, Tori Kelly and more.

The campaign demonstrates how people are adapting to their new environments amid varying state-mandated COVID-19 restrictions, and provides hope and inspiration to stay at home and stop the spread. The goal is to empower young adults to focus on helping their communities by contributing their talents and supporting those they love during the crisis.

“Don’t Stop,” which was created and donated by Brunet-García, a social impact marketing agency, will be distributed through a wide variety of channels, including digital, mobile, pre-roll video, connected and local television, broadcast radio and out-of-home digital assets.

All future Alliance messaging will be developed in response to the current state of the pandemic and will take into consideration data trends and private and public feedback from government and health officials. Sensis, an integrated cross-cultural marketing agency will provide strategic direction by combining data intelligence with relevant cultural insights.

The coalition aims to deliver one billion media impressions over the next three months on behalf of federal, state and county health initiatives. The creative displayed on the various platforms will drive the audience to coronavirus.gov or a specific state or county website endorsed by the local health departments.

“We are grateful for all of the efforts of our partners in the MediaSavingLives Alliance,” said Serge Matta, CEO of ICX Media. “I am proud that, together, we can inspire hard-to-reach and at-risk young adults to make impactful daily choices and to acknowledge that small moments of empowerment and resourcefulness can save lives.”

“MediaSavingLives is passionate and committed to support our health experts, government officials and essential workers in our collective efforts to protect our global citizens from the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Greg Ashlock, President, iHeartMedia – Markets Group. “We are grateful for the sacrifices so many citizens are making to support public safety, and to those who are self-isolating, we say – Don’t Stop!”

ABOUT ICX MEDIA:

ICX Media is a leading audience, content intelligence & analytics company based in Washington, DC and New York. Led by a team of industry veterans, ICX Media helps media & entertainment companies, brands and agencies create, distribute and promote more effective and engaging videos across a vast array of social, mobile and streaming/OTT/CTV services and channels. Using sophisticated proprietary data science and machine learning/AI, the ICX Media platform empowers video content producers and distributors to better understand their audiences and create more engaging and effective content for those audiences. The platform also enables media & entertainment companies and brands to better market to their target consumers and audience.

ABOUT BRUNET GARCIA

Brunet-García applies exceptional strategic creativity to some of the most complex issues affecting our nation today. We strive to make a difference by focusing our energy in areas of social impact. We translate complexity into understanding; create life-changing communications that resonate across communities and cultures; reach audiences with innovative multi-channel outreach strategies; and inspire action. Learn more by visiting www.brunetgarcia.com

ABOUT ZYPMEDIA

ZypMedia is a programmatic advanced TV platform for local media companies connecting advertisers with their audiences across all screens with a reach of over 90 million households and 620 million unique devices. The ZypMedia demand-side platform was purpose-built to address the unique requirements and complexities of local advertising with an emphasis on premium OTT content and applications.

ABOUT RUBICON PROJECT/TELARIA

Rubicon Project is the world’s largest independent sell-side advertising platform, following its recent merger with CTV leader Telaria in April 2020. The company provides global publishers with the technology and expertise to manage their premium content and leverage data across all screens and formats, including desktop, mobile, audio and CTV, in a transparent environment.

ABOUT SPOTX

SpotX is the leading video advertising platform shaping digital video and the future of TV globally. SpotX has joined the MediaSavingLives Alliance to share the latest information about COVID-19 to educate young Americans and help prevent the spread of the virus. Video ads with youth-targeted messaging will run across SpotX’s platform in both over-the-top (OTT) and online video inventory available thanks to the generous donations by various media owners.

ABOUT YIELDMO:

Yieldmo is one of the world’s fastest-growing digital advertising and attention analytics companies. Agencies and brands use their premium marketplace to create, measure, model and optimize their campaigns for unmatched scale and performance. Underpinned by AEROS Attention Analytics℠, advertisers can now truly understand how consumers are interacting with ads before they click, and after the initial view. Yieldmo ultimately delivers better results by harnessing the power of attention data to drive superior audience engagement and targeting. Visit www.yieldmo.com to learn more.

ABOUT OUTFRONT MEDIA:

OUTFRONT leverages the power of technology, location and creativity to connect brands with consumers outside of their homes through one of the largest and most diverse sets of billboard, transit, and mobile assets in North America. Through its technology platform, OUTFRONT will fundamentally change the ways advertisers engage audiences on-the-go.

ABOUT GROUNDTRUTH

GroundTruth is the leading global location technology company for driving online & offline visits and sales. Using their proprietary Blueprints mapping technology, along with a patented location verification process, GroundTruth is able to reach mobile users in the real world, providing a trustworthy and actionable understanding of local communities. GroundTruth’s platform captures 2 out of 3 smartphone users in the U.S and more than 30 billion global physical visits annually.

ABOUT DIVISION-D

Founded in 2003, Division-D functions as a full-service digital media partner specializing in unique ad placements, innovative targeting strategies and results-driven customer service. Division-D has supported national advertisers and advertising agencies to strategically plan and manage their digital marketing initiatives across multiple platforms, currently including video and Connected TV, streaming audio, mobile, display, social and search.

ABOUT ZETA GLOBAL

Zeta Global is a data-powered marketing technology company that combines one of the industry’s largest consumer data sets (2.4B+ identities, of which 750M+ are deterministic) with results-driven Artificial Intelligence to unlock consumer intent, personalize experiences and power business growth for Fortune 1000 companies, such as GM, Wyndham, Sprint and Progressive. The company’s highly-rated Zeta Marketing Platform has been recognized for its data and omnichannel offerings in multiple analyst report, competing with marketing platforms such as Oracle, SAP, Salesforce and Adobe as well as programmatic platforms, including The Trade Desk. Founded in 2007 by David A. Steinberg and John Sculley and headquartered in New York City, the Company employees 1400+ digital marketing experts in twenty-five offices on four continents. For more information, visit www.zetaglobal.com.

ABOUT SENSIS

Sensis is an integrated cross-cultural marketing agency. We connect brands with people, through meaningful marketing that builds sustainable demand across cultures. We create marketing that looks beyond demographic categories. People don’t live in cultural boxes. The choices they make—especially in a digital world--are continually driven by the intersection of cultures. So, we look for cross-cultural insights to inform all our work, giving purpose and emotional resonance to technical connectivity. Sensis works across a number of industries with a focus on healthcare, financial services, CPG, education, and energy/utilities. Based in Los Angeles, Sensis has offices in Washington DC, Atlanta, Austin and Little Rock. Agency clients include AT&T, the U.S. Army, Sempra Energy, AltaMed, Texas Tech University, the CDC, and Calbright College.

*= Audiences Defined as Ages 18+