Programming and Sales
iHeart and Cumulus Highlight Podcast Trends
The two big media companies each point to new consumption data
iHeartMedia
News Makers
Coles on AI: “We Have Only Scratched the Surface”
The iHeartMedia and BIN exec looks toward new innovations at the NAB Show
Headlines
Nine Radio Groups Criticize iHeart and Salem on Ownership Stance
Coalition including Connoisseur and Townsquare say radio can’t compete without greater economies of scale
Headlines
No Radio Consensus on Changes to Local Ownership Rules
iHeartMedia asks FCC to retain FM ownership subcap
News and Business
iHeartMedia Reports Net Loss $263M for 2022
Company reports huge reduction in physical plant and a 20% reduction in workforce since...
Programming and Sales
iHeartMedia Deploys New “Brand Safety” Tool
It says Sounder technology allows it to verify podcast appropriateness at the episode level
Business and Law
FCC Sifts Through Comments on Request to Boost FM Digital Power
The two petitions calling for a power increase do not include a mandate ...
Programming and Sales
iHeart Announces New Voice Assistant, Automotive iHeartRadio App Integrations
Company takes advantage of infotainment systems in electric vehicles
Business and Law
iHeart Partners With Native Voice
Users of some Skullcandy products will be able to say “Hey iHeart”
Business and Law
Cerence Partners With iHeartMedia and Radioline
Mobility technology company highlights benefit to carmakers
News Makers
Inside iHeartMedia’s Expansion Into the Metaverse
Tokens, immersive gaming, podcasts and digital concerts are all part of iHeartLand
Business and Law
iHeart Settles With FTC Over Misleading Radio Endorsements
Google paid radio company’s hosts to endorse Pixel 4 phones they never used
Business and Law
Digital Helps iHeartMedia Maintain Growth in Q3
But recessionary fears linger for broadcast advertising
News and Business
Florida Broadcasters Carry On Amid Community Destruction
State association leader says radio is "the lifeline to the community"
Business and Law
FCC Again Fends Off Challenge to Translator Policies
Denies elevating cross-service translators over LPFMs
Programming and Sales
iHeart Improves Its “User-Level Consumer Analysis”
Media company signs on with Neustar to help with “customer-level marketing attribution”
Programming and Sales
Who Are the Top-Earning U.S. Radio Groups?
BIA Advisory Services is out with the latest numbers
Guest Commentaries
A Reflection of the Late Lowry Mays, His Values
The Clear Channel founder passed earlier this month
Headlines
iHeart Seeks Out New Lands in the Metaverse
The media company launches iHeartLand, a tokenized community on Roblox
Programming and Sales
Skyview Signs on With Packers Rightsholder
iHeart station in Milwaukee will use its distribution and ad management for play-by-play
Programming and Sales
Influencer Podcasts Are on the Rise, Survey Says
The iHeartPodcast Network houses the most popular
Business and Law
iHeartMedia Emphasizes Digital in Latest Revenue Report
Company releases Q2 earnings
Headlines
Veritone Synthetic Voice Gets an Audition
iHeart to use voice cloning AI to translate podcasts
News and Business
iHeartMedia Revenues Continue Climb
Digital audio group contributed 25% of revenue in Q1
Programming and Sales
iHeart Continues to Dominate Podtrac Charts
Downloads from top publishers are up 31% from a year ago
News and Business
“We’re Just Getting Started”: Industry Execs Weigh In on Future of Radio
Audacy, iHeartMedia chiefs weigh in on medium’s extended relevance
News and Business
TTWN Expands Partnership With Iteris
“Traffic is back, but typical traffic patterns have changed”
Programming and Sales
Radio Hosts Deemed Most Influential, Trustworthy, Survey Says
Study finds that radio and podcast personalities engender trust and companionship
Business and Law
iHeart Media Subsidiary Defends Decision to Halt Political Candidate’s Radio Ads
The commission agreed that the individual in question was not running a "bona fide...
Programming and Sales
No, Really, You Can’t Win
An iHeart station in Florida faces a contest rule penalty
Programming and Sales
iHeart Adds Talk Back Feature to App
Listeners can send voice messages to DJs at participating stations
Headlines
John Warner Dies, Was Respected AM Engineer
Held top engineering roles at Clear Channel/iHeartMedia
Headlines
iHeartMedia, GBS Spar Again Over Geo-Targeting
Tech developer says the media company keeps “rehashing criticisms”
News Makers
Radio Leaders to Examine Industry Evolution at NAB Show
Pittman and Field will take part in the “Transforming Radio in the Audio Renaissance”...
Business and Law
iHeartMedia Dishes on Latest Financial News
Multiplatform group says momentum built in Q4
Headlines
iHeart Will Use Voice Cloning to Amplify Podcasts
Company deploys Veritone synthetic voice technology
Business and Law
iHeart Pursues “Brand Safety” With Sounder Deal
Media firm invests in contextual targeting for audio