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iHeartMedia, Inc. reports developments across its U.S. audio media business, including broadcast radio, podcasting, digital audio advertising, live events and audio technology. The company operates through the Multiplatform Group, Digital Audio Group, and Audio & Media Services Group, with recurring updates tied to advertising products, audience research, partnerships, music events and financial results.
Company news commonly covers iHeartRadio programming and awards shows, podcast and digital audio monetization, broadcast-radio attribution tools, consumer and advertiser studies, and quarterly earnings releases that discuss segment revenue, Adjusted EBITDA, liquidity and business outlook.
iHeartMedia (NASDAQ:IHRT) and FOX Sports announced a partnership to bring English-language audio coverage of all 104 FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches to iHeart platforms from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
Matches will stream on the iHeartRadio app and air on 100+ iHeart broadcast stations, including every USMNT game and the Final.
iHeartMedia (Nasdaq: IHRT) reported Q1 2026 revenue of $884.2 million, up 9.6% year over year, with GAAP operating income of $1.5 million versus a prior loss. Adjusted EBITDA was $92.6 million, down 11.4%.
Digital Audio revenue rose 18%, Podcast 26.9%. Audio & Media Services revenue grew 12.2% and segment EBITDA rose 54.7%. Free cash flow was -$114.5 million. For 2026, iHeartMedia guides to $800 million Adjusted EBITDA, about $200 million free cash flow, low-single-digit Q2 revenue growth and $140–$160 million Q2 Adjusted EBITDA, plus an additional $50 million annualized cost-savings program.
Magellan AI (IHRT) expanded its partnership with iHeartMedia on April 30, 2026 to add broadcast radio attribution for advertisers.
The integration uses iHeartMedia simulcast data to map broadcast listeners to measurable outcomes, and attribution reporting will be available exclusively to advertisers working with iHeartMedia, joining existing podcast, streaming audio, and CTV measurement.
Omnicom Media Intelligence & iHeartMedia (OMC) released a Partner Intelligence study showing new audio formats drive measurable full-funnel gains. Key findings: 22-point unaided recall, favorability +5, search intent +6, purchase intent +5; host-read ads lift 20 points in week-one purchase likelihood and long-form can double recall.
The report highlights format sequencing, dynamic targeting (relevance 80% vs 73%) and interactive units as tools to boost engagement and conversion.
iHeartMedia (NASDAQ: IHRT) will report quarterly financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 on May 11, 2026. A conference call and live audio webcast will follow at 4:30 p.m. ET; an audio replay will be available beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET for thirty days.
iHeartMedia (IHRT) and FOX announced the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards airing Thursday, March 26, live from Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Taylor Swift, the most‑nominated artist with nine nods, will make a special appearance; John Mellencamp receives the 2026 iHeartRadio Icon Award and will perform.
iHeartMedia (NYSE:IHRT) and FOX announced the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards will air live from Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Thursday, March 26, 2026 (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET).
Performers include Alex Warren, Lainey Wilson, Ludacris, RAYE, TLC, En Vogue and Salt‑N‑Pepa. Ludacris will host and receive the Landmark Award; Miley Cyrus will receive the Innovator Award; Alex Warren will receive Breakthrough Artist.
Fan voting closes March 19, 11:59 p.m. PT at iHeartRadio.com/awards.
iHeartMedia (Nasdaq: IHRT) reported Q4 2025 revenue of $1,127.2M (up 0.8% YoY; +7.7% ex‑political) and GAAP operating income of $85.7M. Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA was $220.3M. Full‑year 2025 revenue was $3,865.0M and Adjusted EBITDA was $685.8M. Digital Audio revenue grew 14%, podcasts +24% with segment Adjusted EBITDA margin 34.1%. 2026 guidance: Adjusted EBITDA ~$800M, Free Cash Flow ~$200M, and mid‑fives net leverage.
iHeartMedia (NYSE:IHRT) released a study, "New American Consumer: Bicultural Latinos," showing Bicultural Latinos represent nearly 40% of U.S. Latinos and help drive a $4.1 trillion Latino purchasing power total. The study finds culture, not language alone, shapes engagement and that audio is central to reach.
Key metrics: 78% feel more connected to heritage year-over-year, 92% listen to radio in English, 73% are open to new brands, and 61% will pay more for brands that reflect them.
iHeartMedia (NASDAQ: IHRT) will release quarterly and annual financial results for the period ended Dec 31, 2025 on March 2, 2026. A conference call and live audio webcast will begin at 4:30 p.m. ET the same day to discuss results and outlook.
An audio replay will be available from 7:30 p.m. ET on March 2 in the Events & Presentations section of iHeartMedia’s Investors site and via phone for 30 days.