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News about iHeartMedia, Inc. (IHRT) reflects its role as a large audio media company active across broadcast radio, digital audio, podcasts and live events. Company announcements frequently highlight programming, partnerships and events that involve both its radio networks and its broader audio platforms.
Recent press releases describe the iHeartPodcast Awards, which honor podcasters across multiple categories and are presented in partnership with South by Southwest (SXSW). The event is staged at ACL Live at the Moody Theater in Austin, Texas and is broadcast on select iHeartMedia radio stations and through the iHeartRadio app. iHeartMedia also reports on its iHeartCountry Festival, a live country music event in Austin that is presented with brand partners and carried across iHeartCountry stations and digital channels.
iHeartMedia news also covers the iHeartRadio Music Awards, an annual show produced with FOX Entertainment that recognizes the most‑played artists and songs on iHeartRadio stations and the iHeartRadio app. These announcements include details on nominees, fan‑voted categories and broadcast plans from venues such as the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Beyond events, the company issues news about partnerships and platform developments. Examples include an expanded relationship with Amazon Ads to make iHeart’s streaming audio inventory available through Amazon DSP, a multiplatform collaboration with TikTok to launch the TikTok Podcast Network and TikTok Radio, and an exclusive video podcast partnership with Netflix for selected iHeartPodcasts. Additional releases highlight creator‑focused initiatives, such as a new video podcast distribution capability within iHeartRadio and new podcast launches with high‑profile hosts.
Investors and followers of IHRT can use this news feed to review company communications on awards shows, festivals, creator partnerships, advertising relationships and financial results, all of which provide insight into how iHeartMedia presents its activities and priorities.
DeepIntent has launched its HealthFirst™ Audio Package, a new digital audio advertising solution targeting healthcare marketers. The package features premium inventory from major partners including iHeartMedia (NYSE:IHRT) and SiriusXM Media, designed to reach healthcare providers and patients during screen-free moments.
According to EMARKETER data, U.S. consumers will spend 1 hour and 25 minutes daily with digital audio in 2025. The platform reaches over 69% of healthcare providers through its premium inventory, offering streamlined activation, fraud-free supply, and compliance with pharmaceutical advertising standards.
iHeartMedia (NYSE:IHRT) has announced its iconic 2025 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Presented by Capital One, marking the event's 30th anniversary. The holiday music tour will feature major artists including Ed Sheeran, The Kid LAROI, MONSTA X, and others across 10 major U.S. cities from December 2-20, 2025.
The tour will be broadcast as an exclusive network special on ABC in December, with next-day availability on Hulu. Capital One cardholders will receive presale access starting September 30, with general public tickets available October 3. The tour continues its philanthropic partnerships with the Ryan Seacrest Foundation in nine cities and Kidd's Kids in Dallas/Fort Worth.
New this year, JCPenney is launching an exclusive Jingle Ball collection, combining holiday fashion with concert experiences.
["Partnership with ABC and Hulu expands audience reach", "Continued support for charitable organizations through ticket sales", "New revenue stream through JCPenney fashion collection partnership", "30-year milestone demonstrates event longevity and brand strength"]iHeartMedia (NYSE:IHRT) has announced the return of the House of Music presented by Hyundai, a free interactive fan experience taking place on September 19-20, 2025 outside T-Mobile Arena from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. PT. The event coincides with the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Festival presented by Capital One.
The experience features over 12 interactive rooms inspired by festival performers including Ed Sheeran, LL COOL J, Mariah Carey, Maroon 5, and Tate McRae. Visitors can explore artist-themed installations and participate in activities through a digital House Pass system. Julia Michaels will perform a special show on September 20, featuring her new single "No Heartbreaks Killed Me Yet."
The main festival will feature performances by 15 major artists and will be broadcast live across 150+ iHeartMedia radio stations, with exclusive livestreaming available to Hulu subscribers.
iHeartMedia (NYSE:IHRT) has announced its collaboration with Stand Up To Cancer® (SU2C) for their ninth biennial fundraising special. The one-hour commercial-free event will air on August 15, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET/PT across all iHeartCountry radio stations and the iHeartRadio app.
For the first time, the event will be broadcast from Nashville's The Pinnacle venue and will feature music performances and star-studded moments. The special will be simultaneously aired on over 30 participating media platforms across the United States. SU2C has brought together more than 3,100 researchers from 210+ institutions across 16 countries, contributing to saving thousands of lives through cancer research and treatment breakthroughs.
iHeartMedia (NASDAQ:IHRT) hosted its eleventh annual Z100 Summer Bash, a free concert event presented by Wells Fargo at Public Square & Gardens at Hudson Yards in New York City on August 7, 2025. The event featured performances from notable artists including Lewis Capaldi, Julia Michaels, Dom Innarella, Magnus Ferrell, and Deleasa.
The event was hosted by Z100's on-air personalities, including Elvis Duran and the Z100 Morning Show team. The concert included sponsor activations with interactive booths and exclusive giveaways. Lewis Capaldi made his return to the stage after a two-year hiatus, performing his hits and debuting his new single "Survive" live for the first time.
iHeartMedia (NASDAQ:IHRT) reported Q2 2025 results with revenue of $934 million, up 0.5% year-over-year. The company's Digital Audio Group showed strong performance with revenue up 13% to $324 million, driven by 28% growth in podcast revenue to $134 million. However, the Multiplatform Group saw revenue decline 5% to $545 million.
The company reported GAAP operating income of $35 million, compared to a loss of $910 million in Q2 2024, and Adjusted EBITDA of $156 million, up 3.9%. Free Cash Flow was negative $13 million, with total available liquidity of $527 million. The company maintains its modernization initiatives target of $150 million in net savings for 2025.
For Q3 2025, iHeartMedia expects consolidated revenue to decline in low-single digits, with Adjusted EBITDA projected between $180-220 million.
iHeartMedia (NYSE:IHRT), America's leading audio company, has appointed Lisa Coffey as its new Chief Business Officer. In this newly-created role, Coffey will oversee the development and implementation of iHeart's Advanced Advertising Products and platforms, focusing on programmatic solutions for broadcast radio and digitizing the audio ecosystem.
Coffey brings significant expertise in ad tech and digital advertising from her previous roles as Global Chief Revenue Officer at LoopMe and leadership positions at Amazon, where she introduced Amazon Advertising to the U.S. market. She will report to CEO Bob Pittman and President Rich Bressler, leading initiatives to transform broadcast advertising with enhanced data, attribution, and targeting capabilities.
iHeartMedia (NASDAQ: IHRT) has scheduled its Q2 2025 earnings release and conference call for August 11, 2025. The company will release its financial results for the quarter ending June 30, 2025, followed by a conference call at 4:30 PM ET to discuss financial performance and business outlook.
Investors can access the live audio webcast through iHeartMedia's investor relations website. The conference call will be available via phone using PIN 8885116. An audio replay will be accessible for 30 days starting at 7:30 PM ET on the same day.
iHeartMedia (NYSE:IHRT) has launched the "iHeartRadio's Thank a Teacher" campaign in partnership with DonorsChoose to celebrate U.S. public school educators. The campaign, running through August 29, 2025, will spotlight over 1,500 public school teachers on-air and award $25,000 in classroom supplies to five teachers.
As part of the initiative, iHeartMedia will donate $500,000 worth of public service announcements across its radio stations to support DonorsChoose's mission. Five randomly selected teachers will each receive $5,000 DonorsChoose gift cards for classroom supplies. The public can nominate outstanding teachers through donorschoose.org/iHeartRadio.
iHeartMedia (NYSE:IHRT) has announced the return of its 2025 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina on October 25 at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. The twelfth annual event will feature performances from renowned Latin artists including Gilberto Santa Rosa, Morat, Olga Tañón, Kapo, Chyno y Nacho, and Elvis Crespo.
The event will be hosted by Enrique Santos and will stream live exclusively on ViX, marking the first partnership with TelevisaUnivision. Notably, Gilberto Santa Rosa will receive the iHeartRadio Corazón Latino Award presented by State Farm, recognizing his four-decade contribution to Latin music.
Tickets will be available starting July 15 at 10 a.m. ET via Ticketmaster. The event will broadcast live across iHeartMedia's Spanish-language radio stations and the iHeartRadio app.