iHeartMedia and Audacy Announce Content Distribution Partnership

Press Release ·

iHeartMedia, the #1 audio company in the U.S., and Audacy, a leading audio content and entertainment company, today announced that Audacy will expand the reach of its full broadcast radio portfolio through a content distribution partnership. Effective today, Audacy’s collection of over 240 radio brands and time-shifted podcasts will now be available on iHeartRadio, iHeartMedia’s free all-in-one digital music, podcasting and live streaming radio service.

  • iHeartRadio listeners will now have access to Audacy’s diverse and engaging content, including: 28 sports brands, like WFAN (WFAN-FM/AM) in New York – America’s most-listened-to sports radio station.
  • Seven of America’s top eight most-listened-to All News stations, including the most-listened-to news station, 1010 WINS (92.3 FM / WINS-AM) in New York.
  • Dozens of the country’s favorite music brands, such as the World Famous KROQ (KROQ-FM) in Los Angeles and 93XRT (WXRT-FM) in Chicago.

Through the iHeartRadio app, Audacy content will be available on more than 500 additional platforms and over 2,000 additional devices, including smart speakers, digital auto dashes, tablets, wearables, smartphones, virtual assistants, televisions and gaming consoles.

“This is an exciting day for our industry as the addition of Audacy’s stations to iHeartRadio maximizes radio’s presence across the country as the most listened to and trusted medium for audiences and consumers,” said Michael Biondo, President of Business Development and Strategic Partnerships at iHeartMedia. “This move gives our listeners even more opportunities to connect with the stations and content most relevant to them, aligning with our mission to always meet our audiences where they are and enhance their experience.”

“We believe in the power of being everywhere, and this partnership is a meaningful step in our strategy to ensure our iconic stations, talent and programming are available wherever and however audio is consumed,” said Chris Oliviero, Chief Business Officer, Audacy. Listeners can visit iHeart.com/apps to download iHeartRadio and listen on their favorite device everywhere they go.

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