# iHeartMedia

> iHeartMedia sells advertisers access to audiences across local radio, syndicated shows, podcasts, streaming audio and live events. Its iHeartRadio app connects listeners to stations, music and podcasts, while its production, distribution and advertising technology help creators and brands reach audiences across platforms.

- **Founded:** 1972
- **Headquarters:** San Antonio, United States
- **Founders:** Lowry Mays (Co-founder of predecessor Clear Channel Communications), B. J. “Red” McCombs (Co-founder of predecessor Clear Channel Communications)
- **Products:** Broadcast radio stations, iHeartRadio, iHeartPodcasts, Premiere Networks, Live events and sponsorships
- **Notable:** Built from a San Antonio station acquired for $125,000 in 1972., Completed 2019 restructuring, reducing debt from $16.1 billion to $5.75 billion., Listed Class A shares on Nasdaq in July 2019.

## Products & services

- **Broadcast radio stations** — Local audio programming and advertising across more than 860 owned stations in 160 U.S. markets, according to the corporate website in October 2026.
- **iHeartRadio** — Consumer app for live stations, artist radio, music and podcasts; official all-in-one service launch in 2011, following the original 2008 service.
- **iHeartPodcasts** — Podcast production, publishing, distribution and monetization, including acquired Stuff Media titles and partner networks.
- **Premiere Networks** — Nationally syndicated radio programming and advertising sales.
- **Live events and sponsorships** — Music Festival, Jingle Ball, Music Awards, iHeartCountry and other branded live experiences.
- **Programmatic audio advertising** — Automated buying and selling across audio inventory, including the expanded Amazon DSP streaming integration announced in November 2025.

## Achievements

- Built from a San Antonio station acquired for $125,000 in 1972.
- Completed 2019 restructuring, reducing debt from $16.1 billion to $5.75 billion.
- Listed Class A shares on Nasdaq in July 2019.
- Reported FY2025 podcast revenue growth of 26%.
- Reported Q2 2026 podcast revenue of $162.1 million, up 20.7%.
- Ranked first in its displayed September 2026 Podtrac publisher table.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — On October 21, TikTok and iHeartPodcasts announced Oh My Kosh with Hannah Kosh, Born to Become with Diana Flores and Caroline’s Closet as fall network additions; announced shows should not all be treated as already launched.
- **2026-10** — On October 20, Bob Pittman told Axios that podcast talent spending must be justified by what a show can earn; this describes his stated deal discipline, not independently verified returns.
- **2026-08** — Q2 2026 revenue was $977.2 million, up 4.7%; Digital Audio revenue grew 12.4%, while Multiplatform Group revenue fell 1.6%.
- **2026-06** — The Breakfast Club began weekday live video simulcasts on Netflix on June 1; the companies announced further video podcast additions on June 15.

## Links

- Website: https://www.iheartmedia.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/iheartmedia/
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/iHeartMedia
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iHeartRadio
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iheartmediaofficial/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iHeartRadio/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iheartradio

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Last updated: 2026-10-22