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iHeartMedia Reports 4.7% Revenue Increase During 2026’s 2nd Quarter

"Our work in building our digital assets continues to pay off; this is the sixth consecutive quarter in which the Digital Audio Group Adjusted EBITDA is larger than the Multiplatform Group Adjusted EBITDA.”

WTOP Expands ‘Top News Podcast’ With Hourly Updates and Video

“This new podcast represents a natural evolution of the WTOP brand."

Hall of Fame Game Viewership On NBC Sports Highest Since 2017

"NBC's Panthers-Cardinals broadcast drew 6.99 million viewers Thursday, the network's Hall of Fame Game audience since 2021."

Boogie D Departs KCJK as Cumulus Reduces Staff

"I just want to say thank you KC!! Thank you for rocking out with me for 7 years at 12noon for the noon mix!!"

UPDATED: iHeartMedia Enacting Round of Layoffs Affecting Programming

"We’ve built new tech capabilities over the last several years that have enabled us to both deepen our relationships with the listeners and communities who depend on us and improve the support we provide to our sellers. We’re now moving to scale this approach, implementing structural changes within our Programming organization and expanding responsibilities for key leaders."

Why A.I. Is Forcing Radio To Adapt Faster Than Ever

"The future will be guided by algorithms, but it will also be driven by talent—programming, on-air, and creative professionals—who know how to merge innovation with personality."

The Passing of Pierre Robert Tops Barrett Media’s Top 5 Music Radio Stories of 2025

"Legends come and go in all industries, but the loss of Robert left a giant sized hole in the heart and soul of WMMR and the entire radio industry."

The iHeartMedia “Guaranteed Human” Campaign Is No Safety Net for Sports Radio

"The same company that used technology to reduce staff just a year ago now promises it won’t replace humans with AI"

Could iHeartRadio Be the Hero in the Battle Against Record Labels’ AI Play?

Make no mistake about it, record labels are all-in on Artificial Intelligence. However, recent announcements by iHeartRadio and others show that not everyone is...

iHeartMedia Announces Holiday Music Flip With Return of iHeartRadio Holiday Special

"Every holiday season, our stations set the tone with beloved festive tunes that span generations from Christmas classics to today’s newest holiday songs"

Meet The Leaders: Tom Poleman, Chief Programming Officer & President, National Programming Group, iHeartMedia

"AI is fantastic, but you have to understand the limitations of AI. At the heart of what we do at iHeartMedia, pun intended, is we are human"

iHeartRadio Music Festival Brings Back ‘House of Music’

Attendees will be able to step into experiences inspired by Ed Sheeran, LL COOL J, Mariah Carey, Maroon 5, Tate McRae, and others.

TikTok & iHeartRadio Launch Next Up: LIVE Music Contest

This competition puts fans in the driver’s seat, letting them engage with artists during live streams and help decide who moves forward.

How Q104.3 New York PD Eric Wellman Stiches Together Three Different Markets

“We have to stitch together what is really three different markets - Jersey, the five boroughs and Long Island (plus upstate and SE Connecticut) into one cohesive brand. It's a lot of ground to cover!”

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WTOP Expands ‘Top News Podcast’ With Hourly Updates and Video

“This new podcast represents a natural evolution of the WTOP brand."

Hall of Fame Game Viewership On NBC Sports Highest Since 2017

"NBC's Panthers-Cardinals broadcast drew 6.99 million viewers Thursday, the network's Hall of Fame Game audience since 2021."

Boogie D Departs KCJK as Cumulus Reduces Staff

"I just want to say thank you KC!! Thank you for rocking out with me for 7 years at 12noon for the noon mix!!"

Peter Alexander On MS NOW Show Debut: I’m an ‘Advocate For the Facts’

"I like to say that Americans deserve facts, not spin."