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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 TextNow announced that iHeartRadio is now included in TextNow's Free Flex Plan. Users get included 5G data to stream music and live radio via iHeartRadio without separate data charges, as part of TextNow's ad-supported, flexible wireless service and free eSIM activation.
iHeartMedia (NASDAQ:IHRT) and LG Electronics announced a partnership bringing more than 850 live iHeartRadio stations, digital-only stations, and podcasts to LG Radio+, LG's free ad-supported audio streaming service on LG Smart TVs running webOS 6.0 and above.
LG Radio+ is accessible via the Home launcher bar, Content Store, and LG ThinQ app, with future access planned through the My button on LG xboom speakers in 2026.
iHeartMedia (NYSE:IHRT) and Netflix expanded their partnership as hit morning show The Breakfast Club becomes Netflix’s first weekday daily live program starting June 1. The iconic radio show, hosted by Charlamagne tha God, DJ Envy and Jess Hilarious, will stream nearly three hours live each weekday.
Radio listeners will hear the usual commercial breaks, while Netflix viewers get an uninterrupted video feed with exclusive bonus segments, behind-the-scenes content and extended discussions. Audio rights and distribution remain with iHeartMedia, with continued national radio syndication and iHeartRadio app availability.
iHeartMedia (NASDAQ:IHRT) named iHeartRadio the Official Audio and Radio Partner of the Beach Football League (BFL) for the 2026 season and beyond. The multi-event partnership launched with BFL California events and is expected to extend into 2027 with national beach football experiences in New England, Miami, and Los Angeles.
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.