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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.
iHeartMedia (IHRT) announced its annual holiday music flip, with more than 95 stations switching to 24/7 holiday music and seasonal programming beginning this month and running through Christmas Day. The company says iHeartRadio is the No. 1 holiday music listening destination and offers holiday channels across the iHeartRadio app on more than 500 platforms and 2,000 devices.
The iHeartRadio Holiday Special, hosted by Mario Lopez, will air nationwide on November 26 at 7 p.m. local time and on the iHeartRadio app at 7 p.m. ET, featuring interviews with Goo Goo Dolls, Gwen Stefani, Lady A, Meghan Trainor, Pentatonix, Taylor Momsen and others. State Farm is named as a proud partner.
iHeartMedia (Nasdaq: IHRT) reported Q3 2025 results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. Consolidated revenue was $997.0M, down 1.1% year‑over‑year (up 2.8% excluding political revenue). GAAP operating loss was $116.3M, which included $209M of non‑cash FCC license impairment charges. Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA was $204.8M, essentially flat versus prior year. Cash and total available liquidity were $192.2M and $509.8M, respectively, and Net Debt was $4,673.8M as of September 30, 2025.
The Digital Audio Group grew revenue to $341.7M (+13.5% YoY), driven by podcast revenue of $139.7M (+22.5%); Digital Audio Adjusted EBITDA margin was 38.1%. The Multiplatform Group declined to $591.2M (‑4.6% YoY), primarily from lower political and broadcast advertising.
iHeartMedia (NYSE: IHRT) and TikTok announced a multiplatform partnership on November 10, 2025, to bring TikTok creators into iHeart’s audio ecosystem.
Key elements include a TikTok Podcast Network of up to 25 new podcasts, co-branded podcast studios in Los Angeles, New York, and Atlanta, a national TikTok Radio channel across broadcast stations and iHeartRadio, and integrated activations at iHeart live events including the iHeartRadio Music Festival and Jingle Ball.
Shows will be distributed via iHeartPodcasts and the iHeartRadio app, with highlights available on TikTok; additional partnership details will be released in coming months.
iHeartMedia (NASDAQ:IHRT) and T.D. Jakes launch "NXT Chapter with T.D. Jakes", a weekly iHeartPodcast premiering November 14, 2025. Episodes feature high-profile guests including Oprah Winfrey, Denzel Washington, Jeezy, Mellody Hobson and more, and will stream on the iHeartRadio app and major podcast platforms.
The series ties to Jakes's recent recovery and aims to convene cultural, business, and wellness leaders; iHeartPodcasts will distribute content including full-length video and social promotion across a digital footprint generating over 2 billion annual impressions.
iHeartMedia (NASDAQ: IHRT) and Amazon Ads expanded their partnership to add a programmatic audio offering on Amazon DSP. The integration makes iHeart’s streaming music and live streaming radio inventory available now to advertisers via Amazon DSP, enabling omnichannel campaigns across smartphones, smart speakers, tablets, gaming consoles, and more. Access to iHeartPodcasts and broadcast radio inventory is slated to follow in 2026. The deal combines Amazon’s shopping, streaming, and browsing signals with iHeart’s streaming audience to provide addressable, measurable programmatic audio and unified campaign management and measurement.
iHeartMedia (NASDAQ:IHRT) will again serve as NBCUniversal’s exclusive audio partner for the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, Feb. 6–22, 2026. iHeartRadio will carry 24/7 play-by-play audio of NBCU’s linear coverage, produce Olympic-themed podcast episodes, and launch a new season of the original iHeartPodcast Two Guys, Five Rings with Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers.
The partnership includes play-by-play of Team USA events (hockey, figure skating, speed skating, skiing, snowboarding) and cross-promotion to drive tune-in across iHeart’s audio platforms. NBCU holds U.S. Olympic media rights through 2036.
iHeartMedia (NASDAQ: IHRT) announced it will release quarterly financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 on Monday, November 10, 2025.
The company will host a conference call and live audio webcast at 4:30 p.m. ET the same day to discuss results and business outlook. The webcast will be available on the iHeartMedia Investors homepage.
Dial-in details: domestic (888) 596-4144, international +1 646 968-2525, PIN 8885116#. An audio replay will be available from 7:30 p.m. ET on November 10 for 30 days via the Events & Presentations section and by phone at (800) 770-2030 or +1 609 800-9909 using PIN 8885116#.
iHeartMedia (NASDAQ:IHRT) released its third annual consumer study, “AudioCon 3.0: The Human Consumer,” on October 15, 2025, reporting broad concern about AI and a strong preference for human-created media. Key findings: 82% of respondents worry about AI’s societal impact, 90% say it’s important media is created by a real person, and 70% use AI while distrust remains high. The study finds digital fatigue, declining trust in online information, and children’s reduced independence due to tech. Methodology: national online survey of 2,007 U.S. adults (Aug 8–13, 2025; ±2% margin) and a March 2025 Harris Poll of 522 children aged 8–12.
iHeartMedia (NYSE: IHRT) unveiled the lineup for iHeartRadio ALTer EGO Presented by Capital One, set for January 17, 2026 at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. Featured artists include Green Day, Twenty One Pilots, Cage the Elephant, Sublime, Good Charlotte, Myles Smith, Gigi Perez, and Almost Monday. The event will be hosted by Woody of ALT 98.7 and broadcast live on iHeartRadio Alternative and Rock stations and iHeartRadio.com.
Capital One cardholders receive a presale from Oct 21–23, 2025; ALT 98.7 VIP access runs Oct 23–24, 2025. General tickets on sale Oct 24, 2025 at 12 p.m. PT via Ticketmaster. Capital One Access Pass offers exclusive pre-show amenities.
First Horizon Bank (NYSE:FHN) has partnered with iHeartMedia's 107.5 The River to launch the "Secret Sabrina" Scavenger Hunt in Nashville. The promotion offers fans a chance to win tickets to Sabrina Carpenter's sold-out concert at Bridgestone Arena on November 5, 2025.
The contest winner will receive two tickets to the Nashville show, plus an additional prize package including a trip to see Carpenter perform at Madison Square Garden in New York City and $250 in merchandise. To participate, fans must listen to 107.5 The River for daily clues and be the first to locate and identify the "Secret Sabrina" in Nashville.