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) will release its quarterly financial results for the period ending June 30, 2026 on Monday, August 10, 2026. According to the company, a conference call to discuss the results and business outlook will be held at 4:30 p.m. ET, with a live audio webcast available on the Investors homepage of iHeartMedia’s website.
Investors may also join the call by dialing (888) 596-4144 (domestic) or +1 646 968-2525 (international) and entering PIN 8885116#. An audio replay will be accessible from 7:30 p.m. ET on August 10 for 30 days via the Events & Presentations section and by phone at (800) 770-2030 (domestic) or +1 609 800-9909 (international) using the same PIN.
iHeartMedia (NASDAQ:IHRT) announced the 2026 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina will return to Miami’s Kaseya Center on Saturday, October 17, headlined by Myke Towers, Blessd, Farruko, Manuel Turizo, Eladio Carrión, FloyyMenor, Greeicy, Alleh and Rey Tony Y Helabusador “Los Titis.”
Hosted by Enrique Santos, the event will honor Lin-Manuel Miranda with the 2026 iHeartRadio Corazón Latino Award and recognize Miami Fire-Rescue’s Florida Task Force 2 for its earthquake response in Venezuela. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, July 28 at 10 a.m. ET via TicketMaster.com and the show will broadcast nationwide across iHeartRadio Latin and digital stations.
iHeartMedia (NASDAQ:IHRT) and Netflix are expanding their exclusive video podcast partnership by adding new star-driven iHeartPodcasts, including shows from Kate Hudson and Oliver Hudson, Lele Pons, and Martha Stewart. The deal covers new episodes and select library content.
The new shows join an existing slate of popular iHeartPodcasts already on Netflix. “The Breakfast Club” also recently launched as a live weekday video show, with Netflix viewers receiving uninterrupted programming enhanced by bonus segments and exclusive behind-the-scenes content.
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.