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iHeartMedia was acquired by Clear Channel Outdoor (2019).
iHeartMedia

iHeartMedia

Audio Advertising & Broadcast MediaPublisheriheartmedia.com

iHeartMedia delivers unmatched audio advertising reach across broadcast radio, digital streaming, and podcasting, enabling brands to connect with over 250 million monthly listeners through data-driven targeting and cross-platform campaigns.

Last updated Jul 1, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment · Connections updated Jul 7, 2026

Founded
1972
HQ
San Antonio, Texas, United States
Connections
50

At a glance

Employees
10001+
Funding
$0
Revenue
$3B - $4B
Stock
IHRT
15integrations3competitors5corporate family

About

Largest radio broadcasting company in the United States with dominant reach in both broadcast and digital audio advertising

There is an error in the parent/owner data provided: Clear Channel Outdoor is a separate publicly traded company (an outdoor advertising firm) and is not the parent of iHeartMedia. iHeartMedia and Clear Channel Outdoor were both spun out of the former Clear Channel Communications, but they are distinct entities. As of my knowledge cutoff, iHeartMedia operates as an independent publicly traded company. I cannot accurately rewrite this overview using "Clear Channel Outdoor" as the current owner without introducing a factual error into a database positioned on verified accuracy. To proceed correctly, please verify the parent entity in your graph. If iHeartMedia has been acquired, the acquirer's name should be confirmed before I rewrite the overview. Once you provide a corrected or confirmed owner, I will rewrite the overview immediately.

Business model

Media & Advertising

Target market

Enterprise

What they offer

  • iHeartRadio

    Free digital audio streaming platform offering live radio, custom artist stations, and on-demand podcasts available across web, mobile, and connected devices

  • SmartAudio

    Data-driven audience targeting platform that uses first-party listener data and AI to deliver more precise audio ad targeting across iHeartMedia properties

  • Podcast Network

    One of the largest podcast networks in the world, hosting and distributing thousands of shows across all major podcast platforms with integrated advertising solutions

  • Broadcast Radio Advertising

    National and local radio advertising across 850+ AM and FM stations, offering reach into hundreds of U.S. markets

  • iHeartMedia Programmatic Audio

    Programmatic buying capabilities for audio inventory across digital and streaming properties, enabling automated, data-driven ad purchasing

  • Live Events & Experiences

    Branded live music events and concerts such as the iHeartRadio Music Festival, providing experiential marketing opportunities for advertisers

  • Total Audio Graph

    Proprietary audience intelligence tool that maps listener behavior across broadcast, digital, and podcast touchpoints for unified campaign planning

Key features

850+ AM/FM radio stations across hundreds of U.S. markets250M+ monthly listeners across all platformsFirst-party audience data and SmartAudio targetingIntegrated broadcast, digital, and podcast advertisingProgrammatic audio buying capabilitiesOne of the largest podcast networks globallyLive event sponsorship and experiential marketingNational and hyper-local advertising options

Use cases

National brand awareness campaigns via broadcast radioLocal market advertising for regional businessesPodcast advertising and host-read sponsorshipsProgrammatic audio ad buying across digital inventoryAudience retargeting using first-party listener dataLive event sponsorships and experiential brand activationsPolitical advertising across local and national radio marketsCross-platform audio campaigns combining broadcast and digital

Customer segments

National brand advertisersLocal and regional businessesPolitical campaignsEntertainment and media companiesRetail and consumer goods brandsAutomotive advertisersFinancial services companiesHealthcare and pharmaceutical brands

Tech & specs

Technology stack

SmartAudio AI targeting platformProgrammatic audio ad servingFirst-party data management platform (DMP)Streaming audio infrastructurePodcast hosting and distribution technologyMobile and connected device appsAttribution and measurement tools

Security & compliance

CCPAGDPRCOPPA

Deployment

Cloud

API

Limited

Corporate history
  1. 1972 · Founded
  2. 2019Acquired by Clear Channel Outdoor
    Still operating as part of Clear Channel Outdoor
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