iHeartMedia provides advertisers with unparalleled reach and scale across broadcast radio, digital audio, and podcasts, combining mass audience delivery with data-driven targeting and measurement capabilities to maximize campaign effectiveness across the audio advertising landscape.
Last updated Feb 8, 2026
Largest radio broadcaster in the United States with dominant market share in audio advertising
iHeartMedia is the largest audio media company in the United States, operating over 850 broadcast radio stations across more than 160 markets nationwide. The company reaches over 250 million monthly listeners through its broadcast stations, digital streaming platforms (including the iHeartRadio app), podcasts, and live events. As a major player in the audio advertising ecosystem, iHeartMedia provides advertisers with comprehensive audio solutions spanning traditional AM/FM radio, digital audio streaming, podcast advertising, and programmatic audio capabilities. The company's scale and reach make it a critical platform for brands seeking to connect with audiences across multiple audio touchpoints. iHeartMedia operates as both a media company and an advertising technology platform, offering sophisticated targeting, measurement, and attribution tools for audio advertising. Through its digital platforms and data capabilities, the company has evolved beyond traditional broadcast to compete in the programmatic audio and podcast advertising markets. The company's advertising solutions include local market advertising, national campaigns, influencer marketing through on-air personalities, and data-driven audience targeting capabilities that bridge traditional and digital audio advertising.
Digital streaming platform offering live radio, custom stations, and podcasts with advertising inventory
850+ AM/FM radio stations across 160+ markets providing traditional radio advertising
Programmatic audio advertising platform enabling targeted digital audio campaigns
One of the largest podcast publishers and advertising networks in the industry
Data-driven audio advertising solution combining first-party and third-party data for targeting
Attribution and measurement platform for audio advertising campaigns