iHeart & Audacy Forge Distribution Deal
• America’s two largest audio companies, iHeartMedia and Audacy, announced a content distribution partnership, making Audacy’s 240 radio brands and time-shifted podcasts available on iHeartRadio.
Effective today, iHeartRadio listeners will now have access to Audacy’s 28 sports-talk brands, like WFAN/New York – America’s most-listened-to sports radio station; seven of America’s top eight most-listened-to All News stations, including the most-listened-to news station, 1010 WINS/New York; and other legendary brands, like the World Famous KROQ/Los Angeles and WXRT/Chicago.
“This is an exciting day for our industry as the addition of Audacy’s stations to iHeartRadio maximizes radio’s presence across the country as the most-listened-to and trusted medium for audiences and consumers,” said Michael Biondo, President of Business Development and Strategic Partnerships at iHeartMedia. “This move gives our listeners even more opportunities to connect with the stations and content most relevant to them, aligning with our mission to always meet our audiences where they are and enhance their experience.”
“We believe in the power of being everywhere, and this partnership is a meaningful step in our strategy to ensure our iconic stations, talent and programming are available wherever and however audio is consumed,” said Chris Oliviero, Audacy’s Chief Business Officer.
