iHeartMedia, Inc.

iHeartMedia, Inc. is an American audio company whose activities span radio broadcasting, digital streaming, podcasting and live events. Founded in 1972 as Clear Channel Communications and rebranded to iHeartMedia in 2014, the company reaches 9 out of 10 Americans each month through a portfolio of more than 860 owned radio stations across 160 markets, drawing roughly 250 million monthly listeners.

For creative professionals, the company's work is spread across several distinct formats. Its podcast network is the industry's number one publisher, generating some 170 million monthly downloads and streams. The iHeartRadio streaming service is available on more than 500 platforms and 2,000 devices, while the iHeartRadio Music Festival represents a live-events franchise of its own. Beyond programming, iHeartMedia develops proprietary analytics and attribution technology used for targeted audio advertising.

The company describes its origins in local radio connecting communities, and retains a stated emphasis on local community connection alongside national scale, including initiatives supporting mental health awareness, veterans and disaster response. Its operations are concentrated in the United States, in 160 markets, with roots in San Antonio, Texas.