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Reports: iHeartMedia and SiriusXM are discussing a merger
iHeartMedia and SiriusXM are both giants of the US radio industry that have been navigating the challenges and opportunities in a world where radio competes with (but also complements) on-demand […]
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TikTok is launching its own podcast network with iHeartMedia
Leveraging a big TikTok following to launch a podcast is a well-worn career path already: Addison Rae, Drew Afualo and GK Barry are just three examples of TikTok creators who’ve […]
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FCC chair writes to iHeartMedia with pointed ‘payola’ questions
The new chair of US regulator the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has written to the boss of iHeartMedia with some pointed questions about its live music events. Brendan Carr wants to know […]
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iHeartRadio mobile app gets its biggest redesign since 2011
US radio and streaming giant iHeartMedia has unveiled its ‘next-generation’ mobile app for its iHeartRadio service. It’s about time: the company said that the revamp is the app’s biggest redesign […]
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Second Drake filing targets iHeartRadio and accuses UMG of defamation
What a week it’s turning out to be for the GIFs of Michael Jackson eating popcorn and that guy throwing down his folding chair. Hot on the heels of his […]
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Coldplay and Myles Smith set for new Fortnite experiences
Two more artists are exploring Fortnite’s metaverse with new experiences and events this month: Coldplay and Myles Smith.
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Ed Sheeran lands in Fortnite with an iHeartLand experience
One of the streaming era’s biggest stars will be performing virtually in Fortnite from 5 October: Ed Sheeran.
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#IRespectMusic campaign wants to talk royalties with radio bosses
Artist Blake Morgan is continuing his campaign in the US, with its latest focus being on persuading AM/FM radio stations to pay performance royalties to artists.
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iHeartMedia leads $3m round in streaming startup Gimme Radio
It joins previous investors The Orchard, Concord and Metal Blade Records among other music companies.
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Def Jam to launch fictional podcast featuring real artists
UMG’s Def Jam Recordings is teaming up with iHeartMedia and podcasting firm Double Elvis Productions for a new show that will feature emerging artists from the label.
‘Here Comes the Break’ is more interesting than just a showcase though: it’s a “serialised hip-hip music breaking podcast… that fuses a fictional scripted narrative with real artist interviews and exclusive music releases”.
Count us intrigued. The 10-episode podcast won’t be out until early 2021, with its main character being a teenage hip-hop fan Ruben who starts his own podcast. Cue interviews with new Def Jam artists, including premieres of new tracks.
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iHeartMedia is buying podcasting tech firm Voxnest
It’s open season for acquisitions of podcasting startups whose technology and/or shows seem appealing to a bigger fish. The latest example is Voxnest, a company that makes advertising tech for […]
