iHeartMedia, Inc.
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Reuters reports that iHeartMedia agreed to resolve an FCC probe alleging its radio stations pressured artists to perform at station-hosted shows or festivals for more favorable airtime. The FCC said the consent decree requires rigorous disclosures about any link between song airplay and live performances to prevent prohibited pressure or relationships.
iHeartMedia Inc (IHRT) said it settled an FCC investigation over allegations that its radio stations pressured artists to perform at station events in exchange for more airtime. The FCC announced a consent decree requiring strict disclosure of any link between airplay and live performances to prevent prohibited pressure or relationships.
Bank of America said iHeartMedia’s Q2 results are expected to align with guidance, citing an expanding Netflix partnership as a positive. BofA kept Q2 revenue at $965M (+3% YoY) and adjusted EBITDA at $150M. It forecast podcast growth ~21% in Q2. Full-year 2026 revenue $4.15B and adjusted EBITDA $800M.
Recent IHRT coverage spans financial news, regulation and earnings.
Regulatory resolution reduces headline risk and may require ongoing compliance costs and disclosure controls.
Regulatory settlement reduces uncertainty around FCC enforcement risk and may limit future scrutiny of airplay-to-event relationships.
Netflix tie-up is framed as improving content value and supporting revenue/EBITDA expectations into Q2 and beyond.
Layoff timing is used in FCC filings to argue consolidation harms localism, potentially increasing regulatory/political scrutiny of ownership cap changes.
Restructuring-driven cost actions and programming strategy shift could pressure near-term sentiment but support margin/cash-flow targets if savings materialize.
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Reuters reports that iHeartMedia agreed to resolve an FCC probe alleging its radio stations pressured artists to perform at station-hosted shows or festivals for more favorable airtime. The FCC said the consent decree requires rigorous disclosures about any link between song airplay and live performances to prevent prohibited pressure or relationships.
3 min readiHeartMedia Inc (IHRT) said it settled an FCC investigation over allegations that its radio stations pressured artists to perform at station events in exchange for more airtime. The FCC announced a consent decree requiring strict disclosure of any link between airplay and live performances to prevent prohibited pressure or relationships.
2 min readBank of America said iHeartMedia’s Q2 results are expected to align with guidance, citing an expanding Netflix partnership as a positive. BofA kept Q2 revenue at $965M (+3% YoY) and adjusted EBITDA at $150M. It forecast podcast growth ~21% in Q2. Full-year 2026 revenue $4.15B and adjusted EBITDA $800M.
3 min readReply comments filed with the FCC by musicFIRST Coalition and Future of Music Coalition argue that recent radio layoffs weaken the case to relax the Local Radio Ownership Rule. They cite job cuts and programming cancellations since 2024 at iHeartMedia, Audacy, Beasley, Cumulus, and CBS. The NAB counters that ownership caps drive radio decline, citing BIA ad-revenue data and projections of digital ad shifts to Google/Meta.
7 min readiHeartMedia is cutting dozens of on-air and other jobs in its programming division, according to an internal memo seen by Billboard and other reports. The company, which emerged from bankruptcy in 2019, said it expects $50 million in additional cost savings this year. iHeart also reported Q1 free cash flow of -$114 million (vs. -$81 million a year earlier) and expects $377 million more debt servicing costs, while targeting $200 million free cash flow.
6 min readiHeartMedia has started another round of mass layoffs, confirmed in dozens of markets, as it restructures its Programming organization alongside a $150 million targeted annualized savings effort, according to an internal memo obtained by Radio Ink. CEO Ann Marie Licata and CPO Tom Poleman cited a technology-driven programming shift. The cuts follow earlier cost programs, including $100 million planned this year and a new $50 million program in 2H 2026. Named exits include several hosts and progr
4 min readiHeartMedia said it is launching AudioGraph, a suite of broadcast-radio ad tools aimed at adding digital-like targeting, identity-based planning, and measurement. The platform is powered by Triton Digital and uses privacy-safe IDs and TransUnion-enriched attributes. iHeartMedia said its proof of concept outperformed demo-based plans by 75% on a KPI. AudioGraph will launch with iHeart inventory and expand across the industry in 2027.
4 min readSAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- For the past seven years, PremierOne Credit Union has been a proud sponsor of the annual Holiday Giveaway in partnership with iHeartMedia's 98.1 The Breeze FM. Throughout the holiday season, Bay Area listeners will have the chance to receive free, ...
2 min readThe headline numbers for iHeartMedia (IHRT) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended September 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
3 min readFans will search Music City for a chance to secure tickets to Nashville and NYC shows. NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- First Horizon Bank ( NYSE:FHN, First Horizon", ) ) has teamed up with iHeartMedia's 107.5 The River to offer Nashville fans a chance to attend the sold-out Sabrina ...
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