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iHeartMedia Corporate presentation summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Corporate presentation summary25 Sep, 2026
Audience reach and market position
Reaches 9 out of 10 Americans monthly across radio, podcasts, streaming, influencers, and live events.
Broadcast radio maintains the highest reach among all media, with 93% of adults 18+ reached.
iHeart Broadcast Radio leads ad-enabled monthly reach in the U.S. at 88%, surpassing digital and social platforms.
Radio dominates in-car listening, capturing 83% of ad-enabled audio time among adults.
Revenue growth drivers and advertising impact
Radio revenue growth is supported by a larger audience than 20 years ago and radio's dominance as a reach medium.
Adding audio to existing media boosts performance, with up to 109% improvement in digital and social engagement.
Radio is highly effective at influencing purchase decisions, with 85% of Americans using it before making purchases.
AudioGraph integrates radio into digital, data-focused buying ecosystems, enhancing addressability and measurement.
Market trends and automation
Digital advertising is projected to grow 146% from 2020 to 2027, while radio is expected to decline by 11%.
Programmatic/automated ad spend is forecasted to increase by 206% by 2027.
The market is shifting toward automated buying platforms, requiring robust, real-time audience data for radio.
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Latest events from iHeartMedia
- Q2 2026 revenue rose 4.7% as digital and political ads offset broadcast declines; cost cuts underway.IHRT
Q2 2026 - All proposals, including director elections and incentive plan amendment, were approved.IHRTAGM 2026
- Board seeks approval for director elections, auditor, executive pay, and equity plan amendment.IHRTProxy filing
- Q1 2026 revenue up 9.6% to $884M; digital and podcasting drive growth, guidance reaffirmed.IHRTQ1 2026
- Proxy seeks approval for directors, auditor, executive pay, and equity plan; strong governance and ESG focus.IHRTProxy filing
- Key votes include director elections, auditor ratification, and executive compensation approval.IHRTProxy filing
- Digital and podcast growth offset traditional declines; 2026 targets strong EBITDA and cash flow.IHRTQ4 2025
- Q3 revenue up 5.8% with digital and political growth; debt exchange and cost cuts boost outlook.IHRTQ3 2024
- Digital audio and political ad growth offset declines, but $982M net loss from impairments.IHRTQ2 2024
Next iHeartMedia earnings date
Q3 20269 Nov, 2026
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Next iHeartMedia earnings date
Q3 20269 Nov, 2026
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iHeartMedia Inc. operates a multi-platform media business with assets in radio broadcasting, podcasting, digital streaming, and live events. The company also offers advertising and marketing services through its data-driven platforms and audio networks. It is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, and its shares are listed on the NASDAQ.