EWTN Global Catholic Radio Network Joins iHeartRadio

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EWTN Global Catholic Radio Network Joins iHeartRadio

Live, Interactive Programming From World's Largest Catholic Media Network Now Available On iHeartRadio Digital Platforms Including Smartphones, Tablets & Web

Irondale, AL, Nov. 8, 2012 - The EWTN Global Catholic Radio Network has become the first Catholic broadcaster to be added to iHeartRadio, Clear Channel's industry-leading digital radio service. Under this agreement, EWTN, the live, interactive, family-friendly Catholic radio network, will now be available on the iHeartRadio platform wherever it is offered including web, mobile devices, tablets and automobiles.

iHeartRadio delivers everything listeners want in one free, fully-integrated service; instant access to more than 1,000 of the nation's most popular broadcast and digital-only radio stations from 150 cities, plus user-created Custom Stations inspired by favorite artists and songs. With more than 115 million listening hours a month, nearly 50 million monthly digital uniques, more than 125 million downloads of iHeartRadio mobile apps and more than 18 million registered users, iHeartRadio's free service continues to grow faster than all other popular digital entertainment and social platforms.

"As we enter the Year of Faith called for by Pope Benedict XVI, EWTN, the largest Catholic media network in the world, is pleased to partner with iHeartRadio, the industry-leading digital radio service, to proclaim the Gospel message to an ever-expanding global audience," said EWTN President & Chief Executive Officer Michael P. Warsaw. "Our foundress, Mother Angelica, took the Lord's command to carry His message to the ends of the earth seriously. Our partnership with iHeartRadio enables us to carry on that legacy using the latest in digital technology."

"By adding EWTN, the leading Catholic media network, to the iHeartRadio platform, we continue to enhance iHeartRadio's offerings for users," said Brian Lakamp, President of Digital for Clear Channel Media and Entertainment. "We want to be everywhere our listeners are with a variety of programming options and this agreement offers iHeartRadio users an even more interesting and diverse listening experience."

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ABOUT EWTN
EWTN Global Catholic Network, in its 32nd year, is available in over 200 million television households in more than 140 countries and territories. With its direct broadcast satellite television and radio services, AM & FM radio networks with a U.S. affiliate base exceeding 200+ stations, worldwide shortwave radio station, ewtn.mobi for mobile phones, Internet website www.ewtn.com, electronic and print news services, and publishing arm, EWTN is the largest Catholic media network in the world. EWTN Radio listeners may now choose to hear EWTN on iHeartRadio http://www.iheart.com/#/live/6130/, via our radio affiliates (http://www.ewtn.com/radio/amfm.htm), on satellite radio (http://www.ewtn.com/sirius/index.asp), and live streaming on EWTN's website, www.ewtn.com.
 
 
For Information, Please Contact:

Michelle Johnson
Director of Communications
EWTN Global Catholic Network
5817 Old Leeds Road
Irondale, Alabama 35210-2198 USA
(205) 795-5769 - Office
(205) 441-6248 - Cell
(205) 795-5781 - Fax

About iHeartMedia, Inc.

iHeartMedia (NASDAQ: IHRT) is the number one audio company in the United States, reaching nine out of 10 Americans every month. It consists of three business groups.

With its quarter of a billion monthly listeners, the iHeartMedia Multiplatform Group has a greater reach than any other media company in the U.S. Its leadership position in audio extends across multiple platforms, including more than 860 live broadcast stations in over 160 markets nationwide; its National Sales organization; and the company’s live and virtual events business. It also includes Premiere Networks, the industry’s largest Networks business, with its Total Traffic and Weather Network (TTWN); and BIN: Black Information Network, the first and only 24/7 national and local all news audio service for the Black community. iHeartMedia also leads the audio industry in analytics, targeting and attribution for its marketing partners with its SmartAudio suite of data targeting and attribution products using data from its massive consumer base.

The iHeartMedia Digital Audio Group includes the company’s fast-growing podcasting business -- iHeartMedia is the number one podcast publisher in downloads, unique listeners, revenue and earnings -- as well as its industry-leading iHeartRadio digital service, available across more than 500 platforms and 2,000 devices; the company’s digital sites, newsletters, digital services and programs; its digital advertising technology companies; and its audio industry-leading social media footprint.

The company’s Audio & Media Services reportable segment includes Katz Media Group, the nation’s largest media representation company, and RCS, the world's leading provider of broadcast and webcast software.

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