iHeartMedia (IHRT) Corporate presentation summary
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Corporate presentation summary
25 Sep, 2026Audience 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.
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.IHRT
AGM 2026 - Board seeks approval for director elections, auditor, executive pay, and equity plan amendment.IHRT
Proxy filing - Q1 2026 revenue up 9.6% to $884M; digital and podcasting drive growth, guidance reaffirmed.IHRT
Q1 2026 - Proxy seeks approval for directors, auditor, executive pay, and equity plan; strong governance and ESG focus.IHRT
Proxy filing - Key votes include director elections, auditor ratification, and executive compensation approval.IHRT
Proxy filing - Digital and podcast growth offset traditional declines; 2026 targets strong EBITDA and cash flow.IHRT
Q4 2025 - Q3 revenue up 5.8% with digital and political growth; debt exchange and cost cuts boost outlook.IHRT
Q3 2024 - Digital audio and political ad growth offset declines, but $982M net loss from impairments.IHRT
Q2 2024