From the Wires
iHeartRadio Expands Its Reach Across The Automotive Industry With Integrations in Chrysler Group and General Motors Vehicles
Jan. 7, 2013 09:30 AM
Clear Channel Media and Entertainment, which has the largest reach of
any radio or television outlet in America, today announced iHeartRadio’s
expansion across the automotive industry with its integrations in
Chrysler Group and General Motors (GM) vehicles and a new
made-for-driving application “iHeartRadio for Auto” (iHeartAuto) which
will enable seamless and standardized access to the iHeartRadio digital
music platform. iHeartAuto launches today with support for select
aftermarket auto entertainment products.
Beginning this year, iHeartRadio will be available in-dash on select
Chrysler Group vehicles equipped with Uconnect Access Via Mobile, the
company’s suite of sensible connectivity features. Once a user connects
their compatible Apple or Android smartphone with the Chrysler Uconnect
Access App, drivers can control and personalize their iHeartRadio
listening experience directly through the dashboard touch screen,
allowing easy access for in-vehicle enjoyment of iHeartRadio.
iHeartRadio will also expand their auto integrations to select 2014 GM
infotainment systems – more details to be released tomorrow.
Clear Channel Media and Entertainment today also announced iHeartRadio
for Auto, an application that will offer a simple,
safety-minded user-interface designed to provide seamless access to
iHeartRadio’s more than 1,500 live radio stations from across the
country while in-vehicle. The new iHeartAuto app will also allow users
to create Custom Stations inspired by their favorite artists or songs
and provide easy in-vehicle access to a variety of other iHeartRadio
features including its thumbs up/thumbs down and station scan features.
iHeartAuto launched today with support for Clarion Smart Access cloud
server products, Pioneer’s AppRadio platform of products including
AppRadio 2 and Kenwood’s connected receiver DNN990HD. The new app will
also offer a new developer protocol that provides manufacturers a
standardized, easy-to-implement means to connect to the iHeartRadio
platform.
“Our integrations with Chrysler Group and GM vehicles along with the
availability of the new iHeartAuto app make it easier for users to
access their favorite iHeartRadio stations no matter where they travel,”
said Brian Lakamp, President of Digital, Clear Channel Media and
Entertainment. “iHeartAuto is an exciting application that enables new
partnerships and more importantly, simplifies access to iHeartRadio in a
way that is designed to minimize driver distraction while giving our
listeners easy access to their favorite stations through a consistent
and seamless experience.”
iHeartRadio is the fastest digital service to reach 20 million
registered users in internet history, faster than all other popular
digital entertainment and social platforms, including Facebook, Twitter,
Pandora, Spotify and Instagram. And registered users are only a
percentage of iHeartRadio’s overall listeners, since registration is
only required for the Custom Station feature.
iHeartRadio continues to be the No. 1 digital radio service offering
instant access to more than 1,500 of the nation’s most popular live
broadcast and digital-only radio stations from more than 150 cities,
plus user-created Custom Stations inspired by favorite artists and
songs. In addition to Clear Channel’s 850 radio stations, iHeartRadio
also includes a number of other groups such as Univision, Cumulus,
Greater Media stations, WNYC, EMF’s Contemporary Christian Air1 and K
Love stations, college radio, Cox, Emmis and others. The iHeartRadio app
is available across all major platforms including web, mobile, tablets,
automotive, television and gaming devices. Visit iHeartRadio.com
for the complete list of app availability.
About Clear Channel Media and Entertainment
With 239 million monthly listeners in the U.S., Clear Channel Media and
Entertainment has the largest reach of any radio or television outlet in
America. Clear Channel Media and Entertainment serves 150 cities through
850 owned radio stations. The company’s radio stations and content can
be heard on AM/FM stations, HD digital radio channels, Sirius/XM
satellite, on the Internet at iHeartRadio.com and
on the company’s radio station websites, on the iHeartRadio mobile
application on iPads and smartphones, and used via navigation systems
from TomTom, Garmin and others.
The company’s operations include radio broadcasting, online and mobile
services and products, live concerts and events, syndication, music
research services and independent media representation. Clear Channel
Media and Entertainment is a division of CC Media Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:
CCMO), a leading global media and entertainment company. More
information on the company can be found at clearchannel.com, clearchanneloutdoor.com and ccmediaholdings.com.
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