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iHeartMedia is a leading audio‐media company with a dominant presence in radio, podcasting and digital audio. Their podcast division, iHeartPodcasts, brands itself as the “#1 podcast publisher globally,” distributing shows across major podcast platforms and the iHeartRadio app.
WebsiteInstagramiHeartRadio receives newly released tracks through approved digital distributors that submit audio files, artwork, and metadata in the platform’s required formats. Once processed, songs may appear in iHeartRadio’s on-demand catalogue and custom radio stations.
iHeartRadio needs consistent metadata including accurate titles, artist names, genre classifications, and release information. Proper metadata helps the platform categorize tracks within its radio stations and on-demand playlists.
iHeartRadio uses curated stations, algorithmic radio channels, editorial playlists, and localized content to highlight new songs. Tracks with strong engagement, such as repeated plays or station adds, can gain increased visibility across the platform.
iHeartRadio does not provide a standalone analytics dashboard for artists, but performance data such as station additions, streaming activity, and geographic reach are typically shared through the distributor that delivered the music.
Royalties are paid based on iHeartRadio’s hybrid model of digital radio and interactive streaming. Payments are issued to rights holders via distributors, with earnings tied to listener activity, licensing agreements, and the platform’s reporting cycles.