Articles Tagged ‘iHeartRadio’

Media News: Bell brings 51 radio stations into the iHeartRadio app

Meanwhile, Rogers lays off dozens of workers.

True crime, news and comedy are the favourite genres for podcast listeners

Triton Digital’s latest report shows that monthly audio listening continues to increase in Canada.

iHeartRadio partners with Corus to add 39 radio stations

The addition allows the audio platform to offer listeners more format choices among thousands of radio stations, playlists and podcasts.

iHeartMedia posts revenue losses, but its audio business grows

The company’s digital audio segment, which includes the podcasting business, increased 6% in Q4.

Stingray radio stations join Bell Media’s iHeartRadio app

A crop of 67 stations have been added to the audio streamer, which plans to release new ad capabilities in the near future.

ICYMI: Competition Bureau closes Postmedia-Torstar investigation

Plus, iHeartRadio has a new national brand and Quibi’s content may have a home on Roku.

How iHeartRadio is tuning into a new strategy

Between celebrity storytime and curated positivity playlists, Rob Farina says it’s accelerated the brand’s ability to grow its footprint.

Bell Media confirms layoffs across the country

Longtime Winnipeg anchor Gord Leclerc and Niagara talk radio host Larry Fedoruk among those ousted.

Bell Media merges country radio brands

The re-branding will see a new name and look given to 13 local stations across the country.

Virgin Radio taps 25 to 54 with new morning show

Bell Media has tapped longtime Rogers host Jax Irwin for the revamped show, and is looking to grow the 25 to 54 demo.

ICYMI: New radio, TV programming comes to Canada

Plus, Facebook has expanded its third-party fact-checking program to include photo and video.

Bell Media banks on podcasts as it expands distribution

With the company’s podcasts now on Spotify, Rob Farina tells MiC it’s time to look at the potential of podcasts becoming a serious revenue driver.

ICYMI: Facebook adds AR games, APTN unveils fall lineup

Plus, the iHeartRadio MMVAs performer lineup expands.

iHeartRadio partners with the Boots and Hearts fest

Boots and Hearts Radio will feature country music favourites performing at the August festival.

What iHeartMedia’s Chapter 11 filing means for Canada

Bell Media’s licensed brand continues unabated by the debt problems plaguing IHeartMedia.