Clear Channel Media and Entertainment, the leading media company in
America with a greater reach than any other radio or television outlet
in the U.S., today announced iHeartRadio will be available in-dash of
select 2014 Nissan vehicles via its made-for-driving application
iHeartRadio for Auto (iHeartAuto), which enables seamless and
standardized access to iHeartRadio’s more than 1,500 live radio stations
and user-created Custom Stations.
Beginning this fall, iHeartRadio, Clear Channel’s free, industry-leading
digital radio service, will be available in select Nissan vehicles
equipped with NissanConnect℠, an in-vehicle global smartphone
integration platform for Android and iPhone operating systems. Once a
user connects their compatible smartphone with the NissanConnect℠ App,
drivers can control and personalize their iHeartRadio listening
experience directly through the dashboard or via steering wheel
controls, allowing easy access for in-vehicle enjoyment.
iHeartAuto is an application that offers a simple, safety-minded
user-interface designed to provide seamless access to the most popular
live radio stations from across the country right from their dashboard.
The iHeartRadio for Auto app also allows users to create Custom Stations
inspired by their favorite artists or songs and provides in-dash access
to a variety of other iHeartRadio features including its thumbs
up/thumbs down, station scan and discovery tuner features.
“Working with Nissan to integrate iHeartRadio into the NissanConnect℠ platform
allows our listeners to seamlessly access the stations they love in a
way designed to minimize distraction,” said Brian Lakamp, President of
Digital, Clear Channel Media and Entertainment. “Now, Nissan drivers
will be able to tune into radio stations from anywhere in the country
and keep connected to their favorite on-air personalities without having
to worry about driving out of range.”
iHeartRadio, the No. 1 all-in-one digital service, reached 20 million
registered users faster than any digital service in Internet history.
iHeartRadio offers listeners 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, mood-related stations "Perfect For" any
activity and user-created Custom Stations inspired by favorite artists
and songs. With a library of more than 16 million songs and 400,000
artists, iHeartRadio's Custom Station feature offers listeners more
music than any other service available.
iHeartRadio is available across all major platforms including web,
mobile, tablets, automotive, television and gaming devices. Visit iHeartRadio.com for
a complete list of app availability and to download.
About Clear Channel Media & Entertainment
With 243 million monthly listeners in the U.S., Clear Channel Media &
Entertainment has the largest reach of any radio or television outlet in
America. Clear Channel Media & Entertainment serves 150 markets through
840 owned radio stations, and the company’s radio stations and content
can be heard on AM/FM, HD digital radio, satellite radio, on the
Internet at iHeartRadio.com
and on the company’s radio station websites, on the iHeartRadio mobile
app, in enhanced auto dashes, on iPads and smartphones, and used via
navigation systems. iHeartRadio, Clear Channel's digital radio platform,
is the No. 1 all-in-one digital audio service with over 225 million
downloads; it reached its first 20 million registered users faster than
any digital service in Internet history.
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 & 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.
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