iHeartRadio, iHeartMedia’s all-in-one streaming music and live radio
service, is kicking off 2015 by announcing multiple new integrations at
the annual Consumer Electronics Show. iHeartRadio announced partnerships
with seven different brands that will bring more than a dozen new
devices to the marketplace featuring iHeartRadio, which has already
amassed nearly 60 million registered users and more than 500 million app
downloads.
The announcements at CES spanned connected home, automotive, gaming and
more:
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Google: iHeartRadio will be one of the first apps available on
the new Google Cast for Audio, which embeds the same technology behind
Chromecast into speakers, sound bars, and A/V receivers. Just like
Chromecast, consumers can tap the cast button from iHeartRadio and
select a Google Cast Ready speaker to listen. Google Cast Ready
speakers pull content directly from the cloud, so listeners get the
best audio quality and can freely multi-task on their phone, tablet,
or laptop, all without straining the battery.
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Sony: iHeartRadio will integrate with Sony Products for the
very first time. Beginning in February 2015, the iHeartRadio app will
be available on a number of Sony’s leading consumer electronic
products including Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE)’s PlayStation®4
(PS4™) and PlayStation®3 (PS3™) systems, plus select TV and mobile
devices. Demo the iHeartRadio app on Sony TVs at booth 14200 in the
Central Hall.
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LG: Also for the first time, iHeartRadio will be available on
LG connected devices, including the new 2015 LG Music Flow Wi-Fi
Series home audio lineup unveiled this week, as well as current and
next-generation LG Smart TVs. LG featured iHeartRadio in its press
event and highlighted that iHeartRadio will be natively integrated
into the convenient Music Flow Player app, allowing users to access
millions of songs and thousands of live radio stations seamlessly.
Music-Flow is a wireless multi-room speaker system that enables users
to build a complete wireless network of speakers that can be
controlled with mobile devices through LG’s convenient Music Flow app.
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DISH: DISH is announcing a whole-home music system and update
that will turn Hoppers as well as their Joey speakers into music
streaming “zones” that are controllable from a new Android or iOS
smartphone app. The app will enable users to seamlessly stream
iHeartRadio throughout any room in their home, giving consumers a
whole-home music experience at no additional cost. Demo this
integration at DISH's booth 8143 in the Central Hall.
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TiVo: TiVo users will soon have access to iHeartRadio. The app
will appear on TiVo Roamio, TiVo Mini and TiVo Premiere line of
devices during a rolling update over the next few weeks.
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QNX: QNX Software Systems, a subsidiary of BlackBerry, unveiled
a technology concept car that includes “iHeartRadio Drive Anywhere
Radio.” The prospective feature will allow drivers to continue
listening to their favorite AM/FM radio station even after driving out
of signal range. The QNX-based infotainment system would automatically
switch to the digital iHeartRadio station, allowing the driver to stay
focused on the road.
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Clarion: Clarion announced their new flagship model for 2015,
the NX605, an in-dash navigation multimedia system with enhanced
cloud-connectivity capabilities, which will include iHeartRadio. In
addition, iHeartMedia’s industry-leading Total Traffic Network
information will be integrated into the system’s navigation, allowing
for real-time incident and traffic flow reporting.
“These multiple integrations are setting the tone for 2015, which will
be another banner year where iHeartRadio focuses on a consumers-first
approach - from launching its app on all meaningful devices to
continuing to leverage its live radio and entertainment events to
provide the best music experience for its listeners,” said Darren Davis,
President of iHeartRadio and iHeartMedia Networks.
iHeartRadio delivers everything listeners want in an all-in-one
platform: instant access to thousands of live radio stations from across
the country, user-created Custom Stations inspired by a favorite artist
or song, thousands of curated digital stations, and Shows &
Personalities featuring on-demand news, talk and entertainment content.
To see all available platforms and to download the app, visit iHeartRadio.com/apps.
These latest integrations add to iHeartRadio’s growing list of device
platforms across web, mobile phones, tablets, automotive, smart TVs,
gaming consoles and more.
About iHeartMedia
With 245 million monthly listeners in the U.S., 97 million monthly
digital uniques and 196 million monthly consumers of its Total Traffic
and Weather Network, iHeartMedia has the largest reach of any radio or
television outlet in America. It serves over 150 markets through 859
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 tablets and smartphones, and on gaming
consoles.
iHeartRadio, iHeartMedia’s digital radio platform, is the No. 1
all-in-one digital audio service with over 500 million downloads; it
reached its first 20 million registered users faster than any digital
service in Internet history and reached 50 million users faster than any
digital music service and even faster than Twitter, Facebook and
Pinterest. The company’s operations include radio broadcasting, online,
mobile, digital and social media, live concerts and events, syndication,
music research services and independent media representation. For more
company information visit iHeartMedia.com.
About QNX
QNX is a trademark of BlackBerry Limited and is registered and/or used
in the U.S. and countries around the world, and is used under license by
QNX Software Systems Limited.
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