iHeartMedia
iHeartMedia (NASDAQ: IHRT) is the number one audio company in the United States, reaching nine out of 10 Americans every month. It consists of three business groups. With its quarter of a billion monthly listeners, the iHeartMedia Multiplatform Group has a greater reach than any other media company in the U.S. Its leadership position in audio extends across multiple platforms, including more than 860 live broadcast stations in over 160 markets nationwide; its National Sales organization; and the company’s live and virtual events business. It also includes Premiere Networks, the industry’s largest Networks business, with its Total Traffic and Weather Network (TTWN); and BIN: Black Information Network, the first and only 24/7 national and local all news audio service for the Black community. iHeartMedia also leads the audio industry in analytics, targeting and attribution for its marketing partners with its SmartAudio suite of data targeting and attribution products using data from its massive consumer base. The iHeartMedia Digital Audio Group includes the company’s fast-growing podcasting business -- iHeartMedia is the number one podcast publisher in downloads, unique listeners, revenue and earnings -- as well as its industry-leading iHeartRadio digital service, available across more than 250 platforms and 2,000 devices; the company’s digital sites, newsletters, digital services and programs; its digital advertising technology companies; and its audio industry-leading social media footprint. The company’s Audio & Media Services reportable segment includes Katz Media Group, the nation’s largest media representation company, and RCS, the world's leading provider of broadcast and webcast software.
Sounder is the cutting-edge technology platform at the forefront of AI/ML-driven content classification and data extraction for the audio industry. By providing contextual intelligence and brand safety solutions to audio publishers, advertising marketplaces, and brands & agencies, Sounder enables significant monetization opportunities at scale
Gimme Radio is a digital music platform designed for passionate music fans. It focuses on the underserved genres it is the only destination for the millions ignored by other music services. It features a DJ and programming and a proprietary community platform that connects DJs and artists, it is able to merchandise and market hyper-relevant and valuable goods to its listeners. Gimme Radio was founded in 2017 and headquartered in California, United States.
Voxnest is a technology company that provides professional solutions for podcasters and the brands looking to engage with listeners. The company's comprehensive tools for podcast creation, distribution, management, measurement, monetization and advertising include Spreaker, catering to independent podcasters, Spreaker Enterprise, a turnkey platform for enterprises, and Dynamo, a standalone monetization solution that gives any podcaster, regardless of host or distribution platform, the ability to earn revenue using Voxnest's real-time, dynamic ad injection technology. The company also works directly with brands looking to deliver highly-targeted, high-impact advertising campaigns through podcasts. The company, launched in January 2018 following the merger of Spreaker and BlogTalkRadio, is led by co-founder and President Francesco Baschieri. For more information, visit www.voxnest.com.
Jelli operates as a cloud-based advertising company for the radio market in the United States. It offers SpotPlan, a Web-based programmatic buying platform for buying radio advertising; RadioSpot, a cloud-based advertising server for broadcast radio, and automating terrestrial radio advertising; and RadioDash, a campaign dashboard for radio campaigns. Michael Dougherty and Jateen Parekh founded Jelli on September 15, 2008. Its headquarters is in San Mateo in California.
Founded in 1998, HowStuffWorks is the leading for-profit publisher of entertaining and informative podcast content. The parent company of 18 leading brands including Stuff You Should Know, Stuff You Missed in History Class and Stuff Mom Never Told You, the HowStuffWorks team reaches a highly engaged fan base across multiple platforms and distribution partners and has amassed a library of more than 6,000 podcasts and 1 billion downloads. With an expansive and award-winning collection of audio podcasts, HowStuffWorks is ranked #2 in global downloads and streams. The company is headquartered in Atlanta and also operates studios out of Los Angeles.
Stuff Media, one of the commercial podcast operators in the world.
Jelli operates as a cloud-based advertising company for the radio market in the United States. It offers SpotPlan, a Web-based programmatic buying platform for buying radio advertising; RadioSpot, a cloud-based advertising server for broadcast radio, and automating terrestrial radio advertising; and RadioDash, a campaign dashboard for radio campaigns. Michael Dougherty and Jateen Parekh founded Jelli on September 15, 2008. Its headquarters is in San Mateo in California.
Team Whistle – comprising Whistle, New Form, and Vertical Networks – is a global media company that’s changing the sports and entertainment game. It creates and distributes engaging content experiences for today’s audiences, always playing in the positive and resonating with what’s relatable. Its premium scripted, unscripted and interactive shows, podcasts, music, and merchandise are available on the social, audio, and streaming platforms that matter most. For brands, sports leagues, and media companies, they help them activate and engage consumers across the content ecosystem.
Private Equity Round in 2009
IBiquity Digital develops and licenses a digital HD Radio technology for AM and FM audio and data broadcasting in the United States and internationally. Its HD radio technology allows digital radio signals to ride the same airwaves as analog AM and FM radio broadcasts. The company provides a Gigaware Navigation Control HD Radio Receiver accessory and a Gigaware HD Radio application for iPhone and iPod touch users to receive HD Radio FM broadcasts. iBiquity Digital Corporation was formerly known as USA Digital Radio, Inc. The company was founded in 1991 and is based in Columbia, Maryland, with additional offices in Basking Ridge, New Jersey; and Pontiac, Michigan.
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