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Pie chart showing radio and podcast listening generates one-third of all media consumption amongst Americans . Text reads 'Audio dominates nearly one-third of all media consumption. — Audio accounts for 31% of all media consumption, underscoring its dominance in a landscape where digital, video, and social media take 39%, linear TV captures 24%, and print media trails with just 6%. This insight highlights the growing influence of audio in modern media strategies.

Audio dominates nearly one-third of all media consumption.

Media consumption share

Source: Edison Research/eMarketer, 2023

9 out of 10 Americans listen to iHeart every month.

Ad-Enabled Monthly Reach In The U.S.

A graphic that displays iHeartMedia Radio Stations reach nearly 9 out of 10 Americans each month, compared to platforms digital and linear platforms like YouTube , CNN and Spotify reach. — iHeart Broadcast Radio reaches 89% of Americans each month, outpacing platforms like YouTube (63%) and CNN (10%). This infographic highlights iHeart's unparalleled reach across both traditional and digital media.

iHeart has the stations your customers listen to every day.

Birmingham Stations

102.5 The Bull

103.7 The Q

Magic 96.5

NewsRadio 105.5 WERC

BIN 92.7

NewsRadio 960 WERC

105 Hallelujah FM

1031 The Beat

B106.5

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The vast majority of ad-supported audio listening is radio and podcast.

Share of Ad-supported audio listening

Ad-Support Chart Visualization — Radio and podcasts dominate ad-enabled audio consumption, capturing 86% of listening time. Broadcast radio leads with 67%, while podcasts hold a growing 19% share, reinforcing their critical role in advertising strategies.

iHeart is the
#1 Podcast Publisher

With more than 177 million podcast downloads each month, and more podcasts in the Apple Top 200 than any other publisher.

Source: Podtrac, Leading Podcast Publishers, March 2025
Publisher	U.S. Downloads & Streams
	177,567,000177.6M
	36,215,00036.2M
	32,361,00032.4M
	24,328,00024.3M
	20,874,00020.9M
	19,760,00019.8M
	18,049,00018M
	13,258,00013.3M
	12,407,00012.4M
	11,435,00011.4M

Bar chart that shows iHeartMedia has the most podcast downloads, compared to all other podcast publishers

iHeart hosts drive conversations that resonate with audiences.

A graphic that displays radio and podcast listeners are influenced by hosts' opinions, and consider buying recommended products. — This infographic reveals the trust and engagement iHeart's podcast listeners have with their favorite hosts. With 79% valuing hosts’ opinions and 66% considering or purchasing recommended products, podcast advertising proves its influence.

iHeart delivers strong brand lift across all key metrics.

iHeart's audio advertising delivers a significant boost in key marketing metrics. This bar chart reveals impressive improvements, including a 38% increase in message awareness and 69% more consumers taking action after hearing ads.

Source: iHeartMedia Brand Lift Studies, 2024

Only radio reaches both the targeted consumer and those who influence them.

Radio effectively connects brands with target audiences and their key influencers. This infographic highlights that 82% of consumers are swayed by others' opinions, emphasizing the power of radio in shaping purchasing decisions through influence.

Source: iHeart Consumer Purchase Influence Study, 2024

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To purchase or learn about advertising with iHeartMedia, call us at 844-844-iHEART (844-844-4432)

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