News Summary:
On March 16, 2026, iHeartMedia hosted its eighth annual iHeartPodcast Awards live at SXSW, where "Giggly Squad" with Hannah Berner and Paige DeSorbo received the Podcast of the Year Award. The event was hosted by Ego Nwodim and featured Will Ferrell and guest presenters Eric Andre and Jennie Garth. Previously, on March 10, iHeartMedia announced a multiplatform partnership with the Global Gaming League (GGL), which includes a new iHeartPodcast titled "Get Familiar," hosted by GGL founder Clinton Sparks, set to launch later in 2026. Concurrently, iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment unveiled the lineup for the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards, airing March 26 on FOX, which will feature performances by Alex Warren, Lainey Wilson, Ludacris, RAYE, and a joint performance by TLC, Salt-N-Pepa, and En Vogue live from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Earlier, on March 3, iHeartMedia Inc. reported its Q4 2025 earnings, posting an EPS of $0.04, which missed expectations. The company generated an adjusted EBITDA of $220 million, falling within its guided range, and saw its Digital Audio Group revenue increase by 14.1% year-over-year, largely due to 24.5% growth in podcast revenue. For 2026, iHeartMedia projects an adjusted EBITDA of approximately $800 million and free cash flow of about $200 million.
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