TV vs Digital vs Audio: Where Political Ad Dollars Actually Move Voters

New iHeartMedia and FOX Sports Partnership Brings the FIFA World Cup 2026™ to Life Across Audio This Summer

iHeartRadio listeners will hear FOX Sports’ renowned roster of FIFA World Cup 2026™ analysts and broadcast teams anchoring match calls throughout the tournament.

The iHeartCafe Returns to Cannes Lions 2026

An elevated and immersive flagship hub at the heart of the Cannes Lions Festival, the iHeartCafe creates a consistent home base for programming, conversation, and a creative refuge from the festival pace.

Political

Political Advertising on Social Media: What Campaigns Get Wrong When They Leave Out Audio

Social media drives visibility, while audio builds trust, memory, and voter response.

How Brands Involved in iHeartCountry Festival 2026 Are Seeing Impact Beyond the Event

Learn how radio helps power full funnel impact before, during, and after iHeart events

Political

The Political Advantage of Audio Advertising

Learn more about where to spend in 2026 to impact a political race

The Impact of Audio Advertising for Small Businesses

How trusted, live audio helps small and medium-sized businesses grow during Small Business Week and beyond

Influence and Trust Took Center Stage at POSSIBLE 2026

How brands are earning trust, building on that over time, and continuing to show up in a way that feels human

Math & Magic Presents: The Future of Influence at POSSIBLE 2026

Bob Pittman and Charlamagne Tha God dish on why trust, habits, and real human connection are shaping what influence looks like going forward.

Podcasts

What the Black Effect Podcast Festival 2026 Revealed About the Power of Live Audio

A full day of live podcasts, powerful conversations, and community moments reinforced why Black Effect remains one of the most influential platforms in media.

Turning Volume into Value: What New Audio Innovations Mean for Advertisers

In partnership with Omnicom Media Intelligence, we evaluated how credible voices, personalized creative, and interactive ad formats can meet different marketing objectives.

How Audio Advertising Enhances Your Marketing Campaigns

Find out why trusted audio increases reach, lifts performance, and strengthens your entire media mix.

Audio and Auto: How In‑Car Listening Drives Real Purchase Decisions

Learn more about how trusted audio advertising shapes automotive purchase considerations

Why Audio Belongs at the Center of Your CPG Marketing Mix

Adding audio to a campaign increases the performance of other channels, including social, CTV, search, and TV ad recall.

Political

Why Human Media Wins in Modern Political Marketing

How trust, audio, and cross-channel moments are reshaping persuasion in an increasingly skeptical voter landscape

iHeartMedia Is the Official Audio Sponsor of POSSIBLE 2026

Meet us at POSSIBLE to learn more about how iHeartMedia is redefining influence through human connection.

2026 iHeartCountry Festival: Where Live Music Meets Guaranteed Human Connection

Live iHeart events offer marketers a unique opportunity to show up where people are fully present, emotionally engaged, and open to connection.

Audio Performs, and It’s Easier Than Ever to Prove It

Audio is fully measurable against the KPIs that matter most.

How America’s 250th Birthday Is Bringing Us Together

Be a part of this historic moment through storytelling that scales with iHeart.

What the 2026 Webby Nominations Tell Marketers About the Power of Creative Craft at Scale

Human storytelling still drives cultural impact and recognition follows.

Inside the Live Events Marketing Engine

How radio builds culture, launches artists, and powers full funnel impact before, during, and after the moment

The Key to Winning Programming During the 2026 World Cup

iHeart gives fans the immersive sports content they love with live play-by-play, on-demand sports talk across every platform, and more.

The iHeartRadio Music Awards and the Moments That Connect Us

The iHeartRadio Music Awards were filled with big performances, real emotion, and a lot of gratitude.

iHeart and TikTok: How Discovery Leads to Lasting Connection

Culture today moves at extraordinary speed. New ideas, voices, and moments surface constantly, driven by platforms built for discovery and participation.

Programmatic Audio Made Simple: A Practical Guide for Marketers

Programmatic audio can sound more complicated than it really is. At its core, it is just a smarter, more flexible way to reach people through the audio they already choose every day.

Local Radio Advertising Delivers Fast Results With Low Investment

When marketers think about speed and efficiency, radio advertising is often overlooked in favor of digital channels.

The Roadmap to Winning Bicultural Latinos in 2026

Why this audience is driving growth, cultural influence, and brand loyalty, and how marketers can show up the right way.

How Brands Are Finding Real Growth In A Tough Market

Marketers everywhere are feeling the pressure. Budgets are stretched, attention is harder to earn, and every campaign is expected to prove its value quickly.

When Influencers Feel Like Friends: How iHeart Creators Turn Trust into Business Results

Audio creators now sit at the center of the creator economy, and the most effective campaigns come from real human connection.

Measurement

Efficiency & Efficacy: The Standard in Programmatic Audio

In today’s media environment, marketers have less tolerance for waste, rightfully so. Every dollar invested should be hard at work toward driving results.

Podcasts

The State of Podcasting 2026: What Advertisers Need to Know

Consumers are navigating noisy feeds, questionable information, and an overwhelming amount of automated content. Podcasts stand out because they feel genuinely human.

Why 2026 Will Redefine the Media Mix: Three Shifts Marketers Can’t Ignore

Coming out of the IAB Leadership Summit in Palm Springs, one thing was obvious. The industry is aligned on a few big truths that will shape how marketers plan, measure, and invest in 2026.

Podcasts Total Audio

The Neuroscience of Influence: Why Human Audio Moves Consumers

In recent conversations with neuroscientist David Eagleman, he shared a series of insights about how the brain processes trust, loyalty, and decision making.

How Franchise Brands Can Reach Their Audience in the Moments That Matter

Franchise businesses run on tight windows and store‑level results.

Digital

Programmatic Audio 101: A Human Centered Guide for Modern Marketers

Programmatic audio is the automated buying and optimization of advertising across streaming audio, podcasts, and broadcast radio.

Beyond the Algorithm: How Human Connection Becomes Trust, Then Business Impact

Coming out of CES, one theme cut through both the main stages and the smaller tables. Audiences are exploring AI, yet they still favor media made by real people.

Broadcast Radio Measurement

Guaranteed Human at CES 2026: Real Voices Drive Real Outcomes

AI was undeniably the backdrop at CES 2026, but the biggest conversation for marketers on the ground was a counter-concept; human connection.

Broadcast Radio: Measurable, Scalable, and Effective

Over the last 7 years spent at iHeart, driving research and measurement initiatives, I’ve seen firsthand how broadcast radio continues to be a powerful and effective medium.

Grow with iHeart: 5 Strategies to Drive Your Business Forward

Most marketers already have sound strategies in place and are working tirelessly to maintain efficiency and drive growth.

Local Advantage: Why Radio Advertising Outperforms for Small Businesses

Running a local business today isn’t easy. Budgets are tight, competition is fierce, and every marketing dollar needs to prove its worth.

Audio Advertising: Why It Matters Now - and How to Get Started

In a world where attention is scarce and trust is earned, audio advertising stands out.

Broadcast Radio Insights

Why Audio Advertising Works: The Brain Science Marketers Can’t Ignore

Sound is one of the most powerful tools in a marketer’s arsenal.

Podcasts

Four Facts about Podcast Advertising

In today’s content-saturated world, podcasts invite consumers into a more personal experience that feels like a conversation with a trusted friend.

Audio’s Holiday Advantage: Why Broadcast Radio Is the Engine Behind Holiday Marketing Momentum

As Q4 approaches, brands face a familiar challenge: How do you break through the noise in a season defined by urgency, competition, and clutter?

Understanding the Full Audio Landscape

Podcast advertising is booming, but understanding its role alongside broadcast radio is key to unlocking full-funnel impact.

Why Mood Matters, and Why Radio Advertising Wins When It Counts

Mood is both a feeling – and a diver of behavior.