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Clear Channel Radio Now Broadcasting 340+ HD Stations Compatible with iTunes Tagging via HD Digital Radio
Utilizes Company’s Own Technology to Further Expand HD Radio Adoption
SAN ANTONIO – April 7, 2008 – Clear Channel Radio today announced a milestone in the implementation of the HD Radio iTunes tagging feature with more than 340 of its primary HD stations now capable of transferring a song heard on the radio to an Apple iPod. As the first and foremost broadcaster of iTunes tagging compatible HD stations, Clear Channel Radio is making use of its own technology to enable the purchasing and downloading of music on these stations, building on its HD industry leadership and commitment to a broad range of media platforms.
“Radio continues to be the number one way that people discover new music, and the HD Radio iTunes tagging capability lets listeners add songs to their iPod playlists with just a push of the button,” said John Hogan, president and CEO of Clear Channel Radio. “With the vast majority of our HD primary stations now offering this exciting feature, we’re demonstrating how radio’s collaboration with the iPod benefits consumers.”
Clear Channel Radio originally announced last September its intentions to offer broadcasts compatible with Apple’s implementation of the HD Radio tagging feature. Currently, the company offers over 440 HD stations and more than 340 HD2 stations. It’s Format Lab, with an army of over 200 programmers, was implemented to create new and niche formats and can be sampled at www.clearchannelmusic.com/formatlab/.
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About Clear Channel Radio
Clear Channel Radio is a leading radio company focused on serving local communities across the U.S. with more than 110 million listeners choosing Clear Channel Radio programming each week. The company's content can be heard on AM/FM stations, HD digital radio channels, on the Internet, via iPods and cell phones and used via navigation systems from BMW, Volvo, TomTom, Garmin and others. The company's operations include radio broadcasting, syndication and independent media representation. Clear Channel Radio is a division of Clear Channel Communications, Inc. (OTCBB:CCMO), a leading global media and entertainment company. More information on the company can be found at www.clearchannel.com.