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COVID-19 & SOCIAL JUSTICE RESPONSE EFFORTS REPORT

AMERICA’S #1 AUDIO COMPANY REACHING 9 OUT OF 10 AMERICANS EVERY MONTH RADIO • • DIGITAL • SOCIAL • INFLUENCERS • DATA • EVENTS INTRODUCTION

Two significant national crises rose to during a time of significant national crisis, communities during a time of intense the forefront in 2020: The COVID-19 as well as providing the most timely and social reckoning by keeping listeners up pandemic and a widespread call for accurate information about the pandemic to date and informed about protests and social and racial justice in the aftermath through public service announcements; marches happening locally and across the of the tragic and senseless deaths of meaningful interviews with experts on country; partnering with leading civil rights George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. the front lines; combining the power of organizations to provide perspective on music with iHeart’s unparalleled reach to the events and offer opportunities for the As the nation navigates the ongoing pioneer a series of critically-acclaimed public to take action; and using our radio emotional, social and economic virtual events, including the first major stations and digital and social platforms concerns resulting from these at-home benefit event to raise millions of to foster discussion and healing following defining moments in American history, dollars in essential funding; reimagining the outpouring of grief and anger caused iHeartMedia stations across the country our overall approach to live events to help by the murders of George Floyd, Breonna have come together to support the lift spirits and fill the voids in people’s Taylor and other members of the Black thousands of communities we serve. lives resulting from the cancellation community. During the many marches of major life events and celebrations; and protests nationwide against racism and providing support and recognition and injustice that followed in cities and THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC for the thousands of local businesses communities across America, iHeart and organizations across America that stations and personalities made it a priority iHeart responded to the COVID-19 help keep our communities vibrant. to ensure that iHeart listeners felt heard, pandemic in numerous ways to address understood, supported and responded to. the many different concerns of our listeners during this unprecedented time, RACIAL AND SOCIAL JUSTICE Below are some of the many actions including, first and foremost, serving iHeartMedia and its more than 860 as listeners’ friends and companions, iHeartRadio stations and personalities broadcast radio stations across America providing support and understanding across the U.S. supported their have taken in the recent months.

2 2020 — COVID-19 & SOCIAL JUSTICE REPORT 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION 2 ALL IN CHALLENGE 32 U.S. SURGEON GENERAL & CORONAVIRUS.GOV 60 MORNING SHOWS EXTEND DAILY AIRTIME 88 NAVIGATING THE PANDEMIC 6 CELEBRATING EVERYDAY MOMENTS VIRTUALLY 34 THE CHILD MIND INSTITUTE 62 IHEARTRADIO’S FIRST RESPONDER FRIDAYS WITH FIRSTNET 90 VIRTUAL FUNDRAISING EVENTS 8 CAN’T CANCEL PRIDE 36 NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR MENTAL ILLNESS 64 IHEARTMEDIA COMMUNITIES NATIONAL PUBLIC AFFAIRS SHOW 92 THE IHEART LIVING ROOM CONCERT FOR AMERICA 10 IHEARTRADIO PROM 38 #GETUSPPE 66 SPANISH STATIONS PUBLIC AFFAIRS SHOW 96 THE IHEARTRADIO LIVING ROOM CONCERT SERIES 12 COMMENCEMENT SPEECHES FOR THE CLASS OF 2020 40 JANIE’S FUND 68 LOCAL RESPONSE 100 “RISE UP !” RELIEF BENEFIT 14 SUMMER CAMP WITH THE STARS 42 NO KID HUNGRY 70 LOCAL MARKET COVID-19 RESPONSE RECAP 102

THE IHEART MIDNIGHT CONCERT SERIES 16 IHEARTCOUNTRY 4TH OF JULY BBQ 44 ANIMAL SHELTERS 72 SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITIES 114 COMMUNITY SUPPORT & IHEARTMEDIA’S NIGHTLY MUSIC-TO-LIGHT SHOWS 18 HBCU HOMECOMING CELEBRATION ON IHEARTRADIO 46 SAVE THE CHILDREN 74 116 LOCAL SUPPORT ALTÍSIMO LIVE! 20 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT 48 PHONE CHARGER HOSPITAL DONATION 76 118 INVESTING IN BLACK VOTER PARTICIPATION 122 IHEARTRADIO CONCERTS FOR THE COMMUNITY 22 AD COUNCIL 50 HELPING SMALL BUSINESSES 78 INVISIBLE HATE 124 JERSEY 4 JERSEY 24 MEDIA SAVING LIVES 52 SMALL BUSINESS CRISIS RESOURCE 80 IHEARTMEDIA COMMUNITIES NATIONAL PUBLIC AFFAIRS 126 26 MENTAL HEALTH COALITION 54 BUSINESSES DOING GOOD 82 DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE 128 GLOBAL GOAL: UNITED FOR OUR FUTURE 28 AMERICAN RED CROSS 56 IHEARTMEDIA PROGRAMMING 84 SAVING OURSELVES: A BET COVID-19 RELIEF EFFORT 30 THE CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL & PREVENTION 58 IHEART BROADCASTS NATIONAL ANTHEM 86

4 2020 — COVID-19 & SOCIAL JUSTICE REPORT 5 NAVIGATING THE PANDEMIC IHEART’S COVID-19 RESPONSE EFFORTS

6 2020 — COVID-19 & SOCIAL JUSTICE REPORT 7 VIRTUAL FUNDRAISING EVENTS

Since the earliest days of the pandemic to create and broadcast a COVID-19 iHeart has focused on helping its benefit special: “The iHeart Living Room communities and audiences celebrate Concert for America,” which paid tribute virtually the occasions they could no to the medical professionals and local longer celebrate in person. Over the last heroes working on the many aspects of several months, the company has taken the pandemic while also raising over $15 a leadership role in creating a slate of million for hunger relief organizations. The popular and widely-recognized virtual company has been a part of numerous events that have reached and entertained national fundraising events addressing millions of Americans; these have been so the critical needs of our communities, successful that iHeart plans to continue entertaining and empowering the public hosting virtual events post-pandemic. while raising hundreds of million dollars for much-needed relief efforts. More In fact, iHeartMedia, in partnership information about some of iHeart’s with Fox, was the first media company largest virtual events follows below.

8 2020 — COVID-19 & SOCIAL JUSTICE REPORT 9 FOX PRESENTS THE IHEART LIVING ROOM CONCERT FOR AMERICA

On March 29, iHeartMedia and Fox including , , and fight the spread of the virus. It also teamed up to create and broadcast the Billie Eilish, Billie Joe Armstrong of encouraged viewers to support two of first COVID-19 benefit special: “The , and Shawn iHeart Living Room Concert for America” Mendes, Dave Grohl, H.E.R., Mariah WAS RAISED FOR – a music event to help fight the spread Carey, Sam Smith, Tim McGraw and $15M+ CORONAVIRUS RELIEF of the COVID-19 virus and to celebrate others -- all from their own homes. the resilience and strength of the nation the many charitable organizations helping during this pandemic. The event was The hour-long concert also featured victims and first responders during the televised live on FOX and broadcast inspirational messages from guests, as pandemic: Feeding America® and First live on iHeartMedia radio stations well as special appearances from , Responders Children’s Foundation. nationwide and on the iHeartRadio app. , , Russell Wilson and more, as the benefit special paid tribute The benefit special was broadcast The special was hosted by music legend to the front line health professionals, first commercial-free and has raised over and featured performances responders and local heroes who put their $15 million to date for coronavirus relief. from some of America’s top artists, lives in harm’s way to help their neighbors

10 2020 — COVID-19 & SOCIAL JUSTICE REPORT 11 THE IHEARTRADIO LIVING ROOM CONCERT SERIES PRESENTED BY STATE FARM®

iHeartMedia launched “The iHeartRadio and was streamed on iHeartRadio’s Urban League, NAACP, The Blue Boy Living Room Concert Series Presented by YouTube Channel and broadcast across Foundation, No Kid Hungry and more. State Farm,” an eight-week performance iHeartRadio stations nationwide. series with the goal of bringing Americans “The living room has become the new together in the comfort and safety of In honor of essential workers, a donation stage. Until our live music events return, their living rooms for performances by was made to a featured charitable this is a way for millions of fans to stay some of the biggest artists in music organization for each episode in the connected to their favorite artists, while today. The series video streamed and concert series and included a call to broadcast every Wednesday to celebrate action encouraging viewers to donate. WAS RAISED BY THE IHEARTRADIO the importance of community and being $650K+ LIVING ROOM CONCERT SERIES a “good neighbor” through the power of Other participating artists in the series music during the COVID-19 pandemic. included H.E.R., , Brett Eldredge, staying safe at home,” said John Sykes, Sam Smith, Lauv, , SHAED President of Entertainment Enterprises for Premiering on April 29, the concert and more, and over $650,000 was iHeartMedia. “We are excited to partner series kicked off with a performance donated to Feeding America®, American with State Farm on this new music series.” from star Thomas Rhett Red Cross, Meals on Wheels, National

The living room has become the new stage. Until our live music events return, this is a way for millions of fans to stay connected to their favorite artists, while staying safe at home. We are excited to partner with State Farm on this new music series.”

JOHN SYKES PRESIDENT OF ENTERTAINMENT ENTERPRISES, IHEARTMEDIA

12 2020 — COVID-19 & SOCIAL JUSTICE REPORT 13 ROBIN HOOD AND IHEARTMEDIA PRESENT “RISE UP NEW YORK!” RELIEF BENEFIT

Robin Hood, New York’s largest poverty- services, and more – helping , Spike Lee, Sutton Foster, fighting organization, and iHeartMedia fellow New Yorkers rebuild their lives as the , New York Giants Super Bowl joined together with New York city moves towards recovery and beyond. champions Eli Manning, Michael Strahan, and radio stations to air a “virtual Justin Tuck and Phil Simms, along with real- telethon” on Monday, May 11 at 7 p.m. The one-hour benefit special was hosted by ET to raise awareness and funds to help Tina Fey and simultaneously broadcast on WAS RAISED BY “RISE UP, New Yorkers whose lives have been all TV stations, iHeartMedia $115M+ NEW YORK” RELIEF FUND dramatically impacted by COVID-19. The and Entercom broadcast radio stations, show brought together New York City’s News 12, Spectrum News NY1, SiriusXM life accounts of the work being done on the biggest musicians, actors, chefs and more and nationally on CNBC and CNN. frontlines. Musical performances included with one common goal: to raise funds for Bon Jovi, Billy Joel, and . Robin Hood’s relief and recovery efforts, Appearances included Governor Andrew deployed directly to the organizations on Cuomo, Angie Mar, , Ben The event raised over $115 million the front lines that serve the city’s most Platt, Bette Midler, Mayor , to provide support for food, shelter, vulnerable during the current crisis and Chris Rock, Christopher Jackson, Cynthia cash assistance, mental health, its aftermath. 100 percent of donations Erivo, David Chang, Idina Menzel, Jake legal services and education. provided support for food, shelter, cash Gyllenhaal, , Jimmy Fallon, assistance, health and mental health, legal Julianne Moore, Lin-Manuel Miranda,

Every New Yorker has been impacted by this pandemic, but if you had breakfast today with your family, you’re already better off than two million of your neighbors who can’t afford to eat at all. It’s not an easy time to ask for donations, but as little as $10 provides a meal for six hungry New Yorkers.”

JOHN SYKES PRESIDENT OF ENTERTAINMENT ENTERPRISES, IHEARTMEDIA

14 2020 — COVID-19 & SOCIAL JUSTICE REPORT 15 THE IHEART MIDNIGHT CONCERT SERIES

iHeartMedia brought iconic past iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour, iHeartRadio performances from the iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina, iHeartRadio Wango Tango, stages to living rooms across America iHeartCountry Festival, iHeartRadio with the “iHeart Midnight Concert Series.” ALTer Ego as well as intimate, exclusive Launched on April 6, the program brought performances from the iHeartRadio concerts to music fans in the safety of Theaters in New York and . their homes every weekday at midnight. The series launched Monday, April 6 As part of the series, listeners have enjoyed at midnight on iHeartRadio Alternative, iconic performances from superstar artists Pop, Hot AC and Country formats, recorded live at marquee events including as well as the iHeartRadio App. the iHeartRadio Music Festival, the

16 2020 — COVID-19 & SOCIAL JUSTICE REPORT 17 EMPIRE STATE BUILDING & IHEARTMEDIA’S NIGHTLY MUSIC-TO-LIGHT SHOWS

Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT) and song was played simultaneously on Z100 with a spotlight interview to highlight the iHeartMedia teamed up to reach those and streamed on the iHeartRadio app. amazing individuals who are on the front sheltering at home with New York’s Z100’s lines of the fight against COVID-19. radio waves and Empire State Building’s The light show replayed on Saturday, world-famous tower lights. On Friday, March 28, and then again from Monday, The public was invited to join the March 27, at 9:00 p.m., the tower of the March 30 through Thursday, April 2. To conversation by posting a video of Empire State Building illuminated the New honor the first responders who are tackling themselves to their social media pages York City skyline with a light show synced the health crisis daily, Z100’s Elvis Duran with the hashtag #EmpireStateBuilding to Alicia Keys’ . The kicked off every light show at 8:55 p.m. and #iHeartNewYork.

The Empire State Building has always served as an international symbol of hope, of challenges overcome and of New York City itself. With iHeartRadio, the radio network of America, she provides comfort and inspiration to New Yorkers, America, and the world.”

ANTHONY E. MALKIN CHAIRMAN AND CEO, ESRT

18 2020 — COVID-19 & SOCIAL JUSTICE REPORT 19 ALTÍSIMO LIVE!

iHeartLatino joined a coalition of festival was co-hosted by actor, producer, needs and other support during this crisis. internationally renowned music artists, director and activist Eva Longoria and Organizations such as the Coalition of celebrities, media companies and iHeartLatino Chairman and Chief Creative Farmworker Organizations (FL), farmworker-serving organizations for Officer Enrique Santos. Other celebrity Dolores Huerta Foundation, East Coast the unprecedented livestream Altísimo co-hosts throughout the livestream benefit Migrant Head Start Project (Multi-state), Live! Music and Pop Culture Festival included , Kate Del Castillo, Rosario on Cinco de Mayo (May 5) to benefit Dawson and Alejandro Sanz. Altísimo WAS RAISED BY THE ALTÍSIMO America’s essential, vulnerable and Live! officially kicked off on Live, $1.7M+ LIVE! LIVESTREAM EVENT invisible farmworkers - an estimated YouTube, , Periscope and Twitch three million people who are on the front simultaneously on Tuesday, May 5 at 10:00 Farmworker Association of Florida (FL), lines sustaining the nation’s food supply a.m. PT/ 1:00 p.m. ET with an interactive The Foundation during the COVID-19 pandemic. livestream tailgating experience that (CA, WA), Pineros y Campesinos Unidos included entertainers, comedians, chefs, del Noreste (PCUN) (OR), Redlands The livestream event, which raised social media influencers and other surprise Christian Migrant Association (RCMA) over $1.7 million, included at-home personalities. iHeartLatino and People (FL), Pathstone (Multi-state), NC Fields performances, celebrity activations, en Español also carried the broadcast. (NC), La Cooperativa Campesina de comedy skits and more, and highlighted (CA), Proteus, Inc. (Multi-state), stories from the laborers, as well as Money raised through this fundraising effort Student Action with Farmworkers (NC), messages of gratitude and appreciation was disbursed through the Farmworkers’ Telamon Corporation (Multi-state), UMOS from notable Americans, with an overall Pandemic Relief Fund to farmworker- (WI, MN) and La Union del Pueblo Entero goal of driving combined action to support serving organizations around the US (TX) were recipients from this fund and the farmworkers. Viewers were asked to to help provide food, formula, diapers, will help provide farmworker community contribute $5 or more for the cause. The emergency financial assistance for medical members with much-needed aid.

Farmworkers are deemed an essential workforce during this health crisis, yet they have consistently been denied essential rights and benefits historically and in the midst of this devastating virus. From Puerto Rico to the strawberry fields of California, Altísimo Live! is helping all America recognize that farmworkers are also heroes of the pandemic while raising funds to meet some of their urgent needs.”

MÓNICA RAMÍREZ FOUNDER, JUSTICE FOR MIGRANT WOMEN | CO-FOUNDER, THE LATINX HOUSE

20 2020 — COVID-19 & SOCIAL JUSTICE REPORT 21 IHEARTRADIO CONCERTS FOR THE COMMUNITY PRESENTED BY ALLY

iHeartMedia and Ally Financial launched the YouTube Channel, Facebook Live and the program, Ally committed to fund the “iHeartRadio Concerts For The Community Live beginning on Monday, delivery of up to 5,000 virtual eCards to Presented By Ally” – a virtual concert series June 22 and raised $100,000. frontline workers nationwide. Each card benefiting United Way, the worldwide featured an inspiring and uplifting video organization that fights for health, education WAS RAISED BY THE recorded by Musicians On Call’s volunteer and financial stability of every person in $100K+ IHEARTRADIO CONCERTS FOR THE musicians. The program encouraged every community, as well as Musicians COMMUNITY SERIES EVENTS listeners to visit a dedicated landing page On Call, the nation’s leading provider of on the Musicians On Call website to send live music in hospitals, serving individuals As part of the series, each artist surprised a personalized e-card and music video to in facilities ranging from children’s caregivers around the country with a doctors and nurses in their own lives. hospitals to adult facilities, Veterans’ virtual meet & greet and performance as a Administration (VA) hospitals and hospices. token of appreciation for their work on the Funds from this partnership helped frontlines. In addition to the virtual events, support United Way Worldwide’s Invisible The three-part concert series featured iHeartMedia and Ally helped bring the gift Problems campaign to help identify performances from Andy Grammer, of music to dedicated healthcare heroes and respond to unseen problems in Aloe Blacc and . The that staffed hospitals nationwide during communities that may be contributing event was streamed on iHeartRadio’s the early COVID-19 pandemic. As part of to racial and economic inequalities.

United Way is addressing many significant, often ‘unseen’ problems emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic, such as food insecurity, access to medical care and financial support. Many of our communities were already in crisis pre-COVID-19 and now find themselves in deeper crises as new problems surface in this rapidly changing environment. Increased domestic violence, evictions, and loss of support groups are some of the problems emerging in the wake of COVID-19. Support from Ally and iHeartMedia will help United Way begin to address these unseen issues facing communities across the country.”

SUZANNE MCCORMICK U.S. PRESIDENT, UNITED WAY WORLDWIDE

22 2020 — COVID-19 & SOCIAL JUSTICE REPORT 23 JERSEY 4 JERSEY

iHeartMedia New York offered support Puth, Kelly Ripa, Chris Rock, Bruce New York’s stations including Z100, 103.5 for The New Jersey Pandemic Relief Springsteen, Jon Stewart, SZA and KTU, Q104.3, Power 105.1, Lite FM and Fund’s (NJPRF) JERSEY 4 JERSEY more. The show also included first-hand 710 WOR, and iHeartMedia Sussex’s – a one-night broadcast fundraiser to accounts from front-line workers and fight the medical, social and economic citizens impacted by the pandemic. WAS RAISED FROM THE BROADCAST impact of COVID-19 on New Jersey’s $6M+ FUNDRAISER FOR JERSEY 4 JERSEY most vulnerable communities. Over $6 million was raised by JERSEY 4 JERSEY, which provided grants to 102.3 WSUS, Max 106.3, and 103.7 NNJ. This special evening featured New organizations that provide essential services Besides raising funds for NJPRF.org, Jersey’s biggest champions and celebrities to those in need and to assist those on the JERSEY 4 JERSEY honored those participating from their homes, including front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. on New Jersey’s front lines, including Saquon Barkley, Tony Bennett, Jon Bon healthcare workers, first responders Jovi, Danny DeVito, , JERSEY 4 JERSEY was broadcast on and other essential employees. Halsey, Chelsea Handler, Charlie Wednesday, April 22 across iHeartMedia

New Jersey is on the front lines of this pandemic, making it more important than ever for us to do what Jersey does best – take care of one another. That’s why we’re asking everyone in our state to join the NJPRF and some of New Jersey’s finest for some much- needed musical entertainment, levity and Jersey Pride during these unprecedented times.”

TAMMY MURPHY NEW JERSEY FIRST LADY

24 2020 — COVID-19 & SOCIAL JUSTICE REPORT 25 GLOBAL CITIZEN FESTIVAL

iHeartMedia was an official media partner Bocelli, Billie Eilish, Billie Joe Armstrong from supporters and corporate partners of “One World: Together At Home” – a of Green Day, Burna Boy, , in benefit of the COVID-19 Solidarity globally televised and streamed special in David Beckham, , Elton John, Response Fund, the special also support of the fight against the COVID-19 FINNEAS, Idris and Sabrina Elba, J Balvin, benefited local and regional charities pandemic created by International , , Keith that provide food, shelter and healthcare advocacy organization Global Citizen Urban, Kerry Washington, Lang Lang, Lizzo, to those that need help most. and the World Health Organization. Maluma, Paul McCartney, Jonas, and . WAS RAISED BY THE “ONE WORLD: The historic broadcast was hosted by $127M+ TOGETHER AT HOME” TV SPECIAL Jimmy Fallon of ‘The Tonight Show,’ “One World: Together At Home” Jimmy Kimmel of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ and global special aired on April 18 across “One World: Together At Home” raised of ‘The Late Show with iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide a total of $127.9 million, providing Stephen Colbert.’ The event was curated in celebration and support of healthcare $55.1 million to the COVID-19 Solidarity in collaboration with and the workers and featured real experiences Response Fund and $72.8 million broadcast included performances and from doctors, nurses and families around to local and regional responders. appearances by , Andrea the world. Powered by commitments

As we honor and support the heroic efforts of community health workers, ‘One World: Together At Home’ aims to serve as a source of unity and encouragement in the global fight to end COVID-19. Through music, entertainment and impact, the global live-cast will celebrate those who risk their own health to safeguard everyone else’s.”

HUGH EVANS CO-FOUNDER AND CEO OF GLOBAL CITIZEN

26 2020 — COVID-19 & SOCIAL JUSTICE REPORT 27 GLOBAL GOAL UNITE FOR OUR FUTURE—THE CONCERT

iHeartMedia was named an official media Porter, Charlize Theron, Chris Rock, The Concert followed “Global Goal: partner of “Global Goal: Unite for Our David Beckham, Derrick Johnson, Diane Unite for Our Future—The Summit,” a Future—The Concert,” a globally televised Kruger, , , global pledging moment where world and digitally streamed special that Ken Jeong, Kerry Washington, Nikolaj leaders, corporations and philanthropists highlighted the disproportionate impact Coster-Waldau, Olivia Colman, Opal announced new commitments to help COVID-19 has had on marginalized Tometi, Pinault and more. develop equitable distribution of COVID-19 communities – including people of tests, treatments and vaccines, as well color, those living in extreme poverty IN GRANTS WERE RAISED as rebuild communities devastated and others facing discrimination. The $1.5B+ by the pandemic. The Summit was event was developed by International IN LOANS & GUARANTEES streamed on the iHeartRadio app. advocacy organization Global Citizen $5.4B+ WERE RAISED and the European Commission and “Global Goal: Unite for Our Future” hosted by Dwayne Johnson and featured TOTAL WAS RAISED BY THE mobilized more than $1.5 billion in new $6.9B GLOBAL GOAL EVENT performances from , grants and $5.4 billion in loans and Christine and the Queens, , J guarantees, for a total of $6.9 billion Balvin, Jennifer Hudson, and “Global Goal: Unite for Our Future—The pledged to provide equitable access to Quavo, , , and Concert” premiered on Saturday, June COVID-19 tests, treatments, and vaccines, . The Concert also included 27, and aired across more than 150 as well as support for the world’s poorest appearances from Antoni Porowski, Billy iHeartMedia radio stations and the app. and most marginalized communities.

This moment requires all of us to act. As Global Citizens, we’re calling on leaders around the world to combat the disproportionate impact COVID-19 has on marginalized communities by committing funds to develop and deliver tests, treatments, and therapeutics. Because of this global effort, we will be more able to ensure that everyone, everywhere has access to COVID-19 testing and treatment, regardless of their income or where they live.”

MILEY CYRUS

28 2020 — COVID-19 & SOCIAL JUSTICE REPORT 29 SAVING OUR SELVES A BET COVID-19 RELIEF EFFORT

iHeart was named a promotional partner and help during the COVID-19 pandemic resources during this unprecedented of “Saving Our Selves: A BET COVID-19 crisis. Celebrity guest appearances and time. In partnership with United Way, Relief Effort” broadcast special, which aired performances included DJ Khaled, Charlie proceeds were donated to African on Wednesday, April 22. The special, co- Wilson, , , American communities severely hosted by Grammy Award-Winning singer Fantasia, Melvin Crispell III and many more. impacted by COVID-19. The telecast and actress , TV personality raised more than $16 million for the Terrence J and actress Regina Hall, WAS RAISED FROM THE SAVING BET COVID-19 Relief Fund. featured virtual appearances and musical $16M+ OUR SELVES BROADCAST SPECIAL performances from some of the biggest names in music and entertainment as The special provided up-to-date they shared tips on how to manage, cope information and drove viewers to needed

30 2020 — COVID-19 & SOCIAL JUSTICE REPORT 31 ALL IN CHALLENGE

iHeartMedia became a media partner of gift or experience they were offering, and Pebble Beach with Justin Timberlake the successful All In Challenge to raise then challenged other athletes or public and Bill Murray, and receiving a private money for Americans struggling to get figures to also participate in the challenge. skateboarding lesson with Tony Hawk. access to food during the COVID-19 pandemic. Founded by Michael Rubin, WAS RAISED FOR COVID-19 RELIEF The digital fundraiser raised nearly the challenge asked celebrities across $60M FROM THE ALL IN CHALLENGE $60 million for those in need -- sports and entertainment to offer valuable proceeds supported food organizations memorabilia or special experiences that Highlights from the sweepstakes included including Meals on Wheels, No Kid fans could bid on via the Fanatics website. MLB executive Joe Torre’s offer to throw Hungry and America’s Food Fund, out the pitch at the next , which directly benefits Feeding As part of the campaign, participants watching batting practice and grabbing America and World Central Kitchen. recorded themselves accepting the dinner in New York City with Yankees challenge on social media, explaining the outfielder Aaron Judge, playing golf at

32 2020 — COVID-19 & SOCIAL JUSTICE REPORT 33 CELEBRATING EVERYDAY MOMENTS VIRTUALLY

COVID-19 has led to the disruption of moments that make us feel connected, many national events and has socially iHeart reimagined our live events and isolated millions of people. In an effort to created new moments to bring people provide a sense of normalcy and to help together during the pandemic. the world celebrate the big and small

34 2020 — COVID-19 & SOCIAL JUSTICE REPORT 35 CAN’T CANCEL PRIDE PRIDE MONTH

iHeartMedia and P&G joined forces Porter, Katy Perry, Kim Petras, Melissa The event raised $4 million that The Greater during Pride Month for “Can’t Cancel Etheridge, , and more, Foundation administered, and Pride: A COVID-19 Relief Benefit for with support from P&G brands to drive distributed financial support raised by the the LGBTQ+ Community,” a virtual relief LGBTQ+ visibility, and build support for event to LGBTQ+ organizations with a benefit designed to help raise visibility the millions of Americans unable to take track record of positive impact and support and funds for LGBTQ+ communities of the LGBTQ+ community, including most impacted by COVID-19. Can’t WAS RAISED FROM THE CAN’T CANCEL GLAAD, SAGE, The Trevor Project, the Cancel Pride demonstrated that while $4M PRIDE VIRTUAL RELIEF BENEFIT National Black Justice Coalition, CenterLink in-person Pride events may be interrupted and OutRight Action International. around the world, nothing can cancel part in live Pride events across the country the heart of Pride and the spirit the due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The “Can’t Cancel Pride” was streamed LGBTQ+ equality movement embodies. celebration culminated with a one-hour on iHeartRadio’s Facebook and special produced by iHeartMedia and Instagram pages, iHeartRadio’s The event brought together today’s biggest P&G and hosted by leading iHeartMedia PrideRadio.com and broadcast on names in culture and entertainment, on-air personality Elvis Duran and actress iHeartMedia stations nationwide and including , Big Freedia, Billy and LGBTQ+ advocate Laverne Cox. on the iHeartRadio app on June 25.

This is a unique opportunity to focus on the heart and soul of the community and the movement we serve across the country, allowing access for everyone. Celebrating virtually affords us the opportunity to touch people in communities across the country and ensure that we are broadly able to showcase the incredible diversity and intersectionality of the LGBTQ+ community.”

ROB SMITH FOUNDER AND CEO, THE PHLUID PROJECT | CAN’T CANCEL PRIDE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBER

36 2020 — COVID-19 & SOCIAL JUSTICE REPORT 37 IHEARTRADIO PROM PROM SEASON

Hosted by Dua Lipa and 102.7 KIIS-FM The celebration also included special in their prom best on iHeartMedia’s on-air personality JoJo Wright, iHeartRadio messages for the ‘Class of 2020’ from social platforms using #iHeartProm Prom was an on-air celebration for high artists such as John Legend, AJ Mitchell, and #iHeartDuaLipa for a chance to school students across the country , PowFu, , win a virtual prom meet and greet having to forego this milestone due to Sofia Carson, Trevor Daniel and more, with Dua Lipa following the show. the COVID-19 pandemic. The four-hour plus a special performance from Lewis event was broadcast across stations Capaldi as he sang his hit ballad “Before nationwide on May 8 at 8 p.m. local time, You Go” for students’ first slow dance. and featured custom celebrity DJ mixes from , Diplo, Dillon Francis, In addition, listeners and fans who tuned Martin Garrix, Loud Luxury and will.i.am. in had the opportunity to submit photos

Prom is such a significant milestone for high school students across the country. Through the power of radio, we are excited to bring prom to the to the safety of our listeners’ living rooms, with some of the biggest names in music performing for the special occasion.”

JOJO WRIGHT KIIS-FM ON-AIR PERSONALITY

38 2020 — COVID-19 & SOCIAL JUSTICE REPORT 39 COMMENCEMENT: SPEECHES FOR THE CLASS OF 2020 NATIONAL GRADUATION DAY, MAY 17

On Friday, May 15, iHeartMedia launched of 2020” every hour, culminating with a celebrations, iHeartMedia gathered an “Commencement: Speeches for the series of 30-minute on air commencement impressive group of leaders, creators ...at the end of the storm, These hard and ...we can come together Class of 2020” – a one-of-a-kind special specials on all music stations and and thinkers representing every corner event for America’s graduation 60-minute specials on all Talk stations. of today’s culture to give the entire comes a rainbow, even if uncomfortable times do and rebuild stronger, month featuring commencement The on-air commencement specials graduating class the sendoff they you can’t see it yet.” not define our identity.” and young people can addresses from some of the most broadcasted on every station between 7 deserve. From Abby Wambach to Hillary lead the way.” inspiring and accomplished thought p.m. and midnight local time, and featured Clinton, Eli Manning to Mary J. Blige, MARY J. BLIGE leaders impacting culture today. multiple speeches from the podcast – and DJ Khaled to , 2020’s taking these inspirational speeches directly graduating class heard from an inspiring MELINDA GATES Following the digital release, iHeartMedia’s to millions of graduates nationwide. and eclectic group of individuals in honor more than 850 broadcast radio stations of National Graduation Day on May 17. across the country aired featured clips from While graduates around the country “Commencement: Speeches for the Class were missing their traditional end-of-year The final and comprehensive lineup of Lopez; journalist and NPR correspondent Wilson; actor Sienna Miller; acclaimed speakers for the special podcast event Guy Raz; top recording artist Halsey; singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson; includes creator and producer Aaron director and actor Henry Winkler; former General Stan McChrystal; MSNBC Mahnke; two-time Olympic gold medalist Secretary of State Hillary Clinton; top anchor Stephanie Ruhle; CEO of Epic and FIFA World Cup champion Abby recording artist John Legend; New York Records Sylvia Rhone; top country Wambach; Alphabet X’s captain of Times bestselling author John Green; artist Tim McGraw; rapper and record INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THE DIVERSE LINEUP OF SPEAKERS moonshots Astro Teller; philanthropists award-winning journalist Katie Couric; producer T.I.; Apple CEO Tim Cook; and and business leaders Bill and Melinda Grammy-nominated pop star Kesha; Emmy award-winning news anchor Tom Gates; singer, songwriter and actor DJ Khaled; R&B singer and songwriter Brokaw. “Commencement: Speeches ; cosmetics icon Bobbi Brown; Khalid; Academy-award and Golden for the Class of 2020” also featured celebrity chef and restaurateur Bobby Globe nominated Mary J. Blige; business speeches from leading iHeartRadio on-air ...we can solve more Love can change Disruption often Flay; comedian and TV host Chelsea leader and Co-CEO of Ariel Investments personalities and podcast hosts, including Handler; sports analyst and commentator Mellody Hobson; T-Mobile CEO Mike ; Enrique Santos, Bobby problems together than the world.” inspires innovation.” Chris Broussard; restaurateur and TV Sievert; Coach Mike Krzyzewski; Dr. Bones, Jake Brennan, Angela Yee, we can alone.” personality David Chang; Goldman Sachs Oz; international recording artist and Josh Clark, Chuck Bryant and Woody. JOHN LEGEND KATIE COURIC CEO David Solomon; NFL football legend business entrepreneur ; actor, Eli Manning; comedian and actor George producer, singer and songwriter Rita HILLARY CLINTON

40 2020 — COVID-19 & SOCIAL JUSTICE REPORT 41 SUMMER CAMP WITH THE STARS SUMMER 2020

iHeartMedia launched “Summer Camp Friday in July 2020 beginning July 3 at 5 led a dance class with his daughter with the Stars,” a special four-week series p.m. ET on iHeartRadio’s Facebook page. from their home. Other performers featuring the top names in music helping in the series included Noah Cyrus, millions of children across the U.S. missing “Summer Camp with the Stars” series Ryan Tedder, and Monsta X. out on summer camp due to the COVID-19 kicked off with special guest counselor pandemic. The series streamed every AJ McLean of the Backstreet Boys, who

With millions of Americans postponing or canceling their summer plans to keep themselves and others safe, we wanted to produce a virtual summer camp experience for the entire family to enjoy together. We’re thrilled to have AJ and several other of our favorite artists helping to create families of happy campers.”

TOM POLEMAN CHIEF PROGRAMMING OFFICER, IHEARTMEDIA

I’m thrilled to be the first camp counselor for ‘Summer Camp with the Stars,’ especially since I get to share the experience with my daughter. It’s so important that we still find moments to just have fun with our children during such a strange time. I hope everyone is ready to dance!”

AJ MCLEAN

42 2020 — COVID-19 & SOCIAL JUSTICE REPORT 43 IHEARTCOUNTRY 4TH OF JULY BBQ 4TH OF JULY

To celebrate Independence Day, The “iHeartCountry 4th of July BBQ” iHeartMedia launched an all-new television was broadcast as a television event on and radio special, “iHeartCountry 4th of July Friday, July 3 on The CW Network and BBQ” featuring country music artists Kane audio broadcast on iHeartCountry stations Brown, Lauren Alaina and Old Dominion nationwide and replayed throughout the performing live from the backyards of holiday weekend on CWTV.com and on their homes. Hosted by Bobby Bones, the iHeartCountry stations across America. celebration invited Americans to tune-in for of an evening of music and storytelling.

44 2020 — COVID-19 & SOCIAL JUSTICE REPORT 45 HBCU HOMECOMING CELEBRATION ON IHEARTRADIO HOMECOMING

iHeartMedia launched “HBCU Homecoming Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Gross; singer, songwriter and actor Lionel Celebration on iHeartRadio,” an uplifting hundreds of HBCUs and their students Richie; producer, songwriter and DJ month-long celebration showcasing and alumni were not able to attend in- Metro Boomin; actor and entertainment Historically Black Colleges and person homecoming celebrations to honor reporter Terrence J; singer and songwriter Universities’ (HBCU) school pride and their institutions’ rich histories, cultural Toni Braxton; recording artist Wale; film elevating student achievement through impact and notable alumni. The month- producer Will Packer; and iHeartRadio iHeartMedia’s multiple platforms, including long “HBCU Homecoming Celebration on-air personalities Bev Johnson, Bushman, on-air across iHeartMedia’s and on iHeartRadio” featured special themed , DJ Envy, Kendra R&B broadcast radio stations, streaming, podcast episodes and a month of custom G, Kyle Santillian, Mike Evans, Monica social channels, iHeartMedia’s Black vignettes celebrating Black excellence and Barnes, Queen B and Zach Boog. Creator podcasts and live virtual events. achievement highlighting its alumni and Beginning October 19 and continuing students including singer, songwriter Bobby The celebration culminated with a special through November 12, the celebration Valentino; singer and songwriter Brian event across all iHeartMedia Hip Hop brought together HBCU students McKnight; recording artist, songwriter, and R&B stations and included a special and alumni with their favorite musical actor and activist Killer Mike; actress and pre-show and performance with Khalid. artists, influencers and entertainment. personality La La Anthony; actor Lance

Homecoming is a time of celebration and unity on college campuses across the country. With in-person activities being canceled due to COVID, the ‘HBCU Homecoming Celebration on iHeartRadio’ will keep our communities connected, engaged and entertained during a challenging time. As a HBCU graduate, I understand the transformative role HBCUs play in enriching and improving the lives of young people.”

THEA MITCHEM EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF PROGRAMMING, IHEARTMEDIA

46 2020 — COVID-19 & SOCIAL JUSTICE REPORT 47 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS

iHeartMedia has a vital responsibility partnerships with leading nonprofits and to serve our listeners as an important government agencies to positively and information source and trusted voice collaboratively respond to the needs of providing companionship and calm our local communities since the very through these times. Our company has early days of the outbreak and continue a long history of serving communities our impactful work to inform and educate in times of crisis and need, and our our listeners and communities about the listeners depend on us as a vital service. most relevant COVID-19 information and the impact on all areas of life – social, Our stations and company were prepared emotional, financial, education and health. and well-positioned through our deep

48 2020 — COVID-19 & SOCIAL JUSTICE REPORT 49 CAMPAIGN SNAPSHOT

AD COUNCIL 3/20/20 - 4/19/20 WHITE HOUSE, CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL Date Running AND PREVENTION (CDC), U.S. DEPARTMENT OF 850 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (HHS) iHeartMedia Stations 434,395,200 Media Impressions

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, The campaign focused on reaching distancing and high-risk populations, among iHeartMedia teamed up with the Ad high-risk populations and the general other important COVID-19-related topics, Council working in collaboration with public with messages around social across all iHeartMedia radio stations. the White House, Centers for Disease distancing, personal hygiene and Additionally, iHeart produced a series Control and Prevention (CDC), U.S. mental health. The PSAs directed of English and Spanish PSAs that were Department of Health and Human audiences to visit www.coronavirus.gov, distributed across all major media networks. Services (HHS), and other major a centralized resource that included media networks to launch a series of up-to-date information on the crisis. national public service announcements (PSAs) to provide critical and urgent In addition to running PSAs, iHeartMedia messages to the American public. supported messaging around social

Social distancing is the most effective tool we have for The COVID-19 virus has impacted our lives in every possible way. Our hope is that these slowing the spread of the coronavirus. And that means new PSAs will provide the critical and urgent messaging that will allow us to educate, staying home, if you can.

protect and support our communities across the country as we navigate this uncharted Work from home. Play at home. Stay at home. territory together. These efforts are the result of an amazing coalition of leaders across the If you must go out, keep your social distance—six feet, communications and marketing industries who have offered their talent, services, channels or two arm-lengths apart. Young. Elderly. In between. It’s going to take every one of us. If home really is where and platforms. The business community’s generosity, compassion, and commitment to do the heart is, listen to yours and do the life-saving thing. good is both inspiring and essential in this critical time of need.” Visit coronavirus.gov for the latest LISA SHERMAN tips and information from the CDC. PRESIDENT AND CEO, AD COUNCIL #AloneTogether 50 2020 — COVID-19 & SOCIAL JUSTICE REPORT

TOGETHER, WE CAN HELP SLOW THE SPREAD. CAMPAIGN SNAPSHOT

MEDIA SAVING LIVES 5/06/20 - 6/30/20 Date Running 370 In May, HeartMedia & ICX Media came and messaging that will yield the greatest The campaign demonstrated how people iHeartMedia Stations together in support of the Centers for public impact. Research shows that were adapting to their new environments Disease Control and Prevention to are more likely to feel invincible, amid varying state-mandated COVID-19 form the MediaSavingLives Alliance leading them to be less likely to follow restrictions and provided hope and 563,660,343 -- an alliance of leading global media, the CDC’s recommendations about how inspiration to stay at home and stop the Media Impressions technology and entertainment companies to stop the spread of COVID-19. spread. The goal was to empower young committed to helping younger Americans adults to focus on helping their communities embrace their role in slowing and The Alliance’s first public service campaign, by contributing their talents and supporting stopping the spread of COVID-19. “Don’t Stop,” was specifically aimed to those they love during the crisis. reach Generation-Z and Millennials. The Formed in mid-March, the radio, outdoor, digital and social creative All future Alliance messaging will be MediaSavingLives Alliance is committed encouraged resilience, connection developed in response to the current to supporting the public throughout and social creativity in adopting self- state of the pandemic and will take the pandemic and beyond and isolation practices during the pandemic. into consideration data trends and evolved its youth-targeted messaging The compelling ads featured ordinary private and public feedback from focused on staying home, testing people and celebrities including government and health officials. and eventually vaccination. Anne-Marie, Backstreet Boys, Camila Cabello, Demi Lovato, Luke Combs, MediaSavingLives adopts a data-driven Mariah Carey, Papa Roach, Sam Smith, approach to identifying target audiences Tim McGraw, and more.

MediaSavingLives is passionate and committed to support our health experts, government officials and essential workers in our collective efforts to protect our global citizens from the COVID-19 pandemic. We are grateful for the sacrifices so many citizens are making to support public safety, and to those who are self-isolating, we say – Don’t Stop!”

GREG ASHLOCK PRESIDENT, IHEARTMEDIA – MARKETS GROUP

52 2020 — COVID-19 & SOCIAL JUSTICE REPORT THE LEADING MENTAL HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS JOINING THIS IMPORTANT ENDEAVOR INCLUDE: MENTAL HEALTH COALITION • Active Minds • American Foundation for Suicide Prevention • Anxiety and Depression Association of America • Brain & Behavior Research Foundation • Bring Change to Mind • Child Mind Institute Before the coronavirus pandemic, mental of The Mental Health Coalition (MHC), and hopeful by sharing their truth and • Crisis Text Line illness was already one of the world’s the first collaborative effort of scale which experiencing other people’s stories. • Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance most pressing public health concerns, convenes and unites the leading US The campaign platform is a place • Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services affecting hundreds of millions of people. mental health organizations, creative and where individuals seeking help or • Fountain House According to the WHO, 1 in 4 people media platforms, passionate advocates, as guidance can access resources from • Headstrong Project globally will be affected by a mental health well as celebrities working collectively to our partners and better understand • Mental Health America condition; however, we know that 4 out destigmatize mental health conditions and ways to discuss mental health. • Mindful Philanthropy of 4 are in fact significantly impacted by address the pervasive public health crisis. • National Alliance on Mental Illness them. During the pandemic, studies have In addition to being part of the coalition, • National Council for Behavioral Health shown that physical distancing and stress The Coalition launched with an online iHeartMedia aired a series of PSAs • Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE) related to the coronavirus crisis are having platform and digital resource guide, across its 850+ radio stations that • The Jed Foundation an increasing impact on mental health. www.thementalhealthcoalition.org and encouraged participation in the “How Are • The Steve Fund an interactive storytelling platform You, Really?” challenge. The series of • The Trevor Project iHeartMedia, in collaboration with social www.howareyoureally.org, which aimed radio spots featured on-air personalities • UCLA Depression Grand Challenge activist and iconic fashion designer to create safe spaces for anyone to including Ryan Seacrest, Steve Harvey, • Vibrant Emotional Health Kenneth Cole, became a founding partner be vulnerable, authentic, empathetic Bobby Bones and Elvis Duran. • Well Being Trust

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5/15/20 - 5/31/20 This is a critical moment in time. The collective consciousness from the pandemic has Date Running created an unprecedented urgency to address the crisis now. I am proud to bring together a community of the most impactful mental health service providers in the country, leading 666 academics, creative, media and business leaders with the common goal of changing the iHeartMedia Stations mental health narrative in a way that will empower rather than diminish those individuals 87,950,232 living with Mental Health conditions. We are aligned with the goal of ending the related Media Impressions devastating stigma. I believe that together we can end the stigma, but only together.”

KENNETH COLE FOUNDER AND CHAIRMAN, MENTAL HEALTH COALITION

54 2020 — COVID-19 & SOCIAL JUSTICE REPORT CAMPAIGN IMPACT

AMERICAN 16% Increase in Online Appointments RED CROSS Compared to Previous Year

ABOUT As blood donations declined during the cancer patients, accident victims and so iHeart will continue to collaborate with early part of the COVID-19 pandemic, many others who depend on lifesaving the American Red Cross as unique there was an urgent need for people to transfusions. The PSAs encouraged patient needs are discovered and to AMERICAN RED CROSS give to maintain the nation’s blood supply. listeners to make an appointment online address the impact of COVID on blood RedCross.org iHeart teamed up with the American Red to donate blood or platelets and outlined bank locations across the country. Cross to raise public awareness that blood some of the safety precautions at blood The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides was still needed to help save the lives of drives to reassure donors amid COVID. emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross. As schools closed, business sent employees home, and tens of thousands of blood drives got canceled due to COVID-19, the public awareness campaign was critical in communicating the urgent need. The extraordinary support from our media partners across properties and platforms paid off, as people across the country answered the call and CAMPAIGN SNAPSHOT rolled up their sleeves to give the lifesaving gift of blood. During this timeframe, blood 3/24/20 - 4/26/20 appointments increased 16% vs. prior year, and by the end of June, we were able to Dates Running recoup more than half of the donations that would have been otherwise been lost due to blood drive cancellations.” 592 iHeartMedia Stations SELMA BOUHL VP MARKETING STRATEGY & CREATIVE SERVICES, AMERICAN RED CROSS 235,325,000 Media Impressions

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THE CENTERS FOR THE CDC DISEASE CONTROL CDC.gov CDC works 24/7 protecting America’s health, safety and security. Whether disease start at home or abroad, are curable or preventable, chronic or acute, or from human & PREVENTION activity or deliberate attack, CDC responds to America’s most pressing health threats. CDC is headquartered in and has experts located throughout the and the world.

The Centers for Disease Control and From the very beginning, iHeart has worked Prevention (CDC) has been playing an closely with members of the CDC to ensure essential role in the response to the we were distributing the most timely, COVID-19 pandemic, working 24/7 to relevant and accurate information to help CAMPAIGN SNAPSHOT protect our nation’s health and ensure state frontline healthcare workers, communities, and local public health partners have the and the public to protect themselves and resources, guidance and scientific expertise others. We will continue to monitor their 2/27/20 - 3/29/20 to respond. Since launching its agency- guidance and air PSAs across all our Dates Running wide response to the COVID-19 pandemic radio stations in the coming months. in January, the CDC has been learning more about how the disease spreads 841 and affects people and communities. iHeartMedia Stations 56,503 Spots 232,762,000 Media Impressions

58 2020 — COVID-19 & SOCIAL JUSTICE REPORT CAMPAIGN SNAPSHOT

U.S. SURGEON GENERAL 7/20/20 - 8/20/20 & CORONAVIRUS.GOV Dates Running 760 iHeartMedia Stations 123,656,200 The CDC suggested that everyone to maintain. iHeart recorded and aired a 6 feet from others when possible and Media Impressions should wear a mask in public settings PSA voiced by United States Surgeon when social distancing is not an option and when around people who don’t live General urging listeners to wear a face covering. The PSAs drove in their household, especially when other across the U.S. to follow state and local listeners to learn more at Coronavirus.gov. social distancing measures are difficult guidelines, wash hands frequently, stay

Please, please, please, wear a face covering when you go out in public. It is not an inconvenience. It is not a suppression of your freedom. This mask, this face covering actually is an instrument of freedom for Americans, if we all use it.”

JEROME ADAMS UNITED STATES SURGEON GENERAL

60 2020 — COVID-19 & SOCIAL JUSTICE REPORT CAMPAIGN IMPACT

THE CHILD 1.8 MILLION 25,000 People Visited ChildMind.org New Followers Growth Across MIND INSTITUTE During the Time the PSAs Aired Their Social Channels +32% Increase in Video Views on Facebook

As the COVID-19 crisis continues to and advice. Stations across the country THESE TIPS INCLUDED: unfold, many parents are wondering how ran a series of PSAs that drove to free to talk to children about the impacts of online guidance about how to effectively • Don’t be afraid to discuss the coronavirus the virus in a way that will be reassuring support our children’s well-being — and • Be developmentally appropriate and not make kids more worried than they our own — during this crisis. The spots • Take your cues from your child ABOUT already may be. Research shows that kids also promoted the free daily Facebook • Be reassuring worry more when they are kept in the dark. live sessions with child psychologists • Focus on what you’re doing to stay safe THE CHILD MIND INSTITUTE to explore the issue further. • Stick to routine In March, as schools started to close • And have ongoing conversations! ChildMind.org and society embraced social distancing, Another campaign in partnership parents everywhere were struggling to with The Child Mind Institute offered Additionally, clinicians from the Child Mind The Child Mind Institute is an independent, national nonprofit keep children healthy and occupied. general guidance for families to help Institute continue to be regular guests on dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families iHeartMedia tapped long-time partner the alleviate some stress and anxiety. iHeart’s national long-form weekend show. struggling with mental health and learning disorders. Our teams Child Mind Institute to offer perspective work every day to deliver the highest standards of care, advance the science of the developing brain and empower parents, professionals and policymakers to support children when and where they need it most. Together with our supporters, we’re helping children reach their full potential in school and in life. We share all of our resources freely and do not accept any funding from the pharmaceutical industry. Visit childmind.org for more information.

Thanks to iHeart’s distribution of Child Mind Institute public service announcements, we were able to reach more families across America faster with essential mental health CAMPAIGN SNAPSHOT and parenting support when they needed it the most during COVID-19. The entire Child Mind Institute team is grateful for the support we’ve received and our valuable relationship 3/24/20 - 4/23/20 with iHeart.” Date Running DR. HAROLD S. KOPLEWICZ 592 PRESIDENT, CHILD MIND INSTITUTE iHeartMedia Stations 230,118,300 Media Impressions

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NATIONAL ALLIANCE The National Alliance on Mental Illness is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected FOR MENTAL ILLNESS by mental illness. NAMI CAMPAIGN SNAPSHOT

COVID-19 has resulted in an and poses barriers to their well-being. and to find support and information 3/18/20 - 4/20/20 unprecedented crisis that affects not only on how to best support others. Date Running our physical health and daily lives, but To address the current mental well-being also our mental health. To address these of our country and to reach listeners iHeart will continue to address the needs, NAMI and iHeart are committed experiencing mental health challenges, long and short-term mental health 850 to providing credible information and including anxiety or depression, feeling challenges brought on by COVID-19 iHeartMedia Stations resources to help people navigate through vulnerable, fragile or scared during these through our partnership with NAMI. this crisis. Throughout its 40-year history, uncertain times, we worked closely with NAMI has fought stigma and discrimination NAMI to remind people that they are not 100,226,600 that marginalizes people with mental illness alone. All of the campaign PSAs drove to Media Impressions NAMI.org for more information, resources

“During this time of collective crisis and unprecedented hardship, NAMI applauds iHeart’s effort to raise mental health awareness and decrease stigma. We value our partnership with iHeart and appreciate reaching new audiences with trusted resources and information. By partnering with iHeart, together we can make a positive impact on anyone struggling with their mental health. We can work together to help create a community where no one feels alone in their struggle.”

DANIEL H. GILLISON, JR. CEO OF NAMI

64 2020 — COVID-19 & SOCIAL JUSTICE REPORT CAMPAIGN IMPACT

#GETUSPPE 3M Since their founding in late March, Get Us PPE has donated well over three million pieces of PPE to frontline workers, all free of charge. These donations have helped protect hospital workers, nursing home staff, healthcare Personal protective equipment (PPE) is iHeart teamed up with the newly iHeartMedia’s public affairs show which providers in indigenous communities, and many more our best defense against coronavirus, yet launched #GetUsPPE in early April to aired across over 800 radio stations in April people at high risk of contracting and spreading there continues to be a shortage of masks, encourage listeners to donate supplies 2020. Dr. He talked about how Americans COVID-19 within COVID-vulnerable communities. gloves, disinfecting wipes, and other types they had on hand or to make masks can help health care workers in need of of PPE for frontline workers across the following specific guidelines in an effort protection as they treat COVID-19 patients. country. Founded by emergency physicians to arm healthcare workers with the in late March 2020, #GetUsPPE is now the critical supplies they rely on to protect nation’s largest nonprofit getting donated themselves while they protect us. PPE to people in need including healthcare ABOUT workers, those in nursing homes, rural In addition, Dr. Shuhan He, Co-Founder communities and homeless shelters. of GetUsPPE.org, was featured on #GETUSPPE GetUsPPE.org

Get Us PPE began as a grassroots movement founded by physicians on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. They are now the largest nonprofit getting donated PPE to frontline workers, and they have donated over three million units to people in need. To donate PPE “PPE is still urgently needed nationwide, but one bright spot in this dark time has been or funds, or to volunteer, visit GetUsPPE.org seeing companies and individuals pull together to help solve this crisis. Partners like IHeartMedia have made a big difference in helping solve this problem, and we are grateful to IHeartMedia for their ongoing efforts to raise awareness of the PPE crisis and empower their listeners to protect frontline workers.” CAMPAIGN SNAPSHOT

DR. SHIKHA GUPTA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF GET US PPE 4/06/20 - 5/10/20 Date Running 665 iHeartMedia Stations 115,037,100 Media Impressions

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JANIE’S $500,000 To Support Girls (Ages 17-22) in FUND the LifeSet Program in Five States

ABOUT When mandatory stay-at-home orders went compounded by a dramatic increase in the National Child Abuse Hotline at into effect across the county in the spring economic stress due to loss of employment, 1800-4-A-Child or 1-800-422-4453. This of 2019, our founder knew would lead to even greater alcohol effort also allowed Janie’s Fund to secure JANIE’S FUND we needed to do more. These measures consumption and substance abuse, as well the extra resources necessary to invest an JaniesFund.org prevented many children from leaving their as other potentially harmful social struggles additional $500,000 to support girls (ages homes, which unintentionally created a that impact young people across America. 17-22) in the LifeSet program in five states, Janie’s Fund is a philanthropic initiative created by Steven Tyler in dangerous convergence of risk factors that as well as secure all of the PPE needed to partnership with Youth Villages to bring hope and healing to girls led to even less reporting and, undoubtedly, Janie’s Fund called on iHeartMedia to get keep staff and girls safe at its two Janie’s who have suffered the trauma of abuse and neglect. Steven first a greater rate of child abuse. These factors, the word out in a massive effort to promote Houses in Memphis and Douglasville, GA. gave voice to this cause with his hit “Janie’s Got a Gun,” and his establishment of the fund ensures that these vulnerable girls will have an enduring voice for years to come. Janie’s Fund has two important goals: to bring much-needed awareness to the issue of abuse and neglect of children and to generate financial support to ensure that girls receive the most effective services available to help them overcome the trauma and pain of abuse. Contributions to Janie’s Fund support proven programs at Youth Villages that have demonstrated effectiveness in addressing the trauma of sexual Keeping children safe and making sure young adults had the resources and support abuse in children and expansion of these services to help even more girls. Learn more at www.JaniesFund.org. necessary to thrive has never been challenged like it has been during COVID-19. Fortunately, we have committed partners like iHeartMedia that have joined Janie’s Fund to bring hope and healing to girls that have experienced trauma, as well as make sure young women receive the effective services they deserve.” CAMPAIGN SNAPSHOT

RICHARD SHAW STEVEN TYLER’S JANIE’S FUND 4/15/20 - 5/17/20 Date Running 139 iHeartMedia Stations 10 MILLION Media Impressions

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NO KID NO KID HUNGRY HUNGRY NoKidHungry.org No child should go hungry in America. But in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, 1 in 4 kids could face hunger this year. No Kid Hungry is working to end childhood hunger by helping launch and improve programs that give all kids the healthy food they need to thrive. This is a problem we know how to solve. No Kid Hungry When schools across the country closed America have stepped up to make sure hunger gap. iHeart produced and aired is a campaign of Share Our Strength, an organization this spring, millions of kids lost access to kids continue to get the nutrition they need a series of PSAs to encourage families committed to ending hunger and poverty. the school meals they rely on each day. For during this crisis, finding new, innovative struggling during the crisis to use No Kid Join us at NoKidHungry.org. many families, school meals are a lifeline ways to safely provide meals – and to Hungry’s free meals finder map by visiting to ensure their kids get the nutrition they ensure families knew where to access these NoKidHungry.org/Help to find free meals need. With classrooms closed nationwide, free meals -- No Kid Hungry launched a in their community with no questions and record numbers of jobs and wages meal finder map to help families find free asked and no registration needed. lost, the coronavirus has exacerbated the food distribution sites organized by schools hunger crisis nationwide with as many as and local organizations in their communities. CAMPAIGN SNAPSHOT 1 in 4 kids facing hunger this year due to the coronavirus. As school districts, food iHeartMedia continues to work closely with banks and other community partners across its partner No Kid Hungry to help fill the 4/27/20 - 7/07/20 Date Running 841 iHeartMedia Stations 240,948,600 “Meal distribution sites are a lifeline for families who rely on their kids receiving meals Media Impressions at school, and are dealing with the economic hardship of this crisis. Before the crisis, hunger impacted 1 in 7 kids and now it’s as many as 1 in 4. This made our partnership with iHeartMedia so critical to ensure families know these meal sites exist and how they can access them, so no one is faced with making the unthinkable decision between paying rent or putting food on the table.”

JASON WILSON MANAGING DIRECTOR OF BRAND AND MARKETING AT NO KID HUNGRY

70 2020 — COVID-19 & SOCIAL JUSTICE REPORT ANIMAL SHELTERS

iHeartMedia partnered with Better with iHeartMedia to donate $100,000 Choice Company to provide support in monetary funds and $100,000 worth to animal shelters impacted by the of product to shelters nationwide. ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Company’s COVID-19 Relief Initiative included shelters in Atlanta, As part of the Better Choice Company Phoenix, , Los Angeles, COVID-19 Relief Initiative, sister brands Long Island and . Halo and TruDog partnered together

Donations play a large role for many animal shelters across the US. Through our partnership with iHeartMedia we hope to fill some of the void left by decreased donations during the COVID-19 pandemic. We believe that each and every animal impacts our lives and ultimately plays a role in improving our collective well-being. This includes sheltered animals, and that’s why we take giving back so seriously—to help nourish and transform shelter pets to help give them their very best chance at a forever home.”

WERNER VON PEIN CEO, BETTER CHOICE

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SAVE THE 106,174,441 CHILDREN Logged Minutes 100,965 Total Site Visits

With 1.5 billion children out of school and supported Save the Children’s work for Save the Children was featured on worldwide due to COVID, reading loss has to improve literacy and change lives. iHeartMedia’s public affairs show which become a real problem across the U.S. aired across over 800 radio stations ABOUT The PSA voiced by Kristen Bell encouraged the first weekend of May. Shriver During summer 2020, iHeart teamed up listeners to log their minutes to unlock free addressed the wide-scale potential SAVE THE CHILDREN with Save the Children to support its books and resources for kids that can’t learning loss for children in America, inaugural summer reading campaign 100 afford them or that do not have adequate as well as what programs Save the SaveTheChildren.org Days of Reading in celebration of the access to early education or children’s Children has in place to address that. global nonprofit’s 100th anniversary. The books, while also promoting literacy in Save the Children believes every child deserves a 100-day campaign encouraged all children, all communities. The spots ran across future. Since our founding more than 100 years ago, parents, teachers, librarians, caregivers and over 490 iHeartMedia radio stations. we’ve changed the lives of more than 1 billion children. adults to log their summer reading minutes In the United States and around the world, we give at SavetheChildren.org/READ. Every In addition, Mark Shriver, Senior Vice children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn minute logged helped raise awareness President of U.S. Programs & Advocacy and protection from harm. We do whatever it takes for children – every day and in times of crisis – transforming their lives and the future we share.

CAMPAIGN SNAPSHOT 2020 has been a challenging year, especially for our children. Save the ChildrenCAMPAIGN RECAP was proud to again host 100 Days of Reading, encouraging a continued loveJUNE of 1 - SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 6/04/20 - 6/30/20 Date Running learning and getting books and meals into the hands of kids who needed it most. We’re incredibly grateful to iHeartRadio for their tremendous partnership and support 492 during this year’s campaign.” iHeartMedia Stations MARK SHRIVER 29,699,100 SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, U.S. PROGRAMS & ADVOCACY, SAVE THE CHILDREN Media Impressions

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Save the Children | Centennial Campaign 0 PHONE CHARGER HOSPITAL DONATION

iHeartMedia teamed up with AT&T, T-Mobile The donation efforts follow work and Verizon to deliver thousands of phone done by local iHeart communities to chargers to hospitals so that COVID-19 collect phone chargers for patients patients could charge their phones. As part with COVID-19. Patients rely on their of the collaborative effort, the companies phones to stay in touch with loved ones donated nearly 40,000 phone chargers. during hospital stays, which can require patients to be away from their families Chargers were donated to hospitals for a long time. The median length of hardest hit by the virus and include hospitalization for surviving COVID-19 locations in , , , patients is 10 to 13 days, according New York City, Los Angeles, , to the Centers for Disease Control. , and others.

76 2020 — COVID-19 & SOCIAL JUSTICE REPORT 77 HELPING SMALL BUSINESSES

Small businesses are the heart of and keep local workers employed by America’s economy and important staples helping them navigate the relief resources in communities across the country, but available to them and by encouraging local COVID-19 has pushed hundreds of residents to shop local. In addition, iHeart thousands out of business. iHeart has is offering media incentive opportunities launched several public campaigns and extended payment terms to help since March that are aimed at helping local businesses with their advertising the hardest-hit businesses stay afloat and marketing “re-opening” strategy.

78 2020 — COVID-19 & SOCIAL JUSTICE REPORT 79 SMALL BUSINESS CRISIS RESOURCE

iHeartMedia launched Small Business featuring iHeartRadio’s Elvis Duran business owners know exactly what they Crisis Resource, a new initiative to help joining senior officials from the U.S. must do in order to apply for Paycheck local small business owners across the Small Business Administration (SBA) Protection Program loans and additional country easily find available benefits and and discussing ways small businesses support from the U.S. government. resources during the COVID-19 pandemic. can find assistance and vital information Small Business Crisis Resource serves during this unprecedented time. The In addition, iHeartMedia offered local as a centralized source for small business webinar also included a Q&A session business owners bonus media incentive owners and includes a weekly iHeart offering small business owners the opportunities and extended payment Small Business newsletter and a website opportunities to ask SBA questions. terms to help with their advertising and providing critical information on the marketing “re-opening” strategy. Federal stimulus package, up-to-date small In March, the U.S. government approved business news, state by state resources, a historic $2 trillion stimulus package Small Business Crisis Resource is available links to top business-focused podcasts that includes $376 billion in relief for free of charge online and is promoted and more – all in one place. The site is small businesses. However, it can be across iHeartMedia’s 850 broadcast available at iHeartRadio.com/SmallBusiness challenging for many small business stations in 150 markets, station social and SmallBusinessCrisisResource.com. owners to understand the key details media and websites and iHeartRadio.com – of the stimulus package, including reaching millions of listeners and Small business owners also had the eligibility requirements. Small Business small business owners nationwide. opportunity to sign up for special webinars Crisis Resource continues to help these

At iHeart, our focus continues to be about serving our local communities, including the small businesses that support many residents. We also know that studies show business owners look to radio as their trusted news source more than any other medium, so we want to do everything we can to ensure that these businesses have the important information they need to survive and get through this pandemic as best they can.”

HARTLEY ADKINS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, IHEARTMEDIA – MARKETS GROUP

80 2020 — COVID-19 & SOCIAL JUSTICE REPORT 81 CAMPAIGN SNAPSHOT

BUSINESSES 3/20/20 - 5/05/20 DOING GOOD Dates Running 206,831 Spots Ran

In June, iHeartMedia launched a new SOME OF THE DOING GOOD days to thank their biggest fans and program called Businesses Doing Good, MESSAGES INCLUDED: to give them a little love during these an initiative that leverages iHeartRadio challenging times. stations across the country to help • T-Mobile lifted customers’ smartphone inform listeners of all the important work data caps for two months and doubled • Hilton Hotels donated food to local that businesses are doing to serve their their powerful 600 MegaHertz LTE pantries and created to-go bags communities during these uncertain times network capacity. They’ve also increased for children that are missing school – all with free donated airtime nationwide. data allowance for schools and students breakfast. They also provided with their EmpowerEd program! In housing for health care workers and More than 45 national businesses, including addition, they’ve also donated half a first responders. T-Mobile, Verizon, Taco Bell, Facebook, million dollars to Feeding America food , Lowe’s and Citi, shared positive banks to help ensure families impacted messages around the good they are doing by this crisis don’t go hungry. to help their communities during the pandemic. More than 60,000 spots have • Taco Bell gave away free Doritos Locos currently run in support of this program. Tacos in their drive throughs on certain

82 2020 — COVID-19 & SOCIAL JUSTICE REPORT IHEARTMEDIA PROGRAMMING

Every day, iHeart broadcast radio stations In fact, our personalities, brands and play an essential role in the lives of the platforms are more important in the communities in which we live and work, lives of our listeners and communities especially in times of crisis – and that than ever before, while our markets has never been more critical than in and stations are finding new, creative the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. and vital ways to serve, reassure and Throughout this unprecedented time our strengthen their local communities. teams across the country are serving as the best examples of our mission – to give everyone a friend and trusted companion, especially in times of crisis and need.

84 2020 — COVID-19 & SOCIAL JUSTICE REPORT 85 IHEART BROADCASTS NATIONAL ANTHEM

On March 23, iHeartMedia honored the recorded and released during the Gulf War by COVID-19, all of the first responders resilience of Americans by encouraging in 1991 (and performed at the Super Bowl and health professionals on the front the masses to unite through the healing that year); Jimi Hendrix’s famous guitar lines and so many others who are risking power of music. Across radio stations all version of the National Anthem performed their lives daily in service to their families, over the country, at the same time, iHeart at Woodstock 1969; as well as Zac Brown friends, neighbors and communities. aired Whitney ’s famous version Band’s performance of the patriotic tune of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” originally in tribute to Americans, everyone affected

Right now at this moment, we want to bring all Americans together to demonstrate the incredible power, resilience and compassion of our nation. We invite you to come together as one as we play our national anthem across all of our 850 radio stations from coast to coast. It’s a tribute to every American, every family, every first responder and every frontline health professional who is risking their life to keep us safe. We want to encourage the millions who listen to our radio stations every day to join together virtually, in song. We send our heartfelt thoughts, concerns, and support to all families who may need it as one people, one country. We’ll get through this together.”

BOB PITTMAN CHAIRMAN AND CEO, IHEARTMEDIA

86 2020 — COVID-19 & SOCIAL JUSTICE REPORT 87 MORNING SHOWS EXTEND DAILY AIRTIME

Top iHeartMedia morning shows including increased listener demand received through on-air personalities across the country New York’s “Elvis Duran and The Morning daily call-ins and social media feedback. continued to serve and inform communities Show” and “The Breakfast Club,” with the latest COVID-19 facts and with Nashville’s “” and Beginning April 7, more than 65 morning special local market broadcast reports on Los Angeles’ “On Air with Ryan Seacrest” shows across more than 50 markets the latest news provided by iHeartRadio’s and “’s Neighborhood,” extended officially extended their morning shows 24/7 News Network every hour. their daily airtime for an additional hour+ by at least one hour. In addition to each during the COVID-19 pandemic because of station’s regular programming schedules,

Given the amount of positive feedback our stations were receiving from their listeners, our on air talent began asking them if they should stay on air longer in the mornings -- and the response was incredible; for example, Elvis Duran received more than 65,000 likes and more than 12,000 comments when he asked his social media followers about extending his morning show. This listener feedback, combined with the data we are seeing with our on demand shows, is a testament to the connection that our radio personalities have with their listeners, and the fact that broadcast radio still holds such a unique place in American culture especially during a time of crisis. These on-air voices are a trusted friend with close emotional connections to their listeners, and they inspire their communities; and help them cope with anxiety and concern; and provide entertainment and stress relief.”

TOM POLEMAN CHIEF PROGRAMMING OFFICER, IHEARTMEDIA

88 2020 — COVID-19 & SOCIAL JUSTICE REPORT 89 CAMPAIGN IMPACT

IHEARTRADIO’S FIRST $315K+ Raised to benefit World Central Kitchen, Feeding RESPONDER FRIDAYS America, Salvation Army, Team Rubicon. WITH FIRSTNET BUILT WITH AT&T

iHeartMedia launched “iHeartRadio’s First as well as online and through social money for organizations supporting Responder Fridays with FirstNet, Built with media, to share stories of how their those on the front lines. Performances AT&T,” a special four-week tribute series lives have been positively impacted by included Lewis Capaldi, Kelsea Ballerini, hosted by nationally-recognized iHeart police, fire, EMS and hospital workers by John Legend and . personality Ryan Seacrest streamed LIVE using #iHeartFirstResponders on social on iHeartRadio’s YouTube and broadcasted media and calling 1-833-3FRIDAY. In honor and support of the first responders across more than 90 iHeartRadio stations and medical professionals, AT&T committed nationwide, honoring first responders Each day-long on-air tribute culminated $5.5 million to provide much needed and medical professionals on the front with a radio special program on iHeartRadio support in the form of nourishing meals lines during the COVID-19 pandemic. CHR stations nationwide and on YouTube through World Central Kitchen, Feeding featuring a superstar artist, performing America, Salvation Army and Team Beginning Tuesday, April 14, Ryan Seacrest a 30 minute set of their biggest hits, Rubicon. Listeners were also able to Text asked listeners on air on iHeartRadio dedicating songs to First Responders TOGETHER to 20222 to donate $10 to broadcast stations across the country, and their families and helping to raise support these four amazing organizations.

There is no start or end time for those on the front lines. While most of us are winding things down on Friday evenings, our everyday heroes are clocking their 20th hour on shift and sleeping in their cars for fear of getting their families sick. Our First Responder Fridays will allow us to pay tribute all day to our first responders, bringing together the biggest artists and our local communities to celebrate and raise money for those on the front lines.”

TOM POLEMAN CHIEF PROGRAMMING OFFICER, IHEARTMEDIA

90 2020 — COVID-19 & SOCIAL JUSTICE REPORT MEL SCHWARTZ JOHN YOO MARK SHRIVER IHEARTMEDIA PSYCHOTHERAPIST FORMER DEPUTY ASSISTANT SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF U.S. PROGRAMS & ADVOCACY OF SAVE THE CHILDREN Talked about various techniques to help ATTORNEY GENERAL staying calm during the pandemic. Offered insight on who has what Talked about the wide-scale potential COMMUNITIES NATIONAL authority under the Constitution learning loss for children in America, during a public health crisis. as well as what programs Save The Children has in place to address that. ELLIE HOLLANDER PUBLIC AFFAIRS SHOW CEO FOR MEALS ON WHEELS AMERICA Addressed the growing food insecurity BILLY SHORE issues and need for food assistance FOUNDER OF NO KID HUNGRY HOWARD ALTMAN due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Provided information on how to MANAGING EDITOR FOR THE MILITARY TIMES help children in need of food Discussed the impact of the outbreak assistance during the pandemic. on the U.S. military and veterans. iHeartMedia radio stations dedicate airtime JARED BERNSTEIN DR. LEO GALLAND every week to ensure they are informing the FORMER CHIEF SPOKESMAN FOR AUTHOR AND ALLERGY SPECIALIST ARIA BENDIX public about the most relevant issues facing THE NEW YORK CITY OFFICE OF Shared new findings about the disease and SENIOR INNOVATION REPORTER their communities. Every iHeartMedia radio EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT helpful tips on how to slow the spread. FOR BUSINESS INSIDER HUGH EVANS DR. JAMES SHMERLING station airs a weekly 30-minute radio show Bernstein discussed the federal, state Shared her experience of GLOBAL CITIZEN CEO PRESIDENT & CEO AT CONNECTICUT to address unique community interests CHILDREN’S MEDICAL CENTER AND RACHEL and local response; what agencies are contracting COVID-19 after Discussed what his organization is and to connect community members PETRUCELLI, PRESIDENT & CHIEF handling the response and what goes into covering it for three months. doing to assist communities impacted to one another and to world issues. the decision to cancel events and large ELIZABETH PENNIMAN DEVELOPMENT OFFICER AT THE CHILDREN’S by the COVID-19 outbreak. HOSPITAL OF FOUNDATION gatherings. Bernstein was featured on VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNICATIONS Since March, iHeart has hosted an array the public affairs show several times to FOR THE AMERICAN RED CROSS The show addressed the funding of health experts, government leaders also provide insight on how America is Spoke about how the disaster DR. SHUHAN HE challenges facing associated hospitals and nonprofit organizations on the show preparing for the combination of natural relief organization is helping during CO-FOUNDER OF GETUSPPE.ORG JIM LUKE as a result of COVID-19 pandemic, for an in-depth look into important topics as well as the operational challenges disasters and the COVID-19 pandemic. the COVID-19 pandemic. Talked about how Americans can help ECONOMICS PROFESSOR around the COVID-19 pandemic. facing hospitals during the outbreak. health care workers in need of protection Provided insight on why it was so and PPE as they treat COVID-19 patients. difficult to find essential household Some of the most relevant guests and items such as toilet paper. topics included: RON INSANA DR. LISA CNBC CONTRIBUTOR FORMER CHIEF ECONOMIST AT GE HEALTHCARE MIKE LOVE ROB CHENG Financial expert Ron Insana discussed Discussed the impact of the virus BEACH BOYS CO-FOUNDER DR. BOB LAHITA DR. ROBERT GALLO the economic impact of the outbreak and on the U.S. health care system. CEO AND FOUNDER OF PC MATIC Talked about his new song with CHAIRMAN OF MEDICINE AT ST. CO-FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR OF THE INSTITUTE how concerned listeners should be about Discussed the challenges of cybersecurity John Stamos that benefited Feeding JOSEPH UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL HUMAN VIROLOGY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF their investments and 401Ks, as well as as millions of Americans using video- MARYLAND SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND CO- America – “This Too Shall Pass.” Dr. Lahita covered questions about what a recovery will potentially look like. chatting platforms while working DR. ALI H. MOKDAD FOUNDER AND INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC COVID-19 - what makes this virus from home and distance learning. unique, how it spreads and how it’s CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER AT ADVISER OF THE GLOBAL VIRUS NETWORK different to flu and allergies, as well POPULATION HEALTH Dr. Gallo talked about new as how you talk with your kids about DR. JAMIE HOWARD Answered questions about models symptoms and related health issues COVID-19. Dr. Lahita appeared on CHILD MIND INSTITUTE PSYCHOLOGIST and projections of the progression DR. JEROME ADAMS resulting from COVID-19. several shows to provide critical Dr. Howard addressed parenting and spread of COVID-19. U.S. SURGEON GENERAL information and updated about the through COVID-19 and how to talk Who discussed the latest COVID-19 progression of the pandemic. to your kids about the virus, staying government response developments. honest and calm being key.

92 2020 — COVID-19 & SOCIAL JUSTICE REPORT 93 DR. ALI NOURI DR. LESLIE BEITSCH SHARI SINWELSKI IHEARTMEDIA PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERATION CHAIR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL VICE PRESIDENT OF NATIONAL OF AMERICAN SCIENTISTS SCIENCES & SOCIAL MEDICINE AT NETWORKS, VIBRANT EMOTIONAL HEALTH Provided an update on current FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY AND DEPUTY DIRECTOR, NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE COMMUNITIES NATIONAL COVID-19 outbreak & an explainer Talked about how our behaviors have on what certain metrics mean such changed during the pandemic and how Discussed mental health challenges in PUBLIC AFFAIRS SHOW as positivity rate and mortality rate. to handle certain stressful situations. the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

CONTINUED DERRELL BRADFORD KANG-XING “KX” JIN CAROLYN REYNOLDS EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF 50CAN HEAD OF HEALTH AT FACEBOOK CO-FOUNDER OF THE PANDEMIC ACTION NETWORK Discussed the different challenges Talked about Facebook’s efforts schools face as they plan to reopen and to amplify positive social impact Discussed the present state of COVID-19 possible solutions for a safe reopening. related to health as well as efforts to in the US. Reynolds talked about winter minimize health misinformation. preparations during the pandemic and DR. KERI LESTAGE DR. AILEEN MARTY HEIDI ARTHUR how to interpret all the new information CLEANING EXPERT FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY CHIEF CAMPAIGN DEVELOPMENT OFFICER coming out potential vaccines. Gave answers to frequently asked INFECTIOUS DISEASE EXPERT FOR THE AD COUNCIL DR. JUDY MONROE questions about disinfecting Provided an update on the Arthur discussed the role of the Ad FORMER DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF THE CDC, DANIELLE RAMO in the age of COVID-19. COVID-19 outbreak. Council and their most important CURRENT PRESIDENT & CEO OF THE PHD, THE SENIOR DIRECTOR OF campaigns currently running including CDC FOUNDATION, AND AN ADVISOR TO RESEARCH AT HOPELAB, MYRA BIBLOWIT COVID-19, racial justice, mental health THE PANDEMIC ACTION NETWORK Discussed college-age youth, BREAST CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION and thanking essential workers. Talked about how the CDC Foundation loneliness, and tech in the context (BCRF) PRESIDENT & CEO COREY GORDON DR. WILLIAM SCHAFFNER is helping in the fight against of the COVID-19 pandemic. Biblowit talked about some of CEO OF THE KIDS IN NEED FOUNDATION MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF THE NATIONAL COVID-19 and Dr. Monroe’s analysis the challenges facing the breast Talked about how teachers, schools and FOUNDATION FOR INFECTIOUS DISEASES, of the impact of the virus itself. cancer community in the face of the students have adjusted to virtual learning. PANDEMIC ACTION NETWORK MICHAEL BELL COVID-19 pandemic and how listeners Dr Schaffner discussed recent uptick in DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION OF DAVID ANDERSON, PHD can best help support BCRF. COVID-19 cases in 12 cities, as well as the HEALTHCARE QUALITY PROMOTION AT THE CDC SENIOR DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL PROGRAMS critical importance of getting a flu vaccine Dr. Bell discussed steps the public DR. BETH CAMERON AND OUTREACH AT THE CHILD MIND INSTITUTE VICE PRESIDENT OF GLOBAL BIOLOGICAL CHLOE DEMROVSKY to prevent hospital visits this winter. need to take during July 4th weekend Dr. David Anderson discussed how PRESIDENT & CEO OF DISASTER RECOVERY POLICY AND PROGRAMS AT NTI and other holidays to stop the spread COVID-19 is affecting families and INSTITUTE INTERNATIONAL (NUCLEAR THREAT INITIATIVE) of COVID-19, with an emphasis on children headed back to school. Provided information around cloth face coverings and distance. Discussed the current status of the businesses reopening and safety GABRIELLE FITZGERALD pandemic and what listeners can practices and regulations. CO-FOUNDER OF THE PANDEMIC ACTION do to stay safe and healthy. NETWORK AND CEO OF PANORAMA GLOBAL MIKE WARD Gabrielle discussed the need for AARON DWORKIN VICE PRESIDENT OF VOTER ENGAGEMENT pandemic preparedness. CEO OF NATIONAL SUMMER AT DEMOCRACY WORKS DAVID BECKER LEARNING ASSOCIATION DR. ANGELA RASMUSSEN Discussed the tools Democracy Works EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AT THE CENTER FOR Talked about how kids in underserved VIROLOGIST are building to upgrade the infrastructure ELECTION INNOVATION AND RESEARCH communities are more at risk to lose some AND FORBES WRITER of our election systems, as well as the Discussed how COVID-19 could of the learning throughout the summer, Discussed the latest news on a specific challenges to voting in 2020 impact the 2020 election. especially due to the COVID-19 pandemic. potential COVID-19 vaccine. due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

94 2020 — COVID-19 & SOCIAL JUSTICE REPORT 95 JUAN RIVERA ROBERT UNANUE DR. MARIA CRISTINA REGUEIRO SPANISH STATIONS ’S CHIEF MEDICAL CORRESPONDENT GOYA FOODS CEO PRESIDENT & CEO OF FLORIDA Shared his thoughts and what Weighed in on the possible food NATIONAL UNIVERSITY progress have we made in combating shortage in America due to COVID-19 Discussed how some have taken PUBLIC AFFAIRS SHOW the COVID-19 pandemic. and how is Goya protecting their advantage of the lockdown to further employees and their clients and their education and the importance of what is Goya’s most popular positive thinking in a time of crisis. product during the crisis. JULIO VAQUEIRO ’S HOST OF THEIR NIGHTLY NEWS SHOW “CORONAVIRUS: UN PAIS EN ELERTA” DR. MOISES ISSA MD Hosted by Enrique Santos, Chairman, GABRIELA REYES GRACE MEINHOFER Discussed hydroxychloroquine and ROSELINA “YOYI” RODRIGUEZ Talked about Hydroxychloroquine Chief Creative Officer and on-air talent RELATIONSHIP & FAMILY THERAPIST DIVISION COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR its connection to COVID-19. OWNER OF EIGHT MCDONALD’S and its uses, as well as common for iHeartLatino, iHeartMedia hosted AND NATIONAL SPOKESPERSON RESTAURANTS IN SOUTH FLORIDA misconceptions. Dr. Issa also came a weekly long-form show to inform AT AMERICAN RED CROSS Explained how COVID-19 has back on a different show to talk about our Spanish-speaking listeners on the FRANCIS SUAREZ Encouraged listeners to help impacted the fast food industry. her own experience with COVID-19. challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. MAYOR by donating blood. Who has just recovered from COVID-19 GRAMMY WINNING SUPERSTAR Some of the most recent guests and shared his experience with listeners and Came on with a message of support topics included: gave his thoughts on the governors who for all doctors, nurses and first ÁNGEL SARDIÑA ROBBIE ZAMORA refuse to shut down in the face of the crisis. GABRIELA REYES responders on the front lines PRESIDENT OF FLAMINGO INSURANCE AGENCY OWNER OF BRICKELL BIKES RELATIONSHIP & FAMILY THERAPIST of the COVID-19 battle. Explained its company thank you meal Talked to us about the huge DR. CARLOS ESPINAL Gave advice for those that may program which is offering free breakfast increase in national demand for THE DIRECTOR AT FIU GLOBAL be overwhelmed and feel lonely lunch and dinner to first responders. bicycles due to COVID-19. HEALTH CONSORTIU MARCO RUBIO during social distancing. SENATOR ALBERTO M. CARVALHO Explained the process on how to apply for SUPERINTENDENT OF MIAMI-DADE DR. ERNESTO CARDENAS the recently approved small business help COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS GUILLERMO RAMIREZ KATHERINE FERNANDEZ RUNDLE OB/GYN GENERAL MANAGER FOR DISH and when to expect the stimulus checks. CHRIS COLSTON Discussed when and how STATE ATTORNEY LATINO IN EL PASO, CREDIT EXPERT FROM 2ND CHANCE CREDIT schools should resume normal Talked about the states awareness Explained what the banks and credit activity, as well as how effective Explained how DISH has transformed campaign to fight domestic ALEX PENELAS card companies are doing to help during is homeschooling. their production lines from satellites violence during COVID-19. FORMER MIAMI-DADE COUNTY MAYOR this crisis and how to solicit that help. to personal protection equipment to VICE PRESIDENT AND help with the COVID-19 pandemic. PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE FREDDY BALSERA Explained what he would have done DR. NATALIE WEDER DR. ALEDIE NAVAS CRISIS MANAGER OF BALSERA differently to combat the virus had he AMANDA SURIEL CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRIST- PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGIST COMMUNICATIONS ATTORNEY OF THE AMANDA CHILD MIND INSTITUTE NATALIE BODEN currently been in the White House. He also Talked about the symptoms DEMANDA LAW GROUP had a message of hope and unity for all Discussed the effects of homeschooling PRESIDENT OF BODEN AGENCY and trends in children. of those afraid in these uncertain times. Explained the responsibilities of and how to manage the stress in the Explained why the lack of reliable employers when it comes to household in which kids are studying sources has moved her to create a COVID-19 employee precautions while parents are working from home. guide of Latino relevant resources which and protections. connects the public with companies that are supporting the Latino community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

96 2020 — COVID-19 & SOCIAL JUSTICE REPORT 97 SPANISH STATIONS PUBLIC AFFAIRS SHOW CONTINUED

ERIKA URDANETA DR. ARCILIO ALVARADO AND THE DR. RUBÉN PÉREZ VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS MICROBIOLOGIST DRA CRUZ INTERNAL MEDICINE DOCTOR BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU Explained why you should be Speaks about President Trump’s Guides the public about the frauds vaccinated to prevent complications COVID-19 treatment that have been detected in the middle between influenza and COVID-19. of the COVID19 pandemic. DR. ANTHONY FAUCCI ANDRIA ESTRELLA Offers his recommendations for DR. JOSÉ COLÓN LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST Thanksgiving celebrations. LICENSED COUNSELOR Talked about what is most affecting Offers us data on emotional our families and especially our eating caused by different children during these difficult times emotions and feelings. and how to get help in your area.

DR. GUZMAN MARIBEL ALONSO UNITED HEALTH CARE TECHNICAL INFORMATION SPECIALIST, FOOD Talked about how COVID 19 has changed SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE, USDA health care in the United States. Talked about issues with a new study of the USDA revealing concerns about the handling of frozen food by consumers.

JOHN DE ARMAS SPECIALIST AND BUSINESS STRATEGIST Offers us the second part of his advice DR. JOSÉ COLÓN to reinvent and get the most out of YOUTH SPECIALIST COUNSELOR your business in times of crisis. Speaks about online schooling safety for kids.

98 2020 — COVID-19 & SOCIAL JUSTICE REPORT 99 LOCAL RESPONSE

Dedicated radio station efforts are taking gone above and beyond to support our place nationwide and the next few pages communities – when the companionship are a snapshot of just a few of the local we provide means more than ever. iHeart efforts and the many different More information about some of iHeart’s and important ways the iHeart team has largest virtual events follows below.

100 2020 — COVID-19 & SOCIAL JUSTICE REPORT 101 BATON ROUGE, LA , AL LOCAL MARKET COVID-19 iHeartMedia Baton Rouge is encouraging Local stations asked listeners to listeners to nominate frontline workers nominate a nurse in honor of National to be featured on-air and on social Nurses Day for a chance to win $1,000. RESPONSE RECAP media. In addition, the market is Through its Feed It Forward program, encouraging donations to local nonprofits iHeartMedia Birmingham also partnered affected by the pandemic, including with local businesses to provide free Families Helping Families and Juvenile dinners to local families in need. Diabetes Research Foundation.

ALBANY, NY ASHEVILLE, NC AUGUSTA, GA BISMARCK, ND The WGY newsroom is keeping listeners iHeartMedia Asheville has dedicated iHeartMedia Augusta launched a virtual BEAUMONT, TX KFYR is uniting the local community with informed with over 150 weekly news all Top Tech Stories of the Week with job fair to match listeners with local iHeartMedia Beaumont teamed up with Parking Lot Prayer Warriors. Each Thursday, updates each week across all local William Mapp segments to homeschooling businesses looking to hire full-time and Lifeshare Blood Centers of Southeast hundreds of listeners park in visitor parking iHeartMedia stations in Albany. Additionally, and home entertainment to help the part-time employees during the pandemic. Texas & Southwest to encourage lots surrounding several hospitals in iHeartMedia Albany is spotlighting and community during quarantine. listeners to help with the severe blood the state and pray. The station has also thanking local businesses going out of shortage during the COVID-19 pandemic. been airing a special 30-minute program their way to help the community during featuring prayer and positive messages the COVID-19 pandemic. WGY also AUSTIN, TX for local patients and medical workers. partnered with the Albany County Sheriff ATLANTA, GA iHeartMedia Austin launched to help deliver critically needed PPE iHeartMedia Atlanta encouraged high SupportAustinTX.com to highlight BILOXI, MS to assisted living homes in the area. school and college seniors in the local businesses, restaurants, job iHeartMedia Biloxi launched a South community to submit their senior portraits opportunities, musicians and businesses TO-GO site that allows , MA for a Class of 2020 Virtual Yearbook. doing good within the community. restaurants to list their updated delivery iHeartMedia Boston partnered with The stations have also partnered with information. Additionally, iHeartMedia RCN to ask the community to nominate ALBUQUERQUE, NM the Atlanta McDonald’s Coalition to Biloxi recognized nurses in the community medical professionals, first responders iHeartMedia Albuquerque is helping give food vouchers to families, first on May 6 - National Nurses Day. and essential works for its Honor to distribute free mattresses to responders and essential workers. BAKERSFIELD, CA Community Heroes initiative. healthcare workers as part of iHeart iHeartMedia Bakersfield launched Health Care Workers. iHeartMedia #iHelpBakersfield – a comprehensive Albuquerque is also spotlighting a local, digital listing of restaurants that BINGHAMTON, NY small business each weekday with AUBURN, AL remain open serving takeout; special iHeartMedia Binghamton is highlighting BRUNSWICK, GA iHeart Small Business of the Day. iHeartMedia Auburn is featuring local store shopping hours for seniors and restaurants that are providing free meals iHeartMedia Brunswick hosted the businesses on-air and encouraging the disabled patrons; charities looking for for children in the community. In addition, Living Room Concert for the Golden community to shop local and support the volunteers or in need of donations; and the stations’ websites also feature a Isles in support of local service industry community. The market is also encouraging daily information from the CDC and takeout guide for local restaurants. professionals and musicians. ANCHORAGE, AK listeners to nominate local nurses to be local medical and health experts. iHeartMedia Anchorage is featuring spotlighted on its radio stations and to Hunker Down Chat With Anchorage receive food from local restaurants. Mayor – a weekly segment on 101.3 BRYAN, TX KGOT and KASH Country 107.5 – , MD iHeartMedia Bryan started a Delivery providing local news, information and iHeartMedia Baltimore has been of the Day segment to help promote updates relating to COVID-19. highlighting local businesses that are giving local restaurants that are open for back to the community during the pandemic delivery during the pandemic. with its 93.1 WPOC Free Plug Friday.

102 2020 — COVID-19 & SOCIAL JUSTICE REPORT 103 CEDAR RAPIDS/IOWA CITY, IA CINCINNATI, OH COLUMBUS, GA , CO FAIRBANKS, AK AM 600 WMT’s morning host Doug iHeartMedia Cincinnati is supporting Magic 101.3’s DJ Chip is holding iHeartMedia Denver and the iHeartMedia Fairbanks stations’ websites Wagner features a local small business the community by featuring local Mondays with the Mayor to keep Colorado Rockies launched the are highlighting local resources, each morning, discussing their challenges, businesses’ hours of operation, the public updated on anything Stay At Home Opener fundraiser, business closures, COVID-19 needs and impact of COVID-19. special deals and services. COVID-19 related in the community. which raised over $500,000 for information and updates on closures the Food Bank of the Rockies. and postponements in the community.

CHARLESTON, SC , OH CORPUS CHRISTI, TX iHeartMedia Charleston teamed up iHeartMedia Cleveland committed over Once a week, KRYS Morning Show host DETROIT, MI FARMINGTON, NM with major local TV and radio stations 10,000 PSAs across its nine stations Big Frank devotes the entire show to iHeartMedia Detroit stations are KOOL 104.5 has teamed with Dickey’s to raise money for local food banks. to help local citizens and community Small Business Shout Outs, where local encouraging listeners to make their own BBQ to thank local hospital staff by organizations during the coronavirus business owners are featured to talk about masks with its #MIMaskChallenge. Channel giving them a free BBQ meal voucher. outbreak. Additionally, iHeartMedia their services available to the community. 955’s “Mojo In The Morning” launched Cleveland, The Cleveland Cavaliers and a special edition of their “Breaking CHARLOTTE, NC local TV stations raised over $150,000 and Entering Christmas Wish” to give iHeartMedia Charlotte launched during a telethon on April 4 to benefit $500 to listeners in need. Additionally, FAYETTEVILLE, AR Carolina Cares, an initiative to help the United Way of Greater Cleveland and , TX iHeartMedia Detroit talent is delivering iHeartMedia Fayetteville stations’ websites local community by highlighting local the Greater Cleveland Food Bank. iHeartMedia Dallas’s 106.1 KISS FM lunch and dinner to medical staff and are featuring various community resources, organizations and services necessary is thanking local nurses and doctors first responders during the pandemic. news and information. The stations are during the COVID-19 pandemic. by name and sharing their stories at also encouraging listeners to visit area the top of each hour. Additionally, hospital parking lots on Friday nights and COLORADO SPRINGS, CO iHeartMedia Dallas stations are doing turn their headlights on to show support Market stations organize a commercial- live liners saluting small businesses still EAU CLAIRE, WI for healthcare workers in the community. CHICAGO, IL free dance party every Friday evening open and serving their communities. iHeartMedia Eau Claire encouraged iHeartMedia Chicago launched Healing encouraging listeners to join in the listeners to support local businesses and Chicago Together, a community fun and post on social media with to buy gift cards to use in the future. resource initiative to support local #DancingFromADistance. Additionally, FLORENCE, SC nonprofits, businesses and restaurants iHeartMedia Colorado Springs stations DAVENPORT, IA iHeartMedia Florence stations launched during the coronavirus pandemic. The hosted a virtual prom on Friday, iHeartMedia Quad Cities helped a virtual food drive in partnership market has also partnered with Ronald April 17 for graduating seniors. raise $100,000 for the Quad EL PASO, TX with Harvest Hope Food Bank to McDonald House Charities to help City Disaster Relief Fund. Power 102.1 hosted a virtual prom for the benefit the community in need. raise $1 million for local families. high school seniors in the community. COLUMBIA, SC iHeartMedia Columbia launched DEFIANCE, OH FORT COLLINS, CO CHILLICOTHE, OH Columbia To Go Summary, an initiative iHeartMedia Defiance is keeping the ERIE, PA iHeartMedia Fort Collins is running thank iHeartMedia Chillicothe is interviewing encouraging listeners to support local community informed about what local iHeartMedia Erie is encouraging listeners you promos across the market for the experts, public health officials and restaurants during the pandemic. organizations and charities are offering to donate to Second Harvest Food Bank. essential workers in the community. mental health specialists to keep the or altering services. Additionally, public informed during the pandemic. stations are recognizing teachers who are keeping students learning and COLUMBUS, OH engaged through distance learning. iHeartMedia Columbus helped raise over $15,000 for the Mid- Food Bank.

104 2020 — COVID-19 & SOCIAL JUSTICE REPORT 105 MYERS, FL GREENSBORO, NC HOUSTON, TX , NV LOS ANGELES, CA iHeartMedia Fort Myers helped donate iHeartMedia encouraged listeners to iHeartMedia Houston launched iHeartMedia Las Vegas created iHeartMedia Los Angeles partnered with over 500 face masks to local Florida nominate their local Hometown Hero to be Keep Houston Strong to promote iHelpLV.com, a central resource for The Dodgers Foundation to provide hospitals. Additionally, WCCF News highlighted during 99.5 WMAG’s Lora and programs and initiatives in response listeners to get information on local more than 100,000 meals and $100,000 Radio’s Bob Alexander features local Matt’s Tell Me Something Good segment. to the COVID-19 outbreak. restaurants and businesses that are open, in donations to the local community business owners on-air daily to discuss as well as information on how listeners in need. Additionally, iHeartMedia the services they are providing. can donate PPE to hospitals in the area. Los Angeles’ 102.7 KIIS FM will host Additionally, iHeartMedia Las Vegas and Virtual Prom Live for the local seniors GREENVILLE, SC HUNTINGTON, WV News 3 Las Vegas partnered for Stay Home that will not have a prom this year. FORT SMITH, AR iHeartMedia Greenville encouraged iHeartMedia Huntington is interviewing For Nevada, a broadcast to benefit UMC iHeartMedia Fort Smith encouraged listeners to nominate nurses in the area for healthcare experts, government officials Foundation/University Medical Center and listeners to participate in a social National Nurses Week. Chosen nurses will and public health officials, as well as The Salvation Army Southern Nevada. distancing drive thru parade for win a $100 gift card and be featured on-air. mental health specialists to keep the LOUISVILLE, INDIANAPOLIS, the nursing homes in the area. community informed during the pandemic. LEXINGTON, SOMERSET LEXINGTON, KY WAMZ and WBUL are featuring HARRISBURG, PA Helping Heroes and playing 98.1 The Bull partnered with Subaru to pay the national anthem daily. FRESNO, CA AND MODESTO, CA Bob 94.9 hosted a Living Room Concert HUNTSVILLE, AL the gas for healthcare workers in the area. iHeartMedia Fresno and iHeartMedia on Friday, April 17 to benefit the Central Since March, iHeartMedia Huntsville is Modesto launched the Central Valley To Pennsylvania Food Bank. Performers taking listener requests to highlight college Go webpage to support local restaurants included Fillmore, Morgan Evans, Matt and high school graduates. In addition, MACON, GA during the COVID-19 pandemic. Stell, Scotty McCreery and Dylan Scott. listeners are encouraged to drive to local LIMA, OH iHeartMedia Macon partnered with hospital parking lots and turn their lights iHeartMedia Lima launched a website the Middle Georgia Community Food on in support of healthcare workers. to inform the community about local Bank to assist in serving over 1,300 restaurants offering delivery, takeout households and 4,000 people during the GALLUP, NM HARTFORD, CT and drive thru services. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic. Other projects iHeartMedia Gallup will hold an on-air iHeartMedia Hartford partnered with stations are promoting businesses that are include Salute Frontline Workers and graduation for eight local high schools. Foodshare to help raise funds during the JACKSONVILLE, FL currently closed and encouraging listeners High School Senior Spotlight. COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, the iHeartMedia Jacksonville partnered with to support them once they reopen. cluster will partner with local artist and a local charity to help provide meals for winner of “The Voice,” Javier Colon, for a the nurses and doctors on the frontline. GRAND FORKS, ND surprise concert for nurses at the Hartford MADISON, WI 96.1 The Fox has turned Thanks For Hospital during National Nurses Week. LITTLE ROCK, AR iHeartMedia Madison is encouraging Listening Thursday into Thank You iHeartMedia Little Rock stations launched listeners to give a shout out to their Thursdays and listeners give thanks to LANCASTER, PA Little Rock To-Go, which highlights favorite restaurant offering food for healthcare workers and essential employees iHeartMedia Lancaster is assisting restaurants offering take-out, curbside, takeout. In addition, listeners were in the community. XL93 launched Feed Your , HI local food banks struggling to keep up drive thru and delivery service. Additionally, asked to nominate their favorite Family, a partnership with local grocery iHeartMedia Honolulu launched with extremely high demand during the iHeartMedia Little Rock country stations healthcare and essential worker in the stores to distribute over $2,000 worth of Support 808, a centralized directory of pandemic with virtual donation drives. helped promote Better Together, an community to be featured on-air. gift cards to families in the community. businesses open for takeout, contactless Instagram concert featuring local and delivery or curbside pickup. national Country artists that raised over $30,000 for United Way of .

106 2020 — COVID-19 & SOCIAL JUSTICE REPORT 107 MANSFIELD/ASHLAND, OH , MN NASHVILLE, TN NORFOLK, VA PENNSYLVANIA REGION iHeartMedia Mansfield stations’ iHeartMedia Twin Cities stations and iHeartMedia Nashville ran a social media iHeartMedia Norfolk is highlighting The iHeartMedia Pennsylvania region websites are keeping the community on-air talent are supporting listeners campaign encouraging listeners to on all stations’ websites a list of launched delivery service websites to help informed on businesses hours, event and local businesses with interactive nominate and thank essential employees. local restaurants with new hours local restaurant business owners. Each cancellations and local nonprofits social media and fundraising including and takeout and delivery options. website provides information on carry-out, offering services during the pandemic. a radiothon and comedy show. K102 delivery and curbside options as well as launched Tacos for Truckers to give food links to purchase restaurant gift cards. to truck drivers that are working increased NEW HAVEN, CT hours to keep essential goods in stores. iHeartMedia New Haven’s KC101FM and OGALLALA, NE MCALLEN, TX Connecticut Food Bank launched a virtual The market partnered with Ogallala High iHeartMedia McAllen is highlighting food drive to support the local community School to broadcast their graduation PHILADELPHIA, PA Everyday Heroes that are going above during the COVID-19 pandemic. ceremonies on May 9. The school will hold iHeartMedia Philadelphia partnered and beyond to support the community. MINOT, ND a drive thru ceremony where students with local businesses to launch Social iHeartMedia Minot teamed up with the and parents can listen from their cars. Distance Assistance, a sweepstakes Minot PTA to organize teacher parades where listeners can win $50 gift cards throughout the community. Additionally, NEW ORLEANS, LA to local businesses. Additionally, Q102 , FL iHeartMedia Minot is encouraging listeners iHeartMedia partnered with Birdman, Cash encourages local teachers to submit iHeartMedia Melbourne is highlighting to sew face masks for the community and Money Records co-founder, to pay the rent OMAHA, NE videos with their words of wisdom, businesses that are open and giving to donate blood at a mobile bus clinic. for the month of May for those in need. iHeartMedia Omaha is encouraging daily lesson plans and motivation for back to the community during listeners to promote the Food Bank parents homeschooling their children. the COVID-19 pandemic. . of the Heartland. Also, Kat 103.7 is doing on-air mentions to 2020 MOBILE, AL NEW YORK, NY high school and college seniors. MIAMI, FL iHeartMedia Mobile stations launched iHeartMedia New York aired a live PHOENIX, AZ iHeartMedia Miami partnered with #MobileStrong, an initiative to support broadcast of Jersey4Jersey Benefit Concert 104.7 KISS FM morning host Johnjay Paramount Ventures to honor all medical local businesses and charities during the to benefit the local community. The concert Van Es’s LovePup Foundation donated professionals and first responders with pandemic. In addition, the stations will featured Halsey, Jon Bon Jovi, Bruce ORLANDO, FL $10,000 to the Empty Shelters Emergency a music-to-light show on Y100 and Tú celebrate high school and college seniors Springsteen, SZA, Charlie Puth, Saquon iHeartMedia Orlando launched Keep Fund. 102.5 KNIX helped donate over 94.9 broadcast stations in conjunction through its online Class of 2020 Yearbook. Barkley, Tony Bennett, Danny DeVito, Orlando Working, an online job fair 60,000 sandwiches to nurses, first with Paramount Miami World Center’s Whoopi Goldberg, Chelsea Handler, Kelly to help the local community find jobs. responders and grocery store employees famous tower lights. Additionally, Ripa, Jon Stewart and more and raised over The stations also launched an online to give thanks to frontline workers. iHeartMedia Miami’s Newsradio 610 $5.9 million. iHeartMedia New York’s Z100 Job College Fair Education Summit to WIOD hosted a 72-hour Share-A-Thon MONTEREY, CA teamed up with the Empire State Building help students match with schools and for the South Florida community in need. iHeartMedia Monterey is encouraging to create a new music-to-light show every virtually meet with college advisors. donations to Tri-Country Food Banks night to honor the everyday heroes risking PITTSBURGH, PA to help the community in need their lives to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. iHeartMedia Pittsburgh is promoting during the COVID-19 pandemic. iHeartRadio Broadway, iHeartMedia New local restaurants and small businesses by , WI York’s 24/7 digital destination for Broadway PANAMA CITY, FL encouraging listeners to support them. iHeartMedia Milwaukee’s V100.7 hosted fans, partnered with Broadway Cares/ iHeartMedia Panama City encouraged Stay At Home, Stay Safe, a radio special Equity Fights AIDS to stream Disney on healthy listeners to make blood highlighting the importance of social MYRTLE BEACH, SC Broadway 25th Anniversary Concert. donations to One Blood. distancing during the coronavirus pandemic. iHeartMedia Myrtle Beach teamed up PORTLAND, OR with Help4Kids, a local organization 105.9 The Brew encouraged listeners providing meals for local children in need. to give thanks to essential employees from the community live on-air.

108 2020 — COVID-19 & SOCIAL JUSTICE REPORT 109 PROVIDENCE, RI READING, PA SALISBURY/OCEAN CITY, MD SARASOTA, FL SPOKANE, WA Coast 93.3 is highlighting local iHeartMedia Reading featured the All six radio stations are encouraging iHeartMedia Sarasota launched Keep iHeartMedia Spokane is holding heroes making a difference during accomplishments of local students through restaurant owners to submit information on Sarasota Going, an online landing an online fundraiser for the local the COVID-19 pandemic. its High School Senior Salute campaign. daily specials, updated hours of operation page dedicated to showcasing all local Second Harvest Food Bank. and contact information to be featured businesses still offering services across on-air and on the stations’ websites. Sarasota and Manatee counties. Also, during the month of April, iHeartMedia POUGHKEEPSIE, NY RIVERSIDE/SAN BERNARDINO, CA Sarasota helped to deliver lunch from a SPRINGFIELD, MO iHeartMedia Poughkeepsie/Hudson 99.1 KGGI launched #SupportTheIE local restaurant to the area hospitals. The market has created a website Valley stations featured local takeout () to connect businesses , UT dedicated to promoting local restaurants and delivery businesses on the stations’ in the area with the community. The 105.9 featured over 60 currently open. In addition, they have website to help support local businesses. station’s website features updated nurses from the community during created a job finding site to help those They are also doing daily tributes to information on delivery, take-out, curbside National Nurses Day on May 6. SAVANNAH, GA unemployed during the COVID-19 crisis. thank local healthcare workers and pick-up options and business hours. Additionally, iHeartMedia Salt Lake City iHeartMedia Savannah is encouraging essential employees. Also, Q92.1’s is featuring local businesses that are listeners to nominate essential workers on-air host Michelle Taylor partnered hiring across all its stations’ websites. to be featured on the stations’ websites, on-air and on social media. In addition, the SUSSEX, NJ ROCHESTER, NY market is partnering with The Savannah 102.3 WSUS is encouraging the community iHeartMedia Rochester is keeping Chatham School District to host a virtual to nominate healthcare workers and PORTSMOUTH AND , NH the community informed with weekly , TX graduation with all 11 high schools and essential employees that will be featured iHeartMedia’s rock stations 100.3 WHEB public affairs shows and interviews with iHeartMedia San Antonio launched will play valedictorian speeches on-air. on-air. 102.3 WSUS has helped Father in Portsmouth and Rock 101 in Manchester doctors, government officials and other SupportSanAntonio.com to feature local John’s Animal House local shelter get over raised over $860,000 during Project experts on the COVID-19 pandemic. businesses, restaurants, job boards and 72 pets adopted so they could temporarily Community: Together From feel-good stories from the community. host pets of medical workers in the area. Home for the New Hampshire Food Bank. SEATTLE, WA The market launched We Got This Seattle SACRAMENTO, CA – an initiative focused on supporting 93.1 KFBK and Talk 650 KSTE launched SAN DIEGO, CA local businesses that are still open during SYRACUSE, NY Up Lift Us All -- an initiative to invite iHeartMedia San Diego has created the COVID-19 pandemic, giving thanks iHeartMedia Syracuse created the In response to many pride parades being listeners to call-in and give thanks to first multiple programs during the COVID-19 to healthcare workers and essential Sidewalks of Hope campaign to canceled across the country, PRIDE responders and essential employees. pandemic including virtual food drives, employees and feel good stories. spread love and kindness with the Radio launched a “Virtual Pride Party” to Additionally, 93.1 KFBK is highlighting PPE/mask drives for medical personnel hashtag #Y94SidewalkOfHope. benefit many local LGBTQ organizations. businesses that are currently hiring to help and a comprehensive local restaurant those looking for a job in the community. pick-up and delivery listing portal. SIOUX CITY, IA iHeartMedia Sioux City is honoring TALLAHASSEE, FL RALEIGH, NC senior graduates in the community, as iHeartMedia Tallahassee in partnership iHeartMedia Raleigh partnered with Moe’s ST. LOUIS, MO SAN FRANCISCO, CA well as highlighting and supporting local with Second Harvest of the Big Bend Southwest Grill to deliver free lunch to iHeartMedia St. Louis launched iHeartMedia San Francisco launched businesses on the stations’ websites. promoted Hospitality Day, which took listeners who sign up on the stations’ #STLTogether encouraging businesses, #SupportTheBay and #EmployTheBay place Tuesday, April 28, where displaced websites. iHeartMedia Raleigh is also nonprofits and listeners to share programs to highlight local businesses hospitality workers will receive a meal, encouraging listeners to nominate high updated community resources and to help the community find jobs. a food kit and a restaurant gift card. school seniors to be featured on the information and feel good stories. stations’ websites. Every week, a senior will also win a $100 Visa gift card.

110 2020 — COVID-19 & SOCIAL JUSTICE REPORT 111 TAMPA, FL WASHINGTON, DC iHeartMedia hosts Happy at Home iHeartMedia Washington, DC is karaoke dance parties to entertain highlighting local businesses that are listeners during social distancing. still open during the pandemic and iHeartMedia Tampa Bay also encouraging listeners to support them. launched KeepFloridaGoing.com to highlight local businesses who were open during the pandemic. WEST PALM BEACH, FL iHeartMedia West Palm Beach developed an online page focused on local TOLEDO AND DAYTON, OH businesses open and providing services iHeartMedia Toledo launched Selfies to the community during the pandemic. To Say Thanks social campaign to show appreciation for doctors, nurses and essential workers. WICHITA, KS iHeartMedia Wichita encouraged listeners to drive to local hospitals, hold signs TOLEDO, OH and honk horns during shift changes as On Sunday, April 19, iHeartMedia Toledo a sign of solidarity to healthcare workers joined all major local media outlets during the COVID-19 pandemic. for #Unite419, an initiative that raised over $14,000 to benefit United Way’s Emergency Response Fund 2020. WILMINGTON, DE iHeartMedia Wilmington launched Delawaredelivers.com – a website TULSA, OK highlighting local restaurants that are still iHeartMedia Tulsa helped promote offering takeout and delivery. Additionally, local fundraiser #GiveFromHomeDay, iHeartMedia Delaware partnered with helping raise over $110,000 for the Food Bank of Delaware to launch local charities fighting hunger. iHeartRadio Delaware Virtual Food Drive.

TUSCALOOSA, AL WINCHESTER, VA iHeartMedia Tuscaloosa launched Family iHeartMedia Winchester hosts a daily Story Time, a series of short stories that Facebook Live Story Time to engage with the entire family could listen to together the community during social distancing. during the coronavirus pandemic. Additionally, iHeartMedia Tuscaloosa is encouraging the community to nominate high school and college seniors to be highlighted on-air every afternoon.

112 2020 — COVID-19 & SOCIAL JUSTICE REPORT 113 SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITIES DURING A TIME OF SOCIAL RECKONING IHEART’S SOCIAL JUSTICE RESPONSE EFFORTS

114 2020 — COVID-19 & SOCIAL JUSTICE REPORT 115 COMMUNITY SUPPORT

iHeartMedia stands against racism and committed to doing even more to ensure injustice and has pledged millions of we have the greatest possible positive dollars’ worth of media to social justice impact on our many diverse audiences. efforts in the last year. iHeart’s broadcast radio personalities have always reflected The report below reflects some of the communities they serve -- and the programming initiatives and following the tragic killings of George special events created both nationally Floyd and Breonna Taylor in 2020, we are and by our radio stations.

116 2020 — COVID-19 & SOCIAL JUSTICE REPORT 117 voice of the community, joined by Cruz. GREENVILLE, SC • KIIS took calls through the week allowing NEW ORLEANS/BATON ROUGE, LA LOCAL SUPPORT • As a market, WSSL and WESC listeners to share feelings. • Highlighted #GiveNOLA day and have monitored protests daily around • KLAC gave Black athletes, coaches urged listeners to donate their time or the upstate and are sharing information and front office personnel the monetarily to charities in our community. from official community leaders forum to speak out and educate. on personality and station pages. NEW YORK, NY iHeartMedia radio stations, along with MEMPHIS, TN • Power 105’s The Breakfast Club its 24/7 News operation, were quick ALBUQUERQUE, NM DETROIT, MI HONOLULU, HI • KJMS/WHRK/WHAL/WDIA participated hosted a groundbreaking 30-minute to respond to their communities – not • The KPEK morning show had • New member of Mojo’s show, Kirby, • Rhythmic 93-9 The Beat (KUBT in #BlackoutTuesday. special with , having the just with news coverage and up-to-the Congresswoman Deb Haaland spoke about what it’s like to be a led much of the discussion in , • WDIA’s Bev Johnson interviewed uncomfortable conversations that need minute information, but by providing a on its Friday night Happy Hour on black woman in Detroit, how she’s been opening up phones to discussion with newly elected and first African to be had. Power 105.1 also led the way critical outlet for listeners to express their Facebook and Instagram to discuss discriminated against and how people listeners during #BlackOutTuesday. American Shelby County Sheriff Floyd on #BlackOutTuesday by participating feelings, concerns and frustrations. racial inequality in New . who aren’t black can approach the Bonner about protests in Memphis, and in a day long station takeover. On air Haaland is the first female Native conversation. WHAL interviewed prominent pastors. jocks took calls and community The complete list of local initiatives, American member of Congress • WJLB PMD host Dr. Darrius HOUSTON, TX interviews and the station aired the 8 programming and other content developed and has long been a proponent was on the streets protesting and • KQBT-FM staff were on site during minutes and 46 seconds of silence to by iHeart stations and personalities is far for equality for all races. was part of the Detroit Police press the protests in Houston, broadcasting MINNEAPOLIS, MN honor George Floyd on June 4. too long to list here, but the initiatives conference on Monday afternoon. on Facebook Live and collecting photos • The on-air staff on all stations provided • Z100’s Elvis Duran hosted Dr. Michael listed below will provide an idea of how and videos. updates for the public and carried press E. Dyson on the show to address iHeart teams provided vital companionship, ATLANTA, GA • Ashlee Young hosted an H-Town “Town conferences with supporting the issues and discuss privilege. support, information and resources • Updated, in the moment talent breaks FRESNO, CA Hall” during her show Sunday afternoon commentary as the protests and rioting across America when their neighbors through the week, utilizing audio from the • A huge demonstration attended by some featuring conversations with artists Slim continued to escalate. and communities needed them most. Mayor as well as impactful messages of the talent. Thug, Bun B and others in the local hip • KFAN interviewed community leaders on NORFOLK, VA from Atlanta artists Killer Mike and T.I. • CK and Carmen allowed listeners to hop community. every shift after the George Floyd • WOWI and Pusha T invited 103 JAMZ to 24X7 NEWS/TALK COVERAGE • Country WUBL morning show vent, talk and speak on their feelings. • Sunday’s public affairs show “Face murder, helping people understand what be part of the “Feed Your City Spencer and Kristen did a long form • Instead of “pausing the show” the Beat” had activist Tamika Mallory the issues are and how they will affect Challenge,” where food and PPE Because the news impacted the entire segment with major ATL black social on #BlackoutTuesday, the market as a guest. all our communities. It has been a were given away at Military Circle country and transcended formats, influencer and Beat talent DJ Scream went on the radio and talked about • Aired a memorial piece during fantastic rallying point in the market. Mall. The event provided fresh our news coverage from 24x7 News the many ways people can make George Floyd’s funeral in Houston. • Dave Ryan turned the Friday morning groceries and essential PPE supplies Network was heard across all stations an impact and cause change. show over to listeners, played “Where for up to 3,000 community members and formats. The coverage included CHICAGO, IL Is The Love” on repeat and provided via non-contact drive-through lanes. special reports and live on-scene and • 103.5 KISS FM is curating a page LOS ANGELES, CA a much needed community voice ongoing coverage from Regional News called Brilliantly Black featuring all GRAND RAPIDS, MI • All stations had callers on every on KDWB. Centers in the Midwest, Northeast, black-owned businesses, artists • WOOD interviewed minority leaders for morning giving listeners the • All stations aired over 900 emergency ORLANDO, FL Southeast, Midsouth and Southwest and organizations in the community. its Public Affairs program, which is opportunity to discuss and keep PSAs for the state reminding audiences • WXXL had Commissioner Regina Hill Pacific Regions as well as New York City, carried by all 10 West the conversation going. Woody had of curfews in a respectful way. and Pastor Willie Johnson of Orlando’s Washington, DC, Ohio Valley and Florida. iHeart stations. Charlamagne on Friday. • Hot 102-5 carried the Restoration Life Church join the show CLEVELAND, OH • WOOD Midmorning ran • Coverage coordinated through our George Floyd Memorial. to discuss a “Walk of Mourning and • Rover show on WMMS did interviews an extra hour to discuss protests, news KFI produced market-wide Restoration” that took place downtown. LOCAL EFFORTS with black influencers. talk with leaders and talk about updates every 30-60 minutes running • WTKS Monsters interviewed crisis • Planning for a community 1-hour the downtown recovery process. on all stations and supplying reports NASHVILLE, TN counselor Dwight Bain to discuss ways ALBANY, NY town hall with Mayor and others to air to the News Centers for use across • Amy Brown from “The Bobby to cope with the situation and issues. • Hosted a podcast with local on all stations the country. Bones Show” participated with community leader DJ Dread. Airing • Big Boy’s “Big Talk” live on KRRL took WSMV Channel 4 (NBC) in Nashville clips on-air to promote the podcast. callers, heard opinions and served as the on a special conversation on racism.

118 2020 — COVID-19 & SOCIAL JUSTICE REPORT 119 • The KMYI morning show has had Kriseman, Tampa Police Chief Brian /TULSA, OK interviews with local authors, Dugan, St. Petersburg Police Chief • KJYO’s TJ, Janet and JRod secured community leaders, city council Tony Holloway, former NFL player an exclusive interview with Oklahoma members and mental health experts on Louis Murphy and director of Safe & City Mayor David Holt, allowing how to talk to children about the subject. Sound Hillsborough Freddy Barton. listeners to call in and ask questions after several nights of unrest. SAN FRANCISCO, CA TOLEDO, OH • KMEL removed tracks and went live • Built a microsite for local PITTSBURGH, PA with the latest news in the Bay. minority-owned businesses in • Interviewed the Mayor and • D.C. from the “Sana G. Morning Show” Toledo and promoted it on-air. Police Chief as well as Pittsburgh was out helping businesses clean up, Steeler players on WDVE. scrubbing graffiti off of walls and posting Additional national efforts included on social. recognition of #BlackoutTuesday across • G-Biz from the “Sana G. Morning all platforms as well as highlighting the PORTLAND, OR Show” was out at a peaceful march National Urban League and the NAACP • All stations observed #BlackOutTuesday on Sunday, also posting on social. as part of the “iHeartRadio Living with JAMN and AMD host Kristina Room Concert Series presented by along with PMD host Tra’Renee State Farm.” Each organization was the opening the phones and letting SEATTLE, WA recipient of $75,000 and was featured people talk for their entire shows. • KBKS and KUBE are currently during the virtual concert event. coordinating a round table with black leaders in the community. SALT LAKE CITY, UT • KBKS’ CM&A and Zann participated • Reverend France Davis guested in multiple peaceful protests with Frankie and Jess on KZHT throughout the city as well as cleaned on Thursday morning to talk about up damage to the community. his incidents with the KKK.

ST. LOUIS, MO SAN ANTONIO, TX • Set up a GoFundMe account to rebuild • WOAI Morning Show and local business destroyed Monday have had numerous guests on-air and evening during the riots. interactions with listeners to keep the • Aired local St. Louis news once per conversation going. hour leading up to, and during protests • KXXM continues to be the voice of with follow up AM local news coverage community, opening phones to allow across all brands. Talent posted on listeners to express social while attending peaceful protests thoughts and feelings. and local TV coverage of actual events.

SAN DIEGO, CA TAMPA, FL • KSSX/KMYI/KHTS have had a Pause • Queen B led the charge to put together for Peace every morning at 8:46 with a community discussion that was an the message “It’s 8:46, we pause in open, candid conversation with WFLA’s honor of George Floyd to promote peace Ryan Gorman, Tampa Mayor Jane and equality.” Castor, St. Petersburg Mayor Rick

120 2020 — COVID-19 & SOCIAL JUSTICE REPORT 121 INVESTING IN BLACK VOTER PARTICIPATION

Leading up to the 2020 election cycle, Additionally, Crystal Carson, Vice President history. Other iHeart broadcast radio in which all 435 seats in the House of of Communications and Culture for When stations across the country also hosted Representatives, 35 Senate seats and We All Vote, appeared on iHeartRadio’s Morial for a live discussion as part of the Office of the President were all up for national long-form community affairs show their final voter participation efforts. election, iHeart teamed up with leading for an interview to air the weekend before civic engagement organizations working election day discussing the importance NAACP Legal Defense Fund: iHeart worked to ensure Black voter participation: of having a plan to vote safely together. closely with the NAACP to mobilize voters and leaders in communities across the When We All Vote: iHeart aired an all- National Urban League: iHeart heavily country to make sure that Black voters new When We All Vote PSA voiced by supported the Urban League’s did not sit out in the 2020 election. The Co-chair and Former First Lady Michele #ReclaimYourVote, a social change campaign called on the public to reach Obama across over 560 iHeartMedia campaign committed to harnessing Black out to people in their communities and radio stations and encouraged voters to collective power and increasing Black encourage them to exercise their power vote early and safely or to have a plan participation in the 2020 census and to vote and help chart a course towards to vote on Nov 3. Additionally, iHeart 2020 election. The campaign was widely justice and equality for all. All PSAs drove promoted When We All Vote Together promoted on-air and across iHeartMedia’s listeners to NAACP.ORG/VOLUNTEER. Early Vote Weeks of Action, which included national and social media channels. activations near early vote polling places Additionally, Urban League President and to give voters the support they needed CEO Marc Morial appeared on iHeart’s and build momentum around early voting national long-form community affairs in a number of markets, including Atlanta, show to discuss the importance of Black Milwaukee, Los Angeles and Philadelphia. voter turnout at this critical moment in

122 2020 — COVID-19 & SOCIAL JUSTICE REPORT INVISIBLE HATE

iHeartMedia joined forces with the The web-based platform includes NAACP in partnership with 22Squared, an interactive map that shows the an independent creative agency, to help locations of Confederate monuments launch Invisible Hate, an interactive digital across the country. Using location- and social education experience and based technology, users can opt tool aimed at exposing historical truths into finding the closest symbol to and contexts behind 700+ Confederate them while receiving supplementary monuments and symbols across the United historical information about it. States. The tool empowers Americans to identify and understand symbols of To learn more about Invisible Hate, racism and hate in their own cities while please visit www.invisiblehate.org. providing easy-to-access email templates that demand local and regional legislators remove public symbols of hate.

Far too often, Americans have been complacent in accepting what’s been told about our country’s roots instead of questioning their accuracy. These symbols are no exception. Collectively, citizens need to understand that hate symbols exist to normalize racism and that our nation continues to perpetuate hate, violence and racism. Monuments are not history. They are political statements. These statements have encouraged hate and division. Invisible Hate is an educational instrument and its information provides a clearer picture of our past in an effort to better our futures.”

RICHARD ROSE PRESIDENT OF THE NAACP ATLANTA

124 2020 — COVID-19 & SOCIAL JUSTICE REPORT 125 DR. SAMUEL WRIGHT SPANISH STATIONS IHEARTMEDIA PUBLIC POLICY ADVISOR Weighed in on African American PUBLIC AFFAIR SHOW issues and community activism.

COMMUNITIES NATIONAL Hosted by Enrique Santos, Chairman, Chief Creative Officer RETIRED BRIGADIER GENERAL and on-air talent for iHeartLatino, PUBLIC AFFAIRS SHOW MICHAEL MCDANIEL iHeartMedia aired a weekly long-form show to inform our Spoke about the role of the U.S. Spanish-speaking listeners on the military during civil unrest. challenges affecting communities of color including voting, police brutality and COVID-19 safety. iHeartMedia radio stations dedicate airtime STEVE VLADEK HEIDI ARTHUR MIKE WARD Some of the most recent every week to ensure they are informing the PROFESSOR OF LAW AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS CHIEF CAMPAIGN DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, AD COUNCIL VP VOTER ENGAGEMENT AT DEMOCRACY WORKS guests and topics included: public about the most relevant issues facing SCHOOL OF LAW & EXECUTIVE EDITOR OF JUST Discussed the role of the Ad Council Discussed the organization’s vision their communities. Every iHeartMedia radio SECURITY & SENIOR EDITOR OF THE LAWFARE BLOG and their most important campaigns of making voting a simple, seamless station airs a weekly 30-minute radio show currently running including COVID-19, experience for all Americans so to address unique community interests Vladek provided perspective on the SERGIO RUIZ racial justice, mental health and that no one misses an election. and to connect community members purpose of our Supreme Court and judicial thanking essential workers. SPORTS JOURNALIST to one another and to world issues. branch of government. He discussed Weighed in on certain athletes the justice confirmation process and and sports teams choosing not to iHeart has hosted a number of how the supreme court works from CRYSTAL CARSON play in protest of the most recent guests that discussed various issues their case choices to their sessions. DR. MICHAEL LOMAX VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNICATIONS, CULTURE incident of police violence in affecting communities of color PRESIDENT & CEO OF THE UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND AND MEDIA PARTNERSHIPS AT WHEN WE ALL VOTE which a Black man was killed. including voting rights, police brutality, Discussed the nation’s largest Talked about the nonpartisan nonprofit’s census participation and more. KEN PAULSON private provider of scholarships and mission to closing the race and age DIRECTOR OF THE FREE SPEECH CENTER AT other educational support to African voting gap and empowering all eligible Hosted by 970 WFLA’s on-air personality MARIA OLMEDO MIDDLE STATE UNIVERSITY American students. He also addressed voters to cast their ballot by harnessing Ryan Gorman, some of the most GENERAL MANAGER OF COMMUNICATIONS Discussed the First Amendment in the police brutality and protests in grassroots energy, establishing strategic relevant guests and topics included: the context of recent protests and the African American community. partnerships, and implementing digital FOR THE 2020 CENSUS what gets said on social media. organizing strategies, with the ultimate goal Talked about how millions in JESSICA LEVINSON of changing the culture around voting. funds are at risk that are assigned according to the participation PROFESSOR OF ELECTION LAW AT LOYOLA LAW JIM MANFRE of the public in the critically DOMINIK WHITEHEAD FORMER FLORIDA SHERIFF AND MEMBER OF THE SCHOOL AND CONTRIBUTOR TO NBC NEWS THINK. important census initiative. NATIONAL CIVIC ENGAGEMENT DIRECTOR FOR NAACP MARC MORIAL Levinson discussed voting law and ethics LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTION PARTNERSHIP PRESIDENT OF NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE in the United States. She talked about Discussed the importance of the Weighed in on policing reforms. the different types of voter suppression African American vote in 2020 in Stressed how this year’s election is one and how to make sure your vote counts. local, state and National elections. people have to vote. Morial talked about the enthusiasm gap between Black male voters compared to the general population. He discussed voter suppression and election protection at the polls.

126 2020 — COVID-19 & SOCIAL JUSTICE REPORT DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

iHeart has instituted a Diversity, Equity will bring important and timely issues and Inclusion Advisory Committee, around diversity and inclusion to senior under the leadership of our Chief management for consideration; serve as a Diversity Officer, which will play a sounding board as company policies and critically important role in strengthening decisions about diversity and inclusion and accelerating our efforts around are made; and help guide our efforts diversity, equity and inclusion. iHeart’s in four important areas: accountability, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee education, mentorship and recruitment.

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