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Dream Radio Bows on iheartradio
NEW YORK --(Business Wire)--
Clear Channel Radio today launched Dream Radio, a unique channel hosted by the aspiring talent behind Simon Fuller's "If I Can Dream" online entertainment program. Dream Radio will serve as the soundtrack to the Dreamers' journey through Hollywood and will be there to document their triumphs, struggles and setbacks. The five aspiring artists will continue to shape and evolve the station, providing new anecdotes, updates and music picks as the season - and their careers - progress.
Launched last week, "If I Can Dream" is already an immediate hit; the program's first episode was among the most-watched programs on Hulu (News - Alert) last week. Clear Channel Radio helped lay the groundwork by introducing the program's cast to America via its on-air talent and digital platforms. Exclusive content included music videos, photo galleries, and video vignettes with the talent.
Now, with Dream Radio, fans will be able to hear the cast's stories, words of inspiration, and favorite songs. Designed to express the diverse tastes of the cast, the music ranges from The Beatles to Michael Jackson to Beck to Kelly Clarkson and beyond. Dream Radio is available exclusively via the iheartradio network and mobile application, and through a custom widget that listeners can post on their blogs, websites and social media pages.
"Dream Radio's mix of music and storytelling will play a vital role in connecting our listeners to Amanda, Justin, Giglianne, Ben and Kara as they pull back the Hollywood curtain and chase their dreams," said Evan Harrison, executive vice president of Clear Channel Radio and president of the company's digital group.
"This opportunity has opened so many new doors for us, and has given us the chance to interact with audiences across the world," said Amanda Philips, aspiring actress from "If I Can Dream." "With Dream Radio, we can bring our friends and fans along with us on this amazing journey."
iheartradio is a top 100 iPhone app and a top 20 BlackBerry (News - Alert) app, with more than 5.5 million total unique downloads. The mobile version runs on the iPhone and iPod Touch, BlackBerry and smart phones with Android v1.5 or higher, including Motorola DROID, HTC Droid Eris, and Google's (News - Alert) new Nexus One.
IF I CAN DREAM has been created by Simon Fuller. IF I CAN DREAM is produced by 19 Entertainment, a fully owned subsidiary of CKX, Inc. (NASDAQ: CKXE), and partnered by a ground breaking distribution platform that combines Hulu with Clear Channel (radio/digital) and MySpace (News - Alert) (online). IF I CAN DREAM is supported by PepsiCo and Ford Motor Company.
About 19 Entertainment (A CKX Company)
19 Entertainment Ltd. is recognized as a lead creator, provider and promoter of globally successful entertainment and music brands of today. The company has attracted a unique team of exceptionally creative executives, who work together to integrate and leverage activity across television, sports, film, touring, merchandising, music publishing, recording and artist management. 19 Founder Simon Fuller has developed and managed some of the biggest entertainment properties of our time, with credits that include the creation of TV phenomenon AMERICAN IDOL, SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE and the HBO series "Little Britain USA." 19's unique talent includes legendary musical icon Annie Lennox, country music sensation Carrie Underwood, the pop group sensation Spice Girls, IDOL alumni Chris Daughtry, David Cook, Kris Allen, Adam Lambert and Allison Iraheta, soccer icon David Beckham and world tennis No.2 Andy Murray.
About Clear Channel Radio
Clear Channel Radio is a leading radio company focused on serving local communities across the U.S. with more than 110 million listeners choosing Clear Channel Radio programming each week. The company's content can be heard on AM/FM stations, HD digital radio channels, on the Internet, at iheartradio.com and on the iheartradio mobile application on iPods and smart phones, and used via navigation systems from TomTom, Garmin (News - Alert) and others. The company's operations include radio broadcasting, syndication and independent media representation. Clear Channel Radio is a division of Clear Channel Communications, Inc. (OTCBB:CCMO), a leading global media and entertainment company. More information on the company can be found at www.clearchannel.com.
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