NASHVILLE, Tenn. - - Belmont University Athletics announced Thursday the launch of
Belmont Bruins Radio on iHeartRadio, the leading audio media company in America.
Belmont Bruins Radio on iHeartRadio will be a modern, 24/7 digital station providing fans around the clock access to Belmont Athletics across iHeart's industry-leading, multi-platform network.
"This new partnership with iHeartMedia ranks among the most innovative and transformational agreements in the history of Belmont Athletics," said
Greg Sage, associate athletic director for broadcasting and media relations. "In terms of optimizing content, brand and reach, this is the gold standard. Beyond the programming and feature content, this partnership will afford Belmont students countless learning opportunities and provide synergies with iHeart Nashville radio stations. Our inaugural season in the Missouri Valley Conference presented the perfect time for this collaboration. Sincere thanks to Kevin LeGrett, Dan Endom, Greg Cerchione and the entire iHeart team for making this a reality."
Belmont Bruins Radio on iHeartRadio programming will include live game broadcasts, classic archived game broadcasts, original programming and podcasts.
"We couldn't be more thrilled to partner with Belmont Athletics and the esteemed Belmont University," said iHeartMedia Nashville president Dan Endom. "This partnership reflects what we feel is the future of sports content delivery by reaching every fan whenever, and wherever, they are through the iHeartRadio App. Go Bruins!"
Belmont Bruins Radio on iHeartRadio will be available on over 250 platforms and thousands of devices including:
- iHeartRadio app (Apple, Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Samsung app stores)
- Online (BelmontBruins.com, iHeart.com)
- Home Streaming Devices & Smart TVs (Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Google TV, Chromecast, Xfinity, Direct TV)
- Gaming Consoles (PlayStation, XBOX, Epic)
- Voice-Activated Systems (Alexa, Siri, Google Assistant, Samsung, BOSE)
- Wearables (Apple Watch, Wear OS, Garmin)
- Automotive (BMW, Ford, Lincoln, GM, Honda, Jaguar/Land Rover, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Subaru, Toyota, Volvo)
- Travel (Southwest, Alaska Airlines)
Belmont joins an exclusive list of NCAA Division I athletic programs with iHeart digital radio stations, including Villanova University, the University of Wisconsin and the University of South Florida.
Professional sport iHeart digital radio stations include the Pittsburgh Steelers, Green Bay Packers, Los Angeles Kings, National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and Nashville SC.
About Belmont University
Located two miles from downtown Nashville, Tennessee, Belmont University consists of nearly 9,000 students who come from every state and 33 countries. Consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report for innovation and commitment to undergraduate teaching, Belmont brings together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christ-centered and student-focused community of learning and service. As a campus that aims to Let Hope Abound, the University is committed to producing graduates who are Hope Inspiring, Character Forming, Future Shaping, Community Engaging and Bridge Building people. With more than 115 areas of undergraduate study, 41 master's programs and five doctoral degrees, there is no limit to the ways Belmont University can expand an individual's horizon. For more information, visit
www.belmont.edu.
About iHeart Media
iHeartMedia (NASDAQ: IHRT) is the number one audio company in the United States, reaching nine out of 10 Americans every month. It consists of three business groups.
With its quarter of a billion monthly listeners, the
iHeartMedia Multiplatform Group has a greater reach than any other media company in the U.S. Its leadership position in audio extends across multiple platforms, including more than 860 live broadcast stations in over 160 markets nationwide; its National Sales organization; and the company's live and virtual events business. It also includes Premiere Networks, the industry's largest Networks business, with its Total Traffic and Weather Network (TTWN); and BIN: Black Information Network, the first and only 24/7 national and local all news audio service for the Black community. iHeartMedia also leads the audio industry in analytics, targeting and attribution for its marketing partners with its SmartAudio suite of data targeting and attribution products using data from its massive consumer base.
The
iHeartMedia Digital Audio Group includes the company's fast-growing podcasting business -- iHeartMedia is the number one podcast publisher in downloads, unique listeners, revenue and earnings -- as well as its industry-leading iHeartRadio digital service, available across more than 250 platforms and 2,000 devices; the company's digital sites, newsletters, digital services and programs; its digital advertising technology companies; and its audio industry-leading social media footprint.
The company's
Audio & Media Services reportable segment includes Katz Media Group, the nation's largest media representation company, and RCS, the world's leading provider of broadcast and webcast software.
Visit
iHeartMedia.com for more company information.
