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iHeartMedia Announces Adoption of Unified ID 2.0 Through Integration with The Trade Desk to Enhance Audio Advertising
New integration boosts targeting, measurement, and attribution for iHeartMedia’s audio platforms NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- iHeartMedia, the leading audio
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nNew integration boosts targeting, measurement, and attribution for iHeartMedia’s audio platforms\n\n\n NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\niHeartMedia, the leading audio company in the United States, today announced its adoption of Unified ID 2.0 (UID2), a privacy-focused, open-source identity framework pioneered by The Trade Desk. Designed to meet the evolving needs of audio advertising, UID2 empowers iHeartMedia’s advertising partners with advanced tools for more effective targeting, precise measurement, and accurate attribution.\n\nThis press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241211734654/en/\nWith its unparalleled reach including 860 live broadcast and streaming radio stations, its all-in-one free digital platform iHeartRadio and the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac–iHeartMedia connects brands with a quarter of a billion monthly listeners across the United States – more than anyone else. The integration of UID2 into iHeartMedia’s platforms will allow advertisers to connect more effectively with addressable, privacy-compliant audiences across iHeartMedia’s extensive range of media channels and allow advertisers to take full advantage of the marketing opportunities from iHeartMedia.\n\n\n“iHeartMedia is setting a new standard in digital audio by combining our robust, first-party data with Unified ID 2.0’s scalable identity framework,” said Conal Byrne, CEO of the iHeart Digital Audio Group at iHeartMedia. “Our listeners are at the heart of everything we do, and with UID2, we’re taking another leap forward to ensure that brands can reach them in more relevant, personalized, and privacy-safe ways.”\n\n\nAs audio continues to capture a significant share of consumer media time, the importance of effective and scalable identity solutions has grown. By integrating UID2, iHeartMedia reaffirms its commitment to an open, addressable audio ecosystem that respects consumer privacy while enabling advertisers to achieve their campaign objectives. UID2 allows advertisers to leverage authenticated user data, enhancing addressability across iHeartMedia’s platforms, including its podcasting business and iHeartRadio’s digital streaming services.\n\n\nThrough UID2, iHeartMedia continues to refine its analytics, providing advertisers with greater transparency and acti...