The Australian Radio Network (ARN) has today launched digital music service iHeartRADIO in Beta in Australia.
The Australian launch of iHeartRADIO is the first expansion of the service outside of the United States.
With the iHeartRADIO beta version app, you can listen to all of the ARN stations across Australia. A feature of the service is the “Perfect For’ mode where you can call up stations by your mood on your mobile, tablet or computer.
With the launch of iHeartRadio in Australia listeners will also soon have access to Clear Channel’s 850 live radio stations in the USA and New Zealand.
In the USA, the iHeartRADIO app has been downloaded more than 170 million times and generates over 60 million listeners a month for Clear Channel.
Kate Beddoe, ARN’s National Director for iHeartRADIO says the service is a game-changer in Australian broadcasting. “iHeartRadio delivers everything listeners want in one free, easy to use service,” she said. “The product offers access to hundreds of live radio stations and the ability to easily create your own customised radio stations based on your favourite artist, song or even what mood you are in.”
The iHeartRADIO app is free to download from the iTunes store.
ARN is jointly owned by Clear Channel Broadcasting and APN News and Media and broadcasts the MixFM and Classic Hits radio stations around Australia. The network targets the 25-54 demographic and reaches 4 million Australians ever week.
