Stations were also added in Port Arthur, Texas (KPAC-AM-FM, now KDEI and KTJM, from Port Arthur College) and El Paso, Texas (KELP, now KQBU) from John Walton Jr. KXXO (now KAKC) and KMOD-FM in Tulsa were acquired under the name 'San Antonio Broadcasting' (same as KEEZ). In 1976, the company purchased its first stations outside of San Antonio. The company purchased the second 'clear channel' AM station WOAI in 1975. History Ĭlear Channel Communications purchased its first FM station in San Antonio in 1972. The company spun off these businesses in 20 respectively, as the present-day Live Nation Entertainment and Clear Channel Outdoor. In the past, the company was also involved in live events and out-of-home advertising. The company has also been involved in internet radio and podcasting via the digital platform iHeartRadio (from which the company derives its current name). (formerly Clear Channel Broadcasting, Inc.) the company owns more than 850 full-power AM and FM radio stations in the U.S., making it the country's largest owner of radio stations. specializes in radio broadcasting, podcasting, digital and live events through division iHeartMedia (sans 'Inc.' suffix formerly Clear Channel Media and Entertainment, Clear Channel Radio, et al.) and subsidiary iHeartMedia and Entertainment, Inc.

was rebranded iHeartMedia, Inc., and Clear Channel Communications, Inc., became iHeartCommunications, Inc. On September 16, 2014, CC Media Holdings, Inc. As a result of this buyout, Clear Channel Communications, Inc., began to operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of CC Media Holdings, Inc. Lee Partners through a leveraged buyout in 2008. 'Red' McCombs in 1972, and later taken private by Bain Capital and Thomas H. (formerly Clear Channel Communications, Inc.), a company founded by Lowry Mays and B. It is the holding company of iHeartCommunications, Inc. Overall, the design was very successful because the logistics of the set design worked well for changeovers in the show, was ergonomically sound and looked gigantic in person and on television.ĪTOMIC would like to thank our client and partners! It was a pleasure working with DPS (shout out to Event Producer Dan Parise and Site Coordinator Dave Meyers), Darren Pfeffer and John Sykes of iHeartMedia, Lighting Designer Tom Kenny, Bryan Klunder, VER Lighting and Video, All Access, and Production Rigger Carsten Weiss.IHeartMedia, Inc., formerly CC Media Holdings, Inc., is an American mass media corporation headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. The Dice Wall was especially attractive to the client because the wall of video tiles could feature Instagram and Twitter photos on each tile, providing excellent social integration throughout the show. The Dice Wall provided a dimensional and varied look on stage because it could be lit with a solid color as a 3D object or carry video content throughout a performance. Many of the artists adapted their video mapping specifically for the iHeartRadio festival which displayed beautifully on the screens. Since the festival is an annual show, McPhillips inherited many show elements from the previous year which he integrated into the new design and arena space at the MGM Grand.Īlso inspired by headlining artist Coldplay’s new album artwork, McPhillips designed the circular main screen to compliment the artist’s look. Designed and built by ATOMIC, the festival stage included a 40-foot diameter circle of video tiles and a Dice Wall comprised of video tiles and scenic frames. In addition to the main stage, ATOMIC also produced and supplied all the VIP, press rooms and sponsor areas for the festival.ĭesigner Tom McPhillips was inspired by all things Vegas the show needed a casino vibe, so the poker chip, a symbol of Vegas and the icon of the festival, was worked into most of the stage shapes, including the enormous center screen. IHeartRadio Music Festival is an annual two-day concert spectacular in Las Vegas featuring A-list artists and drawing more than 20,000 fans.

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