iHeartRadio Australia and CBAA sign new content agreement

iHeartRadio, and the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) today announced that they have signed a new agreement to allow community radio stations to join the iHeartRadio Australia service.

The new partnership offers iHeartRadio Australia audiences’ access to some of the country’s most popular community radio stations including PBS 106.7FM, 3KND, FBi Radio, Fine Music 102.5 and 96five. With more expected to be added over the coming months.

Geraint Davies, COO of iHeartRadio Australia said: “iHeartRadio Australia has always set out to be an agnostic audio service and the addition of the thriving Australian Community Broadcasting sector is further testament to that objective.

“Enabling these community stations to stay connected to their listeners even when they are away from their radio or out of the broadcaster area will only strengthen the bond these stations have with their dedicated communities.”

Jon Bisset, CEO of the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia said: “We are committed to helping community radio stations connect with and grow their audiences. iHeartRadio offers listeners the opportunity to choose genres and personalise their listening experience to stay connected with their community.”

Community Broadcasting Stations now broadcasting on iHeartRadio:

• 3KND
• 3MBS Fine Music Melbourne
• 4EB
• 4ZZZ
• 96five
• FBi Radio
• Fine Music 102.5
• Fresh 92.7 Adelaide
• Hope 103.2
• Inspire Digital
• PBS 106.7FM