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iHeartRadio, often shortened to iHeart, is the flagship brand of iHeartMedia, an American mass media company. Initially launched in August 2008 by Clear Channel Communications as a freemium radio and music streaming service, the brand progressively expanded to encompass Clear Channel's national radio network and other consumer-facing ventures. This expansion culminated in Clear Channel itself rebranding as iHeartMedia in 2014. Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, U.S., iHeartRadio's product portfolio includes internet radio, podcast publishing, and music recommender systems. It competes primarily with Audacy, TuneIn, and Sirius XM in the radio and streaming market.