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H&E Entertainment Applauds the Next Generation of Radio and the Platforms Redefining the Future of Audio

H&E Entertainment proudly stands in support of the next generation of radio stations and audio platforms that are pushing the industry forward with vision, creativity, and real connection. Among the clearest examples of that progress is iHeartRadio, a brand that has helped show the world that radio is not stuck in the past, but is still one of the most powerful and adaptable forms of media when it is built for how people actually live, listen, and engage today.

At a time when too many in the industry are still relying on outdated models, limited thinking, and a narrow view of what radio can be, the new generation is proving that audio can be bigger, smarter, faster, and more culturally relevant than ever before. H&E Entertainment believes the future belongs to companies that understand that audiences do not just want a station; they want an experience. They want live radio, on-demand content, podcasts, playlists, personalities, breaking news, and access across every device that matters in their daily lives. iHeart’s platform reflects that shift by bringing together live radio, podcasts, playlists, and news, while also making its service available across web, mobile, smart speakers, automobiles, and more than 200 platforms.

This is what modern radio looks like. It is not confined to a single dial, a single location, or a single format. It moves with the audience. It meets people where they are. It understands that culture now happens in real time and across multiple channels. H&E Entertainment respects and supports the companies that have embraced that reality instead of resisting it.

iHeartMedia’s scale also shows why this new model matters. The company says it has more than 860 owned radio stations across 160 markets in America, giving it one of the largest local audio footprints in the country. That reach, combined with a national digital platform, is part of what has helped radio stay relevant in an era when audiences expect both local connection and instant access.