iHeartMedia Brings 850+ Stations and Podcasts to LG Radio+ Service
IHRT•iHeartMedia will supply over 850 live and digital stations plus its podcast catalog to LG Radio+, accessible on LG Smart TVs running webOS 6.0+ and via the LG ThinQ app. The service will expand to LG xboom speakers through the My button later in 2026.
1. Partnership Overview
iHeartMedia has partnered with LG Electronics to integrate over 850 live iHeartRadio stations, digital-only channels and its full podcast library into LG Radio+, enhancing content diversity and listener engagement across LG’s device ecosystem.
2. Platform Availability
LG Radio+ will be preloaded on LG Smart TVs running webOS 6.0 or later, accessible via the Home launcher bar or Content Store with no subscription required. Users can also stream audio through the LG ThinQ app on compatible devices.
3. Future Device Integration
Later in 2026, LG will enable access to LG Radio+ on its xboom speaker line via the My button, extending in-home audio streaming to smart speaker hardware and broadening distribution for iHeartMedia’s ad-supported content.
4. Audience and Revenue Impact
By tapping into LG’s installed base of Smart TVs and upcoming xboom speakers, iHeartMedia expects to deepen monthly reach and unlock additional ad inventory, potentially driving incremental digital advertising revenue through expanded listener hours.
