How it works
iHeart AdBuilder makes it easy to get your business
heard in three simple steps.
STEP 1
Click
No creative? No problem. Just answer a few questions about your business and our team of audio pros will produce a customized ad to get your business heard.
Step2
Approve
After our team of professionals produce your ad, you’ll listen to it, approve it, confirm budget and dates. Then we'll schedule your ad across iHeartRadio stations in your desired location.
STEP 3
On-Air
Get on air FAST. iHeart AdBuilder ensures your ad is optimized to reach your target audience where they are most likely to listen, connecting your business with your customers.
iHeart AdBuilder Benefits
As a small business owner, every minute matters and every dollar counts.
Versatile
Login and access your campaign performance at any time from any device.
Affordable
Set a budget that works for you and iHeart AdBuilder will create a plan that gets you the best return.
Targeted
Our algorithm will make sure the right people hear your message at the right time on the right stations.
Why Radio?
Regardless of the size of your business, radio’s combination of reach, engagement and customer trust is unmatched. If you haven’t used radio to reach your audience, here’s why you should:
- iHeartMedia Broadcast radio reaches more people every month than Google or Facebook 1
- iHeartMedia broadcast radio increases brand awareness up to 68% 2
- Adults spend almost 2X more time each day with broadcast radio than they do with all of social media 3
- 68% of broadcast radio listening is away from home, reaching consumers on the path to purchase 4
- iHeartMedia Broadcast radio reaches more Millennials than TV each month! 3
Source: 1) SP 2019 Nielsen Audio Nationwide – Mon-Su 12m-12m – Monthly Reach – P6+, Unique Visitors, comScore Media Metrix, DEC19, multi-platform universe, P6+; 2) iHeartMedia, Power Of Personality Refresh, June 2019; 3) Nielsen Total Audience Report 3Q19 4) Nielsen RADAR 142, September 2019, All Radio Stations P12+, AQH M-SU
Frequently Asked Questions
AdBuilder is the first self-serve platform for creating and running radio ads. Radio reaches 9 out of 10 Americans every month and for the first time, small businesses can easily and affordably buy radio advertising and get their message heard on-air. Visit our Help Center to learn more.
No creative, no problem! Answer a few questions about your business and our team of audio pros will make a customized ad for you, getting you on-air fast! And, while we are in Beta, ad production is free. Visit our Help Center to learn more.
Once you select a location, AdBuilder will identify stations and times-of-day to play your audio ad where your primary customers are most likely to listen. You’ll also be able to see the iHeartRadio stations you can expect your ad to air on before you book your campaign. Visit our Help Center to learn more.
With AdBuilder, you can be on-air in as little as 5 days! This allows enough time for our expert writers and voice talent to create the perfect audio ad to reach your customers and for you to review and approve it. Visit our Help Center to learn more.
iHeart AdBuilder is available in all iHeartRadio markets. For a complete list of cities, visit our Help Center.
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