(via Tampa Bay Super Bowl Committee Communications) - iHeartMedia Tampa Bay announced today an agreement with the Tampa Bay Super Bowl LV Host Committee to be their exclusive local radio partner for Super Bowl LV in February 2021.
As part of the broadcast agreement, iHeartMedia Tampa Bay will work with the Super Bowl LV Host Committee to support and promote Super Bowl LV initiatives and activations including events and fan experiences as well as distribute news and information across all nine locally owned and operated iHeartMedia radio stations, digital platforms and social media channels. Additionally, iHeartMedia Tampa Bay will be integrated into multiple events and experiences throughout the Tampa Bay area leading up to Super Bowl LV with Sports Radio 95.3 WDAE set to broadcast live on-site within the Super Bowl Experience footprint during Super Bowl week.
“Super Bowl LV gives Tampa Bay the unique opportunity to shine on the biggest stage in sports and iHeartMedia Tampa Bay will help us showcase what the Tampa Bay region has to offer,” said Rob Higgins, President/Chief Operating Officer, Tampa Bay Super Bowl LV Host Committee. “This is the next exciting chapter of a tremendous and longstanding partnership, where we will work in collaboration with one another on the journey to what will be the most important Super Bowl of our lifetime.”
“It is an honor to work with the Tampa Bay Super Bowl LV Host Committee as their exclusive local radio partner for what is poised to be an amazing series of events and a phenomenal spotlight on Tampa Bay across the globe,” said Chris Soechtig, President for iHeartMedia Tampa Bay.
For more information on the local host effort for Super Bowl LV, listeners can visit the Tampa Bay Super Bowl LV Host Committee’s official website at TampaBayLV.com.
About iHeartMedia Tampa Bay
iHeartMedia Tampa Bay owns and operates WBTP, WDAE-AM, WFLA-AM, WFLZ, WFUS, WHNZ-AM, WMTX, WRUB, WXTB and is part of iHeartMedia. iHeartMedia (NASDAQ: IHRT) is the number one audio company in the United States, reaching nine out of 10 Americans every month – and with its quarter of a billion monthly listeners, has a greater reach than any other media company in the U.S. The company’s leadership position in audio extends across multiple platforms, including more than 850 live broadcast stations in over 160 markets nationwide; through its iHeartRadio digital service available across more than 250 platforms and 2,000 devices; through its influencers; social; branded iconic live music events; other digital products and newsletters; and podcasts as the #1 commercial podcast publisher. iHeartMedia also leads the audio industry in analytics, targeting and attribution for its marketing partners with its SmartAudio product, using data from its massive consumer base. Visit iHeartMedia.com for more company information.
About the Tampa Bay Super Bowl LV Host Committee
Forward. Forever. The Tampa Bay Super Bowl LV Host Committee, a private, non-profit 501 (c)(6), represents local community leaders in business, tourism, sports, entertainment, and government and serves as the direct liaison to the National Football League for the region’s collective hosting effort. The Tampa Bay Super Bowl LV Host Committee will focus on raising the bar for the fan experience in the region, implementing lasting legacy initiatives, showcasing the destination’s recent progress and exciting future, all while delivering a fifth world-class Super Bowl. For news and event information, follow us on social at @TampaBayLV or visit TampaBayLV.com.