WPP and iHeartMedia Join Forces to Lure More Audio Branding Business

WPP is hooking up with IHeartMedia on a new partnership aimed at luring more audio business from marketers. The venture, called “Project Listen,” will offer creative consulting and media planning covering multiple platforms, including broadcast radio, digital streaming, podcasts, smart speakers and live events.

The two companies, which plan to announce the initiative today at Cannes, want to capitalize on the rising interest in audio advertising. The medium is enjoying a renaissance thanks to the surging popularity of podcasts and digital streaming.

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