Clear Channel Radio Launches Real Time Traffic with HD Radio Technology

SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Clear Channel Radio’s Total Traffic Network (CCTTN) today announced that it is the first company to launch real time traffic services over HD Radio channels. The service, which delivers updated traffic information at blazing speeds with over 500 messages per minute, is live and operational in 50 markets today. Dual Electronics has launched the first commercial personal navigation device to offer this service.

“We are dedicated to providing accurate traffic information in the fastest, most efficient way possible, and are proud to now offer our advanced services via HD Radio channels”

The traffic data for this service is created by a combination of Clear Channel’s Total Traffic Network and INRIX floating car data. All the data that is provided is continuously monitored and updated by Clear Channel’s staff of local traffic data producers.

“We are dedicated to providing accurate traffic information in the fastest, most efficient way possible, and are proud to now offer our advanced services via HD Radio channels,” said Jeff Littlejohn, Executive Vice President of Distribution Development at Clear Channel Radio. “Even in the largest metropolitan areas, real-time traffic information is transmitted in less than a minute, providing a quick, reliable way for drivers to get where they need to go safely.”

CCTTN is the leading source of current traffic information for 125 metropolitan areas in four countries, supplying real-time traffic data to more than 750,000 paid subscribers. Customers include BMW, MINI USA, Volvo (all of whom offer subscription-free services) as well as device makers ASUS, Garmin, TomTom, Navigon, Nav N Go, Mio Technology, Delphi, Kenwood, Clarion, Harmon Kardon, Panasonic, Siemens, and Cobra Electronics, among others.

About Clear Channel Radio

Clear Channel Radio is a leading radio company focused on serving local communities across the U.S. with more than 110 million listeners choosing Clear Channel Radio programming each week. The company's content can be heard on AM/FM stations, HD digital radio channels, on the Internet, via iPods and cell phones and used via navigation systems from BMW, Volvo, TomTom, Garmin and others. The company's operations include radio broadcasting, syndication and independent media representation. Clear Channel Radio is a division of Clear Channel Communications, Inc. (OTCBB:CCMO), a leading global media and entertainment company. More information on the company can be found at www.clearchannel.com.

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