How to Publish to IHeartRadio

To submit your podcast to iHeartRadio, follow these steps:

 1. Prepare Your Podcast Feed

   - Ensure you have an RSS feed that meets iHeartRadio’s requirements, including:

     - A valid RSS feed URL 

     - All episodes and metadata (titles, descriptions, cover art) should be complete and up-to-date.

 2. Sign Up on Spreaker (iHeartRadio's Podcast Partner)

   - iHeartRadio uses Spreaker as its podcast submission platform.

   - Go to [Spreaker’s website](https://www.spreaker.com/).

   - If you don’t have an account, sign up. You’ll need to provide basic information and verify your email address.

 3. Submit Your Podcast RSS Feed to Spreaker

   - Once you’re logged in to Spreaker, go to the “CMS” dashboard or “Content Management” section.

   - Select “Import RSS Feed” and paste your podcast RSS URL.

   - Follow the prompts to complete the setup, including assigning the podcast to your account.

 4. Verify Your Podcast Information

   - Confirm that all information appears correctly (title, description, artwork, etc.).

   - Update any details if needed before submitting to iHeartRadio.

 5. Enable Distribution to iHeartRadio

   - In your Spreaker dashboard, go to the “Distribution” section.

   - Locate the “iHeartRadio” distribution option and click “Enable” or “Submit” (the wording may vary).

   - Your podcast will be submitted for review.

 6. Wait for Approval

   - iHeartRadio will review your submission, which can take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks.

   - Once approved, your podcast will be available on iHeartRadio. You’ll receive an email notification confirming this.

 Important Notes

   - Make sure your podcast follows iHeartRadio’s content guidelines.

   - Stay up-to-date on Spreaker’s policies, as they manage the feed updates for iHeartRadio.

This should help you get your podcast on iHeartRadio smoothly!