Clear Channel Radio`s Total Traffic Network Now Reaches More Than 125 Million Users

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Tue Nov 3, 2009 7:00am EST

Newest Deals Include Mazda and Cydle

Matching the Highest-Quality Traffic Information to the Highest-Quality Partners
in 125 Markets
SAN ANTONIO--(Business Wire)--
Clear Channel Radio`s Total Traffic Network (CCTTN) today announced its
real-time traffic service now reaches more than 125 million users, spanning
broadcast, mobile and in-vehicle devices. Fueling the impressive gain, CCTTN
signed a direct-to-vehicle deal with Mazda. Mazda joins other leading automotive
OEMs including BMW, MINI and Volvo in offering the service. 

"The OEMs that offer our services are known for producing the industry`s highest
quality vehicles and we`re proud to provide their drivers with access to the
most accurate, reliable traffic service on the market," said Lance Locher,
Senior Vice President, Clear Channel Radio`s Total Traffic Network. "In just two
years, we`ve doubled our contracts with automotive OEMs, expanded our coverage
area, increased the number of RDS and HD markets, and grew our subscriber base
to more than 125 million." 

The company also today announced the first HD Radio-based device for vehicles
from Cydle, which will allow customers to receive traffic updates 10 times
faster than other broadcast and satellite services. Established in 2006, Cydle
is one of the leading software companies in Korea, providing the most up-to-date
digital technology to deliver top quality data and easy to use functions to
maximize performance. The device is offered online at https://www.cydle.com and
is available for purchase in time for the 2009 holiday season. 

"We have seen increasing demand for our services over the years due to our
commitment to the highest quality and the ability to provide a reliable
end-to-end solution for our partners` products using open standards. Using RDS
and HD Radio we provide local traffic and information in real-time to help
consumers navigate the roadways in a safe and expeditious manner," said Jeff
Littlejohn, EVP of Distribution for Clear Channel. 

About Clear Channel`s Total Traffic Network

Clear Channel Radio is the first broadcaster to launch a ground-breaking
programming and technology service delivering real-time traffic data directly to
vehicles, using its own network of reporters, traffic cameras, helicopters and
airplanes - Total Traffic Network. Clear Channel`s Total Traffic Network now
serves more than 125 metropolitan markets in four countries, including the
United States, Canada, Mexico and New Zealand. Total Traffic Network delivers
real-time traffic data via in-car or portable navigation systems, broadcast
media, wireless and Internet-based services. For more information, please log on
to www.totaltraffic.com. 

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 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.

Clear Channel Communications
Lisa Dollinger, 210-832-3474
lisadollinger@clearchannel.com
or
Brainerd Communicators
Courtney Kaczak or Maggie Duquin, 212-986-6667
kaczak@braincomm.com
duquin@braincomm.com

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