iHeartRadio México

What iHeartRadio México does

iHeartRadio México is the Mexican localized version of the iHeartRadio online radio and music streaming platform, operated under licensing by Grupo ACIR from a Mexico City headquarters in Miguel Hidalgo. The platform provides free access to over 80 curated live radio stations spanning genres including Pop, Rock en Español, Reggaetón, Banda y Grupera, Románticas, Jazz, Indie, K-Pop, Regional Mexicana, and specialty formats, alongside access to US stations such as Kiis FM Los Angeles and Z100. The underlying technology is a multi-platform streaming audio delivery system accessible via a Spanish-language web portal (iheartradio.mx), a dedicated iOS app, and a dedicated Android app, with cross-platform personalization features including 'Para Ti' (For You) and 'Tu Colección' (Your Collection).

The platform extends beyond radio into podcast hosting and distribution via the iHeartRadio Podcasts product line, integrating both international iHeartRadio podcasts and locally produced Grupo ACIR content. An entertainment news vertical covering music releases, artist news, album reviews, and concert announcements functions as a content marketing engine. The business model is entirely advertising-supported: the service is positioned as 'gratis' (free) to end users, with no subscription tiers disclosed, and monetization flows through Grupo ACIR's advertising sales platform, prominently surfaced via an '¡Anúnciate!' (advertise with us) call-to-action. Additional engagement loops include concert ticket giveaway contests such as 'iHeartRadio te invita a Yuri' and active social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, and YouTube under the @iheartradiomx handles.

The parent iHeartRadio brand is owned by iHeartMedia, Inc. (NASDAQ: IHRT), a publicly traded US media company, while the Mexican operation is a small, lean team of approximately 5 employees executing on a partnership-based go-to-market rather than a venture-scale growth model. The platform is targeted at Spanish-speaking consumers in Mexico seeking free access to diverse music streaming, live radio stations from both Mexican and US broadcasters, podcasts, and entertainment news, and it operates as part of Grupo ACIR's broader Mexican media and broadcasting footprint.

Name

iHeartRadio México

Legal name

Grupo ACIR

Website

https://iheart.mx

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

iHeartRadio México is a free, advertising-supported online radio and music streaming platform operated in Mexico by Grupo ACIR under license from iHeartMedia, offering 80+ curated live stations, podcasts, and entertainment news to Spanish-speaking consumers via web and mobile apps.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Music Streaming / Online Radio

NAICS

Radio Broadcasting Stations (51611), Radio Broadcasting Stations (516110), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (516210)

SIC

Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832)

akta.pro primary industry

Internet Radio & Streaming Broadcast Stations (Simulcast/Online-only) (MPAIAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Non-Interactive Digital Radio (Lean-Back Streaming) (MPAIACAB), Radio Streaming & Catch-Up Audio Platforms (MPAIADAJ), Local Radio Station Groups (Owned & Operated/Station Chains) (MPABACAC)

Keywords

• Music streaming service
• Online radio platform
• Podcast streaming
• Free audio streaming
• Live radio stations

Headquarters

HQ city

Mexico City

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Advertising/Sponsorships: Free streaming service monetized through advertising. The site prominently features '¡Anúnciate!' (Advertise with us) linking to Grupo ACIR's advertising platform, indicating advertising is the primary revenue driver.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

iHeartRadio México is a free, advertising-supported online radio and music streaming platform serving Mexican audiences with live streaming of US and Mexican radio stations, on-demand music across dozens of genres, and an integrated podcast hosting and listening service. It is operated locally by Grupo ACIR under a licensing arrangement with iHeartMedia's iHeartRadio brand, and is accessible via web, iOS, and Android.

Product overview

iHeartRadio México is a comprehensive online radio and music streaming platform operated by Grupo ACIR in Mexico. The service operates as a unified platform offering three main product lines: (1) the iHeartRadio México streaming platform with over 80 live radio stations spanning genres like Pop, Rock, Reggaetón, Banda, Románticas, Jazz, Indie, and Regional Mexicana; (2) the iHeartRadio Podcast hosting and distribution service accessible via podcasters.iheart.com; and (3) integrated news and entertainment content delivery. The platform is accessible via web browser and mobile applications for Android and iOS, with additional features including contests and event promotions. The service differentiates through its combination of live radio simulcasts, curated genre-specific stations, podcast content, and localized Mexican entertainment news.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• iHeartRadio: Online radio and free music streaming platform

Products and services

• iHeartRadio México Streaming Platform Free online radio and music streaming platform offering live radio stations, on-demand music streaming, podcasts, and entertainment news across numerous genres for Mexican and Latin American audiences. Accessible via web, iOS, and Android.
• Estaciones en Vivo (Live Radio Stations)
• iHeartRadio Podcasts

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Grupo ACIRcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerGrupo ACIR operates iHeartRadio México under licensing arrangement, providing local management, advertising sales ('¡Anúnciate!'), podcast content ('Podcasts de Grupo ACIR'), and local office operations. The copyright notice '© 2026 | Grupo ACIR' indicates this is a core operational partnership with the Mexican broadcast and media company.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Spotify: Global music and podcast streaming leader operating in Mexico. Directly competes for listener time and ad budgets against iHeartRadio México, but offers a much broader on-demand music catalog and stronger recommendation engine.
• Amazon Music: Global streaming service with free ad-supported tier and live radio stations. Competes head-to-head with iHeartRadio México for ad-supported listening and bundles streaming into Prime, raising switching costs.
• Apple Music: Subscription-based music and radio streaming service from Apple, available in Mexico. Competes for the same Spanish-speaking listener segments, with bundled distribution across iOS devices that iHeartRadio also relies on.
• YouTube Music: YouTube's music and audio streaming product with strong free tier and music video catalog. Competes for the same Mexican listener base and benefits from YouTube's existing traffic and creator ecosystem.
• Pandora: Ad-supported streaming and internet radio service owned by SiriusXM. Closely comparable lean-back, radio-style streaming model; primarily US-focused but relevant to iHeartRadio's broader streaming-radio playbook.

Emerging players

• Radio Garden: Interactive globe-based internet radio streaming platform. Niche overlap with iHeartRadio México in the live-radio-streaming category, with a more global/curatorial positioning and limited commercial monetization.

Direct peers

• Deezer: Music streaming service with strong presence in Latin America and free ad-supported tier. Closely comparable to iHeartRadio México in target market (Spanish-speaking Latin American listeners), pricing (free + paid), and content mix (music + live radio + podcasts).
• TuneIn: Internet radio streaming aggregator offering thousands of live stations, podcasts, and sports coverage. Most directly comparable to iHeartRadio México in product (live radio aggregation) and ad-supported business model.

Others

• Grupo ACIR: Mexican media and radio broadcast group that operates iHeartRadio México under license. Not a direct competitor, but a core ecosystem partner providing terrestrial radio content, podcasts, ad sales, and operational infrastructure.

Regional players

• Claro Música: Latin American music streaming service operated by América Móvil, with deep distribution through Telcel/Claro mobile networks in Mexico. Comparable target audience and regional pricing; benefits from carrier-bundled mobile distribution iHeartRadio México does not have.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/iHeartRadiomx
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCbZSujYaiW5UdIjNg4iejZQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/iheartradiomx
• Instagraminstagram.com/iHeartRadiomx
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/iheartmx

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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