LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 21, 2005--Clear Channel Communications, Inc. (NYSE:CCU)

-- Mark Mays Receives Cancer Research and Treatment Center's
Highest Honor at Event Attended by over 1,200 Entertainment
Industry Notables

-- Company Raises Over $2.5M on Heels of eBay Music Memorabilia
Auction

At its 2005 Spirit of Life Dinner, City of Hope's Music and Entertainment Industry Chapter recognized Clear Channel Communications(NYSE:CCU) President and Chief Executive Officer Mark Mays with the
2005 Spirit of Life award. This award is the highest honor bestowed by the world-renowned cancer research and treatment center. Mays'dedication to leading Clear Channel's efforts to effect positive change in each of the global media and entertainment markets the company serves prompted his selection by the key industry executives of this fundraising group for City of Hope.

The well-attended award event held at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica featured musical performances by Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago, and more than 1,200 entertainers and top executives were on-hand to celebrate Mays' and Clear Channels' contributions to City of Hope's research, treatment and educational programs. Over the past year, Clear Channel has raised over $2.5M with additional donations of nearly $100,000 coming from a benefit concert sponsored by Clear Channel Radio's Star 98.7 in Los Angeles and from auctions of autographed music memorabilia donated by Clear Channel Radio stations.

The auctions can be accessed via www.cityofhope.org/music/auction through the end of this month.

"It is an honor to be recognized by one of the country's premiere medical centers for the treatment of life threatening diseases," said Mays. "I accepted the award on behalf of the entire Clear Channel organization. I am so proud that our employees' collaborative efforts have resulted in such a meaningful contribution to this worthy cause."

City of Hope is one of the world's leading research and treatment centers for cancer, diabetes, HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening diseases. Named by U.S. News & World Report as one of America's best medical centers for cancer treatment, City of Hope is a pioneer in the fields of bone marrow transplantation and genetics. Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a Comprehensive Cancer Center, the highest designation bestowed by the National Cancer Institute, and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. City of Hope's scientific knowledge is shared with medical centers locally and globally, helping patients battling life-threatening diseases around the corner and around the world.

For more information, please call 800-260-HOPE or visit the Web site at www.cityofhope.org.

About Clear Channel Communications

Clear Channel Communications, Inc. (NYSE:CCU) is a global media and entertainment company specializing in "gone from home" entertainment and information services for local communities and premiere opportunities for advertisers. Based in San Antonio, Texas, the company's businesses include radio, outdoor displays, live entertainment events and venues, and television stations. See us on the web at www.clearchannel.com.

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