SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 9, 2006--Clear Channel Communications Inc. (NYSE:CCU):

-- Represents Greatest One-Year Total in Company's Rich History of Philanthropy

-- American Red Cross, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, City of Hope and National Multiple Sclerosis Society All Impacted by Company's Charitable Contributions

Clear Channel Communications announced today the company's total philanthropic contributions for 2005: more than $1 billion dollars, the greatest one-year total in the history of the company. Clear Channel Radio contributed more than $845 million, Clear Channel Television contributed more than $61 million, Clear Channel Outdoor contributed more than $80 million and Clear Channel International Radio contributed more than $41 million to the company's 2005 philanthropic efforts.

"2005 was a special year for Clear Channel as the impact of our contributions was felt on national and local levels more than ever,"
said Mark Mays, Chief Executive Officer of Clear Channel Communications. "Our people have championed causes ranging from aiding those devastated by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita to the greatest donation by a media company to the Ad Council, which is part of an ongoing effort to support the country's leading producer of public service announcements."

"Because of our reach in local communities, we're able to make philanthropic decisions that have the greatest impact on local neighborhoods, whether it's in support of local children's hospitals and shelters, food banks, educational support programs or healthcare organizations," said John Hogan, president and CEO of Clear Channel Radio. "Evidence of this includes local initiatives such as our donation of the Clear Channel House Family Y, which supports local families and health and wellness programs in Augusta, as well as programs such as 'Musicians on Call,' which brings music to hospital bedsides in New York and Philadelphia, not to mention thousands of public service announcement campaigns, including the multi-faceted 'Be Clear About Your Health' campaign in Chicago."

"Clear Channel's commitment to the communities in which its employees live and work is real, and it makes a difference in the lives of people living with multiple sclerosis," said Joyce Nelson, President & CEO of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. "Every person that we have worked with at Clear Channel has made the Society's mission -- to end the devastating effects of multiple sclerosis -- their own. Whether it's pedaling one more mile to cross the finish line at an MS Bike Tour or airing one more PSA for our MS Awareness campaign, the dedicated team and creative talent continues to go above and beyond to raise awareness for the MS cause. Caring, commitment and service define this extraordinary company."

Clear Channel Radio and Clear Channel Television's 2005 donations can be broken down as follows:

-- Clear Channel Radio's total contributions were $845,518,764

-- $59,411,985 went to relief efforts in the wake of natural disasters such as Hurricanes Katrina and Rita

-- $664,397,507 was air time donated for public service announcements

-- $121,709,272 was raised through fundraising efforts

-- Clear Channel's home state of Texas was the biggest contributor with $80,940,118 worth of contributions

-- Clear Channel Television's total contributions were $61,149,743

-- $10,831,957 went to relief efforts in the wake of natural disasters such as Hurricanes Katrina and Rita

-- $28,612,604 was air time donated for public service announcements

-- $21,705,182 was raised through fundraising efforts

For more information about how to get involved with local Clear Channel causes, please refer to the company's Local Spirit web site: http://www.clearchannel.com/LocalSpirit.

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, television and outdoor displays. More information is available at www.clearchannel.com.

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