If you’ve recently won a contest with iHeart- congratulations! 🎉
Here’s everything you need to know about next steps and prize fulfillment.
🔍 How to Confirm if the Email is Legitimate
To help keep your information secure, please note:
- An iHeart employee using an iHeartMedia email domain will contact you about your win.
- You will also receive an email from PrizeCloset to complete required paperwork.
- PrizeCloset emails will come from:
👀If you’re ever unsure, double-check the sender before taking action
🎁 How to Claim Your Prize
Once you receive the PrizeCloset email:
- Open the link provided in the email.
- Complete the required winner release form.
- Submit a W-9 form if it’s required for your prize.
- Once your paperwork is reviewed and accepted, you’ll receive an update on your prize status.
⏱ When to Expect Your Prize
Timing can vary depending on the prize type:
- 📦 Physical prizes: If the prize is already in-house and all paperwork is completed, it may ship the same day. If it is not yet in-house, it is typically shipped via FedEx within about a week after paperwork is submitted and processed.
- 🎟️ Digital concert tickets: Usually delivered 1–2 weeks before the event date.
🧾 Will I Need to Provide an SSN?
In some cases, yes- this may be required for tax reporting purposes.
- If your prize earnings reach $2,000 or more in a calendar year, you may receive a 1099 form.
- Any personal information provided is securely handled and only accessible to authorized finance teams.
📜 Where to Find Contest Rules
Official contest rules can always be found in the Terms and Conditions link on the specific contest page.