iHeart Digital Is Part of the Google Developer Program
We are excited to announce that iHeart Digital is officially part of the Google Developer Program. While our relationship with Google's developer tools spans many years, 2026 marks the year we made it official — and it is all thanks to iHeart CNTRL.
What Is the Google Developer Program?
The Google Developer Program provides developers and companies with access to Google's full suite of developer tools, APIs and resources. Membership signals a commitment to building quality software using Google's ecosystem — from Cloud Platform and Firebase to Google APIs, Maps, Analytics and beyond.
Being part of this programme connects us to a global community of developers, gives us access to early-release features and tools, and ensures we stay at the forefront of Google's rapidly evolving technology landscape.
iHeart CNTRL: Built With Google's Developer Ecosystem
iHeart CNTRL is our proprietary social media and brand management web application — a command centre that gives businesses complete control over their brand presence across every platform. It was the driving force behind making our Google Developer Program membership official.
Built using modern web technologies and integrated with Google's developer ecosystem, iHeart CNTRL represents the kind of innovation that the Google Developer Program is designed to support. From leveraging Google APIs for analytics and reporting to utilising Google Cloud infrastructure for reliability and scale, iHeart CNTRL is a product that lives and breathes within the Google ecosystem.
What This Means for Our Clients
Our participation in the Google Developer Program enhances the services we deliver across the board:
- Deeper expertise in Google Ads, Google Analytics 4, Google Tag Manager and Google Search Console
- Advanced Google API integrations for custom reporting and automation
- Access to Google's latest developer tools, documentation and best practices
- Stronger technical foundation for iHeart CNTRL and all client-facing tools we build
- Enhanced capability in Google Merchant Centre and Google My Business integrations
Years in the Making
Our journey with Google's developer tools began years ago. From building websites optimised for Google's Core Web Vitals to managing complex Google Ads campaigns and implementing Google Analytics tracking, Google's ecosystem has always been at the core of our technical stack.
Making our Developer Program membership official in 2026 was a natural step — one that aligns our formal status with the depth of expertise we have been delivering to clients for years.
Building the Future of Digital Management
iHeart CNTRL is just the beginning. As part of the Google Developer Program, we are positioned to continue building innovative tools and solutions that help South African businesses compete on a global stage. Our commitment to leveraging the best of Google's technology ensures that every product we build and every campaign we manage is powered by world-class infrastructure.
A Micro Team With Developer-Grade Capabilities
Being part of the Google Developer Program alongside building our own SaaS product demonstrates something we have always believed — that a small, focused team with the right skills can build at the same level as much larger organisations. Innovation does not require a massive team. It requires passion, expertise and the right tools.
To our clients and partners — thank you for supporting iHeart CNTRL and for trusting us to build the tools that power your digital presence.
Explore iHeart CNTRL
Want to see what iHeart CNTRL can do for your brand? Visit our iHeart CNTRL page to learn more about features, pricing, and how it can transform the way you manage your social media and brand presence.