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New York-based digital company Aiir Inc has launched a brand-new streaming platform.

The platform is based on Zeno Media’s streaming technology and will offer its clients programmatic advertising as part of the service.
Ricki Lee, Aiir CEO: “We’re delighted to be partnering with Morris and the team at Zeno Media. This collaboration allows us to offer an industry-leading streaming platform, with a beautiful and simple interface.
“The addition of monetization via Zeno’s programmatic platform offers our clients an amazing way to generate revenue from their streams.”
Morris Berger, Zeno Media CEO: “Working together with a high-quality partner as Aiir is something we cannot be more thrilled with. Ricki and the Aiir team have the right attitude and have proven to be the gold standard in the radio space.”
Aiir’s products include the PlayoutONE automation system with WebVT for remote broadcasting, radio station websites and mobile apps, studio messaging dashboards and more. […]

A new weekly on-demand music show hosted by longtime friends Clara Amfo and Rizzle Kicks’ Jordan Stephens is launching in June.
They are joining forces on ‘Make Me A Mixtape’ to build the ultimate playlist for a listener each week.
A listener will set the theme, and Clara and Jordan will then each curate their own playlists, with the listener getting final pick from the two, choosing their favourite, with either Clara or Jordan crowned winner each week.
The first episode is out on 25th June and is an Audio Always production for BBC Music & BBC Sounds, commissioned by Rory Connolly and Ellie Buckland. […]

Podcast Radio is collaborating with Alpha Media in the US to launch its format in Missouri.

Podcast Radio Missouri will appear on KREI-AM (Farmington) from May 27th and KWIX AM/FM (Moberly) on June 17th.
It will be featured across dayparts on the two stations, prominently acting as the Morning Show in both markets.
Listeners will hear podcast content from across North America and the world, while also giving airtime to local Missouri podcast content. Local imaging and station IDs will feature across Podcast Radio Missouri broadcast hours, which also include original interviews with podcasters.
Gene ‘Bean’ Baxter acts as lead interviewer, delving deep into the methodology and personality of both local and national podcasts and their creators.
Gerry Edwards, CEO of Podcast Radio, notes, “We are thrilled to be partnering with Alpha. The team has been great to work with in the build-up to launch, and we cannot wait to hear more Missouri-based podcasters on these stations.”
Phil Becker, Executive Vice President of Content at Alpha, said, “We’re excited to partner with Podcast Radio to bring this innovative format to our listeners in Missouri. This partnership underscores our commitment to delivering fresh, engaging content that resonates with our communities. While we are launching on one station in two Missouri markets, our goal is to expand the format to our other two Missouri markets”.
Gary Krantz, CEO of Krantz Media Group (KMG) who is overseeing syndication of Podcast Radio, added, “We are excited to expand Podcast Radio’s presence into Missouri with Alpha Media. Together, we’re creating a new gateway for listeners to discover and enjoy the best in podcast content through the familiar and trusted medium of radio. […]

Coast Radio is getting to launch on 101.2 FM in Peterhead following the closure of Waves Radio. Waves ceased broadcasting last year after 33 years of operations and the commercial radio licence was transferred to a new CIC, WBC Media. The new station, based in the former OAP Social Club on Peterhead’s Windmill Street, was […] […]

The Podcast Show is happening in London this week over two days on Wednesday and Thursday. It will bring together industry leaders, brands, platforms and new creators from across the globe to celebrate and help shape the future of podcasting and takes place at The Business Design Centre in Islington, London. This year’s official partners […] […]

Times Radio presenter and stand-up Matt Chorley is to present a new daytime political show on BBC Radio 5 Live as a replacement for Nihal Arthanayake. 5 Live says Matt will have in-depth interviews with key figures in UK politics, alongside lively debates and analysis from expert commentators and listeners. Matt has been at The […] […]