Radioio
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RadioIO (pronounced “radio eye-oh”) is a New York–based internet radio and streaming media service owned by RadioIO, Inc. (RAIO)[1] started in 1998.[2] It was the first Internet radio company to be publicly traded.[3]
Formation | 1998 (1998) |
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Founder | Michael R. Roe |
Founded at | St. Augustine, Florida, USA |
Legal status | Company |
Headquarters | New York City, USA |
Region served | International |
Services | Radio streaming |
Fields | Mass Media |
Official language | English |
Parent organization | RadioIO, Inc. |
Website | www |
Formerly called | SHOUTcast (1998-1999) RadioA3 (1999-2001) |
RadioIO broadcasts over 100 music and talk-show hosted channels.[4] RadioIO's music programming ranges from genre channels such as “Classic Rock” and “Today’s Pop” to formats such as “Ambient” and “Reggae.” RadioIO music channels are managed by “StreamHosts,” with FJ Forest (Musical Starstreams),[5] Robert Goodman (DJ/producer),[6] Doug Wendt (Midnight Dread),[7]
RadioIO's internet radio service can be found at its website [8] or via media streaming devices.
RadioIO's Business Music, an internet streaming music service, was launched in 2008 as IO Business Music (www.iobusinessmusic.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of RadioIO, Inc.[9] It provides in-store music and offers branded as well as non-branded business music channels carrying local and national advertising. It is used by many national chains such as quick service restaurants, spas, hospitals, airports, hotels, casinos, auto dealers, and specialty retailers.[10]