Press Releases
Radioplayer Canada Launches New “Smart Device” Integrations with Sonos, Google’s Chromecast, and Apple CarPlay
Sonos features the streaming radio service in its app in Canada Google’s Chromecast enables streaming across more listener devices Apple Carplay compatibility enhances safety and convenience for listeners TORONTO, ON (August 4, 2017) Radioplayer Canada, the radio streaming app that puts more than 400 radio stations in the palms of listeners, has just unveiled brand […]
Radioplayer Canada Launches Digital Radio App – A Partnership between Canada’s Premiere Private Radio Broadcasters, CBC/Radio-Canada, and Canada’s Campus and Community Stations
CBC/Radio-Canada joins the stations of Bayshore Broadcasting, Blackburn Radio, Blackgold Radio, Byrnes Communications, CAB-K Broadcasting, Central Ontario Broadcasting, Clear Sky Radio, Cogeco Media, Corus Entertainment, Durham Radio, Fabmar Communications, Golden West Broadcasting, Harvard Broadcasting, Larche Communications, Newcap Radio, Jim Pattison Broadcast Group, Rogers Media, Rawlco Radio, RNC Media, Saskatoon Media Group, Vista Radio, and Westman […]
Campus and Community Radio Stations Join Canada’s Premier Radio Broadcasters in Radioplayer Canada Launch
– National Campus and Community Radio Association (NCRA/ANREC) brings its college and community member stations to Radioplayer Canada – – Newly confirmed private broadcasters include Bayshore Broadcasting, Blackburn Radio, Blackgold Radio, Byrnes Communications, CAB-K Broadcasting, Fabmar Communications, and Westman Communications Group – – Previously announced groups are Central Ontario Broadcasting, Clear Sky Radio, Cogeco Media, […]
Canada’s Premier Radio Broadcasters Unite to Bring Listeners Top-Rated Digital Radio Streaming Service, Radioplayer
– Central Ontario Broadcasting, Clear Sky Radio, Cogeco, Corus, Durham Radio, Golden West, Harvard Broadcasting, Larche Communications, Newcap Radio, Pattison, Rogers, Rawlco Radio, RNC Media, Saskatoon Media Group, and Vista Radio unite to broker first North American expansion for Radioplayer – – The top-rated radio app in Europe, Radioplayer will be available on iOS, Android, […]
Radioplayer platform to launch in Austria
Click here to view the original article. RADIOPLAYER PLATFORM TO LAUNCH IN AUSTRIA Radioplayer Worldwide is adding Austria to the list of countries using its service, after an agreement with Radioplayer Österreich GmbH. Radioplayer Österreich GmbH is formed of shareholders from the three biggest commercial radio groups in Austria: Life Radio, Antenne Steiermark and KRONEHIT. […]
UK Radioplayer Technology to be Licensed to Ireland
Radioplayer Worldwide (RPW), a consortium created to represent the UK Radioplayer platform internationally, announces an intention with Raidió Telefís Éireann (RTÉ) and the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland (IBI) to licence the Radioplayer technology in Ireland for an initial three year term.
What is Radioplayer Canada
Radioplayer is a portal or aggregator that is used to bring all Canadian Radio together digitally.
Radioplayer Deutschland Licenses UK Radioplayer Technology for Germany
Radioplayer Worldwide (“RPW”), a consortium created to represent the UK Radioplayer platform internationally, has signed an agreement with Radioplayer Deutschland GmbH to licence the technology.
Recognition for Radioplayer
The Radioplayer app was updated during the summer, adding more discovery opportunities for audiences to find great radio.
Radio’s Most Innovative: Radioplayer
From the consumer viewpoint, one of the best things about radio is that it just works. You simply turn on a single and simple device, and your favorite stations are right there, delivering the content you want. Unfortunately, the same isn’t necessarily true when it comes to streaming.
Introducing New Car Mode
The mode, already in use on other apps such as TuneIn, allows users to choose their favourite stations, where the app will automatically select low-bitrate streams.
Broadcast Dialogue: Canadian Radio in One Place
Radioplayer Canada (RC), the not-for-profit organization managed by SparkNet, is working with Canadian broadcasters to launch a digital platform.
Radioplayer to launch in Canada this year
Radioplayer Canada will be modelled on the UK version, which lists hundreds of UK radio stations including all BBC and commercial stations.
Radioplayer Canada to be Launched “Within Weeks”
A couple of years ago, RadioPlayer was introduced in the UK. It’s a site that aggregates all the country’s radio stations in one place, making it easy for anyone to find and stream the station of their choice. It’s an interesting idea that’s had some success.
Radioplayer Canada Launches New “Smart Device” Integrations with Sonos, Google’s Chromecast, and Apple CarPlay
/in News, Press Release /by radioplayerTORONTO, ON (August 4, 2017) Radioplayer Canada, the radio streaming app that puts more than 400 radio stations in the palms of listeners, has just unveiled brand new interfaces for the Sonos home sound system, Google’s Chromecast, and Apple CarPlay.
“Integration on these platforms, reinforces our commitment to make our radio content more accessible, ensuring Canadians can listen anywhere they choose,” said Julie Adam, Senior Vice President, Rogers Radio, and Board Chair of Radioplayer Canada.
Sonos homes in Canada can add Radioplayer Canada as a Music Service in the Sonos app, then browse the station list, see recommended, local, and trending stations, and choose on-demand catch-up programming.
“Radio has always been a vital ingredient of Sonos’ home sound system,” said Vincent, Sorge-Titmus, Country Director, Sonos. “We want listeners to enjoy every aspect of music and radio programming which is why we’re so pleased to welcome Radioplayer Canada to the Sonos home sound system.”
In addition to the Sonos integration, Radioplayer Canada also launched integration with Google’s Chromecast platform. Listeners can now ‘cast’ their favourite radio stations from the Radioplayer Canada app to a nearby TV and see a ‘live feed’ montage on the screen including album art (from music stations), recent social media posts (Facebook and Twitter), and other program information. Listeners can also use any other Chromecast enabled device, including iPhone, iPad, Android phones and tablets, Chromebook, and most Mac® and Windows® laptops.
Apple Carplay enables in-vehicle listeners to access Radioplayer Canada smartly and safely from their dashboard’s built-in display and their iPhone. Every major auto manufacturer has partnered with Apple Carplay to bring selected apps to the car, including Radioplayer Canada.
Radioplayer Canada brings CBC/Radio-Canada together with the stations of Bayshore Broadcasting, Blackburn Radio, Blackgold Radio, Byrnes Communications, CAB-K Broadcasting, Central Ontario Broadcasting, Clear Sky Radio, Cogeco Media, Corus Entertainment, Durham Radio, Fabmar Communications, Golden West Broadcasting, Harvard Broadcasting, Larche Communications, Newcap Radio, Jim Pattison Broadcast Group, Rogers Media, Rawlco Radio, RNC Media, Saskatoon Media Group, Vista Radio, and Westman Communications Group, as well as the National Campus and Community Radio Association (NCRA/ANREC).
Radioplayer Canada app is available on the App Store and on Google Play. For additional business opportunities, please visit www.radioplayer.ca.
About Radioplayer Canada
Radioplayer Canada is a highly collaborative partnership among many of Canada’s finest radio broadcasters to provide listeners with a world-class streaming experience across a variety of platforms and connected devices, on mobile, tablet, desktop and in-car. Radioplayer Canada unites broadcasters, fosters competition on content, and allows radio to compete with other digital forms of audio. For more, see www.radioplayer.ca follow @RadioplayerCa on Twitter.
About Radioplayer Worldwide
Radioplayer Worldwide is a group of collaborating broadcasters across Germany, Austria, Ireland, Norway, Belgium, Canada, and Peru. They are all using the Radioplayer technology platform, and between them they represent thousands of stations. They work alongside UK Radioplayer to ensure radio stays strong in car dashboards, smart speakers, and on mobile and desktop platforms. For more, see www.radioplayerworldwide.com or follow @rpworldwide on Twitter.
Media Contacts:
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