RAIN: Radio And Internet Newsletter




Daily news and commentary on the key issues involving radio and the Internet

Our comprehensive guide to products and services for Internet radio

Welcome to RAIN's guide to products and services for webcasters! We hope you find it valuable and we'd welcome your comments and suggestions on how we can make it even better.

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Categories:
Ad insertion
Audio processing
Automation systems
Banner ad management
Conferences
Consultants
Content providers
Custom music channels
Custom talk channels
Design firms
Domain name registrars

E-commerce partners
E-mail management
Full-service providers
Internet radio devices
Law firms
Loyalty programs
Music licensing organizations
Networks/Portals
NTR revenue opportunities
PR firms
Production elements
Promotion (artists & records)
Publications

Radio networks
Rep firms
Research and ratings
Sales consultants
Spot sales
Streaming audio formats
Streaming audio software
Streaming providers
Streaming quaity metrics
Trade associations
Webcasters
Website design and maintenance
Website features

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Ad insertion TOP

	Hiwire Hiwire is the foremost developer of advertising solutions for terrestrial and Internet-only radio stations. Through its proprietary audio ad insertion network, Hiwire offers advertisers and broadcasters an online strategy that reaches consumers and generates revenue.
	iM Networks IM Networks' IM IT Targeted Ad Insertion Solution enables advertisers to reach Internet radio listeners beyond the PC. IM IT also enables Internet radio content providers to earn revenue from each new additional listener. Contact advertising@imnetworks.com
	Lightningcast Lightningcast provides industry-leading targeted streaming ad insertion technology. Lightningcast's sales rep arm uses our largest affiliate network to enhance affiliate revenue. Lightningcast supports Microsoft, Real, Live, On-Demand, Audio and Video, Netscape and Windows, download-free. Contact scott@lightningcast.com.
	Loudeye Loudeye supplies the industry's only server-side ad insertion technology combined with a sales and marketing arm to push spot inventory sales. Ad insertion, ad verification and ad production provide unprecedented ad delivery and demographic targeting.
	RCS SplitStream Even TARGETED ad insertion can sound just like Terrestrial radio with SMOOTH segues, NO delays, NO clipping, NO buffering. RCS SplitStream is available with both RCS Internet products iSelector and RadioShow.
	Real Broadcast Network RBN provides a true integrated end-to-end ad replacement solution that easily integrates with a radio station's existing work-flow. RBN leads the industry in providing revenue generating streaming media solutions and provides services to hundreds of radio and TV stations and cable networks.
	SoniXtream (Broadcast Electronics, Inc.) Enter the world of Internet rich media broadcasting quickly and easily with SoniXtream's suite of enabling tools. Our web browser-based program management tools and robust delivery infrastructure allow you to harness the power of audio to offer an enhanced experience for your customers.

Audio processing TOP

	eSTREAM (Broadcast Electronics, Inc.) eSTREAM processes your station’s audio so you stream “On air audio quality on the net!” through your favorite streaming media server. Your cyber audience will experience the powerful new dimension in Internet streamed audio allowing you to increase revenue by building your station’s cyber audience.
	SRSWOWcast SRSWOWcast Technologies markets hardware and software products incorporating patented and award-winning SRS audio enhancement technology. SRS technology makes any type of compressed audio sound better and allows content providers to save money. Ask us how!

Automation systems TOP

	AudioVAULT (Broadcast Electronics, Inc.) AudioVAULT® is the world’s leading digital audio storage and studio system. Using the industry’s most technically advanced set of hardware and software, AudioVAULT is configurable for virtually any kind of format, including live assist, satellite, or complete automation.
	RCS Master Control with Internet Voice Tracking The World's only Selector-smart on air automation system featuring our patented "Internet Voice Tracking"(do your show from home), the "Living Log", Hot Keys®, and the award-winning Log-Linked Web Browser (any log item can be linked to individual sites).

Banner ad management TOP

AdNext
Advertising and revenue management software for your Web site. This specialized software suite puts the power in your hands to manage all aspects of advertising and local market revenue generation. AdNext tools can work for you regardless of your hosting partner and whether or not your site has banner ads.

Conferences TOP

	FMW Internet Sales Days We come to your market and make money for you. Broadcasters across America have benefited from millions of dollars of non-spot, Internet-only revenues created by First MediaWorks' team of Revenue Development Managers.
	RAB2002 102 timely topics to increase your revenue! That's what you'll find at RAB2002 February 7th - February 10th, 2002 at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando. To register, click on the link above or call Gail Steffens at 800-917-4269. Click to view the agenda and highlights. You come. You learn. You make money. Period.

Consultants TOP

	Alan Burns & Associates We help radio stations, webcasters, film, and television producers expand audience and revenues via excellence in music programming, strategic thinking, and branding depth. Email alan@burnsradio.com or call us at (703)648-0000.
	BRS Media BRS Media Inc. assists radio in building and branding on the of the Net. Online divisions include dotFM, dotAM, & dotzCD domain registrar of .FM, .AM, & .CD (TLD) domains. WEBCASTi AM/FM, providing the best webcasting solution and My Radio.FM, a .FM Radio Station" service, and the ever-popular Web-Radio portal.
	First MediaWorks We are the broadcast industry's dominant provider of Internet marketing products, training and consulting serving more than 1500 stations on five continents. We help radio stations meet ratings and revenue goals.
	Sabo Media Sabo Media is the only consultant focused on words — targeting specific words for a specific demographic. If you're a music webcaster, we can take the same tools that have successfully attracted specfic target demos and apply them for the first time to your website and webcast.
	Solutions Research Group Consultants Deep in radio, music and Internet expertise, Toronto-based Solutions Research Group helps web and terrestrial broadcasters build bigger audiences and better web sites. A research consulting firm specializing in the media, communications, and entertainment sectors, SRG offers a full tool box of radio research services.
	Zapoleon Media Strategies Radio Interact from Zapoleon Media Strategies offers custom solutions for broadcasters and webcasters including consulting, database development, site design, banner ad management, non-traditional revenue opportunities, and merchandising.

Content providers TOP

	LMiV Created by broadcasters for broadcasters, LMiV is an integrated media and content company helping radio stations and advertisers build business on-line. LMiV provides rich, deep content and the enabling tools to help transform traditional local radio station websites into compelling local lifestyle and entertainment sites.
	MJI Interactive MJI Interactive offers RockNews.com, RockDaily.com, ClassicRockDaily.com, CountryNow.com, StarSpash.com, Hitpage.com, and SiteFuel Oldies. Each updated daily with news and features precisely targeted. Variety of branding and customization options. Market-exclusive barter services.
	Radio Web Stuff Interested in a complete turnkey Internet solution for radio? Features include a simple, powerful platform that requires no HTML, along with outstanding content that includes music news, music features, games, movie reviews, side channels plus streaming audio and video content. Call (661) 253-9750.
	TM Century HitDisc weekly new music service and GoldDisc oldies libraries are the worldwide standard for networks, syndicators and broadcasters. Shouldn't they be your standard, too?

Custom music channels TOP

	The Iceberg Iceberg Media.com's corporate radio channels provide a total broadcast solution featuring: Customized streamed audio, Creative and Strategic Consultation, Creative media player design, promotions, Ad insertion and more. Put your Web site and the power of music together, and your brand comes alive.
	Loudeye Through our direct access to one of the largest music archives in the country, Loudeye's music directors create a fun and entertaining listening experience that not only has mass appeal but is cutting edge and ahead of the curve.
	RadioAMP Extend your brand onto the web and MAKE MONEY with an offering you control. With RadioAMP, that's what you'll do! We take the mystery out of 'side channel' production by putting programming control where it belongs...into the hands of local Program Directors. It's YOUR brand…use it!
	RadioCentral RadioCentral creates customized digital radio solutions to match the personality of your consumer brand and image. Your radio stations will have live major-market radio personalities driven by the most successful radio programmers because of our proprietary "High-Definition Audio™" technology and a live sound. Our "Clickable Audio™" creates interactivity using DJ voices and audio ads. You'll benefit with increased traffic, brand reinforcement, stronger commerce response, increased time spent online. RadioCentral, the leader in customized radio.
	RCS iSelector Fully branded player, both visual and audio. Listeners create customized streams of your station's music, and can play artists MORE or LESS or BAN them based on their preferences. Visualizations of album art and links to your station's or any music warehouse.
	SBR Custom Channels SBR Custom Channels provides localized, fully-branded, niche format Internet Side Channels for terrestrial Radio stations and other commercial websites — in any format. We provide DMCA compliant programming expertise, production, encoding, license fees, bandwidth and custom player design.
	XACT Radio Network XACT Radio provides Custom Internet Radio services and related revenue programs to radio stations, record labels and other organizations. Over 50 stations currently offer their listeners this one-to-one listening experience.

Custom talk channels TOP

Success Media Group
Success Media Group Inc. supplies talk content to radio stations, Internet broadcasters and web portals utilizing a unique custom designed content control system. SMG currently hosts over seventy talk shows, six hundred hours of archived content on twenty-two branded channels.

Design firms TOP

Vivid Images Worldwide
Vivid Images Worldwide is an entertainment and media industry design firm specializing in visual positioning for the 25+ demographic. Projects range from cover art for platinum selling artists to website design for major media companies.

Domain name registrars TOP

Dot FM
dotFM registers domain names that end in .fm. dotFM is THE Premium Multimedia Domain Name for today's Interactive Web. Get a Great Sounding Web Address @ www.dot.fm

E-commerce partners TOP

MediaSpan
MediaSpan provides broadcasters with fully-integrated on-air/online solutions that increase value to listeners and advertisers. Our e-commerce product offerings include our loyal listener RadioPoints program, nTunes Music & Video Stores, Event and Charity Auction programs and online marketplace and classifieds.

E-mail management TOP

	DMR UnityMail Since 1987, DMR has focused exclusively on developing winning marketing communication programs for broadcasters. As the industry’s only marketing strategists, DMR brings the science of marketing to create client campaigns that meet objectives and achieve lasting results.
	E-Mail Director Ease of use, immediate access to listener data and messaging tools make EMD Radio’s #1 Choice. Rich media authoring is radically simplified. NTR powerhouse for stations of any size. Barter service.
	FMW eListenerSuite eListenerSuite™ gives you the tactical advantage you need to ensure you've effectively reinforced your brand and the perception of extensive time spent listening.
	RadioWebStuff Successful one-to-one interaction is not based on technology; it is based on providing outstanding content and value to listeners and clients. Our extensive background in radio programming, marketing, sales and promotion can help build the permission/trust paradigm, reinforce your brand and generate revenue.
	Dat-e-Base (Presslaff Interactive Revenue) Experienced, hands-on marketing expertise and easy to use product combine to help you build relationships and revenue with your e-mail marketing efforts. D-e-B is recognized for its sophistication; PIR for its impeccable customer service. Cash/Barter. E-mail ruth@presslaff.com for more information.

Full-service providers TOP

LMiV
Created by broadcasters for broadcasters, LMiV is an integrated media and content company helping radio stations and advertisers build business on-line. LMiV provides rich, deep content and the enabling tools to help transform traditional local radio station websites into compelling local lifestyle and entertainment sites.

Internet radio devices TOP

iM Networks
iM Networks' proven client, service, and content infrastructure enables you to quickly add reliable, high-quality, broadband Internet tuning to your product lines. Current licensees include Philips, Panasonic and Creative Labs. Contact sales@imnetworks.com

Law firms TOP

Shaw Pittman LLP
Shaw Pittman LLP, with offices in Washington, New York, Los Angeles, London and Northern Virginia, is a full-service law firm, experienced in providing all the legal needs of communications and technology clients, including broadcasters, webcasters, and other media and Internet companies.

Loyalty programs TOP

	Fairwest It seems Tracy Johnson, Greg Strassell, Keith Clark, Tom Poleman, Bev Tilden, Jimmy deCastro, Carl Gardiner, Jeff McClusky, Rick Cummings, Angela Perrelli, Sammy Simpson, Mike Danger, Reid Reker, George Johns, Dave Charles…. must know something about loyalty.
	FMW eListenerSuite Great radio stations understand that their website is a doorway through which they can reach out to their most important listener who is already highly engaged with the station — the P1 listener contributing the most Time Spent Listening.
	Access Broadcasting Inc. Access Broadcasting offers Internet solutions to help stations and broadcast groups increase the value of their advertising products and packages, manage and promote to their listeners, and increase revenues 5%-15%, for as low as just $99 per month.

Music licensing organizations TOP

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Networks/Portals TOP

	iM Networks The iM Band is the only reliable, cross-vendor, one-stop solution to profitably reach consumers beyond the PC on a range of consumer electronics devices. Contact bestofplanet@imnetworks.com
	Live365 Listening and advertising solutions presented by the world’s largest network of independently-produced audio content —from talk, comedy and news to every genre of music, ever!

NTR revenue opportunities TOP

	Access Broadcasting Inc. Access Broadcasting offers Internet solutions to help stations and broadcast groups increase the value of their advertising products and packages, manage and promote to their listeners, and increase revenues 5%-15%, for as low as just $99 per month.
	FMW RevenueSuite RevenueSuite is a family of easy-to-use turnkey products and services that can be attached to any website, anywhere, regardless of where it is hosted. Products designed to deliver significant new sources of non-spot revenue
	MediaSpan MediaSpan provides broadcasters with fully-integrated on-air/online solutions that increase value to listeners and advertisers. Our NTR product offerings include our loyal listener RadioPoints program, revenue generating turn-key promotions, Event and Charity Auction programs and contest technology, such as our Fan Frenzy college basketball tournament promotion.

PR firms TOP

mPRm Public Relations
mPRm Public Relations is a full-service, award-winning marketing and public relations agency that is a pioneer in addressing the needs of entertainment and emerging media companies whose businesses and products extend beyond traditional industry boundaries. Clients include: RealNetworks, Napster, Radio Free Virgin, iM Networks, Miramax, Paramount Classics, Sundance Channel, Project Greenlight, DMX, among many others.

MWW/Savitt
MWW/Savitt is a division of The MWW Group, one of the top 20 public relations firms in the United States and an independent brand of Golin/Harris International. MWW/Savitt specializes in integrated marketing communications programs for a diverse range of organizations. Clients include The Ackerley Group, Getty Images, Hiwire, Second Avenue Partners, Penford Corporation, and Lowe's Home Improvement Centers.

Production elements TOP

	Studio Dragonfly Great jingles at great prices. Scores of station ID jingle packages for every conceivable format...at a price you can afford. A division of TM Century.
	TMCentury World class production and imaging libraries. From the very affordable "IT!" series to the cutting edge Audio Architecture collection.

Promotion (artists & records) TOP

	Net Music Promotions Net Music Promotions works with major and independent record labels, managers, music publishers and artists to promote their music online. Net Music Promotions' online marketing specialty is promotion to online streamers and marketing/promotion/ positioning with all major consumer music sites.
	RadioWebStuff We have developed an extensive eDistribution system targeted specifically to the radio industry. We can help you reach radio decision makers with rich media campaigns that showcase your artist. And we can create and distribute content offerings that are uniquely designed to reach music consumers via radio websites.

Publications TOP

RAIN: Radio And Internet Newsletter
"RAIN: Radio And Internet Newsletter" is a web-based publication dedicated to helping you keep up-to-date on the latest issues involving radio and its relationship to the Internet. Our readers come to RAIN every day because they're looking for information on how to optimize their websites, stream their programming, insert advertising, add e-commerce functions, and more. And if you're a vendor, our "Full-site Sponsorship" is the best way to reach the decision-makers in the radio and Internet radio fields!

Radio networks TOP

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Rep firms TOP

	Interep Interactive Interep Interactive is the place for Internet media brands. We specialize in ad sales, marketing, and streaming media sales for some of the best sites on the Web. Our site roster includes: AT&T, Entrepreneur, Zagat, Reuters and uBid. For more information please contact Sandie Milberg.
	Lightningcast Lightningcast provides industry-leading targeted streaming ad insertion technology. Lightningcast's sales rep arm uses our largest affiliate network to enhance affiliate revenue. Lightningcast supports Microsoft, Real, Live, On-Demand, Audio and Video, Netscape and Windows, download-free. Contact bill@lightningcast.com.

Research and ratings TOP

	Arbitron With more than 50 years experience conducting media research, Arbitron Webcast Services provides regular industry studies and webcast measurement services to help this new medium solidity its position as a powerful new advertising channel. All of Arbitrons' studies can downloaded for free from the company's web site.
	Edison Media Research Edison Media Research provides research services to all manner of media companies around the world. Best known for our studies on Streaming Media, Radio, and the Internet co-authored with Arbitron. For more information go to www.edisonresearch.com
	MeasureCast MeasureCast, Inc. is the first company to provide Internet broadcasters, advertisers and media buyers with next-day reports on streaming audience size and demographics — information critical to evaluating and placing streaming media advertising.
	The Media Audit The Media Audit provides website audience ratings for local radio stations, television stations, daily newspapers, alternative newsweeklies and city guides in 85 US markets. These web measurements cover past 30 day, past week and yesterday visits and are currently being used by more than 200 local online clients.
	Pick the Hits PickTheHits.com generates vital audience data for record labels, artists, management and other producers/end users of music...and generates revenue and great content for radio station websites. Email bizness@pickthehits.com or call (703)390-9090.
	Solutions Research Group Consultants Deep in radio, music and Internet expertise, Toronto-based Solutions Research Group helps web and terrestrial broadcasters build bigger audiences and better web sites. A research consulting firm specializing in the media, communications, and entertainment sectors, SRG offers a full tool box of radio research services.
	TroyResearch TroyResearch provides custom research approaches for entertainment and media industry companies, including Internet-based music, perceptual and focus group research for radio stations.

Sales consulting TOP

TazMedia, Inc.
Make your revenue as rich as your website. The web is creative, innovative, revolutionary — but limited by revenue models created in the 50's. No more. TazMedia. Experts at web revenue creativity.

Spot sales TOP

	Lightningcast Lightningcast harnesses the power of the radio commercial and enhances it with laser-precise targeted, audited ads.
	Loudeye Loudeye offers experienced sales veterans with extensive media marketing backgrounds combined with ad insertion, ad verification and ad production technologies. Loudeye's media management solutions monitor reach and frequency goals with full backend affidavit reporting and invoicing capabilities.

Streaming audio formats TOP

RealNetworks RealOne
RealOne™ Player is the streamlined integration of the playback, download and management functions of RealPlayer® and RealJukebox® combined with a media browser and content discovery window. More information about RealNetworks’ RealOne is located on the Internet at: www.real.com.

Streaming audio software TOP

Abacast
"Profitable Internet Radio" is no longer a contradiction in terms. Abacast turns streaming economics right-side-up! Streaming service providers using Abacast software can deliver CD-quality sound for less than 1c per listener hour.

Streaming providers TOP

	AllCast The AllCast Broadcaster allows webcasters to deliver live broadcasts to large audiences without incurring the high costs associated with current streaming technologies. AllCast is the inventor of peer-to-peer streaming, protected by US Patent No. US5884031.
	Blue Falcon Blue Falcon's BFN Live™ is a software-based content delivery solution enabling webcasters to reach large audiences at dramatically reduced bandwidth and infrastructure costs. Blue Falcon has partnered with industry leaders to provide ad insertion and third-party audience measurement to offer a complete streaming solution. Our rapidly growing customer base includes Radio Free Virgin and Salem Communications.
	ChainCast ChainCast Networks is the leading provider of cost-effective streaming solutions for media groups, webcasters and more. ChainCast is the first to deploy a carrier-grade, Internet-based multicast solution for live streaming serving 7M commercial streams, 4M aggregate tuning hours for 600 radio stations.
	Live365 Streaming solutions at competitive prices. Radio stations, groups, organizations and individuals comprise the world's largest network of independently-produced audio content — over 45,000 stations and counting!
	SoniXtream (Broadcast Electronics, Inc.) Enter the world of Internet rich media broadcasting quickly and easily with SoniXtream's suite of enabling tools. Our web browser-based program management tools and robust delivery infrastructure allow you to harness the power of audio to offer an enhanced experience for your customers.
	StreamAudio StreamAudio is the premier worldwide Internet radio and ad replacement company. Its clients include large media groups such as Cox Radio, Entercom Communications and Zimmer Radio Group. StreamAudio, a division of ChainCast Networks, serves millions of streams monthly and will continue to deliver its streaming solution and ad replacement offerings to media companies and radio stations.
	StreamingHand StreamingHand is service provider that distributes content across the Internet in a radically cost-effective manner. Content providers purchase the bandwidth they need, when they need it, at a cost that makes sense for their business model.
	SyncCast SyncCast offers streaming over a robust and scalable network. SyncCast has over 55 private peering arrangements to reduce network congestion and maximize streaming quality. Companies that have utilized our services include EMI Music, Microsoft, CinemaNow, Clear Channel and Radio One Broadcasting.
	VitalStream VitalStream provides digital broadcasting services including live broadcasting, video on demand (VOD), audio on demand (AOD), and PPV. Real-time reports allow customers to track content by time unit (month, day, hour, and quarter-hour), time zone, and more. Contact: Sales@VitalStream.com
	Williams Communications Williams Communications is a leading provider of streaming services for the Internet Radio Market. WCG served over 2 billion radio streams in 2001 through the aquisition of iBeam. Williams Communications, helping you create additional revenue, with our high-impact and affordable streaming services.

Streaming quality metrics TOP

StreamCheck
Streamcheck provides end-to-end measurement and monitoring solutions for streaming media, helping customers deliver their message with consistent quality and reliability. Streamcheck's family of services provides 24x7 monitoring, diagnostic tools and customizable reports. Streamcheck offers an objective way to demonstrate quality to customers, advertisers and partners.

Trade associations TOP

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Webcasters TOP

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Web design and maintenance TOP

	Access Broadcasting Inc. Access Broadcasting offers Internet solutions to help stations and broadcast groups increase the value of their advertising products and packages, manage and promote to their listeners, and increase revenues 5%-15%, for as low as just $99 per month.
	FMW PresenceSuite Whether you need a quick, listener-focused website that can be live in under 48 hours, or a fully customized multi-media website, we can help you. Whatever your budget or your needs, we have the experience and the systems you need to get what you want: higher ratings and revenues. Fast.
	RDG WebMaster from MJI WebMaster combines fully customized design and advanced tool technology to make site updating easy and instant. Stations work with our experienced team to achieve their web ambitions. Barter service.
	WareNet WareNet provides full T1s in 36 major cities in the US starting at $850 per month with free equipment and install. WareNet excels in website design, e-commerce and database management. Some of our clients include Motion Picture Association of America, Microsoft, EMI Group and Longo Toyota.

Website features TOP

Click2Hear (Presslaff Interactive Revenue)
What was that song? Interactive music playlist provides on-line information on music your station played. Excellent listener service and sales package. Contact lclark@presslaff.com for more information.

If you are a vendor and would like to purchase a listing in this guide, please call Kurt Hanson at 1-312-527-3879 or e-mail me here. For information on RAIN's "Full-site sponsorships" marketing opportunity (and some background on RAIN's readership statistics), please click here. Thanks!