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{{Short description|Internet radio network}}
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| name = Live365, Inc. | name = LIVE365
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⚫ | foundation = {{Start date|1999}}
⚫ | key_people = Jon Stephenson (])
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⚫ | key_people = Mark Lam (Interim ])
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'''Live365''' is an ] broadcasting and listening network where users can create their own online radio stations, or choose to listen to thousands of human curated stations created by people from around the globe. Online radio stations on the Live365 network are created and managed by music and talk enthusiasts, including both hobbyists and professional broadcasters. Live365 also has many well established ] and ] stations that utilize the Live365 broadcasting platform to ] their ] streams via the Live365 distribution network. The Live365 network also features radio stations from well-known artists such as ], ], ], ], ], and more. '''LIVE365''' is an ] network which enables users to create their own online radio stations and listen to thousands of human curated stations. Online radio stations on the Live365 network were created and managed by music and talk enthusiasts, including both hobbyists and professional broadcasters. Live365 also has many well established ] and ] stations that use Live365 broadcasting platform to ] their ] streams. The Live365 network also features radio stations from artists such as ], ], ], ], and ]. Live365 was created in 1999, and remains one of the longest running internet radio websites for listeners and broadcasters.

This internet radio provides service in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, with licenses from those countries' performance rights societies.


== History == == History ==
Nanocosm Inc. (the parent company of Live365) was a technology startup founded by two roommates from the Princeton class of 1981, Alex Sanford and Steve Follmer, whose initial product was NanoHome, a 3D "Virtual Home" website featuring 3D homepages on the ]. The first release of Live365 was built by a small ] of workers at Nanocosm; it had its beginnings in a hosted community radio project developed by Nanocosm employee Andy Volk in his free time using ] technology, and later modified by employee Brian Lomeland. In 1998, Andy Volk shared the idea with Nanocosm CTO Peter Rothman, and they developed the concept for a new large-scale hosted community radio service dubbed Live365. Live365's explosive initial growth after launch in July 1999 quickly eclipsed NanoHome, and the company soon shifted to solely focus on Live365 and online audio streaming services. Nanocosm Inc. (the parent company of Live365) was a technology startup founded by two roommates from the Princeton class of 1981, Alex Sanford and Steve Follmer, whose initial product was NanoHome, a 3D "Virtual Home" website featuring 3D homepages on the ].


Live365 had its beginnings in a hosted community radio project developed by Nanocosm employee Andy Volk in his free time using ] technology, and later modified by employee Brian Lomeland. In 1998, Andy Volk shared the idea with Nanocosm CTO Peter Rothman, and they developed the concept for a new large-scale hosted community radio service dubbed Live365. After launch in July 1999, Live365 quickly eclipsed NanoHome, and the company soon shifted to solely focus on Live365 and online audio streaming services.
⚫ At launch, broadcasting and listening on Live365 was free of charge. Stations had a maximum listener cap of 365 simultaneous listeners and 365 megabytes of storage for music and audio. In September 2001, Live365 began charging for use of its broadcasting services to remain financially viable in the wake of rising music royalty costs. More expensive plans allowed stations to have more simultaneous listeners and a greater amount of music file storage space. Members who joined before September 2001 could continue broadcasting with their original package for free. This model would later be replaced with one in which all members pay, but those who joined before September 2001 received a discount. In March 2003, Live365 launched their commercial-free membership called VIP, giving millions of listeners the opportunity for an enhanced listening experience. Since that time, Live365 has continued to progress as an internet broadcasting and listening leader. (to see more recent Live365 history, please view the ] section below)


⚫ At launch, broadcasting and listening on Live365 was free of charge. Stations had a maximum listener cap of 365 simultaneous listeners and 365 megabytes of storage for music and audio. In September 2001, Live365 began charging for use of its broadcasting services to remain financially viable in the wake of rising music royalty costs. More expensive plans allowed stations to have more simultaneous listeners and a greater amount of music file storage space. Members who joined before September 2001 could continue broadcasting with their original package for free. This model would later be replaced with one in which all members pay, but those who joined before September 2001 received a discount. In March 2003, Live365 launched their commercial-free membership called VIP.
⚫ == Services and Features ==


=== Listening === ===Closure and reopening===
The Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009 expired in January 2016, ending a 10-year period in which smaller online radio stations, Live365 among them, paid lower music licensing fees compared to larger broadcasters. After this time, smaller radio stations were required to pay the same fees as the largest broadcasters. Also, on January 31, 2016, webcasters, who are governed by rules adopted by the ], were required to begin paying ] an annual, nonrefundable minimum fee of $500 for each channel and station,<ref>{{cite web | title =2016 Broadcasters Calendar | website = wbklaw.com | publisher =Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP | url =http://www.wbklaw.com/uploads/2016%20Important%20Dates%20for%20Broadcasters.pdf | access-date = February 1, 2016}}</ref> the fee for services with greater than 100 stations or channels being $50,000 annual.<ref>{{cite web | title =commercial webcaster 2016 rates | website =soundexchange.com | publisher =soundexchange | url =http://www.soundexchange.com/service-provider/rates/commercial-webcaster/ | access-date = February 1, 2016}}</ref>
Live365 offers a variety of music and talk (over 260 genres) from hundreds of countries ranging from Rock, Classical, Jazz, Electronic, Country, Gospel, Pop, Hip-Hop/Rap, R&B, International, Reggae, Broadway, Meditation, Oldies, Talk, and hundreds of others. Users can listen to thousands of stations on the Live365 radio network for free with in-stream audio ads included to cover a portion of the ] and streaming costs. When listeners find a station they enjoy, they can add that station to their presets to easily access and listen to that station at any time. Live365 also offers personalized recommendations so that listeners can discover music and other content from thousands of unique human powered radio stations. Live365 is available for listening on the web and across many mobile and home streaming devices including iPhone, ], ], ], ], ], and ].


With the pending expiration of the lower royalty rate allowed for small broadcasters, investors removed their support of the company. In late December 2015, Live365 laid off most of its employees and vacated its office, and the few remaining employees were ]ers.<ref name="Brad Hill">{{cite web | first=Brad | last=Hill | title=Live365 suffers a collision of misfortunes, lays off most employees and vacates office | website =Kurt Hanson's Radio & Internet News | url=http://rainnews.com/live365-suffers-a-collision-of-misfortune-lays-off-most-employees-and-vacates-office/ | date =February 1, 2016}}</ref> On January 31, 2016, Live365 ceased webcasting and its website redirected listeners and users to a list of competing services.<ref name="Brad Hill"/> A year after its closure, Live365 relaunched its site and streaming services.<ref>{{cite web | author = Doug Irwin | title=Live365.com Is Back! | website =Radio Magazine | url =http://www.radiomagonline.com/streaming/0023/live365com-is-back/38513 | date =January 9, 2017}}</ref>
Live365 also offers a paid listener subscription service called "VIP",<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.live365.com/web/components/content/shop/vip.live |title=VIP Order Form |publisher=Live365 |date= |accessdate=2015-12-23}}</ref> which features commercial-free listening across thousands of Live365 music and talk radio stations. Users can try a free 5 day VIP membership trial by registering with a valid e-mail address on the Live365 registration page.<ref>http://www.live365.com/web/components/top/signup.live</ref>


In July 2016, Live365 was acquired by Jon Stephenson, owner of content delivery network EmpireStreaming (now SoundStack). The following month, the website returned with signs of a possible relaunch.<ref>{{cite magazine | url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/business/7486815/web-radio-pioneer-live365-is-returning-but-to-what | title=Web Radio Pioneer Live365 Is Returning -- But to What? |magazine=] | date=August 23, 2016 | access-date = September 19, 2016}}</ref> An article was posted to the site's official Twitter on May 23, 2017 announcing the relaunch.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://live365.com/blog/live365-is-officially-back/|title = Live365 is Officially Back!|date = May 22, 2017}}</ref>
⚫ === Broadcasting Platform ===
{{advert|date=May 2015}}
Live365 is an internet radio broadcasting leader, having broadcast continuously since 1999. Live365 empowers anyone (individuals, musicians, businesses, brands, AM/FM stations, and more) to create and monetize their own online radio station by providing users with the broadcasting platform, software, and tools to become their own ]. Users have the ability to host their own ] or they can upload and build their own ] of music and/or talk content and stream it to the world 24/7. Through the Live365 distribution network, broadcasters can reach millions of listeners worldwide via web, mobile, and streaming devices.


On January 6, 2018, Live365 was reorganized under Media Creek Inc., a Delaware-based holding company.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2018/02/mediacreek-acquires-live365-empirestreaming-adds-execs.html |title = MediaCreek Acquires Live365, EmpireStreaming, Adds Execs |date = February 20, 2018}}</ref>
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Users that are interested in starting their own online station can sign up for a free 7 day trial<ref name="live365.com"> {{wayback|url=http://www.live365.com/web/components/content/shop/broadcast/orderform.live?ads=none |date=20130528185111 }}</ref> on select broadcasting packages. Each broadcast package differentiates in price depending on the features and capabilities of the package that best suits their needs. From the most basic<ref name="live365.com"/> Personal Broadcasting to advanced broadcaster,<ref></ref> Live365 provides the tools and features for anyone to build their own online music or talk radio station including:


⚫ == Services and features ==
* Ability to Go Live on the Microphone
* 24/7 Streaming of Pre-Recorded Music or Talk Content
* Storage and Hosting for Content Files
* Great Sound Quality
* Complete Music Royalty Coverage
* Mobile and Desktop Apps/Software
* Detailed Station Statistics
* Customizable Players and Station Pages
* Distribution on Multiple Platforms Including iTunes Radio
* 3 Ways to Earn Money: Subscription Referrals, Listener Rewards, Ad-Revenue Sharing


=== Listening ===
Live365 is an officially licensed ], ] and ] site. Live365 pays ] to labels, artists, songwriters, and publishers through established royalty collection organizations including ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, and ].
Live365 offers a variety of music and talk from numerous countries and genres. Users may listen to thousands of stations on the Live365 radio network for free, with in-stream audio ads covering a portion of the music ] and streaming costs. Live365 also offers personalized recommendations. Live365 is available for listening on the web and across many mobile and home streaming devices.


Live365 offers a paid listener subscription service called VIP, which features commercial-free listening.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.live365.com/web/components/top/signup.live |title=Live365 Internet Radio - Sign up |access-date=May 30, 2013 |archive-date=June 15, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130615194647/http://www.live365.com/web/components/top/signup.live |url-status=dead }}</ref>
In October 2011, Live365 created the Pro Points rewards program allowing Pro broadcasters to carry Live365 audio ads and earn $1,000 each time an ad milestone is reached. There is no additional fee to participate in the program, and broadcasters may opt-in (or out) at any time. One ad impression = One point. Points carry over each month and don't reset until a broadcaster has reached the milestone needed for the $1,000 reward.


⚫ === Broadcasting platform ===
In 2013, Live365 released a new first of its kind mobile app for broadcasters called Studio365 for Mobile,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.live365.com/web/components/content/downloads/studio365.live |title=Studio365 Mobile App |publisher=Live365 |date= |accessdate=2015-12-23}}</ref> enabling Live365 broadcasters to manage their radio station anywhere they go. Features of the Studio365 app include the ability to create, preview, and manage Shout Outs, update station profile, update pre-rolls and station ID messages, check listening stats, share stations, and more.
Live365 is a digital broadcasting platform that was initially operational from 1999 to January 31, 2016, before being revived in 2018. The platform provides the functionality for users to either host live broadcasts or upload and create playlists of music and talk content for streaming purposes. Live365 pays music royalties to labels, artists, songwriters, and publishers through organizations including ], ], ], and ].


In October 2011, Live365 implemented the Pro Points rewards program. This enabled Pro broadcasters to incorporate Live365 audio advertisements into their content, with financial rewards granted upon reaching specified ad milestones.
== Mobile and Home Devices ==

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== Company Milestones == == Company milestones ==
* July 1999: Developed originally as a virtual home environment named Nanohome, Live365 was created as a side project to create a form of online community radio. After popular public demand, focus shifted to developing Live365 full-time. * July 1999: Developed originally as a virtual home environment named Nanohome, Live365 was created as a side project to create a form of online community radio. After popular public demand, focus shifted to developing Live365 full-time.
* October 1999: Basic mode broadcasting technology released to broadcasters. Technology noted as first of its kind for streaming internet broadcasts. * October 1999: Basic mode broadcasting technology released to broadcasters. Technology noted as first of its kind for streaming internet broadcasts.
* November 1999: Live365 makes the cover of Billboard magazine * November 1999: Live365 makes the cover of Billboard magazine
* 2001: New broadcasters’ packages upgraded, allowing for more storage space and simultaneous listeners. Previous limited space included 365 MB for storage and 365 simultaneous listeners. * 2001: New broadcasters’ packages upgraded, allowing for more storage space and simultaneous listeners. Previous limited space included 365 MB for storage and 365 simultaneous listeners.
*2001: Live365 launched Player365 for PocketPC the First and Only Streaming MP3 Player for Pocket PC and introduced the very first wireless Internet radio (7 years before the launch of the iPhone)
⚫ * 2002: Royalty rights continue to climb for internet radio services. Live365 fights back by airing public service announcements about increasing royalty rates on their stations.<ref name="cnn">{{cite news | url = http://money.cnn.com/2002/06/21/technology/net_radio/index.htm | title = Net radio ruling fails to satisfy | work = CNN Money | publisher = CNN.com | date = June 21, 2002 | accessdate = 2007-01-30}}</ref>
⚫ * 2002: Royalty rights continue to climb for internet radio services. Live365 fights back by airing public service announcements about increasing royalty rates on their stations.<ref name="cnn">{{cite news | url = https://money.cnn.com/2002/06/21/technology/net_radio/index.htm | title = Net radio ruling fails to satisfy | work = CNN Money | publisher = CNN.com | date = June 21, 2002 | access-date = January 30, 2007}}</ref>
* March 2003: Launches ad-free VIP membership service (originally called Preferred Membership) * March 2003: Launches ad-free VIP membership service (originally called Preferred Membership)
* November 2003: Releases Radio365 – desktop player for Mac * November 2003: Releases Radio365 – desktop player for Mac
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* November 2007: Windows mobile app released * November 2007: Windows mobile app released
* April 2009: Mobile app for iPhone released. * April 2009: Mobile app for iPhone released.
⚫ * July 2010: Website redesign with an updated logo design. The new design includes an embedded audio player that’s accessible from every page of the website. The player features album art, recommendations, and sharing features including Facebook, Twitter, Presets, and improved station search.<ref name="bw">{{cite news | url = http://www.broadcastingworld.com/news/view-172/ | title = Live365 Announces Launch of New Website | work = Broadcasting World | publisher = Broadcasting World | date = July 22, 2010 | access-date = July 22, 2010}}</ref>
* October 2009: Celebrates 10 years of on air broadcasting
⚫ * July 2010: Website re-design with an updated logo design. The new design includes an embedded audio player that’s accessible from every page of the website. The player features album art, recommendations, and sharing features including Facebook, Twitter, Presets, and improved station search.<ref name="bw">{{cite news | url = http://www.broadcastingworld.com/news/view-172/ | title = Live365 Announces Launch of New Website | work = Broadcasting World | publisher = Broadcasting World | date = July 22, 2010 | accessdate = 2010-07-22}}</ref>
* October 16, 2010: Live365 brings together seasoned and novice broadcasters at the Broadcaster Roadshow. Attendants enjoyed insights on the internet radio industry and more.
* November 16, 2010: Releases two new targeted websites: The female centric Athena365, and MyGen365, an internet radio site dedicated to baby boomers. * November 16, 2010: Releases two new targeted websites: The female centric Athena365, and MyGen365, an internet radio site dedicated to baby boomers.
* April 7, 2011: Next generation of Live365 Radio iPhone app released * April 7, 2011: Next generation of Live365 Radio iPhone app released
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* April 2012: Releases multi-platform desktop player called Live365 Desktop * April 2012: Releases multi-platform desktop player called Live365 Desktop
* August 2012: Launches dedicated iPad app * August 2012: Launches dedicated iPad app
* March 2013: Launches Studio365 mobile app empowering online broadcasters to manage their radio station anywhere they go * March 2013: Launches Studio365 mobile app
* January 31, 2016: Operations terminated due to imposition of higher royalty rates
* July 2016: Temporary suspends operations
* January 2017: Live 365 resumes operations.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://rainnews.com/live365-returns-one-year-after-going-silent|title = Live365 returns, one year after going silent - RAIN News| date=January 2, 2017 }}</ref>


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== References == == References ==
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== External links == == External links ==
* {{Official website|http://www.live365.com/}} * {{Official website}}


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Internet radio network

LIVE365
Company typePrivate
IndustryInternet Radio
Founded1999; 26 years ago (1999)
HeadquartersPittsburgh, PA
Area servedGlobal
Key peopleJon Stephenson (CEO)
Websitelive365.com

LIVE365 is an Internet radio network which enables users to create their own online radio stations and listen to thousands of human curated stations. Online radio stations on the Live365 network were created and managed by music and talk enthusiasts, including both hobbyists and professional broadcasters. Live365 also has many well established AM and FM stations that use Live365 broadcasting platform to simulcast their terrestrial radio streams. The Live365 network also features radio stations from artists such as Johnny Cash, David Byrne, Pat Metheny, Jethro Tull, and Frank Zappa. Live365 was created in 1999, and remains one of the longest running internet radio websites for listeners and broadcasters.

This internet radio provides service in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, with licenses from those countries' performance rights societies.

History

Nanocosm Inc. (the parent company of Live365) was a technology startup founded by two roommates from the Princeton class of 1981, Alex Sanford and Steve Follmer, whose initial product was NanoHome, a 3D "Virtual Home" website featuring 3D homepages on the World Wide Web.

Live365 had its beginnings in a hosted community radio project developed by Nanocosm employee Andy Volk in his free time using Shoutcast technology, and later modified by employee Brian Lomeland. In 1998, Andy Volk shared the idea with Nanocosm CTO Peter Rothman, and they developed the concept for a new large-scale hosted community radio service dubbed Live365. After launch in July 1999, Live365 quickly eclipsed NanoHome, and the company soon shifted to solely focus on Live365 and online audio streaming services.

At launch, broadcasting and listening on Live365 was free of charge. Stations had a maximum listener cap of 365 simultaneous listeners and 365 megabytes of storage for music and audio. In September 2001, Live365 began charging for use of its broadcasting services to remain financially viable in the wake of rising music royalty costs. More expensive plans allowed stations to have more simultaneous listeners and a greater amount of music file storage space. Members who joined before September 2001 could continue broadcasting with their original package for free. This model would later be replaced with one in which all members pay, but those who joined before September 2001 received a discount. In March 2003, Live365 launched their commercial-free membership called VIP.

Closure and reopening

The Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009 expired in January 2016, ending a 10-year period in which smaller online radio stations, Live365 among them, paid lower music licensing fees compared to larger broadcasters. After this time, smaller radio stations were required to pay the same fees as the largest broadcasters. Also, on January 31, 2016, webcasters, who are governed by rules adopted by the Copyright Royalty Board, were required to begin paying SoundExchange an annual, nonrefundable minimum fee of $500 for each channel and station, the fee for services with greater than 100 stations or channels being $50,000 annual.

With the pending expiration of the lower royalty rate allowed for small broadcasters, investors removed their support of the company. In late December 2015, Live365 laid off most of its employees and vacated its office, and the few remaining employees were remote workers. On January 31, 2016, Live365 ceased webcasting and its website redirected listeners and users to a list of competing services. A year after its closure, Live365 relaunched its site and streaming services.

In July 2016, Live365 was acquired by Jon Stephenson, owner of content delivery network EmpireStreaming (now SoundStack). The following month, the website returned with signs of a possible relaunch. An article was posted to the site's official Twitter on May 23, 2017 announcing the relaunch.

On January 6, 2018, Live365 was reorganized under Media Creek Inc., a Delaware-based holding company.

Services and features

Listening

Live365 offers a variety of music and talk from numerous countries and genres. Users may listen to thousands of stations on the Live365 radio network for free, with in-stream audio ads covering a portion of the music royalty and streaming costs. Live365 also offers personalized recommendations. Live365 is available for listening on the web and across many mobile and home streaming devices.

Live365 offers a paid listener subscription service called VIP, which features commercial-free listening.

Broadcasting platform

Live365 is a digital broadcasting platform that was initially operational from 1999 to January 31, 2016, before being revived in 2018. The platform provides the functionality for users to either host live broadcasts or upload and create playlists of music and talk content for streaming purposes. Live365 pays music royalties to labels, artists, songwriters, and publishers through organizations including ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, and SoundExchange.

In October 2011, Live365 implemented the Pro Points rewards program. This enabled Pro broadcasters to incorporate Live365 audio advertisements into their content, with financial rewards granted upon reaching specified ad milestones.

In 2013, Live365 further expanded its service offerings with the release of the Studio365 for Mobile application. This software tool allows Live365 broadcasters to manage their radio station remotely using mobile devices.

Company milestones

  • July 1999: Developed originally as a virtual home environment named Nanohome, Live365 was created as a side project to create a form of online community radio. After popular public demand, focus shifted to developing Live365 full-time.
  • October 1999: Basic mode broadcasting technology released to broadcasters. Technology noted as first of its kind for streaming internet broadcasts.
  • November 1999: Live365 makes the cover of Billboard magazine
  • 2001: New broadcasters’ packages upgraded, allowing for more storage space and simultaneous listeners. Previous limited space included 365 MB for storage and 365 simultaneous listeners.
  • 2001: Live365 launched Player365 for PocketPC the First and Only Streaming MP3 Player for Pocket PC and introduced the very first wireless Internet radio (7 years before the launch of the iPhone)
  • 2002: Royalty rights continue to climb for internet radio services. Live365 fights back by airing public service announcements about increasing royalty rates on their stations.
  • March 2003: Launches ad-free VIP membership service (originally called Preferred Membership)
  • November 2003: Releases Radio365 – desktop player for Mac
  • March 2004: Releases Radio365 – desktop player for Windows
  • August 2005: Launches on TiVo streaming devices
  • June 2007: Copyright Royalty Board hearings in Washington, D.C. Live365 joins other internet radio companies in opposing higher music royalty rates.
  • November 2007: Windows mobile app released
  • April 2009: Mobile app for iPhone released.
  • July 2010: Website redesign with an updated logo design. The new design includes an embedded audio player that’s accessible from every page of the website. The player features album art, recommendations, and sharing features including Facebook, Twitter, Presets, and improved station search.
  • November 16, 2010: Releases two new targeted websites: The female centric Athena365, and MyGen365, an internet radio site dedicated to baby boomers.
  • April 7, 2011: Next generation of Live365 Radio iPhone app released
  • June 28, 2011: Mobile app for Android devices released
  • September 2011: Begins streaming on Roku devices
  • October 2011: Launches Pro Points program paying Professional Broadcasters for reaching certain milestones
  • December 2011: Live365 app released on Amazon Kindle Fire devices
  • April 2012: Releases multi-platform desktop player called Live365 Desktop
  • August 2012: Launches dedicated iPad app
  • March 2013: Launches Studio365 mobile app
  • January 31, 2016: Operations terminated due to imposition of higher royalty rates
  • July 2016: Temporary suspends operations
  • January 2017: Live 365 resumes operations.
Player365 on iPAQ Beta Build
IPAQ with Ricochet Modems and Live365's Player365 streaming media software

References

  1. "2016 Broadcasters Calendar" (PDF). wbklaw.com. Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP. Retrieved February 1, 2016.
  2. "commercial webcaster 2016 rates". soundexchange.com. soundexchange. Retrieved February 1, 2016.
  3. ^ Hill, Brad (February 1, 2016). "Live365 suffers a collision of misfortunes, lays off most employees and vacates office". Kurt Hanson's Radio & Internet News.
  4. Doug Irwin (January 9, 2017). "Live365.com Is Back!". Radio Magazine.
  5. "Web Radio Pioneer Live365 Is Returning -- But to What?". Billboard. August 23, 2016. Retrieved September 19, 2016.
  6. "Live365 is Officially Back!". May 22, 2017.
  7. "MediaCreek Acquires Live365, EmpireStreaming, Adds Execs". February 20, 2018.
  8. "Live365 Internet Radio - Sign up". Archived from the original on June 15, 2013. Retrieved May 30, 2013.
  9. "Studio365 Mobile App". Live365. Retrieved December 23, 2015.
  10. "Net radio ruling fails to satisfy". CNN Money. CNN.com. June 21, 2002. Retrieved January 30, 2007.
  11. "Live365 Announces Launch of New Website". Broadcasting World. Broadcasting World. July 22, 2010. Retrieved July 22, 2010.
  12. "Live365 returns, one year after going silent - RAIN News". January 2, 2017.

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