Internet Radio - 2015 Global Strategic Business Report: Gaining Edge over Terrestrial Radio Broadcasting

DUBLIN, Mar. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --Research and Markets

(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ql8vth/internet_radio) has announced the addition of the "Internet Radio - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering.

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Internet Radio in US$ Thousands. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World.

Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2013 through 2020. Also, a seven-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.

The report profiles 95 companies including many key and niche players such as:

- 8tracks
- 977 Music, Inc.
- AccuRadio, LLC
- Amazon.com, Inc.
- AOL Radio

Key Topics Covered:

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

• A Prelude
• Current & Future Analysis
• Internet Radio: Gaining Edge over Terrestrial Radio Broadcasting
• Competitive Landscape
• Technology Companies: A Threat to Internet Radio Participants
• Pandora Faces Stiff Competition- As Industry Heads towards Consolidation
• A Brief Overview of Leading Internet Radio Companies
• Other Internet Radio Service Providers:
• AcousticAlternative.com
• TheInferno'Radio
• Expanding Internet User Base: A Key Driving Force
• Rising Smartphone Usage Fueling Growth of Internet Radio
• Worldwide Mobile Subscriber Base
• Key Statistics
• Percentage Breakdown of Annual Sales Volume for 2G, 2.5G, 3G, 3.5G, and 3.9G Enabled Handsets for Years 2013 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Transition from 3G to 4G Networks: Revolutionizing the Mobile Communications Landscape
• Internet Radio Technology to Witness Widespread Deployment in Vehicles
• Opportunity Indicator:
• In-Vehicle Wi-Fi to Encourage In-Vehicle Internet Radio Adoption
• Legislative Mandates to Spur Adoption of Internet Radio
• Home Audio Systems Cautiously Embracing Internet Radio
• Monetization of Internet Radio Services
• Internet Radio and Local Advertising
• Catalogs: The Heart of On-Demand Services
• Multi-Channel Distribution: Key to Long-Term Success
• Rising Royalty Rates
• A Cause of Concern for Radio Stations
• Marketers Track Web Browsing Trends to Serve Ads
• Radio Broadcasters Need to Smarten Up to Increase Revenues through Internet
• Internet Radio: A Platform for Indie Artists

2. AN INTRODUCTION TO INTERNET RADIO

• What is Internet Radio?
• Historical Background
• Features Unique to Internet Radio
• Global Reach
• Personalization
• Interactivity
• Wider Selection of Service Providers
• Option of Time-Shifting and Selecting Specific Stations
• Facility of Accurately Measuring Audience
• Internet Radio Streaming Technology
• Internet Radio Terminals
• Dedicated Internet Radio Terminal Devices
• Types of Internet Radio
• Simulcasting
• Webcasting
• Interactive Audio Streaming
• Podcasting Vs Internet Radio
• What are Radio Apps?
• Advantages of Internet Radio
• Ease of Use
• Free of Cost
• Real-Time Listening of Media Streams
• Better Access to Choices of Other Listeners
• Enhanced Sound Quality
• Lesser Advertisements
• Lower Cost of Owning Radio Programmes
• Censor-Free Programming
• Wider Choice of Entertainment Channels
• Elimination of Time Constraints
• Broadcasting Independent of Specific Geographic Range
• On-Demand Listening
• Disadvantages of Internet Radio
• Heavy Reliance on High Speed Internet Connectivity
• Usage of Large Amounts of Bandwidth
• Lack of Scalability
• Failure to Detect Certain Internet Radio Stations
• Cost Per Impression (CPM)
• CPMs for Internet Radio

3. PRODUCT LAUNCHES/TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENTS

• Amazon Introduces Prime Online Music Streaming Service
• Google Upgrades Play Music with Songza Functionality
• Google Upgrades Play Music to Support iPhone 6 Devices
• Pandora Releases Pandora 5.0 on Amazon App Store in Australian Market
• UST Global Rolls Out Own Radio Station
• Niti Digital Unveils NWR Live and NiTi Web Radio Services
• Apple Introduces iTunes Internet Radio Service
• SiriusXM Introduces MySXM Service to Personalize Available SiriusXM Stations
• Thefuture.fm Launches iPhone Application
• Pioneer Electronics (USA) Unveils AppRadio 2 (SPH-DA100)
• Frontier Silicon Introduces Venus 2i-BT Audio Platform
• D-Link Launches MovieNite Media Player
• Raditaz Upgrades Service to Improve User Experience
• Pioneer Electronics (USA) Unveils Single CD Receivers
• Spotify Adds Radio Feature to iPad and iPhone Apps
• Slacker Introduces Slacker Radio on Roku
• Sirius XM Radio Rolls Out SiriumXM Lynx Portable Radio
• Slacker Introduces SWAMI SOUND SYSTEM on Slacker Radio
• Sirius XM Radio Unveils New Update for SiriusXM Internet Radio App
• Pioneer Electronics (USA) Launches Audio Video Receivers
• Clarion Launches Navigation In-Dash Source Units
• Raditaz Launches Raditaz Music Platform for Android and iOS Platforms

4. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

• Apple Acquires Beats Electronics and Beats Music
• Apple Mulls Integrating Beats into iTunes
• Google Acquires Songza
• Spotify Concludes Echo Nest Acquisition
• Rdio Concludes TastemakerX Acquisition
• Deezer Takes Over Stitcher
• Pandora Partners with Ford Australia to Expand Service Availability in Australian Market
• Pazoo Inks Agreement with Fractal Recording
• Clear Channel Changes its Name to iHeartMedia
• SirusXM and Fox News Ink Broadcast Agreement
• Star Entertainment Takes Over Tranzistor Systems
• Salem Communications and TuneIn Sign Partnership Agreement
• CBS RADIO and TuneIn Sign Licensing Agreement
• Alpine Electronics to Partner with Chleon Automotive to Develop Infotainment Platform
• RadioPlayer Enters into Partnership with Audioboo

5. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS

• 8tracks (US)
• 977 Music, Inc. (US)
• AccuRadio, LLC (US)
• Amazon.com, Inc. (US)
• AOL Radio (US)
• Apple Inc. (US)
• Deezer (France)
• Digitally Imported, Inc. (US)
• Grooveshark (US)
• Google Inc. (US)
• iHeartMedia, Inc. (US)
• Pandora Media, Inc. (US)
• Rhapsody International (US)
• Slacker, Inc. (US)
• SomaFM (US)
• Spotify Ltd (UK)
• Tesco PLC (UK)
• TuneIn (US)

6. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Total Companies Profiled: 95 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries 98)

• The United States (67)
• Canada (9)
• Japan (2)
• Europe (13)
• France (2)
• The United Kingdom (10)
• Rest of Europe (1)
• Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (5)
• Latin America (1)
• Middle East (1)

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