Global Internet Radio Strategic Business Report 20

Dublin, Oct. 09, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Internet Radio - Global Strategic Business Report" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. 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 2016 through 2024. Also, a five-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Internet Radio in US$ Thousand. Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs. The report profiles 79 companies including many key and niche players such as:

• 8tracks (USA)
• AccuRadio, LLC (USA)
• Amazon.com, Inc. (USA)
• AOL Radio (USA)
• Apple Inc. (USA)
• Deezer (France)
• DI.FM (USA)
• Google Inc. (USA)
• iHeartMedia, Inc. (USA)
• Napster (USA)
• Pandora Media, Inc. (USA)
• Slacker, Inc. (USA)
• SomaFM.com, LLC (USA)
• Spotify Ltd. (UK)
• TuneIn (USA)

Key Topics Covered:

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW A Prelude Advertisements or Subscriptions Where Does Internet Radio Earn From? Current & Future Analysis Internet Radio: Gaining Edge over Terrestrial Radio Broadcasting Smartphones The Savior of Audio Market Competitive Landscape 2. MARKET DRIVERS & TRENDS Expanding Internet User Base: A Key Driving Force Rising Smartphone Usage Fueling Growth of Internet Radio Worldwide Mobile Subscriber Base Key Statistics Soaring Mobile Broadband Penetration Rates to Power Growth for Internet Radio on Mobile Platforms Increased Strain on 3G Networks Brings 4G Networks into the Spotlight 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 and 5G Networks: Revolutionizing the Mobile Communications Landscape Internet Radio Technology to Witness Widespread Deployment in Vehicles In-Vehicle Wi-Fi to Encourage In-Vehicle Internet Radio Adoption Will Analog Radio Shutdown be the Future, Aid 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 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 3. 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 4. SERVICE LAUNCHES Maker Park Radio Rolls Out First Internet Radio Station in Staten Island Radioplayer Canada Introduces Digital App iHeartRadio Introduces On Demand Streaming Apps iHeartRadio Debuts in Canada Pandora Unveils Pandora Plus Radio Service Google Updates Google Play Music Streaming Service with Free Internet Radio Billboard Launches Billboard Radio China 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 5. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY Pandora Shutters Services in Australia and New Zealand SiriusXM to Invest in Pandora Napster Ties up with Rakuten to Enhance Music Repertoire Napster Joins Hands with iHeartRadio, Releases New Features in App Uber Teams Up with Pandora for Ad-Free Internet Radio Bell Media and iHeartMedia Ink Exclusive Agreement for Canada Launch Apple Acquires Beats Electronics and Beats Music Apple Mulls Integrating Beats into iTunes Google Acquires Songza Spotify Concludes The 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 6. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS 7. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE Total Companies Profiled: 79 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries 82)

• The United States (56)
• Canada (10)
• Japan (2)
• Europe (9)
  • France (2)
  • The United Kingdom (6)
  • Rest of Europe (1)
• Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (3)
• Middle East (1)
• Latin America (1)

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