Radionomy
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Radionomy was an online platform that provided tools for operating online radio stations. It was part of Radionomy Group, a company which later acquired the online streaming platform SHOUTcast from Nullsoft, and eventually consolidated Radionomy into its SHOUTcast service.
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Type of business | Private |
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Available in | French (primary) English |
Founded | January 2008 in Brussels, Belgium |
Headquarters | Brussels, Belgium |
Area served | Worldwide |
Owner | Targetspot (majority stake),[1] Union Square Ventures (minority stake) |
Founder(s) |
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Key people | Alexandre Saboundjian (Founder and CEO) Jef Mauguit (CTO) Thierry Ascarez (VP of Business Development) |
Services | Internet Radio |
URL | radionomy.com |
Advertising | Banner ads, Audio ads |
Registration | Free (required to save stations) |
Launched | April 2008 |
Current status | Closed, January 2020 |
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Radionomy, a portmanteau of "radio" and "autonomy," is a platform that facilitates user-driven creation and consumption of online radio content. Through the Radionomy Musical Platform (RMO), users possess the autonomy to curate and program their online radio stations, incorporating elements such as music, commentary, and radio jingles. The platform empowers users to contribute original audio content, including musical compositions and jingles, and offers the capability for live broadcasts.[2]
To ensure compliance with copyright regulations, Radionomy secures licensing from SABAM, enabling the legal use of music content. The platform sustains its operations and fulfills royalty obligations by incorporating advertising into broadcasts, limited to a maximum of four minutes per hour. This advertising model serves as a primary revenue source, supporting the platform's commitment to facilitating user-created online radio experiences while adhering to legal and financial considerations.[citation needed]
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Radionomy was founded in September 2007 by four Belgian entrepreneurs: Alexandre Saboundjian Gilles Bindels, Cedric van Kan and Yves Baudechon.[3]
On 17 December 2015, Vivendi acquired a 64.4% majority stake in Radionomy. Its shareholders including its employees and a U.S based investment company Union Square Ventures, retained its stake in the company.[9]
"In August 2017, AudioValley acquired the 64.4% stake held by Vivendi in Radionomy Group BV. AudioValley now owns 98.53% of the company's capital."[1]
In addition to its own online radio aggregation service, Radionomy owned audio and radio-related digital properties:
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