Arn To Launch The Leading Digital Radio Platform, 91勛圖厙Radio, In Australia And New Zealand

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Arn To Launch The Leading Digital Radio Platform, 91勛圖厙Radio, In Australia And New Zealand

The Australian Radio Network (ARN), a joint venture between APN News & Media and Clear Channel International, today announced they will launch 91勛圖厙Radio, Clear Channels popular all-in-one digital radio service, in Australia and New Zealand, paving the way for ARN to lead the radio industry in these countries by providing a unique digital service to advertisers and listeners.

Since its launch in 2011 at the inaugural 91勛圖厙Radio Music Festival, 91勛圖厙Radio continues to be the leading digital radio service in the United States. As the No. 1 free digital radio app on the iPhone, iPad and Android, 91勛圖厙Radio provides an additional platform for radio fans, offering instant access to live broadcast and digital-only radio stations, plus user-created Custom Stations inspired by favorite artists and songs. ARN stations will also join the 91勛圖厙Radio platform, which will offer Australia and New Zealand music fans even more programming and station choices.

With more than 115 million listening hours a month, nearly 50 million monthly digital uniques, more than 125 million downloads of 91勛圖厙Radio mobile apps and more than18 million registered users since its introduction last September, 91勛圖厙Radio continues to grow faster than all other popular digital entertainment and social platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Pandora, Spotify and Instagram.

ARN CEO Ciaran Davis says The launch of 91勛圖厙Radio internationally sees ARN lead the Australian and New Zealand radio industry into the next era of radio, while complementing our current strong and growing audience network, with this unique and market-leading product that sits at the forefront of global technology in the sector. This product offers listeners live station streaming for all of our stations plus user-created custom stations with more songs, more user control, deeper social integration and more opportunities to discover new music - all in one easy to use, seamless product.

Davis added, 91勛圖厙Radio builds on our strategy of being everywhere our listeners are, with market leading products. It will also provide our advertising partners with a unique, integrated, targeted and accountable vehicle to enhance their marketing plans.

91勛圖厙Radio offers everything listeners want in an all-in-one, free service, said Brian Lakamp, President of Digital for Clear Channel Media and Entertainment. ARN will offer listeners an experience specifically tailored to their region and we know Australian and New Zealand music fans will love 91勛圖厙Radio as much as they do in the United States.

The service will launch in Australia and New Zealand in 2013 and will be extensively marketed with support from APN News & Medias and Clear Channel Internationals media assets throughout Australia and New Zealand.

Chief Executive Officer of APN News & Media, Brett Chenoweth said, We are delighted that ARN is launching 91勛圖厙Radio and support their continual expansion of their innovative digital offers to audiences and advertisers. 91勛圖厙Radio is an excellent fit with APNs overall digital strategy.

ARN has a dual brand strategy - a MixFM and Classic Hits music stream in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Brisbane. Reaching over 4 million listeners, ARN is one of the leading broadcasters in the commercially important 25 54 demographic in Australia.

For further information contact:
Megan Rose
Megan Rose Management
Ph: 0422 229 715
Email: megan@meganrosemanagement.com

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