RadioKing

RadioKing is a French radio hosting company that provides services for the creation and development of Internet radio stations. RadioKing currently hosts more than 3,000 radio stations in over 170 countries, created by both hobbyists and professional broadcasters. Their main service, radio hosting, allows users to create online radio.

RadioKing
TypePrivate
IndustryInternet Radio
Founded2013 (2013)
Headquarters
Croix
,
France
Area served
Global
Key people
Charles de Potter(CEO)
Number of employees
15
Websiteradioking.com

This service is also open to FM stations who wish to stream their broadcast to the Internet. Other than radio hosting, RadioKing also offers services such as: the creation of radio websites, radio mobile apps and vocal apps in order to help radio stations amplify their digital presence.

History

RadioKing was founded by Maxime Piquette and Charles de Potter in February 2013.[1]

Services and features

Radio Streaming

RadioKing has created a tool named “The Radio Manager” which allows anyone (individuals, businesses, organizations, schools, FM/AM stations, etc.) to create and manage a radio station. With The Radio Manager, users can upload their MP3 files, create playlists & programs and schedule their content to broadcast on a certain day, at a certain time. Users can also broadcast live at any time. All radio stations hosted by RadioKing broadcast worldwide, 24/7. Users who wish to test the service can benefit from a free 14 day trial. RadioKing provides many features to help radio enthusiasts around the world such as:

  • 24/7 automatic broadcasting
  • Live broadcasting via any IceCast compatible software
  • Customizable radio player
  • Dedicated radio page
  • Storage and Hosting for Content Files
  • Sound quality up to 320kbit/s
  • Detailed Station Statistics
  • Various widgets: broadcast tracks, broadcast artists, top tracks, current track, smartlink
  • Geo-protection
  • Team (add team members to help manage your radio station)
  • Weekly audience report

Radio Mobile App

RadioKing allows subscribers to create their own mobile app for their radio station. Compatible with iPhones and Androids, the app allows listeners to tune into the publisher's radio station through many platforms such as the Google Play Store, Apple Store, Apple TV, Android TV, Android Auto (proving direct access from cars that contain android auto), and the Apple Watch.

The RadioKing mobile app is designed specifically for web radio stations and FM radio stations.

Subscribers can add as much content as they want to their radio station's mobile app while updating their listeners when new content is released.

Google's AdMod advertising platform is directly integrated into the mobile application allowing subscribers to monetize their radio station. RadioKing's mobile app creation service also provides free integration to the Flurry platform, providing detailed analytics about downloads and the use of your radio app.

There are three subscription plans: starter, pro and business. Starter, priced at $348 a year or $35 a month, provides a native mobile app for android phones and includes 5000 push notifications. Pro, priced at $540 a year or $52 a month, provides access to android phones, Androidtv, android auto and includes 50,000 push notifications. Business, priced at $708 a year or $70 a month, provides access to android phones, iPhones, Appletv, Androidtv, Android auto, Applewatch & includes 100,000 push notifications. The starter plan has an optional white labeling feature for an additional $10 a month while this feature is included for free in both the pro and business subscription plans.

Radio Website

RadioKing provides a service allowing subscribers to create their own radio-based website for their radio station. The website integrates a play bar that is visible on all pages, allowing listeners to navigates throughout the website without any interruption in their listening experience.[2]

Subscribers can interact with website listeners through games, contests, comments, a native voting system, and a chat feature. Subscribers can also manage their listening community by creating a members area, defining access rights of each user and giving team members webmaster roles. Google analytics can be easily integrated to give subscribers a clear view of web statistics and data. This service also includes advanced SEO tools that takes your indexing a step further, allowing you to easily adjust page titles, set keywords, and edit meta descriptions.

Vocal Applications

RadioKing's Vocal Application service allows online radios to create their own voice apps for Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant connected devices. These vocal applications allow listeners to launch a radio station by voice command, they can also ask their connected speaker to inform them of the title and artist that is currently playing. Access to these vocal applications costs $119 per year.[3]

Listening Platforms

As one of the largest radio hosting providers, RadioKing provides subscribers the ability to create and host their own radio station through its native broadcasting platform.

RadioKing provides its own web-based listening platform.[4]

RadioKing released their mobile listening app on February 1, 2021. The app, compatible with both Android and iOS devices, is available for free on the Apple's App Store and Google's Play Store.[5]

Company Milestones

  • Feb 2013: Creation of RadioKing
  • July 2014: New version of the Radio Website
  • Feb 2015: Launches new radio manager
  • April 2016: RadioKing enters the international market
  • October 2016: New version of the Radio App
  • December 2016: Releases Android TV app
  • Jan 2017: Launches Android Auto App
  • May 2017: Releases their new website redesign
  • September 2017: Launches StudioKing
  • Jan 2019: Launches Alexa Skills (Vocal Apps)
  • December 2019: New Radio Website theme
  • April 2020: New version of the Radio Manager
  • Feb 2021: Google Home Vocal Apps
  • Feb 2021: Releases New listening app
  • March 2022: Releases New version of the statistics tab
  • April 2022: Releases Smartlink

References

  1. "About". RadioKing. Retrieved 2022-05-11.
  2. "Create true radio stations". RadioKing. Retrieved 2023-06-25.
  3. "Add a Radio Station to your Smart Speaker". radioking.com. Retrieved 14 May 2022.
  4. "Web Listening Platform". radioking.com. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  5. Tocci-Salenbier, Anaïs (February 2021). "Our New and Improved Listening App". radioking.com. RadioKing. Retrieved 14 May 2022.
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