Nation’s new app has officially launched complete with free carriage for third party services.
Nation Player now has over 50 stations, including initial partner stations Fun Kids, BFBS, Panjab Radio, Colourful, Sunrise, Channel 103, Island FM, Star Radio, CountryLine Radio, Podcast Radio and Bournemouth One.
For radio listeners, the new app also has access to hours of podcasts that are free to listen to and introduces personalisation features such as trending podcasts and stations to help users quickly find content.
Additionally, it also supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
For radio stations, the new app brings additional opportunities for them to grow both their audience and revenues through new managed advertising opportunities that are built into the end-to-end Xperi ecosystem that underlies the platform.
Nation’s founder Jason Bryant, said; ‘After three years of growth at Nation Player, we are delighted to today welcome these partner stations to our app that can now monetise in-app listening.
“Our tech partners Xperi have ensured Nation Player offers a best in class in-car and mobile streaming solution whilst also working with the industry’s leading streamed revenue partners to drive revenues.”
Chris Gould, vice president at All In Media, a part of Xperi said; “We’re proud to have worked with Nation Broadcasting to bring this innovative radio app to the UK market. Our technology and relationships in the automotive, tech and advertising industries helps us to bring best-in-class content and user experience to the partnership and, in addition, we are helping stations find new revenue streams to support their growth.
“We look forward to more stations and podcasters joining the platform in the coming months.”
To sign up your station or podcast to be part of the new Nation Player app see this link.
This story first appeared on radiotoday.co.uk