SHOUTcast Radio
Broadcasting tools and services for radio stations, with hosting or self-hosting options
SHOUTcast Radio provides tools for managing and broadcasting radio stations, either hosted by SHOUTcast or self-hosted. It addresses station operations, listener connectivity, and audience monetization through Targetspot ad-stitching technology.
The platform includes a radio manager for station management, infrastructure for listener connectivity and scalability, and monetization via Targetspot ad-injection with pre-roll and mid-roll options. Reporting covers live audience monitoring, audience details such as geography, player, listening, and hours, and a royalties report. Support includes active monitoring and a help center.
SHOUTcast is aimed at established broadcasters, large publishing companies, and newcomers. Packaging includes a free self-hosted option using SHOUTcast Server Software (formerly DNAS), a cloud-hosted Easy plan billed annually per station, and a Pro plan for radios meeting a monthly listening-hours threshold, offered as a fully customizable solution.
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