Why Live365

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Online radio broadcasting tools and features you can rely on.

With management tools, licensing, distribution, and more built in, radio broadcasting is the easiest it’s ever been for stations of any size.

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Management

Manage your station easily. A single interface, available on web and mobile, to schedule events, create clockwheels and label mixes, fall back on AutoDJ, view analytics, and grab players/widgets. Customize your stream format (AAC or MP3) with any bitrate. Also stream live via any Icecast-compatible encoder or relay your existing stream.

Management

Manage your station easily. A single interface, available on web and mobile, to schedule events, create clockwheels and label mixes, fall back on AutoDJ, view analytics, and grab players/widgets. Customize your stream format (AAC or MP3) with any bitrate. Also stream live via any Icecast-compatible encoder or relay your existing stream.

Licensing

Run a legal station. Get music licensing coverage in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and United Kingdom with our royalty-included packages.

Licensing

Run a legal station. Get music licensing coverage in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and United Kingdom with our royalty-included packages.

Distribution

Automatically access Live365's Distribution Network: Live365's web directory, mobile apps, smart TV apps, and smart speakers. Also get access to partner networks airable, Radioline, and Audacy. Add TuneIn On Air distribution or a custom mobile app to any package, or find more bundled distribution opportunities with our premium packages.

Distribution

Automatically access Live365's Distribution Network: Live365's web directory, mobile apps, smart TV apps, and smart speakers. Also get access to partner networks airable, Radioline, and Audacy. Add TuneIn On Air distribution or a custom mobile app to any package, or find more bundled distribution opportunities with our premium packages.

We Hear You

Live365.com has proven to be the perfect platform for WZQR.FM Liberty Radio, our Southwest Florida talk format. Live365’s scalability and included licensing means we never have to worry about performance fees and music clearances, along with the associated paperwork. Our talk programming is fed online to the Live365.com servers and, in the event of a studio power failure, backup programming is immediately available.

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A complete internet radio station broadcasting solution

Monetize your stations

Ad Revenue Share Program
Third-Party Advertising
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Understand audience engagement over time and in real time.

Realtime/Historical Analytics
Live365 Built-In Marketing
Measure your audience

Enterprise-grade internet radio hosting for anyone.

Hosting Hardware
Owned Network
Global Network
Uptime your station deserves

Unparalleled customer service included.

World-Class Support Team
Full-Service Help Desk
One-on-One Realtime Support
The Live365 support difference

Supercharge your station with add-ons.

TuneIn On Air
Custom mobile apps
Virtual Machine + StationPlaylist
Choose a package and add-ons

Packages built for you.

Live365 has helped thousands of broadcasters get online since 1999. We offer customized packages to fit the unique needs of our broadcasters.

Internet Radio

FAQ

While traditional radio aims to serve a general audience, the purpose of online radio broadcasting is to connect with specific, niche communities through the power of digital streaming. It allows independent creators to share their passion – whether it's a unique music genre, specialized talk show, or community news – with a potential global audience. The core purpose is to inform and entertain, but online radio empowers anyone to create a unique listening experience. Platforms like Live365 facilitate this by providing the tools for anyone to create a professional-sounding broadcast, reaching listeners on web players, mobile apps, smart speakers, and more.

In online radio broadcasting, a broadcaster is often called an internet radio host, DJ, or content curator. Beyond simply playing music or talking, their role is to build a community around a shared interest. They are passionate individuals who use an online broadcasting platform to program shows, engage with listeners, and curate a unique audio stream. While traditional careers often required specific training, platforms like Live365 have democratized broadcasting, providing the intuitive station management software that empowers anyone with a voice and a vision to become a successful radio broadcaster right from their home.

The primary methods of radio broadcasting have evolved significantly. While traditional radio uses AM (amplitude modulation) and FM (frequency modulation) transmitters, the modern and most accessible method is internet radio streaming. Instead of airwaves, this method uses cloud-based servers and streaming technology to deliver audio digitally to listeners anywhere in the world. Live365 specializes in this method, providing the robust radio hosting, cloud-based playout system, and all the technology needed to manage a reliable and professional digital broadcast without requiring any expensive transmitters or physical studio equipment.

In the age of online radio broadcasting, the key advantages are global reach, affordability, and the power to serve niche interests.

  • Global Reach: Unlike terrestrial radio, an internet broadcast can connect with listeners across the world, building a dedicated community without geographical limits.
  • Cost-Effectiveness: Starting an online radio station is far more affordable than traditional radio, which involves massive licensing and infrastructure costs. Live365 offers all-in-one packages that bundle hosting, software, and even complex music licensing.
  • Niche Programming: Online radio thrives on specificity. Broadcasters can create stations dedicated to anything from 80s video game music to marine biology talk, finding a passionate audience that mass-market radio cannot serve.

Yes, absolutely. Today, starting your own online radio station is easier and more accessible than ever. Rather than navigating the complex and costly process of acquiring an FM license, you can launch a station with an all-in-one online broadcasting platform like Live365. We provide all the essential components you need to get on the air: the reliable radio hosting, the powerful station management software, global distribution to listeners, and, most importantly, the complicated internet radio licensing and royalty reporting coverage. You can create and control your very own radio station right from your computer.

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Resources

How to Start an Internet Radio Station

Starting Your Radio Station: What You Need to Know

Glossary of Radio Terms

10 Best Radio Microphones for Internet Radio In 2023

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