Hiwire Inc. (formerly Rocketradio) Thursday introduced its desktop application Internet radio tuner with
audience-measuring capabilities.
Since the Hiwire tuner provides an audience measurement system, broadcasters
will have access to anonymous user demographics that will enable insertion of
local audio spots anywhere.
An advertiser can work with a large number of
stations by specifying certain criteria for the delivery of audio ads. When a
listener who matches the criteria is tuned in, the relevant ad can be
inserted.
“Hiwire supports diversity on the dial — for both radio stations and
listeners. Our partners are very excited to be working with us because we
offer them an opportunity to realize commercial benefits from listeners
outside of their normal sales network,” said Jim Pavilack, co-founder and
president.
Features include:
- It is Codec Agnostic, with over 3000 station choices currently encompassing most Windows Media and Real Audio streams
- Direct link to a streaming station’s website for playlists, purchases and feedback
- Stations can be instantly reorganized by Format (Jazz, Variety, Talk,
etc…), Country or City of origin - A simple click-and-hold preset bar
- Chat built into the Tuner interface for each station
- A search feature that scans all the listed stations for
programming and meta data
- Dynamic updating of the Tuner and Station List to avoid clicking on
expired links
“As traditional broadcasting moves to the internet users become audience
members — with an audience’s expectations. Our tuner makes it fast and
simple for anyone to find and play streaming radio & TV,” said Jim Lambert, co-founder and vice president of research and development.
