AOL has relaunched the newly redesigned AOL Radio which is now powered by Slacker and has 50% less audio advertising. New custom artist stations have also been added along with ESPN Radio and AOL?s 200+ stations. AOL Music & AOL Radio GM Lisa Namerow says, ?When AOL Radio announced its partnership with Slacker this summer we anticipated greatly improved web and mobile products, but what we?re giving listeners today is a completely new AOL Radio experience that exceeds our most optimistic expectations. Since many of our updates were driven by user feedback, we think our current listeners will be thrilled with the new offering. New listeners will be surprised at the evolution of AOL Radio and its vast programming choices now matched up with expansive features.
Slacker CEO Jim Cady says, ?we are excited to be able to bring the benefits of the Slacker Radio service, already enjoyed by tens of millions of listeners, to the fans of AOL Radio. Combining the power of Slacker Radio with the programming and breadth of content AOL Radio listeners are accustomed to makes for an exciting personal radio experience.?
AOL Radio powered by Slacker will continue to offer over 200 radio stations programmed by AOL Radio music directors. These professional music curators are award-winning DJs and music critics with decades of experience and knowledge that spans the full breadth of music. On top of this, the relaunched service offers new stations, including popular non-music programming like ESPN Radio with more to come, including ABC News.
Next month, in addition to the free service that is available today, AOL Radio powered by Slacker will offer two subscription products for users who want an even richer and more customizable listening experience. Radio Plus will feature completely ad-free listening without audio or banner advertisements, as well as unlimited song skips, song lyrics, and offline listening for mobile. Premium Radio will have all the features of Radio Plus as well as on-demand listening by song, album, artist or custom playlist.
AOL Radio powered by Slacker for the web is now available at www.aolradio.com. The free AOL Radio by Slacker App for iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch can be downloaded for free at the Apple App Store (http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/aol-radio/id281913144). A new app for Android is expected later this year.
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