Slacker Radio partners with XAPPmedia technology for voice-controlled music...
Today brings an announcement from ad-tech purveyor XAPPmedia, describing a partnership with Slacker Radio that brings XAPP's voice-interactive technology to Slacker listeners for navigating the music...
View ArticleXAPPmedia Q4 report: More and quicker ads in online radio
XAPPmedia released its Q4 ad load report, which saw an increase to the average ad load for Internet radio while the average time to first ad continues to drop. It found that the average ad load rose...
View ArticleTriton Digital to provide voice-activated XAPP Ads to Slacker
Triton digital announced today that it will represent XAPP Ads on Slacker Radio, adding a new business dimension to Triton's repping of Slacker's audio inventory. XAPP Ads are voice-activated audio...
View ArticleXAPPmedia develops Alexa skill for Federated’s B100 radio
Tech company XAPPmedia sent us the very interesting news that it has developed an Alexa "skill" for a distinct B100 radio experience through Echo and Dot connected speakers. B100 is a country music...
View ArticleScripps taps XAPPmedia to develop radio station Alexa skills for 34 stations
XAPPmedia has been selected by Scripps to develop Alexa skills for all 34 Scripps radio stations across 13 states. Amazon Alexa is the voice-activated smart speaker operating system which resides in...
View ArticleXAPPmedia has created Alexa skills for more than 100 radio stations
XAPPmedia announced that in less than six months, it has deployed live Alexa voice skills for 119 radio stations. These custom commands allow quick, direct access to the stations on the Amazon Echo...
View ArticleXAPPmedia launches self-serve branded Alexa presence to radio stations
XAPPmedia, one of several companies which provide technical assistance to radio station presence in smart speakers, is today launching a self-serve solution for Amazon Alexa. Continue Reading →
View ArticleXAPPmedia adds Google, Microsoft voice support with One Voice AI
XAPPmedia announced a new platform for creating voice skills across multiple systems called One Voice AI. The service is now operating more than 450 voice apps, up from 119 at the company’s previous...
View ArticleXAPPmedia brings Alexa skills to first UK radio station
XAPPmedia launched a custom Alexa skill for Jazz FM. The debut makes Jazz FM the first UK radio station to roll out a custom Alexa skill. The station’s voice command has also launched in the U.S. and...
View ArticleXAPPmedia to create voice skills for SurferNETWORK clients
XAPPmedia has entered a partnership with Internet broadcasting and streaming company SurferNETWORK. It will help SurferNETWORK clients to create custom skills and use voice controls on platforms such...
View ArticleCumulus Media rolls out 300 custom Amazon Alexa skills
Cumulus Media announced that it has launched Amazon Alexa voice skills for 300 local radio stations, which it says marks the largest collection of custom Alexa skills in the United States. This push...
View ArticleXAPPmedia launches self-service Alexa skills for podcasters
XAPPmedia has debuted a new self-service offering called Voice Cast for Podcasts for creating custom skills for Amazon Alexa. The service is now available to all podcasters and supports all English...
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