| URL | http://www.goomradio.fr/ |
|---|---|
| Commercial? | Yes |
| Type of site | Internet Radio (International) |
| Registration | Optional |
| Owner | Goom Radio |
| Launched | March 17, 2009 |
Goom Radio is a digital radio-style entertainment source for mobile and Internet radio listeners. The Goom Radio Factory creates custom online radio brand solutions that give companies a music personality to connect with consumers in a unique way. It is a free service, available world-wide. A Goom Radio application can be downloaded for free on the iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, BlackBerry and Nokia.
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Goom Radio launched in 2008 in France by Emmanuel Jayr and Roberto Ciurleo, former executives at Top 40 network NRJ. In 2010, Jeff Z joined Goom as the Vice President and Director of Programming (August 2010 - March 2011). Prior to Goom Radio, Jeff was handling artist management and event production at AMPM Entertainment with previous experience as Program Director for WKTU in New York as well as CBS’s owned radio in California, KZZO. On February 3rd 2011, It was announced that due to financial difficulties, Most of the GOOM US Workforce had to be laid off. The US Service is still up and running but with working with a Business to Business Model And The Stations are DJ-Free
G-Sound is the proprietary technology used to enhance the music on Goom. The lossless audio files are ran through special processes and fine-tuned to the specific genre of each song. The range of volume, equalization and the general sound quality offer a better listening experience.
Besides delivering listener content, Goom offers "real music professionals, rather than algorithms, [to] choose the music on the central station.".[1] On-air personalities, artist interviews and live radio shows are also available.
Goom Radio is funded from the sale of online streaming and display advertising in addition to financial backing from venture capital firms, Wellington Partners, Partech International, and Elaia Partners. In Spring of 2008, Goom raised $16 million dollars for its funding.[2]
Goom Radio has partnered with many different brands in the past years; this includes working with Coca-Cola, 2010 FIFA World Cup, Converse, Tommy Hilfiger, Guitar Hero, EURORSCG, AllHipHop, FriendsOrEnemies and many more.
Goom Radio has 16 channels, most recently Tommy Hilfiger’s LOUD Radio and EURORSCG’s The Hours Radio. Goom also has high quality audio processing, plus user interaction to share the experience across the various social platforms, which makes it different from traditional radio. This is a blending of art and science, and art and commerce.
Stations On GOOM US:
Former Goom DJs include the following:
Former Live Shows:
Users can receive updates on their favorite musicians, pop culture news, concerts, and information about undiscovered/unsigned artists through Twitter[3] and Facebook.[4]
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