Radionomy
Radionomy is a free global service that allows users to create their own radio online. The platform provides its members with the tools to distribute, promote and monetize their radio free.
The company, founded in September 2007 has been set up by four Belgian entrepreneurs: Alexandre Saboundjian Gilles Bindels, Cedric van Kan and Yves Baudechon. It was launched to the public on April 2008.
On 17 December 2015, Vivendi acquired a 64.4% majority stake in Radionomy. Its shareholders including its employees and U.S.-based investment company Union Square Ventures, retained its stake in the company.
Concept
The name of Radionomy is a contraction of two words: radio + autonomy. Radionomy allows users to create their own online radio or listen to online radio, all created and programmed by users. Through a platform called RMO, they can choose music, chronic and radio jingles or they wish to broadcast their radio. They can add their own musical pieces, jingles their own, their own audio content. Moreover, it is possible to make live broadcasts.