Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Internet Radio and the New Station Digital



Internet radio has become a media force over the past decade and more providers are finding ways to entice users into steaming music. Standard models now include free services with the opportunity to upgrade to access better features, and many companies have seen success rise and bring more competition.


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The best internet radio sites provide stations that are grouped in similar ways to an actual radio; stations are themed to genre and common traits. The advantage to internet radio, however, is that sites can automatically create stations based on users' preferences. In addition, stations can be monitored by users to create a better musical profile and to ensure that the best music is played constantly. The majority of internet radio allow for the creation of custom stations based on artist similarities or song qualities that are mirrored in other tracks. 


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A new feature that has been debuted in Timothy Munro Roberts' Station Digital is the additional of a user rewards program for even the free users. The concept is simple: the more a user listens to tracks, the more rewards a user gets. Rewards can be applied in the site's online store for real merchandise, such as free downloads, physical products such as fan clothing, and more. The core service is similar to others in that users create, manage, and listen to stations and playlists at their leisure, but Timothy Munro Roberts and Station Digital still insist on keeping services free while providing real benefits to the customer. The site has amassed over 23 million songs very quickly, meaning that users have access to a huge library within moments of logging in.


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The trend of digital radio has attracted more companies over several years but the concepts have remained the same, but Station Digital has taken a new approach. For more information on Station Digital, visit the company's website and browse through what the service has to offer. 

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