America Online Introduces Broadband Radio@AOL; Built-in Radio Service Offers AOL Broadband Members CD Quality Sound and Commercial Free Listening on More Than 125 Stations.Business Editors DULLES, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 18, 2002 America Online See AOL. , Inc., the world's leading interactive services company, today announced the launch of Broadband broadband Term describing the radiation from a source that produces a broad, continuous spectrum of frequencies (contrasted with a laser, which produces a single frequency or very narrow range of frequencies). Radio@AOL (A division of Time Warner, Inc., New York, NY, www.aol.com) The world's largest online information service with access to the Internet, e-mail, chat rooms and a variety of databases and services. , the first online radio service designed exclusively for AOL Broadband members. Offering the same great features made popular by Radio@AOL, a service embraced by millions of AOL members who tune in every month, Broadband Radio@AOL is available only with AOL 8.0 and brings a new set of features and enhanced functionality that take full advantage of the broadband connection See broadband and wireless broadband. . "It has been a tremendous year for us, as we have extended our successful radio service across AOL's properties," said Kevin Conroy Kevin Conroy (born November 30 1955) is an American actor of stage, screen, and voice, perhaps best known for his portrayal of DC Comics superhero Batman in numerous animated series and features that comprised the DC animated universe. , Senior Vice President and General Manager for AOL Entertainment. "We are thrilled thrill v. thrilled, thrill·ing, thrills v.tr. 1. To cause to feel a sudden intense sensation; excite greatly. 2. To give great pleasure to; delight. See Synonyms at enrapture. to now introduce a totally new online radio listening experience through a product that has been made for members with a high-speed connection. With features like CD-quality sound and 'commercial free' stations, Broadband Radio@AOL provides online radio fans with the easiest and best way to enjoy our vast range of music, news, sports and entertainment programming." "Accessing audio and video content online are among the top activities of AOL Broadband members and Broadband Radio@AOL delivers on AOL's promise of focusing on members and developing features and products they want and ask for," said Shawn Hardin, Senior Vice President of Programming for AOL Broadband. "Broadband Radio@AOL is a key example of how we're differentiating the AOL Broadband service See broadband and broadband service provider. to create a valuable, compelling and entertaining online experience." Broadband Radio@AOL's mix of programming includes professionally produced in-house In-house In the context of general equities, keeping an activity within the firm. For example, rather than go to the marketplace and sell a security for a client to anyone, an attempt is made to find a buyer to complete the transaction with the firm. programming, celebrity guest programming and live streams from regional terrestrial Dealing with the earth. See terrestrial link. radio stations and Internet-based audio services. Its easy-to-use design features play and volume controls, station descriptions, current artist and track information and a convenient buy button that gives consumers the ability to easily purchase music they're listening to. Broadband Radio@AOL is the first product powered by AOL's new Ultravox(TM) technology, a streaming platform developed by AOL that improves the radio listening experience. The new technology provides quicker player load times and dramatically reduces buffering. Released today, Broadband Radio@AOL is available only on AOL Broadband with AOL 8.0 and includes: -- CD-quality sound (128 kbps) on more than 125 stations bringing members the best radio listening experience available online; -- A completely redesigned interface that builds on the new look and feel of AOL 8.0; -- Uninterrupted and commercial free listening without banner advertising; -- Access to live streams from leading terrestrial radio and online partners, such as AP News, KCRW, WDST, WOXY, KPIG, WFMU and sportingnews.com; -- Reduced buffering for faster loading of both radio stations and songs; -- More contextual links to AOL Music Search and AOL Box Office, enabling quick and easy access to additional artist, album and song information as well as the ability to purchase CD's and concert tickets right from the radio player; -- "Album Art" is displayed on the player for the music currently playing, bringing a more complete and authentic listening experience to the member; and; -- "Now Playing" information that displays the current artist and song playing on any station by simply mousing over each station; -- "Coming Up" feature that displays the name of an artist that is scheduled to be played within the next half hour of listening. AOL Broadband members have easy access to Broadband Radio@AOL via a new Radio icon featured on the Broadband Welcome Screen. In addition, members can access Broadband Radio@AOL through the Toolbar A row or column of on-screen buttons used to activate functions in the application. Many toolbars are customizable, letting you add and delete buttons as required. Toolbars may be fixed in position or may float, which means they can be dragged to a more convenient location in the and at AOL Keyword: Radio. For additional information about AOL Broadband, members can visit AOL Keyword: Broadband, where they can learn about broadband, check local availability and place an order, or call 1-800-574-1779. About AOL Entertainment The AOL Entertainment group, a division of America Online, Inc., delivers a wide range of programming, products and services across the entertainment spectrum including games, movies, music, radio, television, and ticketing. AOL Entertainment provides unique and compelling ways for the Internet's largest and most engaged audience to experience exclusive premieres, get the latest news and reviews, access their favorite celebrities and events behind-the-scenes, and interact with fans from around the world. AOL Entertainment provides programming for AOL's flagship service, the AOL Broadband service, and leading Web properties. About America Online America Online, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of AOL Time Warner Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : AOL). Based in Dulles, Virginia Dulles, Virginia is an unincorporated census-designated place located in Loudoun County, Virginia, part of the Washington Metropolitan Area. The headquarters of AOL, Orbital Sciences Corporation and ODIN technologies and the former headquarters of MCI Inc. are located in Dulles. , America Online is the world's leader in interactive services, Web brands, Internet technologies and e-commerce services. |
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