Aiir

Aiir
Private
Industry Software
Founded Sheffield, United Kingdom (2003 (2003))
Founders Ricki Lee and Gav Richards
Headquarters New York, United States of America
Area served
 Global
Services Websites, Mobile Apps, Content Management Systems, SMS Solutions, UK Radioplayer
Divisions Aiir Inc
Website aiir.com

Aiir Inc. is technology company headquartered in New York City, that provides online services and products to broadcast radio stations.

Founded in the UK where it is the largest supplier of its kind, Aiir operate services for radio stations worldwide including website content management and hosting, mobile applications for iOS and Android, and studio interaction. Companies using their platform include Celador, Wireless Group[1] Bauer Radio,[2] Lincs FM Group,[3] Jazz FM[4] and Quidem.

The company was founded in 2003 by Ricki Lee and Gav Richards, both former radio professionals.[5]

In 2009 Aiir became the preferred provider to Independent Radio News in delivering their digital content to UK radio stations. During 2010 and early 2011 the company also played part in the launch of UK Radioplayer and developed the first independent radio station player console for Juice 107.2 in Brighton. In 2013 they were commissioned to produce the 3rd iteration of the Radioplayer product, which is now in use worldwide.[6]

On 28 April 2015, the company and platform rebranded from G Media to Aiir.[7]

It was announced on 27 April 2016 that the company had signed a deal with Premiere Networks for US and international distribution.[8]

The company has offices in Sheffield, UK and in New York, USA.[9]

References

  1. ↑ "News article for UTV deal". Radio Today.
  2. ↑ "New start for Planet Rock". Radio Today.
  3. ↑ "News article for Lincs FM deal". Radio Today.
  4. ↑ "News article for Jazz FM website and apps". media.info.
  5. ↑ "Aiir About page". Aiir. Retrieved 2014-07-19.
  6. ↑ "Blog post about Radioplayer v3". UK Radioplayer.
  7. ↑ "Radio web company G Media becomes Aiir". Media.info. Retrieved 2015-04-28.
  8. ↑ "Premiere Networks Pacts With Aiir Content Management Platform". All Access. Retrieved 2016-04-27.
  9. ↑ "Contact Us". Aiir. Retrieved 2011-06-06.

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