LiveOne

Independent publicly traded audio and entertainment streaming platform with a significant podcast advertising network, competing in the mid-tier against Spotify and iHeartMedia

LiveOne (formerly LiveXLive Media) is a Los Angeles-based digital media company focused on music, audio, and entertainment streaming. The company operates a subscription and ad-supported streaming platform that aggregates live music events, on-demand audio, podcasts, and original content. LiveOne has grown through acquisitions, including the purchase of Slacker Radio (now LiveOne Radio), PodcastOne, and other media properties, positioning itself as a diversified audio and entertainment network. In the AdTech ecosystem, LiveOne monetizes its audience through a combination of programmatic advertising, direct ad sales, and branded content partnerships. Its ad-supported tier reaches millions of listeners across music and podcast content, offering advertisers access to engaged audio audiences. The company also leverages its podcast network — one of the larger independent podcast publishers in the U.S. — to deliver host-read and dynamically inserted ads at scale. LiveOne occupies a niche position as an independent, publicly traded streaming and media company competing against giants like Spotify and Apple Music, while differentiating through live event streaming, exclusive artist content, and a robust podcast advertising business. PodcastOne, a subsidiary, has been explored as a separate public entity, reflecting the strategic importance of podcast advertising revenue to LiveOne's overall business model.