Welcome to our dedicated page for Auddia news (Ticker: AUUDW), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Auddia stock.
Auddia Inc. (NASDAQ: AUUD, AUUDW) is an AI-first audio technology company in the data processing and hosting industry, and the news around the stock reflects its ongoing evolution. Company press releases highlight an AI platform for audio identification and classification, the faidr mobile app for ad-free AM/FM streaming and podcast listening, and a strategic shift from consumer subscriptions to a B2B SaaS model focused on AI-driven music discovery.
News items for Auddia commonly cover product updates to the faidr app, such as the introduction of a binary AI model that allows subscribers to remove both ads and DJ talk from FM music stations. Other coverage focuses on the company’s superapp strategy, which aims to bring multiple audio formats—radio, podcasts, and planned future categories—onto one platform to support AI model training and personalized listening experiences.
Investors following AUUD and AUUDW will also see frequent corporate and capital markets developments in the news feed. These include announcements about a proposed business combination and restructuring into an AI-native holding company with a web3 focus, changes in leadership and board composition, reverse stock split actions intended to support Nasdaq listing compliance, and financing arrangements such as preferred stock, warrants, equity lines, and at-the-market sales agreements.
This news page aggregates these company-issued updates so readers can track how Auddia’s AI strategy, faidr app roadmap, Discovr Radio platform plans, and capital structure changes may affect the business over time. For those researching AUUD or AUUDW, the news feed provides a centralized view of product milestones, strategic pivots, and key regulatory disclosures reported through press releases.
Auddia (NASDAQ: AUUD) signed a definitive merger agreement to combine with Thramann Holdings and reorganize as a holding company named McCarthy Finney (MCFN). Auddia shareholders are expected to own ~20% of MCFN at closing while Jeff Thramann will own ~80%.
The company estimates a base case discounted cash flow valuation of McCarthy Finney at $250 million. Closing is targeted in Q2 2026 and requires at least $12 million cash on hand, SEC filings including a Form S-4, shareholder approvals, and Nasdaq continued listing.
Auddia (NASDAQ: AUUD) launched Discovr Radio on January 20, 2026, an AI-powered artist and label promotion platform that inserts songs into AM/FM streaming ad slots and guarantees plays using Auddia’s AI Placement Engine.
The product goes live with an initial pilot of approximately 300 customers, will onboard additional customers weekly as growth in the faidr app supports expansion, and includes an Artist Portal with campaign-level analytics (plays, skips, likes/dislikes, location, station, cost-per-play).
The company said merger discussions toward forming holding company McCarthy Finney (symbol MCFN) are progressing; a non-binding LOI was recently extended through the end of January and a binding merger agreement would trigger S-4 filing and further disclosures.
Auddia (NASDAQ: AUUD) made its flagship faidr mobile app fully free and announced plans to integrate its Discovr Radio platform and AI Artist Discovery Engine into faidr.
The free app delivers ad-free AM/FM streaming, manual song skipping, and real-time listener feedback. Integration of Discovr Radio is expected to be completed by end of Q4 2025 to early Q1 2026, with a pilot and the first B2B revenue from select labels and artists anticipated in Q1 2026.
The company says artists will access an Artist Portal with analytics and guaranteed plays during traditional ad slots as part of the B2B transition.
Auddia (NASDAQ:AUUD / AUUDW) updated its corporate overview on Oct 16, 2025 to reflect a proposed restructuring and LOI for a business combination that would convert Auddia into a holding company delivering AI and web3 capabilities. The company reserved the URL mccarthyfinney.com and the NASDAQ ticker MCFN. Auddia also announced a strategic pivot from a subscription-based direct-to-consumer model to a B2B AI-driven music discovery model. Auddia will present the updated overview at the LD Micro Main Event on Oct 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM PT. The proposed transaction currently remains a non-binding LOI as parties continue to work toward definitive documents.
Auddia (NASDAQ:AUUD) announced a strategic engineering team restructuring aimed at reducing costs and aligning with its planned AI-native holding company structure. The reorganization is expected to reduce engineering costs by $750,000 annually.
Key changes include the transition of Pablo Calderon, lead AI engineer, to the holding company's AI team, and the departure of CTO Peter Shoebridge. The company is shifting from a consumer subscription model to a B2B SaaS model, focusing on connecting artists and labels with radio listeners through AM/FM radio streams.
The restructured engineering approach combines internal AI expertise with outsourced development teams to accelerate product development, particularly for the Discovr Radio Portal and AI Placement Engine.
Auddia (NASDAQ:AUUD) announced a strategic pivot from B2C to B2B with its new Discovr Radio platform. The company will transform its faidr app, making AI-driven ad-free AM/FM streaming free for consumers while monetizing through artists and labels seeking radio exposure.
The new platform features an AI Placement Engine that strategically inserts artists' music into radio feeds, targeting up to 33% of stream content. Artists will gain access to an Artist Portal providing analytics on plays, listener engagement, and demographic data. The platform will be available through a monthly subscription model for artists and labels, with an MVP version expected by Q1 2026.
Auddia Inc. (NASDAQ: AUUD) has announced a significant restructuring through a non-binding letter of intent (LOI) for a business combination with Thramann Holdings, LLC. The deal would transform Auddia into a holding company focused on AI and web3 technologies, with Holdings' equity holders receiving 80% ownership while Auddia shareholders retain 20%.
The transaction, led by serial entrepreneur Jeff Thramann, requires $10 million in additional capital and includes a 30-day exclusivity period for negotiations. The new entity will focus on delivering AI efficiencies such as discounted compute costs and centralized AI model training, alongside web3 capabilities including treasury strategies and blockchain development. The deal is subject to various approvals and conditions, including board, stockholder, and regulatory clearances.
Auddia (NASDAQ: AUUD) announced significant leadership changes and strategic restructuring plans. Jeff Thramann has succeeded Michael Lawless as CEO, with Lawless retiring after 13 years of leadership. The company has appointed three new independent board members - Nick Balletta, Emmanuel de Boucaud, and Josh Sroge - with expertise in AI infrastructure.
A special committee has been formed to evaluate a potential business combination opportunity that would transform Auddia into a subsidiary of an AI native holding company. The proposed holding company aims to provide enhanced AI capabilities through a proprietary data center solution and centralized AI leadership team. If the restructuring proceeds, Thramann will become CEO of the holding company, and a new Auddia CEO will be appointed.
Auddia Inc. (NASDAQ: AUUD) announced a 1-for-17 reverse stock split effective March 31, 2025, before market open. The split aims to meet Nasdaq's continued listing requirements, particularly the $1.00 minimum bid price rule.
The company's outstanding shares will decrease from approximately 8.67 million to 510,000 post-split. The reverse split will affect all securities, including preferred stock, warrants, stock options, and restricted stock units, with proportional adjustments to conversion and exercise prices.
No fractional shares will be issued, with any fractional shares being rounded up to the nearest whole share at the participant level. Stockholders with brokerage accounts will have shares automatically adjusted, while those holding physical certificates will receive specific exchange instructions from Vstock Transfer.
Auddia Inc. (NASDAQ: AUUD) has announced the implementation of a new AI audio model in its faidr mobile application, designed to enhance user control over radio listening experience. The new 'binary AI model' enables subscribers to transform any FM music station into an uninterrupted music-only experience by allowing them to turn off both ads and DJ talk at will.
The feature is currently live on iOS devices and will be available on Android next week. Through a new set of radio preferences, subscribers can customize their listening experience by toggling ads and DJ talk on or off according to their preferences.
CTO Peter Shoebridge highlighted that this functionality helps transition radio listening from passive to active engagement. CMO Theo Romeo emphasized the company's goal to preserve radio's appeal while offering enhanced customization options. The company expects this well-tested feature to support their recent focus on subscription growth for faidr.