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LiveOne, Inc. (NASDAQ: LVO) is a leading, creator-first music, entertainment, and technology platform, headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Formerly known as LiveXLive Media, Inc., the company is dedicated to delivering premium live music experiences and music-related video content to audiences worldwide. With subsidiaries like Slacker Radio and PodcastOne, LiveOne has established itself as a pioneer in the live streaming and audio content industry.
Since its inception in 2015, LiveOne has streamed performances from over 200 of the world’s biggest artists at renowned festivals such as Rock in Rio and the Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival. The platform offers a diverse range of content, including live streamed concerts, on-demand music videos, original shows, artist exclusives, and in-depth industry interviews.
The company operates through two primary segments: Audio and Media. The Audio segment, which includes Slacker Radio, is a significant revenue driver, offering personalized radio and curated stations. In addition, LiveOne's recent initiatives include the launch of Drumify 3.0, a subscription model designed to convert a large portion of its user base into recurring subscribers, enhancing customer lifetime value and overall revenue.
LiveOne has formed strategic partnerships to expand its reach and diversify its revenue streams. Notably, its decade-long collaboration with Tesla has resulted in substantial growth, with Tesla members increasing by 33% year over year. The company continues to focus on developing new B2B relationships to enhance its financial stability.
Financially, LiveOne has projected strong growth, with expectations of exceeding 1 million members by 2024 and significant increases in revenue from various segments. The company's innovative approach has earned it multiple awards, including the Best Live Moment award by Digiday for the
LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO) announces the launch and live streaming of rapper KYLE's new album 'LVL 1: At Least It Was Fun', executive produced by its subsidiary Splitmind. The album showcases LVO's growth pillars: streaming, music publishing, music production, and celebrity products. Splitmind, a music collective with over 2B streams and 300% YOY revenue growth, collaborated with Grammy-winning producer Steven Shaeffer on this project. LiveOne's streaming platform has reached 200+ million viewers with 5 billion engagements across 220 countries. The company recently entered the $100B coffee market through Smyle Coffee acquisition in partnership with KYLE.
LiveOne (LVO) reported Q2 Fiscal 2025 results with consolidated revenue of $32.6M, up 14% year-over-year. The Audio Division, comprising Slacker Radio and PodcastOne, generated revenue of $31.7M, an 18% increase. Operating loss improved to ($1.4M) from ($2.5M) in Q2 Fiscal 2024. The company maintains its Fiscal 2025 guidance with consolidated revenue of $120M-$135M and Adjusted EBITDA of $8M-$15M. LiveOne increased its ownership in PodcastOne to 72%, acquiring 583,000 PODC shares at an average price of $1.77. The company's paid members grew 27% year-over-year, with total members reaching approximately 4.0 million.
LiveOne (LVO) has scheduled its second quarter fiscal year 2025 financial results announcement and investor webcast for Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 10:00 AM ET. The company will host a live conference call and audio webcast where senior management will provide business updates and discuss operating and financial results. The event will be accessible via phone dial-in and webcast, with replay available until December 7, 2024. LiveOne is a Los Angeles-based digital media company operating through subsidiaries including Slacker Radio, PodcastOne, PPVOne, and others.
LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO) is partnering with METAvivor for the 6th annual #LightUpMBC Live event on October 13, 2024, to raise awareness and funds for metastatic breast cancer research. The event will be live-streamed from Hilton Short Hills, NJ, featuring musical performances and MBC patient stories. Over 270 landmarks across the US and globally will be lit in green, teal, and pink.
The event is hosted by Tami Eagle Bowling and co-hosted by Miranda McKeon, with performances by Lisa Loeb, David Cook, Rozzi, and others. LiveOne has reached impressive milestones in live streaming, including 200+ million viewers and 5 billion fan engagements across 220 countries. The company has streamed 3200 artists, including major names like Taylor Swift and Adele.
LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO) has announced an amended partnership with Tesla, effective October 1, 2024. Key highlights include:
- Tesla replacing its streaming button with LiveOne's in perpetuity
- Launch of LiveOne 2.0, providing subscribers access to music on all devices
- 1.9 million subscribers can convert to Premium/Plus services
- Potential 3x increase in Average Revenue Per User (ARPU)
- Tesla to stop subsidizing LiveOne products for some customers from December 1, 2024
- LiveOne to offer discounted music packages to all Tesla customers
- Tesla to continue paying LiveOne monthly for grandfathered users in perpetuity
LiveOne has adjusted its FY2025 financial guidance to $120M-$135M in consolidated revenue and $8M-$15M in consolidated adjusted EBITDA. The company reaffirms its $12M buyback program and has officially retired 4.2M shares, reducing outstanding shares to ~94M.
LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO) Brands is expanding its Birthday Sex Wine into California and Georgia's wine markets, valued at $47 billion. This move aligns with the company's commitment to diversity and inclusion in the beverage industry. LiveOne has partnered with SOKO, California's first Black-owned and woman-owned distributor, and Kelly Family Distributor in Georgia, the premier distributor for Black-owned wine and spirits brands.
The wine is a collaboration with R&B star Jeremih and wine-maker Russell Bevan. CEO Robert Ellin expressed excitement about the partnerships and the opportunity to engage with communities through cultural events and celebrations. LiveOne plans to expand distribution to more states in the near future, aiming to promote inclusivity and provide high-end wine to multi-cultural consumers.
LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO), a music, entertainment, and technology platform, has announced price increases for its Plus and Premium membership plans. The LiveOne Plus annual price has increased to $39.99 (a $4 per subscriber increase), while the LiveOne Premium monthly price has risen to $10.99 (a $1 per subscriber increase). These adjustments aim to support future product innovation and enhanced content experiences.
With over 4 million ad-supported and paid members, LiveOne is positioned to capitalize on the expected growth of the music streaming market, which is projected to increase from $35 billion to over $100 billion by 2030. CEO Robert Ellin stated that the price adjustment reflects the growing value of their music streaming service and will enable continued product innovation and improved content experiences.
Kartoon Studios (NYSE American: TOON) and LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO) have announced a partnership to create three custom audio and video channels for diverse age groups. The collaboration aims to leverage both companies' creative expertise and distribution networks to reach a wide audience. The channels include:
1. Baby Genius for children aged 2-8
2. Stan Lee Presents for kids and teens aged 8 and older
3. Cartoon Hangover for teens aged 15 and up
These channels will be distributed through existing platforms, including the Tesla Streaming Music App, reaching over four million LiveOne members. The rollout is scheduled to begin in Fall 2024, offering tailored entertainment experiences across multiple platforms.
LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO), a music, entertainment, and technology platform, has reported a current cash position of over $9.1 million following stock purchases. The company has acquired 583,000 PODC shares at an average price of $2.08, including 224,000 shares since July 1st. Additionally, LiveOne has purchased over 153,000 LVO shares since July 1st.
The company still has $6.3 million remaining for repurchases. LiveOne plans to extinguish 4.3 million repurchased LVO shares by the end of the week, which will reduce outstanding shares from 99 million to 94.7 million. These actions demonstrate LiveOne's commitment to enhancing shareholder value through strategic stock repurchases and share count reduction.
LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO), a leading streaming platform, has announced a multi-year B2B partnership with TextNow, a free phone service provider with over 250 million downloads. The collaboration offers TextNow users exclusive content and a one-year LiveOne Plus subscription at a significant discount. This strategic move is expected to drive revenue and EBITDA growth for LiveOne.
The partnership provides TextNow customers access to LiveOne Plus, featuring ad-free streaming, HD audio, unlimited skips, and exclusive shows. LiveOne is expanding its B2B team from 6 to 10 employees to support this initiative. Both companies view this collaboration as an opportunity to enhance their service offerings and reach a broader audience, aligning with their respective missions of providing innovative, affordable solutions and high-quality entertainment content.
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