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LiveOne, Inc. (NASDAQ: LVO) is a music, entertainment, and technology platform that regularly issues news about its operations, partnerships, and capital markets activity. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the company describes itself as creator-first and focuses on premium content delivered through memberships, livestreams, digital media, and live and virtual events.
News about LiveOne often highlights developments across its subsidiaries, including Slacker, PodcastOne (Nasdaq: PODC), PPVOne, Custom Personalization Solutions, LiveXLive, DayOne Music Publishing, Drumify and Splitmind. Coverage includes updates on audio streaming performance, podcast-related activity, and initiatives that connect artists, creators, and audiences through online and in-person experiences.
Investors and followers of LVO can expect frequent announcements on B2B partnerships with organizations in sectors such as carriers, retail, consumer electronics, entertainment, automotive, and hospitality. Recent press releases have discussed multi-year alliances, expanded advertising relationships, and a growing B2B pipeline with more than 100 partnerships, as well as contracted revenues from major deals. The company also reports on subscriber metrics, such as total members and ad-supported users, including those reached via automotive partners like Tesla.
LiveOne’s news flow also covers financial results and corporate actions, including quarterly earnings, segment performance in its Audio Division, stock repurchase activity, reverse stock split implementation, and updates on Nasdaq listing compliance. In addition, LiveOne issues releases about strategic initiatives such as AI-driven marketing collaborations, digital asset treasury strategy steps, and planned geographic expansion through ventures like LiveOneAfrica.
Beyond financial and strategic updates, LiveOne publishes announcements about livestreamed events and collaborations, including charity and awareness campaigns. For readers tracking LVO, this news stream provides insight into how the company manages its platform, partnerships, subscribers, and capital structure over time.
LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO), a leading music and entertainment platform, will participate in the 35th Annual Roth Conference on March 13-14, 2023, at The Ritz Carlton, Laguna Niguel, California. CEO Robert Ellin will hold one-on-one investor meetings throughout the event. LiveOne specializes in creator-first content delivery and has subsidiaries like Slacker Radio and PodcastOne, achieving over 2.3 billion downloads annually and a membership base of approximately 2.8 million. The company was recognized with awards for excellence in live events and its innovative partnerships, including offering memberships with new Tesla EVs.
LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO) has renewed partnerships with top podcasts including The Adam Carolla Podcast, The Jordan Harbinger Show, and LADYGANG. These programs have collectively achieved over 1 billion downloads, showcasing their popularity. LiveOne's initiative aims to maintain strong relationships with its podcast partners, ensuring continued engagement in the growing digital audio space. The company boasts a library of over 30 million songs and has a membership base of approximately 2.8 million, emphasizing its leading position in the podcast and entertainment market.
LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO) announced its subsidiary DayOne Music Publishing's acquisition of a majority interest in Splitmind, a renowned music collective, on February 28, 2023. This strategic move adds 40,000 copyrights and approximately 2 billion streams to LiveOne's catalog, including works from prominent artists like Drake and Chris Brown. The collaboration is expected to enhance LiveOne's market positioning, offering new revenue streams for creatives through Drumify, an innovative platform for sound sharing. LiveOne aims to leverage these assets to expand its user base and solidify its role in the music entertainment industry.
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LiveOne has extended the record date to March 10, 2023 for a special dividend consisting of 5% to 10% of PodcastOne’s common stock to its 15,000+ shareholders. The move is part of the planned spin-out of PodcastOne, which is expected to start trading on a national exchange by March 31, 2023. An independent valuation by ValueScope estimates PodcastOne’s equity value at $230 million to $274 million as of December 31, 2022. The actual payment date of the special dividend will be determined after SEC approval of the registration statement. The spin-out and dividend are subject to regulatory conditions.
LiveOne's subsidiary, Palm Beach Records (PBR), celebrates its second Double-Platinum success with Kodak Black, achieving over 1 billion streams across various singles. The Recording Industry Association of America awarded PBR for mixing Kodak Black's hit 'No Flockin’,' which has surpassed 339 million Spotify streams. Additionally, 'Lockjaw' also attained Double-Platinum status with over 161 million streams. PBR, which has mixed for numerous artists, is poised for further collaboration within LiveOne’s ecosystem to enhance production of podcasts and vodcasts.
LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO) has partnered with VersusGame to introduce skill-based gaming on PodcastOne. This new initiative will enhance listener engagement and monetization through MiniGames that allow users to answer prediction questions for rewards. The gamification strategy aims to increase audience retention, with reported engagement rates of 27% and click-through rates of 55.6%. PodcastOne plans to leverage social media to share gamified content and expand its reach. This move aligns with the growing demand for innovative content in podcasting, providing fans a unique way to interact with their favorite shows.
LiveOne (LVO) reported Q3 Fiscal 2023 revenue of $27.3M, down from $32.9M year-over-year, primarily due to decreased event revenue. However, the Audio Division achieved record revenue of $22M, contributing to a $9.4M Adjusted EBITDA for the first nine months of FY2023. The company raised its Adjusted EBITDA guidance to $11M-$12M for FY2023. LiveOne also announced a $2M stock repurchase program and saw a significant increase in paid memberships, reaching 1.96M, a 40% increase year-over-year. Despite a net loss of $5.3M for the nine-month period, the management highlighted operational optimization and reduced expenses.
LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO) has restructured and rebranded its clothing subsidiary to CPSOne, investing $2M to enhance profitability. This move includes a partnership with fashion expert Michael Schnieder aimed at consolidating streetwear and celebrity brands, such as athletic footwear and casual wear. CEO Robert Ellin expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, noting Schnieder's brand-building expertise. As of January 17, 2023, LiveOne boasts 2.7 million members and a diverse content library, including 30 million songs and more than 300 podcasts.
LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO) announced a significant debt restructuring, converting