Liveone Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO) has launched a new division, LiveOne Brands, focusing on celebrity-backed and branded products, particularly a white wine collaboration with R&B artist Jeremih and renowned winemaker Russell Bevan. This initiative aims to tap into the growing celebrity wine market, projected to generate substantial revenue. The new wine product is designed for a wide audience and is expected to launch in 2023. CEO Robert Ellin highlighted the potential to disrupt both the music and wine industries through this venture, enhancing artist relationships and diversifying revenue streams.

LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO) has expanded its PodcastOne sports vertical by adding new shows hosted by sports personalities including World Series Champion Nick Swisher, NBA Champion Bobby Portis, and former NFL Running Back Chris Howard. The new lineup also includes Hammered Heroes, hosted by Brendan Fitzgibbons and Sophie Santos. This expansion aims to leverage the combined social reach of over 22 million among the hosts, enhancing audience engagement and discoverability through platforms like YouTube.

LiveOne (Nasdaq: LVO) announced a webcast on September 13, 2022, to introduce its senior management team from the audio division. Featured speakers include Brad Konkol of Slacker Radio and Kit Gray of PodcastOne. Key highlights include Slacker Radio surpassing 2.5 million total members and PodcastOne achieving record revenue of $8.7 million in Q1 FY 2023. The webcast can be accessed via LiveOne's Investor Relations section.

LiveOne (Nasdaq: LVO) announced its audio division guidance, forecasting over $88 million in revenue and approximately $17 million in Adjusted EBITDA for Fiscal Year 2023, marking an 18% increase in revenue and a 100% increase in Adjusted EBITDA from FY 2022. The company aims to enhance its Slacker Radio and PodcastOne platforms, with the latter achieving record revenue of $8.7 million in Q1 FY 2023. LiveOne's overall guidance for FY 2023 estimates revenue between $126 million and $129 million.

LiveOne (Nasdaq: LVO) has announced a partnership with TCL, a leading consumer electronics brand, to preload its app and membership on selected TCL smartphones and tablets. This collaboration aims to enhance TCL customers' access to LiveOne's extensive audio and video content. LiveOne's CEO, Rob Ellin, expressed excitement about expanding their distribution network, while TCL's representatives highlighted the importance of engaging with innovative partners. LiveOne is continuing to grow its B2B partnerships with other prominent brands, further broadening its reach in the entertainment industry.

LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO) has partnered with Picsart to launch the Replay Challenge, allowing fans to create artwork for the Greatest Album Ever franchise. The challenge runs from August 12 to August 17, 2022, granting participants a LiveOne Plus membership for three months. The top winners will be featured on social media, with prizes including NFTs, Teslas, and tickets to events. This initiative aims to enhance LiveOne's membership base and promote user engagement, further expanding its partnerships with brands like Samsung and Tesla.

LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO) has entered a multi-year partnership with ActionPark Media (APM), enhancing its podcast distribution to over 325 weekly episodes, including 11 high-download APM podcasts. The agreement grants PodcastOne exclusive rights to APM's current shows and future co-developed content, aiming to boost audience engagement and advertising revenue. Notably, APM hosts have achieved over 40 million downloads. This collaboration also explores live streaming and merchandising opportunities, indicating a strategic move to expand LiveOne’s content and revenue sources.

LiveOne (LVO) announced impressive Q1 Fiscal 2023 results, with record net income of $1.3 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $2 million. Revenue stood at $23.2 million, although down from $38.8 million year-over-year due to decreased ticket/event sales. The company has raised its Adjusted EBITDA guidance for the full year to between $7 million and $11 million. Notable milestones include the successful repurchase of 2 million shares and the closure of an $8.1 million financing in its PodcastOne subsidiary.