LiveOne and DAX United States Launch Exclusive Partnership Projected to Increase Programmatic Audio Advertising Revenues

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO), an award-winning, creator-first, music, entertainment, and technology platform, announced today an exclusive audio advertising partnership with DAX, a leading digital advertising platform in the United States.

Under the terms of the agreement, DAX will serve as LiveOne’s exclusive audio advertising sales partner in the U.S. This partnership is expected to significantly enhance LiveOne’s audio ad monetization capabilities, with projected improvements of programmatic audio advertising revenues.

“We’re excited to partner with DAX to maximize our advertising opportunities and provide the best value in music to consumers,” said Bill Wittress, SVP of Business Development and Strategic Partnerships for LiveOne.

“I’m thrilled that we’re continuing our longstanding exclusive partnership with LiveOne, a pioneer in the streaming music space,” added Brian Conlan, President of DAX United States. “This collaboration empowers us to deliver innovative advertising solutions that connect brands with a passionate and engaged audience. With LiveOne’s vast user base, we can offer advertising clients huge reach and access to an engaged audience that’s eager to connect with brands that align with their lifestyle.”

DAX is a leading digital advertising platform in the United States, helping brands connect with over 108 million listeners through music, podcasts, radio, mobile games, and audio articles. With content from a network of premium publishers, DAX offers advertisers unparalleled access to diverse and engaged audiences.

About LiveOne
Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, LiveOne (Nasdaq: LVO) is an award-winning, creator-first, music, entertainment, and technology platform focused on delivering premium experiences and content worldwide through memberships and live and virtual events. LiveOne’s subsidiaries include Slacker, PodcastOne (Nasdaq: PODC), PPVOne, CPS, LiveXLive, DayOne Music Publishing, Drumify and Splitmind. LiveOne is available on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Spotify, Samsung, Amazon Fire, Android TV, and through STIRR’s OTT applications. For more information, visit liveone.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Twitter at @liveone. For more investor information, please visit ir.liveone.com.

About DAX United States
DAX United States is a pioneering digital advertising exchange that helps brands connect with over 108 million U.S. listeners across music, radio, podcasts, mobile games, and audio articles. Founded by Global in 2017, DAX’s North American headquarters is located in New York City’s historic Penn District.

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