New HTML5 Responsive Universal Player

New HTML5 Responsive Universal Player – The Cirrus^® OmniPlayer

Introducing... the new Cirrus® OmniPlayer, the fully customizable, responsive HTML5 player that can be embedded in your website or launched as a standalone player, universally streaming on all desktops and devices. It's a great complement to your Cirrus® Player and can be customized to match your Player and website - you can customize the text…

More Ad Revenue from Your Station Websites

If you have space on your station website that could be filled with banner ads, we can fill that space for you! We are partnered with the top agencies and ad providers, which means we are able to offer the best and highest payouts for your traffic, whether it comes from your players, apps, or websites!…

Create a Fully Branded, Customized Player Skin for a Better Listener Experience

It's Easy to Upload a Custom Player Skin More stations are creating custom player skins that are fully branded with their station logo, color scheme, DJs, and featured artists. You can take your desktop player to the next level by uploading your own custom skin (keep scrolling for some screenshot examples). You can even offer your…

Upload Podcasts to Your Cirrus® Player & Apps

If you have podcasts, you can upload them directly to your Cirrus® Player and mobile streaming apps via the on-demand section. Use your desktop player and mobile apps as an all-in-one platform by allowing your listeners to have the option to listen to your station's podcasts. As long as you have the podcast files readily available, it's easy to…

Stream Live Video on Your Cirrus® Player

Did you know that you can stream live video right on your desktop player? Enhance your listeners' experience by offering an exclusive live video feed on your player via the Cirrus® Player's Ustream player app. Whether you want to broadcast your DJs and talk show hosts live, remotely from an event, or celebrity interview, it's…

Make Sure Your iOS App is Up to Date

Have you checked to see if your iOS app is on version 6? Our latest version 6 gives you more control over your app. If your app isn't on the latest version, click here to submit a worksheet to upgrade. Upgrading your app is simple, and free. Here is what version 6 app looks like: …

Use Your Desktop Player’s Top Menu Buttons for Ads/Sponsors

In addition to using your player's top menu buttons as links to websites, you can also use them for advertisements or sponsorships... or even donate that spot to a charity. Use these menu buttons as a premium advertising spot. Here are some ways in which you can use them. See a live demo here. Video Advertising…

New iOS App Available for Your Station – Upgrade to Version 6 Now

Upgrade Your iOS App Today! Our version 6 iOS app is now available. The new app was created around the same design and functionality as the version 6 Android app -- giving your station's apps a consistent look and feel. Below are just some of the features on version 6: * Flat design style with…

Custom QR Codes for Your Station's Apps Did you know you can generate your own custom QR codes that link right to your station's apps (or anywhere else you want your listeners to go)? There are many free services that allow you to create and download your own QR code images that you can place…

Broadcast Live from any Remote Location – App Now Available

Cirrus® Remote Broadcaster App for Stations & Broadcasters Now you can broadcast live from any remote location with our free Cirrus® Remote Broadcaster Android app. Need to have a DJ on location somewhere? You don't need to bring any equipment -- only an Android device (phone or tablet) running Android OS 4.1 or higher and an optional microphone.…

Want a Free Android Smartphone? It’s On Us!

A Special Limited Time Offer Prepay your streaming for 6 months and receive an Android smartphone on us (minimum of $99/month plan). The BLU Advance 4.0 Android phone comes to you unlocked, which means you can use it with most carriers. You can use this phone as part of a giveaway to listeners, a giveaway to…

4.9% Projected Ad Growth of 2015 is the Highest In Ten Years

Make sure you are taking advantage of the ad space provided on your desktop player and mobile apps. You can run your own campaigns, let us fill the ad spaces with campaigns from national and international brand-name advertisers, or a mixture of both... allowing you to maximize your revenue potential. Our Ad Delivery Network makes…

Did you know you can allow your listeners to rate their favorite songs? Song rating is available on our Cirrus® Player and version 6 Android apps. Listeners can select a thumbs up or thumbs down for the current song that is playing... and you will be able to view polling reports in your Radio Control Panel to see…

If you are on the latest Android app (version 6 or greater), you can customize the menu items that expand from the left side of the app. You can create up to 10 custom links that you can target to open up within the app. The links will then display in the slide-out menu. …

Display Any Image in Place of Default Album Art If your station broadcasts syndicated shows and programming, we can display an image for that show on your player (where the album art goes). Since this type of content does not have a universal album art image it will generally display a default image --…

Top Menu Buttons = More Ad Space Advertising drives radio, right? You can use the top menu buttons on your Cirrus® Player as additional ad space, giving you more ways to monetize your online stream. We're talking about the customizable menu buttons that you can add at the top of your player. You can…

Monetize Your Unsold Inventory – Earn More Revenue!

Have Unsold Inventory? Let Us Fill It! We have available on-air campaigns you can start running immediately. If you have unsold inventory, let us know right now! We are partnered with several networks to provide commercials that you can use to fill your available spots, allowing you to monetize all of your airtime. We have paid…

Customize Your Cirrus® Player Skins Did you know you can upload your own custom skin/background for your Cirrus® Player? You can do it right in your Radio Control Panel, under the green "Desktop Player" tab. Create a custom player skin to highlight your station's logo, design, brand, match your station's website, etc. You can even offer…

Feature Update – Multi-Station Ad Campaigns

Feature Update - Multi-Station Ad Campaigns Need to apply one ad campaign to another one of your stations? Now you can. When you create an advertising campaign for one of your stations you can program it to also display on some or all of your other stations (as long as they all share the same…

Pick a Color Scheme for Your Android App

On our version 6 Android app, you can choose between 7 flat-style color schemes: turquoise, gray, purple, blue, yellow, green, and salmon. You can choose the color that best matches your station right at the bottom of our app worksheet. If you haven't completed the worksheet to upgrade your Android app, you should do it now. If you…

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