What Listnr does

LiSTNR is an Australian consumer audio streaming platform wholly owned and operated by Southern Cross Austereo (SCA), one of Australia's major commercial radio broadcasters. The platform aggregates live and on-demand radio from SCA-owned networks Triple M and Hit Network, hundreds of premium podcasts including flagship titles such as Hamish & Andy, The Howie Games, Life Uncut, Carrie and Tommy, and Rusty's Garage, 25 curated music stations across genres, and live sports coverage including AFL, NRL, and Cricket delivered via Triple M. The product is delivered as a mobile application available on iOS, Android, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Amazon Alexa, targeting Australian consumers seeking consolidated access to radio, podcasts, music, and sport in a single interface.

The underlying technology is a standard audio streaming and content management platform with basic personalization (favouriting and queuing) and multi-device session continuity. The business operates on a direct-to-consumer, advertising-funded model supplemented by content licensing and distribution revenue. International content is sourced through partnerships with NPR, SXM Media/Stitcher, and Audacy, while domestic sport content flows from AFL and NRL rights held by SCA's Triple M network. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; the application appears free to end users and is monetized via the "Advertise with LiSTNR" proposition, with promotional activity across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, and TikTok.

Go-to-market is purely direct-to-consumer with no disclosed enterprise sales motion, B2B offering, or subscription tier. The company has 11-50 employees and is headquartered in South Melbourne, Australia. There is no evidence of external venture funding, M&A activity, or independent financial reporting; LiSTNR functions as the digital audio distribution and monetization arm within SCA's broader broadcasting portfolio.

Name

Listnr

Legal name

LiSTNR

Website

https://listnr.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LiSTNR is an Australian digital audio streaming platform owned by Southern Cross Austereo, offering Australian consumers free, ad-supported access to Triple M and Hit Network radio, premium podcasts, 25 music stations, and live AFL, NRL, and Cricket coverage via mobile, automotive, and smart speaker apps.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Audio Streaming

NAICS

Radio Broadcasting Stations (516110), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (516210)

SIC

Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832)

akta.pro primary industry

Music & Audio Streaming Platforms (BPAMAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Radio Streaming & Catch-Up Audio Platforms (MPAIADAJ), Sports Digital Audio Broadcasts (Live Radio, Play-by-Play, Podcasts) (MPAKAOAG), On-Demand Music Streaming Platforms (MPAIADAA)

Keywords

• Audio streaming platform
• Podcast streaming
• Radio streaming
• Music streaming
• Digital audio entertainment

Headquarters

HQ city

South Melbourne

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Content acquisition and licensing (royalties, sports rights, podcast licensing), Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Advertising: Listnr generates revenue through advertising. The website includes an 'Advertise with LiSTNR' link, indicating a primary advertising-based revenue model. Advertisers can reach the platform's audio audience across radio, podcasts, and music content.
2. Content Licensing and Distribution: The platform hosts content from major networks including Triple M and Hit Network (owned by parent company Southern Cross Austereo), as well as licensed content from partners like NPR, SXM Media/Stitcher, Audacy, and others, generating revenue through content distribution partnerships.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

LiSTNR is a mobile audio streaming application that consolidates live and on-demand radio from Triple M and Hit Network, hundreds of premium podcasts, 25 curated music stations, and live sports coverage (AFL, NRL, Cricket) into a single Australian-focused platform. The app is available on iOS, Android, CarPlay, Android Auto, and Alexa, offering personalised listening through favouriting and queuing of content. The service is delivered free to consumers and monetised through advertising and content licensing partnerships.

Product overview

LiSTNR is a single, unified audio streaming application that combines live radio, on-demand podcasts, music stations, and sports content. The core product is the LiSTNR mobile app, which provides access to Triple M and Hit Network radio stations live or on demand, hundreds of premium podcasts (including Hamish & Andy, The Howie Games, Life Uncut, Carrie and Tommy, The Rush Hour with JB & Billy, Rusty's Garage, Willow Talk, Triple M Footy AFL, and international podcasts such as The Mel Robbins Podcast, Call Her Daddy, and Dateline), 25 music stations covering various genres and moods (such as RnB Fridays Radio, Triple M Country, and Almost Acoustic), and live sports streaming for AFL, NRL, and Cricket. The platform aggregates content from network partners including Hit Network, Triple M, NPR, AFL, Audacy, Diamantina Media, Sonos Radio, SXM Media/Stitcher, and NRL. Users can personalize their listening experience by favouriting and queueing content, and the app is available across iOS, Android, CarPlay, Android Auto, and Alexa.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LiSTNR mobile app Australian audio streaming application combining live and on-demand Triple M and Hit Network radio stations, hundreds of premium podcasts, 25 music stations across genres and moods, and live AFL, NRL, and Cricket coverage. Distributed free to consumers across iOS, Android, CarPlay, Android Auto, and Alexa, with personalized favouriting and queueing functionality.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AFL (Australian Football League)coreTechnology or IntegrationTriple M, part of the Southern Cross Austereo network (Listnr's parent), provides AFL coverage. The AFL logo appears on Listnr indicating live and on-demand Australian Rules Football content streaming.
• NRL (National Rugby League)coreTechnology or IntegrationTriple M AFL/NRL coverage is highlighted on Listnr, with live streaming of NRL matches as part of the sports content offering. Rugby league is a major Australian sport with dedicated audience.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• iHeartRadio: iHeartRadio is a US-based free radio, music, and podcast streaming platform operated by iHeartMedia. Most directly comparable to Listnr: both aggregate live radio, music stations, and podcasts in a single app, monetized via advertising, with strong radio-network parent backing.
• TuneIn: TuneIn is a global live radio, sports, news, and podcast streaming aggregator. Directly comparable to Listnr as a multi-format audio platform offering live radio stations, sports broadcasts, and podcasts through a single mobile app with advertising-based monetization.
• ABC listen: ABC listen is the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's free streaming app offering live and on-demand radio, podcasts, and music from ABC stations. Most direct Australian-market peer to Listnr, sharing the same direct-to-consumer, ad-free/ads-light, multi-format aggregation model.

Broad incumbents

• SiriusXM: SiriusXM is a US-based satellite radio and streaming service combining curated music, talk, sports, and podcasts. Comparable as a broader incumbent with subscription + ad tiers and exclusive content deals (e.g., sports rights), though its primary distribution is satellite rather than app-first like Listnr.
• Spotify: Spotify is the leading global music and podcast streaming platform. Overlaps with Listnr in music streaming, podcast hosting, and sports/podcast content rights, but operates at vastly greater scale with subscription tier and global reach that Listnr lacks.
• Audacy: Audacy is a major US audio company operating radio stations, digital streaming, and podcasts. Comparable to Listnr/SCA as a radio-network-backed multi-format audio platform, though larger and US-focused; Audacy is also a content licensor to Listnr.
• Apple Podcasts: Apple Podcasts is the dominant podcast directory and player on iOS. Directly competes with Listnr's podcast streaming offering, especially for international content (e.g., Call Her Daddy, Dateline), but lacks live radio aggregation and is platform-tied to Apple devices.

Regional players

• Nova Entertainment: Nova Entertainment operates major Australian commercial radio networks (Nova, Smooth, Star) and offers digital streaming. Comparable to SCA/Listnr as an Australian commercial radio competitor with overlapping audience demographics and ad-supported digital audio offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/listnrau
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCzy5XU9J0gCop46j-dCWggQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/LiSTNRau
• Instagraminstagram.com/listnrau
• TikToktiktok.com/@listnrau
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/listnrau

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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