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SurferNETWORK.com
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Surfer Network
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surfernetwork.com
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
1998
Short descriptiontext

Surfer Network is a private US-based audio technology company operating since 1998 that runs a dual-sided platform: an SSAI-powered audio advertising network reaching 30M+ monthly listeners for brands and agencies, and full-service streaming infrastructure for 20,000+ radio broadcasters worldwide.

Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
1–10
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersFlanders, United States
HQ citystring
Flanders
HQ countrystring
United States
HQ regionstring
North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Keyword5 values
audio advertising platform, internet radio streaming, SSAI ad insertion, podcast distribution, programmatic audio ads
Industry4 codes
1Radio Streaming & Catch-Up Audio Platforms
CodeMPAIADAJPrimaryYes
2Music & Audio Streaming Platforms
CodeBPAMAJACPrimaryNo
3HiFi/Immersive & Premium Audio Streaming
CodeMPAIACADPrimaryNo
4Podcast Hosting & Distribution Platforms
CodeMPAIADABPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Radio Broadcasting Stations51611
  • Broadcasting and Content Providers516
SIC code1 code
  • Radio Broadcasting Stations4832
Product category
Digital Audio Advertising Technology
Social media profiles1 record
GTM motion2 records

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model2 records
1Audio Advertising
TypeAdvertising
Description

Premium audio advertising for brands and agencies across 5,000+ stations and podcasts. Revenue generated through pre-roll and mid-roll audio spots via SSAI technology, brand sponsorships and integrations, with programmatic and direct campaign options. Includes targeting capabilities across geolocation, genre, language, and ethnicity segments.

surfernetwork.com
2Streaming Services for Broadcasters
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Full-service streaming solutions for radio and audio broadcasters including live audio streaming, custom branded players, mobile apps, Alexa Skills, music licensing, and 24/7 support. Revenue model includes service fees for technology and support.

surfernetwork.com
Marketing channels3 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels3 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components5 values
Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Pricing details1 tier
1Custom audio advertising campaigns
ModelOtherBilling cadenceMulti-year contract
Notes

Campaign-based pricing tailored to reach 30M+ monthly listeners. Direct campaigns and PMPs available through major DSPs/SSPs.

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GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeSoftware
Software
Core offering1 text field

Surfer Network operates a dual-sided audio platform: (1) a premium audio advertising platform connecting brands and agencies with 30M+ monthly listeners across 5,000+ stations and podcasts via SSAI (Server-Side Ad Insertion) technology, advanced targeting, and programmatic access; and (2) full-service streaming radio solutions for broadcasters, including live audio streaming, custom branded players, iOS/Android apps, Alexa Skills, hybrid radio, music licensing, and 24/7 support, powered by patented technology dating to 1998.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 2 values shown
  • 85% of podcast listeners have taken action after hearing a podcast ad
+1 more record
Product and service2 records
1Audio Advertising Platform
2Streaming Radio Solutions
Scale indicator8 records

Each record includes

Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership3 partners
1Comscore
Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Measurement and audience verification partner providing IAB-compliant measurement and audience intelligence

2HUMAN Security
Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Ad fraud prevention and IVT (Invalid Traffic) protection on every impression through bot detection technology

3Major DSPs/SSPs
Strategic tierCoreTypeChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor
Description

Programmatic advertising partners enabling direct campaigns and PMPs (Private Marketplace Deals) through programmatic channels

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Peers10 records
1Live365
TypeDirect peer
Description

Internet radio streaming and broadcasting platform providing hosting, monetization and ad insertion for stations worldwide; closely overlaps Surfer Network's broadcaster-facing streaming service.

2Audioboom
TypeEmerging player
Description

Podcast hosting, distribution and monetization platform; intersects Surfer Network on the podcast distribution/ad-monetization piece of the offering.

3TuneIn
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Large-scale internet radio streaming service aggregating thousands of stations with advertising and premium subscriptions; competes for the same 30M+ listener reach that Surfer Network targets.

4StreamGuys
TypeDirect peer
Description

Managed audio streaming and podcast hosting platform serving radio stations and content publishers; directly comparable streaming-infrastructure competitor.

5SoundCloud
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global audio streaming platform with advertising-supported tier and creator monetization tools; competes indirectly for advertising dollars and audience attention in digital audio.

6AdsWizz (SiriusXM)
TypeDirect peer
Description

Programmatic digital audio advertising platform providing SSAI, ad serving, and audience targeting for radio broadcasters and podcasters; competes head-on with Surfer Network's ad tech stack.

7Triton Digital (iHeartMedia)
TypeDirect peer
Description

Programmatic audio advertising and streaming technology platform serving broadcasters and brands; the most direct competitor to Surfer Network's dual audio ad / streaming SaaS offering.

8RCS (RCS Sound Software)
TypeEmerging player
Description

Provides radio broadcast automation, streaming and audio content management software to radio stations; overlaps with Surfer Network's broader broadcaster SaaS stack.

9iHeartMedia
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Largest US radio broadcaster with owned-and-operated stations, programmatic audio ad tech (via Triton Digital), and digital streaming app; the dominant incumbent in audio advertising that Surfer Network competes against.

10Audacy (formerly Entercom)
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Major US radio broadcaster operating hundreds of stations plus digital streaming and advertising sales; represents the consolidated broadcaster-buyer risk for independent streaming platforms like Surfer Network.

Market position
Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Named customers21 records

Each record includes

Name, Industry, Type, Use case, Source, UUID

Segment2 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile2 records

Each record includes

Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
Yes
API detail
Has APIbool
No

Docs URL, Description

Integration2 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Description, Source

AI capability2 records

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Feature9 records

Each record includes

Title, Differentiator, Description, Source

Core technology
Revenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Number of profiles
No data
Compliance7 records

Each record includes

Name, Class, Description

Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

Each record includes

Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

Each record includes

Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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

M&A

Each record includes

Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment1 record

Each record includes

Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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

SurferNETWORK.com

Digital Audio Advertising Technologysurfernetwork.com

Surfer Network is a private US-based audio technology company operating since 1998 that runs a dual-sided platform: an SSAI-powered audio advertising network reaching 30M+ monthly listeners for brands and agencies, and full-service streaming infrastructure for 20,000+ radio broadcasters worldwide.

SurferNETWORK.com firmographics

Firmographics
Name
SurferNETWORK.com
Legal name
Surfer Network
Website
https://surfernetwork.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
1998
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
1–10 employees
Short description
Surfer Network is a private US-based audio technology company operating since 1998 that runs a dual-sided platform: an SSAI-powered audio advertising network reaching 30M+ monthly listeners for brands and agencies, and full-service streaming infrastructure for 20,000+ radio broadcasters worldwide.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

SurferNETWORK.com industry classification

Industry
Product category
Digital Audio Advertising Technology
NAICS
Radio Broadcasting Stations (51611), Broadcasting and Content Providers (516)
SIC
Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832)
akta.pro primary industry
Radio Streaming & Catch-Up Audio Platforms (MPAIADAJ)
akta.pro secondary industries
Music & Audio Streaming Platforms (BPAMAJAC), HiFi/Immersive & Premium Audio Streaming (MPAIACAD), Podcast Hosting & Distribution Platforms (MPAIADAB)

Keywords

  • Audio advertising platform
  • Internet radio streaming
  • SSAI ad insertion
  • Podcast distribution
  • Programmatic audio ads

Where SurferNETWORK.com is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Flanders
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Markets served

SurferNETWORK.com business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Software
Cost components
Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

  1. Audio Advertising: Premium audio advertising for brands and agencies across 5,000+ stations and podcasts. Revenue generated through pre-roll and mid-roll audio spots via SSAI technology, brand sponsorships and integrations, with programmatic and direct campaign options. Includes targeting capabilities across geolocation, genre, language, and ethnicity segments.
  2. Streaming Services for Broadcasters: Full-service streaming solutions for radio and audio broadcasters including live audio streaming, custom branded players, mobile apps, Alexa Skills, music licensing, and 24/7 support. Revenue model includes service fees for technology and support.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
OtherMulti-year contractCustom audio advertising campaigns

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

SurferNETWORK.com product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Surfer Network operates a dual-sided audio platform: (1) a premium audio advertising platform connecting brands and agencies with 30M+ monthly listeners across 5,000+ stations and podcasts via SSAI (Server-Side Ad Insertion) technology, advanced targeting, and programmatic access; and (2) full-service streaming radio solutions for broadcasters, including live audio streaming, custom branded players, iOS/Android apps, Alexa Skills, hybrid radio, music licensing, and 24/7 support, powered by patented technology dating to 1998.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Audio Advertising Platform
  • Streaming Radio Solutions

Quantifiable outcome

  • 85% of podcast listeners have taken action after hearing a podcast ad
  • +1 more outcomes

Companies that use SurferNETWORK.com

Customer profile

Named customers21 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

SurferNETWORK.com technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability2 records

Feature9 records

SurferNETWORK.com partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

  • ComscorecoreTechnology or IntegrationMeasurement and audience verification partner providing IAB-compliant measurement and audience intelligence
  • HUMAN SecuritycoreTechnology or IntegrationAd fraud prevention and IVT (Invalid Traffic) protection on every impression through bot detection technology
  • Major DSPs/SSPscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProgrammatic advertising partners enabling direct campaigns and PMPs (Private Marketplace Deals) through programmatic channels

Scale indicators8 records

SurferNETWORK.com competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Live365: Internet radio streaming and broadcasting platform providing hosting, monetization and ad insertion for stations worldwide; closely overlaps Surfer Network's broadcaster-facing streaming service.
  • StreamGuys: Managed audio streaming and podcast hosting platform serving radio stations and content publishers; directly comparable streaming-infrastructure competitor.
  • AdsWizz (SiriusXM): Programmatic digital audio advertising platform providing SSAI, ad serving, and audience targeting for radio broadcasters and podcasters; competes head-on with Surfer Network's ad tech stack.
  • Triton Digital (iHeartMedia): Programmatic audio advertising and streaming technology platform serving broadcasters and brands; the most direct competitor to Surfer Network's dual audio ad / streaming SaaS offering.

Emerging players

  • Audioboom: Podcast hosting, distribution and monetization platform; intersects Surfer Network on the podcast distribution/ad-monetization piece of the offering.
  • RCS (RCS Sound Software): Provides radio broadcast automation, streaming and audio content management software to radio stations; overlaps with Surfer Network's broader broadcaster SaaS stack.

Broad incumbents

  • TuneIn: Large-scale internet radio streaming service aggregating thousands of stations with advertising and premium subscriptions; competes for the same 30M+ listener reach that Surfer Network targets.
  • SoundCloud: Global audio streaming platform with advertising-supported tier and creator monetization tools; competes indirectly for advertising dollars and audience attention in digital audio.
  • iHeartMedia: Largest US radio broadcaster with owned-and-operated stations, programmatic audio ad tech (via Triton Digital), and digital streaming app; the dominant incumbent in audio advertising that Surfer Network competes against.
  • Audacy (formerly Entercom): Major US radio broadcaster operating hundreds of stations plus digital streaming and advertising sales; represents the consolidated broadcaster-buyer risk for independent streaming platforms like Surfer Network.

Market position

Customer concentration

SurferNETWORK.com social profiles

Digital presence

SurferNETWORK.com compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance7 records

SurferNETWORK.com financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

SurferNETWORK.com leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

SurferNETWORK.com funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

SurferNETWORK.com M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments1 record

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

Frequently asked questions about SurferNETWORK.com

What does SurferNETWORK.com do?

Surfer Network operates a dual-sided audio platform: (1) a premium audio advertising platform connecting brands and agencies with 30M+ monthly listeners across 5,000+ stations and podcasts via SSAI (Server-Side Ad Insertion) technology, advanced targeting, and programmatic access; and (2) full-service streaming radio solutions for broadcasters, including live audio streaming, custom branded players, iOS/Android apps, Alexa Skills, hybrid radio, music licensing, and 24/7 support, powered by patented technology dating to 1998.

Is SurferNETWORK.com a public or private company?

SurferNETWORK.com is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.

When was SurferNETWORK.com founded?

SurferNETWORK.com was founded in 1998. It employs 1 to 10 people.

Where is SurferNETWORK.com based?

SurferNETWORK.com is headquartered in Flanders, United States, in the North America region.

How does SurferNETWORK.com make money?

Two revenue lines are on record. Audio Advertising is the primary driver. The others are streaming Services for Broadcasters.

Who are SurferNETWORK.com's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Live365, StreamGuys, AdsWizz (SiriusXM) and Triton Digital (iHeartMedia). Emerging players are Audioboom and RCS (RCS Sound Software). Broad incumbents are TuneIn, SoundCloud, iHeartMedia and Audacy (formerly Entercom).

Does SurferNETWORK.com have an API?

No public API is recorded for SurferNETWORK.com.

What industry is SurferNETWORK.com in?

SurferNETWORK.com's product category is Digital Audio Advertising Technology. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAIADAJ, Radio Streaming & Catch-Up Audio Platforms, with a secondary code of BPAMAJAC, Music & Audio Streaming Platforms. Its NAICS code is 51611 and its SIC code is 4832.

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GlobeNewswireInstreamatic and SurferNETWORK Partner to Bring Voice Dialogue Ads to More Audio Broadcasters and AdvertisersInstreamatic and SurferNETWORK announced a partnership integrating Instreamatic's voice dialogue advertising technology into SurferNETWORK's platform. The integration allows broadcasters and advertisers to deploy dialogue ads with measurable listener interactions. Instreamatic also plans to test dialogue ads on Pandora.GlobeNewswireInternet Radio Streaming Service Provider Awarded 7th Patent for Streaming MediaSurferNETWORK was awarded U.S. Patent No. 8,595,372 on November 26, 2013, its seventh buffering patent. The patent expands its portfolio of instant-on streaming technology patents, which the company says has improved the industry's media entertainment base.GlobeNewswireInternet Radio Streaming Service Provider Awarded 6th Patent Covering Instant-On Streaming TechnologySurferNETWORK was awarded U.S. Patent 8,364,839 on Feb. 17, 2013, its sixth patent in a buffering portfolio covering instant-on streaming. The technology enables immediate playback of live and on-demand streams, and the company's president said the patent office's endorsement validates their core technology.GlobeNewswireSurferNETWORK: Celebrating 15 Years of Streaming InnovationSurferNETWORK, a radio streaming service, announced its 15th anniversary in 2013, citing patents for LightningSTREAM and Targeted Ad Replacement. Co-founders said the company has patent-pending enhancements planned for 2013 and aims to continue innovating.GlobeNewswireInternet Radio Streaming Service Provider Awarded 5th "Instant-On" LightningSTREAM(tm) Streaming Media PatentSurferNETWORK was awarded U.S. Patent No. 8,327,011 on Jan. 24, 2013, its fifth buffering patent. The patent covers Instant-On LightningSTREAM technology that enables immediate streaming of live and on-demand content. The company says its portfolio of buffering patents is a primary enabler of ubiquitous streaming.GlobeNewswireChris Paczkowski Joins SurferNETWORKChris Paczkowski joined SurferNETWORK as National Accounts Executive, bringing over 20 years of radio experience. He will build and maintain radio affiliate relationships, citing the company's patented streaming technology and customer focus. He previously worked with TVT Records, ABC Radio, Fox News, and United Stations Radio Networks.