Cumulus Stations Integrate Into DTS AutoStageTM Ecosystem

DTS®, a global leader in next-generation audio, imaging and sensing technology, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Xperi Holding Corporation and CUMULUS MEDIA have announced the integration of CUMULUS MEDIA’s network of radio stations into the award-winning* DTS AutoStage™ connected car infotainment platform.

DTS AutoStage is the first global hybrid radio platform to be commercialized around the world, supporting operations in 60 countries and currently coming to market in the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class. The DTS AutoStage platform is purpose-built to support radio broadcasters around the world and is currently open and available to all broadcasters at no cost. CUMULUS MEDIA is among the top owners and operators of AM and FM radio stations in the United States and delivers premium content to over a quarter billion people every month through 415 owned-and-operated stations across 86 markets.

“DTS AutoStage is helping elevate radio into the connected car future, while enabling our radio stations to benefit from economies of scale and service simplification,” said Conrad Trautmann, Senior Vice President, Technology, CUMULUS MEDIA. “DTS AutoStage’s user interface provides our listeners with the most cutting-edge features in the dashboard of any automobile, and now CUMULUS MEDIA’s radio stations can take advantage of them all. 

The hybrid radio functionality Xperi has built into the DTS AutoStage platform allows our listeners to always hear our programming seamlessly, whether they are receiving us over the air or via our station streams. This essentially makes the coverage area of our radio station’s signals limitless. Having all of CUMULUS MEDIA’s diverse and exciting programming available in this infotainment ecosystem - offering enhanced discovery and a rich and engaging experience that benefits listeners and advertisers alike - is a true leap forward.”

CUMULUS MEDIA’s radio stations’ metadata will be represented in the DTS AutoStage in-vehicle infotainment ecosystem, which increases consumer content engagement with big beautiful artwork, comprehensive artist and album information and imagery, songs, playlists, station logos and more, all while enhancing discovery and personalization of broadcasters’ content. The DTS AutoStage platform also enables continued station listening from local broadcast stations via streams provided by CUMULUS MEDIA when the vehicle drives out of broadcast range and all CUMULUS MEDIA stations will be able to easily manage their services, station information and streams in one place. Participation in the DTS AutoStage platform ensures that all broadcaster metadata is protected and is compliant with local privacy and copyright obligations.

“We are so pleased to be able to visually enhance the listening and discovery experience of CUMULUS MEDIA’s robust portfolio of content through DTS AutoStage’s dashboard of the future,” said Joe D’Angelo, Xperi senior vice president, business development, broadcast. “This is a win for vehicle owners, the majority of whom want radio as the anchor of their media diet1, as they will have access to CUMULUS MEDIA’s fantastic content through our visually-rich, immersive, in-vehicle listening experience. And it is a big win for broadcasters, who gain easy and rapid content integration and management that ensures security, reliability and editorial control.”