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9/16/2026

Benztown & Zeno Media Announce Partnership

Benztown and Zeno Partner to Expand Streaming, Monetization and Digital Audio Opportunities for Radio Broadcasters 

Partnership gives radio stations access to premium-quality streaming, digital monetization, broader distribution and AI-powered podcasting tools through the Zeno platform 

LOS ANGELES, CA – September 16, 2026 – Benztown and Zeno Media announced a new partnership designed to help radio broadcasters extend their brands beyond the terrestrial signal with premium-quality streaming, digital monetization, expanded audience distribution and AI-powered audio tools.

Stations can access Zeno’s omni-channel audio platform on a cash or barter basis through Benztown, providing broadcasters with cloud-based streaming infrastructure, digital monetization and expanded distribution tools. Zeno’s AI-powered Podcast Bot also enables stations to automatically transform live broadcasts into on-demand podcast content, helping broadcasters extend the life and reach of programming they are already producing.

“Radio broadcasters are looking for cost-effective ways to strengthen their digital presence and generate added revenue,” said [Chachi Denes, President of Benztown]. “Our partnership with Zeno allows stations to pair the power and familiarity of their brands with a modern digital audio platform that can help them reach more listeners, create new revenue opportunities, and get more value from the content they are already producing.”

Zeno provides dedicated customer support and a robust streaming infrastructure built to integrate seamlessly with broadcasters’ existing live streaming configurations and workflows. Stations moving from another streaming provider can transition to Zeno with support from a dedicated team throughout the process, allowing them to migrate gradually while maintaining continuity for their listeners and avoiding disruption to their broadcasts.

Beyond streaming, Zeno provides broadcasters with tools to simplify their day-to-day operations, including SoundExchange-formatted music reports and logs to help U.S. stations meet their music reporting and compliance requirements. This combination of reliable infrastructure, dedicated support, and purpose-built tools enables broadcasters to modernise their digital operations without compromising the listening experience their audiences already rely on.

Building on this infrastructure, Zeno also enables stations to monetise digital listening through programmatic advertising using Zeno’s premium audio inventory, while giving broadcasters the flexibility to run direct campaigns through their existing advertiser relationships. Stations can manage campaigns, targeting, and reporting through Zeno’s dashboard, creating additional opportunities to generate revenue from their digital audiences.

“Digital listening represents an important growth opportunity for radio, and broadcasters need technology that makes streaming more accessible while giving them meaningful ways to build and monetize their audiences,” said Nikols Latuff, Chief Grow officer “Our partnership with Benztown brings together two companies focused on helping radio stations sound better, reach more people and make their digital operations more effective. We’re excited to make Zeno’s streaming, advertising, distribution and AI-powered tools more accessible to broadcasters.”

About Benztown 

Benztown is a leading international audio imaging, production library, voiceover, programming, podcasting, and jingle production company with over 3,000 affiliations on six different continents. Benztown provides audio brands and radio stations of all formats with end-to-end imaging and production, making high-quality sound and world class audio branding a reality for radio stations of all market sizes and budgets. Benztown was named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 by Inc. magazine for five consecutive years as one of America’s Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies. With studios in Los Angeles and Stuttgart, Benztown offers the highest quality audio imaging work parts for 21 libraries across 15 music and spoken word formats including AC, Hot AC, CHR, Country, Hip Hop and R&B, Rhythmic, Classic Hits, Rock, News/Talk, Sports, and JACK. Benztown’s Audio Architecture is one of the only commercial libraries that is built exclusively for radio spots to provide the right music for radio commercials. Benztown provides custom VO and imaging across all formats, including commercial VO and copywriting in partnership with Compass Creative. Benztown Radio Networks produces, markets, and distributes high-quality programming and services to radio stations around the world, including: The Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 Countdown, The Todd-N-Tyler Radio Empire, Hot Mix, Sunday Night Slow Jams with R Dub!, Flashback, Then, Hey, Morton, StudioTexter, and SPECai. Benztown + McVay Media Podcast Networks produces and markets premium podcasts including: IEX: Boxes and Lines, and American Afterlife.

About Zeno Media 

Zeno Media is an omni-channel audio platform empowering broadcasters to reach, engage, and monetize audiences worldwide. Founded in 2012, Zeno provides streaming, podcast hosting, radio automation, mobile apps, AI-powered tools, and audio ad-tech through an integrated platform designed to simplify digital distribution and reduce the complexity of building and managing audio technology.

Trusted by more than 40,000 stations broadcasting in 90 languages across 100+ countries, Zeno reaches over 70 million listeners worldwide. From independent broadcasters to large media organisations, Zeno helps audio creators expand their digital presence, connect with audiences across platforms, and unlock new revenue opportunities, including powerful monetization capabilities in the U.S. and international markets.

Media Contact: Robby Gessel, 818.842.4600 or rg@benztown.com

Nikols Latuff, nikols@zenomedia.com