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Unable to Find Buyer, Spoken Word Provider MediaBay Shutters

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 12, 2007 - 2:30pm.

Cedar Knolls, N.J. - MediaBay, a provider of spoken word audio content that has been seeking a buyer since early last year, announced that it is ceasing operations.

tags: MediaBay | Publishing | Audiobooks | Closures |

Spoken Word Audio Distributor MediaBay to Deregister its Stock

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on January 19, 2007 - 1:38pm.

Cedar Knolls, N.J. - MediaBay, a distributor of spoken word audio content, announced on Friday that it has filed to deregister its stock and end its reporting obligations with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The company said it was eligible to do so under SEC rules because it has fewer than 300 shareholders of record. MediaBay expects the deregistration to become effective in 90 days.

tags: Audio | Music | Investing | MediaBay | SEC | Stocks | Delistings | Spoken Word | Deregistrations |

Digital Download Store Blish.com to Sell MediaBay Audiobooks

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 11, 2006 - 12:59pm.
Arlington Heights, Ill. - Digital download marketplace Blish.com announced on Wednesday that it has signed an agreement to distribute a library of over 5,000 audiobooks from MediaBay on its service. Founded in February, Illinois-based Blish.com also offers stock photography, royalty free music, legal documents, software, online courses, stock video and motion graphics from providers including Random House, RiverDeep Software and Princeton University Press.
tags: Online Publishing | Downloads | Audio | Commerce | MediaBay | Publishing | Books | Audiobooks | Blish |

MediaBay Launches Audio Newsfeeds for Indian Publications

Authored by dmw on May 1, 2006 - 6:56pm.
Cedar Knolls, N.J. - Spoken word audio distributor MediaBay on Monday launched SoundsGood Newscast, a subscription service of audio news feeds from Indian media outlets the Hindustan Times and Taldia. The Hindustan Times newscast broadcasts six days a week and costs $9.95 per month, while the Taldia feed runs five days a week and is $4.95 per month.
tags: Launches | Pricing | Internet | Marketing | Online Publishing | Subscriptions | Audio | MediaBay | India |

Motorola Adds Content From Sony BMG, MediaBay, AccuWeather.com to iRadio

Authored by dmw on April 5, 2006 - 1:03pm.
Las Vegas - Cell phone maker Motorola announced on Wednesday that it has licensed the catalog of major record label Sony BMG for inclusion on its Motorola iRadio service, which delivers commercial-free radio channels to cell phones, and via Bluetooth to PCs and car stereos. Motorola iRadio will also offer exclusive artist and genre channels from Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group. Separately, Motorola said it will add audiobook and classic radio content, as well as local weather forecasts to iRadio, through
tags: Deals | Mobile Deals | Radio | Radio Deals | Motorola | Sony BMG | MediaBay | AccuWeather | iRadio |

Spoken Word Audio Distributor MediaBay Retains MediaTech Capital

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on February 7, 2006 - 4:37am.
Cedar Knolls, N.J. - MediaBay, a distributor of spoken word audio content, announced on Tuesday that it has retained MediaTech Capital partners to assist the company in reviewing strategic options, and to accelerate wireless distribution of its content library. New Jersey-based MediaBay already distributes its old-time radio shows, audiobooks and other programming through MusicNet, MSN Music and satellite radio services. "To accelerate the company's distribution in the global wireless marketplace our board has authorized an acquisition program," said MediaBay CEO Jeff Dittus. "As part of this strategy, the company will also evaluate seeking strategic partners that can assist with this strategy and lower our execution risk."
tags: MediaBay | Distributor | Retain |

MediaBay to Distribute Spoken Word Through MusicNet, MSN Music

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on January 4, 2006 - 7:30am.
Cedar Knolls, N.J. - MediaBay, a distributor of spoken word audio content, announced on Wednesday that it has signed an agreement with MusicNet, a digital music service provider, to offer its library of 75,000 hours of spoken word content to MusicNet partners including Yahoo, HMV and Virgin Digital. New Jersey-based MediaBay also recently announced a partnership with Microsoft, to create a co-branded subscription service and audiobook store on MSN Music.
tags: Music | MediaBay | MusicNet | MSN Music |

MediaBay to Sell Audio Downloads of A&E TV Shows

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on December 12, 2005 - 3:19am.
Cedar Knolls, N.J. - MediaBay, a distributor of spoken word audio content, announced on Monday that it has teamed with A&E Television Networks to distribute digital audio download versions of select series from A&E and The History Channel. Audio episodes of shows including "Biography," "Cold Case Files" and "Weapons at War" will be available in WMA format, and transferable to a range of portable players -- excluding the iPod.
tags: Downloads | Music | MediaBay | Audio Downloads | A&E TV Shows |

MediaBay Shares to Continue Trading on Nasdaq

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on November 10, 2005 - 7:59am.
Cedar Knolls, N.J. - Spoken word audio distributor MediaBay announced on Thursday that it has received notification from the Nasdaq that its shares are now fully in compliance with listing qualifications, and will continue trading on the exchange. New Jersey-based MediaBay last month effected a 1-for-6 reverse stock split aimed at boosting its share price back above the Nasdaq's minimum listing requirement.
tags: MediaBay | Nasdaq | Trade |

MediaBay in Deal to Distribute CliffsNotes Audio Content

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 19, 2005 - 9:49am.
Cedar Knolls, N.J. - MediaBay, a distributor of spoken word audio content, announced on Wednesday an agreement with CliffsNotes publisher Wiley Publishing, to produce audio guides for the CliffsNotes versions of a number of Shakespeare's plays. New Jersey-based MediaBay said it will expand the deal with Wiley to include additional CliffsNotes titles over the next year.
tags: MediaBay | Deal | CliffsNotes Audio |

MediaBay Effects 1-for-6 Reverse Stock Split to Regain Nasdaq Compliance

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 17, 2005 - 2:49am.
Cedar Knolls, N.J. - MediaBay, a distributor of spoken word audio content, announced on Monday that it has declared a 1-for-6 reverse split of its stock, which will begin trading under the new basis on Oct. 25. The move will bring the company's shares back under compliance with Nasdaq rules; MediaBay received a notice on Sept. 8 that its shares were subject to delisting from the Nasdaq, for failure to comply with the minimum bid price listing requirement.
tags: MediaBay | Reverse Stock Split | Nasdaq Compliance |

Spoken Word Audio Firm MediaBay Launches MediaBay

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 5, 2005 - 10:52am.
Cedar Knolls, N.J. - MediaBay, a distributor of spoken word audio content, on Wednesday launched SoundsGood.com, a consumer shopping site featuring its library of audio books, classic radio shows, theater performances, and audio editions of newspapers, magazines, lectures and other spoken word content. The site offers a subscription option that charges $19.95 per month for two downloads, which includes the ability to download them to portable MP3 players.
tags: MediaBay | Spoken Word Audio Firm |

Spoken Word Audio Content Distributor MediaBay Raises $35 Million

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on March 22, 2005 - 9:31am.
Cedar Knolls, N.J. -- MediaBay, a provider of spoken word audio content, announced on Tuesday that it has raised $35 million in a recent round of funding from several institutional investors. The company said the proceeds would go to help fund its digital distribution strategy; MediaBay holds a library of 75,000 hours of audio content, which it sells both on CD and cassettes, and as downloads through various digital services. MediaBay has recently struck agreements to distribute its content through both XM and Sirius Satellite Radio, as well as Microsoft's MSN and Loudeye. The company also partnered with talk host Larry King on an upcoming audiobook club. "Today we have distribution agreements to deliver our programming on satellite radio, via digital downloads on our partner's storefronts and our own celebrity-endorsed storefronts, and to cell phones via ringtones," said MediaBay CEO Jeffrey Dittus. New Jersey-based MediaBay said it will use the proceeds first to pay off debt, after which its cash reserves are expected to stand at $16 million.
tags: Deals | MediaBay | Spoken Word Audio Content Distributor |

Spoken Word Audio Distributor MediaBay Raises $4 Million in Offering

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on January 30, 2004 - 2:02am.
Cedar Knolls, N.J. -- MediaBay, a distributor of spoken-word audio content, announced that it has raised $4 million in new financing through the sale of convertible notes to institutional investors. New Jersey-based MediaBay's content libraries include over 60,000 classic radio programs, 3,500 film and television programs and thousands of audiobooks, which it distributes through streaming and downloadable audio, as well as in over 7,000 retail outlets. "We believe this financing will allow us to increase our marketing efforts over the next few months, which will assist us in growing our business," said MediaBay chief financial officer John F. Levy.
tags: VC | MediaBay | Offers | Word Audio |

Spoken Word Audio Provider MediaBay Raises $1 Million

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 16, 2003 - 4:02am.
Cedar Knolls, N.J. -- MediaBay, a media company that distributes spoken word audio content, announced on Thursday that it has raised $1 million in new financing through a private placement of its stock. Purchasers included company chairman Carl Wolf, and a company owned by one of MediaBay's board members. New Jersey-based MediaBay's content libraries include over 60,000 classic radio programs, 3,500 film and television programs and thousands of audiobooks. The company distributes its products to its own customer database, in over 7,000 retail outlets and on the Internet through streaming and downloadable audio.
tags: VC | MediaBay | Word Audio |