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Radioplayer, the digital service which brings together BBC and commercial stations, had 5.7 million unique users last month. | Radioplayer, the digital service which brings together BBC and commercial stations, had 5.7 million unique users last month. |
The figures are the first usage statistics to be released since the system went live in March this year. | The figures are the first usage statistics to be released since the system went live in March this year. |
Between them, users in May launched 22.5 million listening sessions across the 238 participating stations. | Between them, users in May launched 22.5 million listening sessions across the 238 participating stations. |
"This is a really encouraging first set of figures," said Andrew Harrison, chairman of Radioplayer. | "This is a really encouraging first set of figures," said Andrew Harrison, chairman of Radioplayer. |
Figures from radio research group RAJAR estimate that 38 million people in the UK listen to the radio via the internet each week. | Figures from radio research group RAJAR estimate that 38 million people in the UK listen to the radio via the internet each week. |
The Radioplayer system aimed to simplify listening to radio online by bringing hundreds of UK stations together on a single site. | The Radioplayer system aimed to simplify listening to radio online by bringing hundreds of UK stations together on a single site. |
It also introduced shared standards so that radio players used the same interface and design - as opposed to each broadcaster adopting different, potentially confusing, styles on their respective websites. | It also introduced shared standards so that radio players used the same interface and design - as opposed to each broadcaster adopting different, potentially confusing, styles on their respective websites. |
At its launch, Radioplayer had 157 stations on board. A further 81 stations have since joined, with more in the pipeline. | At its launch, Radioplayer had 157 stations on board. A further 81 stations have since joined, with more in the pipeline. |
At the system's launch, Mr Harrison said all 400 Ofcom-licensed stations will be added within a year. | At the system's launch, Mr Harrison said all 400 Ofcom-licensed stations will be added within a year. |
Radioplayer said the launch of its player building tool this week will help smaller stations join the system. | Radioplayer said the launch of its player building tool this week will help smaller stations join the system. |
"We look forward to building on this very positive foundation to create something that serves both industry and listeners alike," Mr Harrison said. | "We look forward to building on this very positive foundation to create something that serves both industry and listeners alike," Mr Harrison said. |
Radioplayer's managing director Michael Hill added: "Growing digital radio is a long game, but we now have two magic ingredients. A simple, consistent Radioplayer with millions of users, and an industry working collaboratively on its digital future. | Radioplayer's managing director Michael Hill added: "Growing digital radio is a long game, but we now have two magic ingredients. A simple, consistent Radioplayer with millions of users, and an industry working collaboratively on its digital future. |
"It's a great start." | "It's a great start." |
William Rogers, chief executive of UKRD, a media company responsible for 13 commercial stations, believes the Radioplayer has so far been a success. | |
"I think these figures highlight that where you present something to the public that is both useful and beneficial, they will use it. | |
"This is a classic example of a well constructed, well built, well thought-through digital initiative." |