This collaboration between two independent entities aims to provide a more dependable news delivery service for listeners globally.

PITTSBURGH and NEW YORK, June 17, 2025 — SoundStack, an independent technology company providing comprehensive solutions for digital audio, today announced its collaboration with The Associated Press (AP). The partnership will support AP’s audio stream, which features an all-news format.

SoundStack offers broadcasters, podcasters, and other publishers a complete suite of technology and services for audio delivery and analytics. AP’s audio service will benefit from the all-in-one platform through:

• More consistent and reliable streaming, resulting in improved listening experiences, thanks to SoundStack’s global content delivery network (CDN) comprised of 12 data centers.
• Improved operational efficiency and greater control over business operations using cloud automation. This includes the ability to automatically import and schedule content, similar to traditional radio stations.
• Simplified content adaptation with the ability to capture AP’s on-demand content and automatically convert it into streams using SoundStack Splice.
• Reduced costs through automation and streamlined streaming processes.

“At AP Radio, we are committed to delivering breaking news in an accessible and trustworthy manner for listeners worldwide,” stated Ron Vample, Executive Producer at AP. “Our collaboration with SoundStack allows us to enhance the listening experience and broaden our reach across digital platforms, ensuring timely and accurate information reaches a wider audience, regardless of their location.”

“We are honored that an organization as reputable as the AP has entrusted us with such a crucial function – the reliable delivery of factual news to listeners everywhere,” stated Jon Stephenson, CEO of SoundStack. “Many factors can impede the distribution of essential information. The mechanics of that distribution – from preventing outages to minimizing latency and maintaining revenue streams – should never be one of those factors.”

About AP
The Associated Press is a global news organization committed to unbiased and factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP remains a trusted source for fast, accurate news in all formats, as well as a key provider of technology and services essential to the news industry. Over half the world’s population consumes AP journalism daily. Online: 

About SoundStack
SoundStack is an independent, full-stack technology and services company serving podcast and digital audio businesses, including enterprise media, networks, hosting platforms, ad tech companies, and buy-side partners. Our extensive experience building foundational platforms in digital audio informs our core belief: podcasters and broadcasters are more successful when working with independent technology providers focused on prioritizing the publisher, rather than a corporate media parent. We are constantly innovating to help publishers seamlessly deliver, monetize, and measure digital audio. Our team of over 75 audio tech experts is dedicated to delivering the best results for our 14,000+ partners. SoundStack is headquartered in Pittsburgh and is the parent company of Live365, which continues to operate as a separate brand.

Media contacts:

Scott Klass
CMO
SoundStack

Nicole Meir
Media Relations Manager
The Associated Press
 

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