What’s New In April: Network Growth, Trolley Partnership, Inside The Radio and Platform Updates

April was another strong month for Syndicast.

During the month, nearly 100 new radio stations joined our network, bringing the total number of radio stations on the platform to 2,792 by the end of April.

Alongside this continued growth, we published several updates covering partnerships, editorial initiatives and platform improvements across our radio promotion, syndication and radio partner services.

Here is a quick look at what happened in April.

Overview: Syndicast’s April Updates

• Nearly 100 new radio stations joined the Syndicast network
• Syndicast partnered with Trolley to support global payment operations for labels and distributors
• We introduced Inside The Radio, our new editorial series highlighting stations within the Syndicast network
• The first Inside The Radio feature was published with Nile FM
• The Syndication statistics page was redesigned for clearer reporting
• Recurring payments via Stripe were introduced for Syndication and Podcast Hosting customers
• The artist, label and radio show interface was refreshed across desktop and mobile
• The radio station interface was reorganised with a new collapsible side menu

Continued Network Growth

With the Syndicast radio network reaching 2,792 stations by the end of April, more broadcasters are now using the platform to discover and access content for their programming.

This growth means that the music promoted through Syndicast and the radio shows distributed through our Syndication service gained even greater potential reach across our global radio network.

We will continue this network growth campaign throughout May, with the goal of bringing even more radio stations onto the platform and creating more opportunities for the music and shows shared through Syndicast.

Strategic Partnership: Trolley

In April, we announced our partnership with Trolley to support global payment operations for labels and distributors.

As radio activity scales globally, managing payments to artists, collaborators and rights holders can quickly become more complex. Trolley helps companies replace manual payout processes with scalable infrastructure for compliant onboarding, automated tax documentation and multi currency payments.

The partnership brings two important layers closer together: Syndicast’s radio airplay and performance data, and Trolley’s global payout infrastructure.

Introducing Inside The Radio

We also introduced Inside The Radio, a new editorial series dedicated to showcasing the stations within the Syndicast network.

Radio is built on community, identity and a strong connection between stations and listeners. With Inside The Radio, we are opening a window into the people, stories and ideas behind our radio partners.

The series explores how stations have evolved, what makes their programming unique and where they see radio heading over the next few years.

The first episode features Nile FM, discussing why human personality still wins over algorithms in radio.

Redesigned Statistics Page

We continued improving the Syndication experience with a redesigned statistics page for radio show creators.

The new layout gives users a clearer overview of the radio stations that have subscribed to their show and are currently broadcasting it.

This update is also the first step towards a more advanced reporting experience, with additional features already being prepared, including social follower numbers for stations and more detailed timeline elements showing activity and milestones.

Recurring Payments via Stripe

Stripe was already available on Syndicast, but in April we upgraded the payment flow for Syndication and Podcast Hosting customers to support recurring payments.

This means manual payments will gradually be phased out, and future payments will be handled automatically after the first setup.

The aim is to reduce delays, reminders and manual admin, creating a smoother experience for customers.

Artist, Label and Radio Show Interface Updates

We refreshed the platform menu across the artist, label and radio show interface to make navigation cleaner, more flexible and easier to use.

The menu can now be collapsed, giving users more space while working inside their account. This is especially useful when viewing statistics, managing campaign details, updating show information or using other tools on the platform.

On mobile, the menu is now larger, clearer and easier to use on smaller screens.

Radio Station Interface Updates

We also reorganised the radio station interface.

The radio station menu has been moved to the side of the platform and can now be collapsed. This gives radio partners more space while working inside their account and creates a cleaner layout for the new features currently in development.

This update prepares the radio station side of the platform for future tools and improvements without making the interface feel crowded.

Looking Ahead

April was focused on growth, partnerships, editorial storytelling and platform improvements.

More updates are already in development as we continue building a smoother, clearer and more useful Syndicast experience.