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JazzTimes Magazine Launches Audio Edition with Divergis Media Group

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JazzTimes Magazine, a renowned publication dedicated to jazz music, has recently launched an audio edition titled JazzTimes SonicMAG. Produced by Divergis Media Group, a digital audio publishing company, the audio edition includes music clips, interviews, and reviews of the latest jazz releases. This innovative product is designed to cater to busy jazz fans who want to stay up-to-date with the latest news and reviews without compromising their busy schedules.

Key Takeaways:

  • The JazzTimes SonicMAG is an 80-minute, studio-quality digital audio MP3 or CD that includes music clips on six of the eight tracks from the January/February issue of the magazine.
  • The audio edition features a profile of 85-year-old master Hank Jones, a 22-minute review of the highs and lows of 2003, and clips from Andrew Hill, Hank Jones, Wayne Horvitz, and Keith Jarrett.
  • The magazine has partnered with Divergis Media Group for audio creation and distribution services, which will allow them to provide an innovative product for a long time to come.
  • Research by Divergis shows high consumer demand for downloadable digital audio content, with the success of Apple's iTunes being a primary example.
  • The audio book and online downloadable digital audio product sales are on the rise, along with listeners, due to increased drive time and decreased leisure time.

Statistics:

  • The average commuter spends 50+ minutes in the car every day.
  • The January/February issue of JazzTimes SonicMAG includes 6 music clips on 8 tracks.
  • The audio edition is available as an 80-minute, studio-quality digital audio MP3 or CD.
  • Divergis Media Group plans to distribute SonicMAG editions of popular magazines via online digital audio stores and create a SonicMAG portal as a one-stop shop for all available audio magazines.

Sources:

  • "Maumee, Ohio, January 8 /PRNewswire/ --" (PRNewswire)
  • "JazzTimes Magazine (http://www.jazztimes.com/) has launched an audio edition..." (http://www.jazztimes.com/)
  • "Divergis Media Group (http://www.divergis.com/), the JazzTimes SonicMAG..." (http://www.divergis.com/)
  • "Divergis Media Group's core services include..." (Divergis Media Group)
  • "In the future, Divergis plans to distribute SonicMAG editions..." (Divergis Media Group)

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