Radio Echo vs BenchSound

Radio Echo has been providing Russian-speaking listeners residing in the Chicago Metropolitan Area with truthful and objective information for over twenty years. The original concept of “American radio station in the Russian language” has worked since 1987 and continues to grow as more & more Russian-speaking people have immigrated to Chicago. The popularity and growth of New Horizons Radio is unprecedented. Our audience demographics cater to not only Russians, but also Ukrainian, Belarusian, Armenian, Lithuanian, Latvian, Polish, Bulgarian and other Russian-speaking people. New Horizons Radio has more than 500,000 listeners. The largest Population Russian speaking lives in Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights, Wheeling, Skokie, Northbrook, and Highland Park. Our programs currently feature a whole variety of radio shows. We have live call-in shows, arts and entertainment reviews etc. specifically tailored to our audience. Some features and specific news broadcasts are even “sponsored” by our advertisers. In addition, we provide Russian entertainment and concerts that are very popular with our listeners and often sell out the first day. . This large coverage area makes our radio station accessible for the sizeable Ukrainian community residing in Ukrainian village as well as for thousands of Lithuanians living on the south side & suburbs all advertising campaigns on our radio station have proved to be extremely successful. New Horizons can produce any kind of radio advertisement customized for your company. We staff an advertising department that offers a full range of services including translation, interpretation, script writing, and full production. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

BenchSound is your all-in-one audio platform — stream music, podcasts, and live radio, or upload and share your own tracks with the world. Fully integrated with Apple CarPlay, Siri, and background playback. CARPLAY — DRIVE AND LISTEN BenchSound is fully integrated with Apple CarPlay. Control everything from your car's dashboard — browse music, switch radio stations, play podcasts, and manage your queue without touching your phone. Your music, your voice, your road. MUSIC Discover curated tracks across every genre — from Arabic pop and Rai to Hip-Hop, Jazz, and Electronic. Like, comment, and follow the artists you love. Build playlists, save your favorites to your library, and share what you're listening to. PODCASTS Tune into hand-picked podcast shows covering books, culture, storytelling, and more — with a special focus on Arabic and multilingual content from across the Arab world. LIVE RADIO Listen to live radio stations from Morocco, Egypt, the Gulf, and around the globe. Browse by country or genre — all available in CarPlay too. UPLOAD YOUR MUSIC Are you an artist? Upload your tracks directly from the app. Set your genre, add cover art, write your story, and share your sound with the BenchSound community. CONNECT Follow your favorite artists and get notified when they drop new music. Like and comment on tracks, reply to fans, and message people directly. FEATURES - Apple CarPlay — full dashboard control while you drive - Siri voice control — play any artist or track with your voice - Background playback — music keeps going while you use other apps - Playlists — organize your favorite tracks - Library — save tracks, radio stations, and podcasts - Direct Messages — connect with artists and listeners - Free to use — no subscriptions, no hidden fees Your sound. Your road. Your community. BenchSound.