Auddia shares surge 10.16% premarket after launching Discovr Radio and extending merger talks with McCarthy Finney.

Auddia Inc. (NASDAQ: AUUD) rose 10.16% in premarket trading following the launch of Discovr Radio, its AI-powered artist promotion platform, and progress in its merger discussions to form McCarthy Finney. The company announced the platform’s pilot with 300 customers, integrated into its faidr app, which enables artists to insert songs into radio ad slots with guaranteed plays via AI-driven targeting. The merger update extended the non-binding letter of intent through January, signaling ongoing strategic repositioning as a holding company. These developments highlighted Auddia’s innovation in AI-driven music discovery and potential restructuring, driving investor optimism.