RAIN Notes: Monday, May 13
News
New podcast production continues 2024 slide; episode volume remains strong
New podcast production continued a three-month slide in April, after a strong January. 12,864 new shows were released in April, compared to 16,256 in March. January hit a one-year high of slightly more than 20,000 new podcasts. Continue Reading
RAIN Notes: Wednesday, May 8
— Full Spectrum (Libsyn)
— Exciting Audio Moments (iHeartMedia)
— The Biggest (Inside Radio)
RAIN Notes: Monday, April 29
Why P1 radio consumers listen more … and less. (Jacobs Media TechSurvey 2024)
In the newly released new TechSurvey 2024, Jacobs Media ambitiously surveyed over 31,000 participants. As ever with this annual effort, most respondents were members of radio station databases, We look at why loyal radio consumers are listening less, and listening more, and attitudes about AI. Click for details, graphs, and the study download link Continue Reading
Spotify Q1: 1B Euros; total revenue +20%; 615M monthly users
Spotify’s Q1 earnings report provides clear bragging points for Spotify. Click for details and a financial data graphic. Continue Reading
RAIN Notes: Wednesday, April 24
— Basic Education (Ad Results Media)
— Lots Of Win (The Webbys)
— La Mejor (Triton Digital)
RAIN Notes: Tuesday, April 23
Radio World announces “Best of Show” recognition at NAB 2024
Trade journal Radio World has announced its “Best of Show” for the NAB Show 2024. The awards celebrate companies excelling in media technology. Click through for the list.
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RAIN Notes: Wednesday, April 17
— All The Ears (Spotify)
— The More Things Change… (MIDiA Research)
— Crossing Borders (Acast)
RAIN Notes: Friday, April 12
RAIN Notes: Wednesday, April 10
— P1 Preferences (Jacobs Media)
— Myths (Veritonic)
— Untied (Independent Podcast Awards)