JioSaavn is expanding its podcast library with a new tool for independent creators. The India-based streaming service introduced YourCast, which lets podcasters upload their shows onto the platform. Continue Reading
Prashanth Rao, a partner at Deloitte India, wrote an article with an outlook for podcasts and audiobooks in India. Deloitte’s latest data pegged the audiobook and podcast sector as commanding revenue of less than $5 billion globally in 2020. Continue Reading
Chinese conglomerate Bytedance, which owns the popular video app TikTok, is moving forward with a standalone music streaming service. The platform is called Resso. The “social music streaming app” is debuting in India. Continue Reading
Indian telecom Reliance Industries is putting more money into its streaming music operation. The company made an investment of $19.6 million into JioSaavn. The audio platform was created in March 2018. Continue Reading
Gaana, the streaming service catering to Indian audiences, has released its annual report on the country’s consumption trends. “2019 was a landmark year for music lovers, artists and the industry in more ways than one,” CEO Prashan Agarwal said. “The meteoric rise in regional music consumption across the nation marks one of the biggest cultural shifts in perception of music in the past decade.” Continue Reading
Spotify has reached a licensing deal with Warner Music Group, which ends a complicated international dispute between the companies. The two parties had been locked in a legal debate about Spotify’s launch in India last February. Continue Reading
Audible is launching a new audio entertainment app in India. Audible Suno houses hundreds of hours of audio content, including more than 60 original and exclusive episodes of shows. The service is free to listen and ad-free. Continue Reading
Amazon has developed several smart speaker iterations for its Echo line of devices. The latest is a battery-powered, portable option that is rolling out in India. The product is called the Echo Input Portable Smart Speaker Edition Continue Reading
Deloitte has published a new review of the music market in India. The latest analysis found that the country’s sector generated $1.2 billion in revenue. The figure includes revenue from partner industries. Continue Reading
Spotify is reaching a larger international audience, and is seeing particular success in India. Cecilia Qvist, head of global markets, shared some insights about the company’s global growth during a conference in Hong Kong. Continue Reading
Short form video platform TikTok has been growing its reach in new markets outside its home base of China. After a brief removal from the mobile app platforms for both Google and Apple in April, the service has resumed in India. The Economic Times reported that TikTok now has 200 million users in India, including 120 million who are active every month. Continue Reading
YouTube Music has embarked on a push of international expansion, bringing the paid music-video subscription tier to 14 new markets. The rollout in India is of particular notice. Continue Reading