In the latest monthly statistical sheet at Listen Notes (HERE), we see a dramatic 12% drop in new podcast creation in February, compared to January. That drop also is a 13-month low in productivity. There is also a broader picture. Click for details. Continue Reading
Radio/audio giant Cumulus Media has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, is what is called a prepackaged agreement designed to eliminate $600 million in debt. Daily company operations are expected to continue as usual. Continue Reading
In this monthly feature, we look back one decade and revisit selected headlines. Today — highlights from March 2016. Happy decade surfing. Jay-Z may sue Tidal’s original owners PodcastOne launches Premium membership Spotify raises $1-billion in debt offering keyed to… Continue Reading
We see a new research output from audio behemoth Audacy, part of the Audacy Shorts series. This installment is titled State of Audio: Sports Fandom. The key word in this presentation is “avid,” and it’s not the first time Audacy has hammered on the idea of avidity as a desirable audience characteristic. Continue Reading
The 10 winners of the 39th annual NAB Crystal Radio Awards have been revealed, announced today at the NAB State Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C.. The award is based on exceptional community service. Click for winners. Continue Reading
Music and mental health – Owen Grover
The sound of promotionr – Apple Music (and candy) Continue Reading
Edison Research has set and announced the date of its 2026 edition of The Infinite Dial, the authoritative annual study of digital media consumer behavior. Continue Reading
French music streaming and download service Qobuz has added an AI detection system to its service, intending to keep non-human music creations out of its platform. The system accomplishes two goals. Continue Reading
iHeartMedia and the Government Communications Office of the State of Qatar have signed a new multi-year partnership. The intent is to grow a thriving podcasting industry in the Middle East and North Africa.
The partnership brings a new podcasting infrastructure to Qatar and hopes to spark a wave of creative storytelling across the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region. Both parties aspire to make the area into a global podcasting hub. Click for details. Continue Reading
A newly released advertiser survey conducted by EMARKETER, in partnership with Amazon Ads, is titled A Sound Move: Marketers say digital audio is ready for bigger investment. The field work queried 100 U.S. marketers about the value of investing in digital audio advertising. Continue Reading
Music generation upgrade – Google
Pod ad spending down under – Magellan AI
Ticket release – iHeartMedia Continue Reading
If the headline seems startling, it’s for good reason. Over a ten-year span podcast listening has gradually overtaken spoken-word AM/FM radio in time spent. This milestone metrics comes from Edison Research and its continuing Share of Ear project. Click for more and the 10-year chart. Continue Reading