In this monthly feature, we look back one decade and revisit selected headlines. Today — highlights from March 2016. Happy decade surfing. 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 →

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 →