RAIN Time Travel: February 2016 headlines
In this monthly feature, we look back one decade to February 2016, and revisit selected headlines. Click any item to visit the article. Happy decade surfing. Continue Reading
Crooked Media chooses Audioboom for hosting/distro/sales
Audioboom has scored a significant client in Crooked Media, an influential network in the field of global politics. Hosting, global distribution, and network advertising sales are bundled into the agreement. There is nuance in what is included. Continue Reading
New podcast award program from Voxtopica spotlights public affairs
Today is launch day for a new podcast created by Voxtopica, a leader in non-profit and public affairs podcasting. Called The Timbre Awards, the program will be dedicated to public affairs, democracy, and mission-driven podcasting. Click through for details about the program’s mission, contest categories, and how to submit. Continue Reading
RAIN Notes: January 30
Pride and Petulance – Joe Rogan
Shaping the Understanding – Kelli Hurley
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Monday is pod drop day, and Rogan reigns routinely (Edison Research)
When do the top 50 podcasts release their episodes? Two days are favored. Continue Reading
RAIN Notes: January 26
A certain freedom – Acast
Focus, not fragmentation – Vox Media
Tops – Magellan AI Continue Reading
Podtrac unveils multi-channel podcast ranking
Podcast analytics and measurement company Podtrac, famous for its various podcast ranking projects, has released Multi-Channel Podcast Ranking: Global Delivery. It’s an ambitious top-20 graphic which ranks top 20 podcasts across several format types and distribution points. Click to learn more. Continue Reading
They’re accused of stealing 86 million. (Songs.)
In an audacious action, last month a group of piracy actors called Anna’s Archive copied about 86 million music files from Spotify. The intention was to release the hoard on the BitTorrent file-sharing platform. Continue Reading
The Ambies: Depth, creativity, impact
Membership association The Podcast Academy has released the nominees for the 2026 Ambies, the group’s annual award program. The award ceremony will take place in Brooklyn on February 23. Click to see the sprawling range of categories. Continue Reading
RAIN Notes: January 20
A certain freedom – Acast
Focus, not fragmentation – Vox Media
Tops – Magellan AI Continue Reading
RAIN Notes: January 16
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Spotify hikes price of Premium; provides broken info link
Some users call it “streamflation.” Some content owners feel they don’t benefit from it. The swirl is about a Spotify subscription price hike charged to the top tier of Premium subscribers, who will begin to pay a dollar more per month starting soon. Continue Reading