RAIN Notes: February 6
Finalizing – A formality
Departing – Joanna Stern
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Sony expands NYU audio facility
In March 2025 we noted the creation of the Audio Institute at NYU, funded by Sony to the tune of $7.4 million. The news today announces a new space — the Sony Audio Institute Studio — a modernization and expansion of the original facility. Continue Reading
Spotify reach attains a quarter of Americans (Edison Research)
In its latest Weekly Insight (HERE) Edison Research reports that Spotify’ U.S. reach encompasses 25% of Americans. That attainment is a 317% rise over 10 years, as illustrated below. The metrics represent 13+ Americans, reporting that they listen to Spotify… Continue Reading
ADWEEK’s “Media Plan of the Year” awards; dates and categories revealed
Brand marketing trade publication ADWEEK has launched the ADWEEK Media Plan of the Year awards program, which recognizes excellence in marketing across a multitude of categories. Twenty-eight categories are in play. Click for details and linkage. Continue Reading
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