Pandora has joined a trade group called the Internet Association. The group works on advocacy within many Web-centric topics, such as net neutrality, protecting Internet freedom, developing the Internet economy, privacy, and cybersecurity, but it also lobbies on broader topics such as international trade and law enforcement. Continue Reading
The overwhelming majority of podcasts are spoken-word programs, and it has been that way the category started. Why? Broadcast law attorney and guest columnist David Oxenford explains the legal reasons. Continue Reading
The Super Bowl Halftime Show had some excellent news for the performers involved, but SoundHound reviewed more than just the music from the game. The sound-identification app cited Missy Elliott’s performance of “Work It” as the most SoundHounded moment. Continue Reading
For music’s biggest night, it’s no surprise that many industry members have been trading predictions about who the big winners will be. Streaming services are among those looking into their crystal balls to divine which tunes and artists will take home awards. Continue Reading
Seeking to offer brand marketers deeper and more original integration into its vast range of distribution assets, iHeartMedia has built and launched iHeartMedia SoundBoard, a creative entertainment studio that promises to develop innovative ad campaigns.
We spoke with Gayle Troberman, Chief Marketing Officer for iHeartMedia. Continue Reading
RAIN Summits announces the “Streaming Audio’s Startup Economy” discussion panel at RAIN Summit West, April 12 in Las Vegas.
Early-stage startups — this is your invitation to apply for a chair on the panel. Present your early-stage business at the premiere information and networking event for the streaming audio industry! Continue Reading
Guest columnist Larry Rosin, President of Edison Research, releases a data point from the most recent Share of Ear study. What do people listen to when they are mobile? Continue Reading
In this edition of adStream we have a tale to tell, involving an iHeartRadio ad-skipping loophole, and a native ad on a terrestrial webcast. It’s all about content, even in commercial breaks. Continue Reading
Le Syndicat National de l’édition Phonographique, better known to non-French speakers as SNEP, revealed that France’s recorded music market revenue fell 5.3% last year to €570.6 million. Revenue from physical formats dropped 11.5% to €325.3 million. Continue Reading
Media software company Marketron announced the hiring of Todd Kalman, who will leave CBS Radio to join the Minneapolis company. Kalman becomes VP of Sales for Marketron. Continue Reading
The first rumblings of skepticism about Pono Music and its promised revolution in sound quality emerged last month, and since then the critics have become more visible and more vocal. Professional musician and journalist David Pogue is the latest to turn his ear to the question of how much different hi-def listening can really offer. In the interest of science, he conducted a blind experiment. Continue Reading
Rdio announced an update to its service in New Zealand, opening up free ad-supported Internet radio to listeners in that country. The updates are available on the Rdio app and website in the New Zealand market. Continue Reading