Quick Hits: SCA and original podcasts. In-car audio. Inside Apple HomePod.
Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web: SCA’s big plans for original podcasts. In-car audio on the rise. Apple HomePod engineering lesson. Continue Reading
Month: December 2018
Saavn and Jio Music complete their streaming merger
India’s music market has finalized a merger between two major players. Jio Music and Saavn have completed the union of their streaming services, creating a single entity that has a combined value of $1 billion. The joint platform is called JioSaavn. Continue Reading
Mark Ramsey launches research division for Christian broadcasters
Radio consultant and podcast producer Mark Ramsey is announcing today a new division of his Mark Ramsey Media company, focused on research and other services for Christian broadcasters. The effort is “built specifically to serve the unique needs of Christian broadcasters, both commercial and non-commercial.” Continue Reading
Tencent Music files for its New York Stock Exchange IPO
Tencent Music Entertainment has launched its initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange. The music arm of the Chinese conglomerate Tencent is looking to raise between $1.07 billion and $1.23 billion in this move. It is targeting a valuation between $22 billion and $25 billion. Continue Reading
Scripps / Triton acquisition closes
The acquisition of Triton Digital by E.W. Scripps has closed, the parent company announced this morning. First announced six weeks ago, the merger settles what has been an uneven path for Triton in 2018, as it adds an important piece to Scripps’ digital acquisition strategy. Continue Reading