Apple was already slow out of the starting gate when it belatedly launched the HomePod, but the company may be looking to revise its approach to be more competitive in the smart home segment. Bloomberg reported that Apple has been making hires for new projects in smart home software and hardware. Continue Reading
Acast shared two announcements for its podcast business today. First, it introduced a new division for the creation of original podcast content. Second, it has received certification from the IAB. Continue Reading
Voxnest, a podcast technology company, has entered a partnership with France-based audio advertising tech business Audion. Under the terms of their agreement, podcasts in the Voxnest network will have access to ads from Audion’s partners. Continue Reading
Triton Digital announced that Vibenomics, a specialist in cloud-based audio experience solutions, has signed on as its latest partner. Triton will help monetize the new Vibenomics Audio Out-of-Home advertising marketplace. Continue Reading
The Financial Times is expanding its audio programming with a move into subscriber-only podcasts. The first show in this wave is The Rachman Review, which premiered earlier this month. The program is hosted by popular FT columnist Gideon Rachman. Continue Reading
Spotify released its results from the third quarter of 2019. Total revenue for the period reached €1.73 billion, up from €1.35 billion in the same period last year. Along with the financial update, the company also announced that its CFO plans to retire. Continue Reading
Westwood One has partnered with podcast technology company Megaphone. The Cumulus Media-owned Westwood will move its podcast network to Megaphone’s platform. Westwood One will also have the future chance to opt into the Megaphone Targeted Marketplace. Continue Reading
James Cridland’s International Radio Trends is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: LBC News launches in the UK. Radioplayer arrives in Italy. Stats on DAB in Australia. Continue Reading
Pacific Content has hired Jonas Woost as its director of business development. In this role, he will be responsible for continuing to expand Pacific Content’s roster of clients and podcasts. Continue Reading
Amazon released its third-quarter earnings, marking an unusual uneven quarter for the tech empire. Net sales totaled $70 billion, up 24% from $56.6 billion in the same quarter of 2018. Continue Reading
Rhapsody and Sony Music Entertainment Japan have officially launched their mora qualitas streaming service in Japan. The platform, initially unveiled in December 2018, offers high-resolution music from the Sony catalog, as well as libraries from other labels and distributors. Continue Reading
Podcast network Luminary Media has a new CEO and a new influx of funding. Simon Sutton is stepping in to lead the subscription audio platform. In addition to new leadership, Luminary has secured an additional $30 million in a series C financing round. Continue Reading