Podcast database Podchaser announced that it has raised seed funding of $1.65 million. The company will use the money in support of its three core initiatives: advanced search and discovery, industry-wide data standardization, and data-driven marketplaces for connection. Continue Reading
Barstool Sports has a new investor. Following up on rumors of a deal, Penn National Gaming has taken a minority stake in the sports media company, which includes a popular podcast network. The agreement will see casino operator Penn National take on a 36% interest stake. Continue Reading
An article in Digiday sources Vox Media Studios president Marty Moe saying that the company’s 200 podcasts across its many topical categories currently earns $10-million per year. The goal is to double that. Continue Reading
Audioboom introduced three original new shows that will debut on its network this year. The podcasts cover a range of topics and potential audiences. Continue Reading
Deezer released data tracing listeners’ habits surrounding album streaming. In the survey of 8,000 people from the U.S., France, Germany, and Brazil, 54% said they listen to fewer albums than their did 5 to 10 years ago. Continue Reading
Podsights, a podcast research and ad measurement platform, is announcing today a successful $1.5-million fundraising round and new hires. It’s all about attribution — a key word in podcasting 2020. Continue Reading
Spreaker announced that it has entered a partnership with Podchaser. Under the terms of their agreement, Spreaker Studio customers can distribute their podcasts to the platform with one click. Spreaker has been expanding its distribution footprint over the past year. Continue Reading
The UK is taking steps toward increasing consumer privacy around the growing segment of connected hardware. New legislation will apply guidelines to all Internet of Things consumer smart devices sold in the region. Continue Reading
SoundExchange released its statistics from the final quarter of 2019. The organization distributed $218.8 million during the period for a total of $908.2 million during the whole year. Continue Reading
Kobalt Music Group CEO Willard Ahdritz is stepping down from the company. He will assume the post of chairman for the business, and Laurent Hubert will take over as the top executive. Continue Reading
A group of performers in Germany is staging a legal case to get a larger share of money in the streaming economy from record labels. Fourteen managers and lawyers representing some of the nation’s most notable stars have written to the heads of multiple labels. They questioned if the current basis for setting streaming payments is “legally compliant” and presented an “urgent and fundamental need” to review the methodology that underpins historical contracts with the major labels. Continue Reading
Podcast deals have been coming fast and furious, and the latest pairs some major names in entertainment. Rolling Stones singer Mick Jagger has launched a production studio called Rainy Day Podcasts. The outfit is starting off with a development deal with Warner Bros. Continue Reading