Netflix has entered a partnership with Sirius XM to launch a comedy station on the satellite radio platform. The channel will be titled Netflix Is a Joke Radio and is slated for a January 2019 launch. Continue Reading
TuneCore announced that it is adding a new service called Facebook Monetization. This feature is free for all TuneCore Artists and allows them to ensure correct payments when the performer’s work is used on either Facebook or Instagram. Continue Reading
AdRev, a specialist in YouTube monetization and copyright management, announced a new high-level hire. Nick LaPointe has joined the company as director of rights management. Continue Reading
Chance the Rapper has been known to throw himself and his resources into causes that hit close to home. He gave Chicago public schools $1 million last year, and also made efforts to help support SoundCloud when the platform that helped break him to mainstream success was struggling. Now he’s embarking on another Windy City campaign. Continue Reading
Spotify has introduced a new feature for streamlining the process of submitting unreleased music for consideration on its curated playlists. The feature is in beta testing on the Spotify for Artists and Spotify Analytics dashboards. Continue Reading
The Canadian Podcast Listener, the second annual iteration of a survey into the podcast consumption habits will be released at the RAIN Summit Canada. Audience Insights and The Podcast Exchange have shared some top-line results ahead of the October 10 event. Continue Reading
Spotify has hired a musician to help build a hub centered on Arab music and culture for the platform. Suhel Nafar, a Palestinian musician, is now a senior editor for the streaming service and will work out of its New York office. The Middle East has been a region of growth for digital audio advertising. Continue Reading
Germany, one of the last markets of CD dominance, has finally seen streaming eclipse physical formats. In the first half of 2018, the country’s music industry saw revenue of €727 million, down 2% on-year. The period saw digital revenue overtake physical for the first time. Continue Reading
Trebel, a new music app focused on offline listening, announced its official launch in the United States and Mexico. The program has position itself as an option for listeners who currently find offline playback from music video sites or unlicensed platforms. Continue Reading
The team behind popular podcast S-Town is being sued over claims that it exploited the life of its main subject for financial gain. The estate of John B. McLemore has sued host and creator Brian Reed, Serial Productions, This American Life, Chicago Public Media, and others. Continue Reading
Qobuz announced three new hires who will help the hi-definition streaming platform with its United States launch later this year. Dan Mackta is the new managing director of Qobuz USA. The other new hires are Ted Cohen and David Soloman. Continue Reading
Deezer announced that it has expanded access to its high-fidelity, CD-quality listening tier. Deezer HiFi is now available worldwide on select models of Samsung soundbars and wireless speakers. Continue Reading