Jacobs Media has released its eighth annual public radio tech survey. The results are compiled from more than 29,000 respondents delivered via 69 public radio stations, and they offer a profile of listening behavior and digital adoption among public radio listeners. Continue Reading
NBC is planning a competition TV series based around the the idea of online viral hits. The Stream is based on a Norwegian show of the same title, where hopeful participants submit performance videos to a dedicated online platform. Continue Reading
Pandora announced it has updated its Artist Marketing Platform (AMP) with new features. The free platform now includes enhanced analytics powered by Next Big Sound, which the online audio company purchased last spring. It has also added new options for direct communication with fans. Continue Reading
Apple users have a new way to soundtrack their texts. Pandora is the latest app to have iMessage integration in iOS 10, Apple’s latest mobile operating system. The free extension to iMessage allows a person to share a track from the Pandora library by text. Continue Reading
Podtrac released its monthly podcast publisher rankings. The list shows the top Podtrac clients by unique monthly audience in the U.S., although it also shares the global unique streams and downloads for each publisher. After several months of little change to the order, September has a slight shake-up. Continue Reading
Spotify co-founder Martin Lorentzon has stepped down from his role as chairman of the streaming music service. After 10 years in the position, Lorentzon is shifting to the board’s vice-chairman, with CEO Daniel Ek assuming the chairman spot. Continue Reading
TuneCore has expanded to France. The digital music distributor and publishing administrator announced the launch of its third European market, with France joining Germany and the UK. Continue Reading
The African on-demand streaming and download platform Mdundo was launched in Kenya in 2012. Today we learn that Mdundo has surpassed 1 million users, and has expanded to be a more international resource for African musicians and listeners. Continue Reading
Deezer has partnered with Audio.ad, a specialist in audio advertising for the Latin American and U.S. Hispanic audiences. This deal will see Deezer expanding its reach in Colombia, which is already a top market for the streaming service. Continue Reading
Shazam has entered a partnership that will add music video channels to its app. The multifaceted mobile company has teamed up with video engagement business Vadio for this effort to increase time spent in its app. When a user Shazams a song, they will now see a music video channel in addition to the track’s metadata. Continue Reading
The Trade Desk is bringing its digital audio programmatic advertising to the Asia Pacific region, and Spotify is one of its first partners there. This launch means that advertisers can now buy digital audio inventory targeting the APAC audience. Continue Reading
Acast announced that it is offering all its signed podcasters free access to Epidemic Sound and Hindenburg Journalist Pro. Epidemic Sound is a curated music library specifically for creative productions. Hindenburg is a suite of radio production and editing software. Continue Reading