Pandora made two announcements this week centered on its interactions with the industry. First, the company has partnered with Music Reports, a rights administration platform. Second, Pandora hired a new Head of Publisher Licensing and Relations. Continue Reading
Slacker Radio has joined the ranks of audio services inking deals with the telecom sector. The Internet radio company is participating in a promotion from U.S. Cellular that will see qualifying customers get one year membership to Slacker Radio Premium for free. Continue Reading
PwC has released its Global Entertainment and Media Outlook for 2016-2020, and the report includes projections for music, radio, and Internet advertising. Global E&M spending is expected to rise from $603 billion in 2015 to $720 billion by 2020. The consultant shared some highlights from the global and U.S. editions of the report. Continue Reading
Here’s another collection of the talks and sessions at music industry event Midem in Cannes. Topics covered in these sessions include live-streaming video, marketing potential, indies combatting safe harbor rules, and the power of Alibaba Music. Continue Reading
Several European nations have reported developments in adoption of DAB and DAB+ in cars. Growing percentages of new car models come equipped with digital radio receivers across Europe, particularly in the UK, Norway, and Switzerland. Continue Reading
Spotify has hired Troy Carter as its global head of creator services. Carter has a long history in music, spending 15 years in talent management and founding entertainment company Atom Factory. So far, the speculation is that Carter could be tasked with securing exclusive releases for the streaming service. Continue Reading
Pandora has introduced a new native mobile ad experience that aims to improve impact and effectiveness for marketers. The new format relies on rich media and works to coincide with the natural behavior of the audio company’s mobile audience. Express and the Lexus Dealer Association are the first brands to beta test the new format. Continue Reading
The growing interest in streaming and digital music has created a subset of tech companies aiming to improve audio quality. We’ve seen multiple Kickstarter projects promising better performance for digital tunes. However, the latest product announcement isn’t from another new kid on the block. Continue Reading
When the Copyright Royalty Board set new figures for the 2016-2020 time frame, SoundExchange was vocal in its stance that the $.0017 and $0.0023 rates were too low. Now it is preparing to mount an appeal of that decision, filing a statement to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals on May 31. Continue Reading
A new Nielsen study explores use of media types across different generations. The Generational Snapshot study looks at media use and device penetration for three age groups: Millennials (18-34), Generation X (35-49), and Baby Boomers (50-67) and finds clear trends in their choices. Continue Reading
Here’s a collection of some noteworthy developments emerging from Cannes, where the music industry has descended for the Midem conference. The opening keynote for the event gathered several industry leaders to talk about the future of the music business. TuneCore CEO Scott Ackerman also gave a talk and the Worldwide Independent Network released a report. Continue Reading
A new report added to the volume of data around podcast listening and advertising. Audio on-demand network Wondery commissioned a study from comScore that found one in three podcast listeners expect to increase their podcast consumption in the next six months. Respondents also reported feeling more connected, intelligent, and energized after listening to a podcast. Continue Reading