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Sports Illustrated goes with iHeartMedia for multi-year content deal and boutique production studio

Posted on July 27, 2021 by Brad Hill

iHeartMedia has announced a multi-year deal with Sports Illustrated. It includes original podcast production and the formation of Sports Illustrated Studios. iHeartPodcast Network will distribute the new shows, naturally, as well as SI’s existing portfolio. Most of the new shows will be launched in 2022; one new title scheduled for later this year. One of the new audio sports network podcasts will dip its toe into the true crime genre. Continue Reading →

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Clubhouse exits beta, opens membership to all, and lists 30 open jobs

Posted on July 27, 2021 by Brad Hill

Clubhouse, a pioneer in social audio and the most recognized brand in that field, has emerged from a year-long beta period, celebrating the new phase as “Opening Day.” Key to the emergence is the elimination of the invite-only method of bringing in new users. Now, anyone can join. Click through for several usage statistics, and a link to 30 job openings. Continue Reading →

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Megaphone signs The Weather Network in Canada

Posted on July 27, 2021 by Brad Hill

Spotify-owned podcast publisher and ad-tech platform Megaphone has signed The Weather Network in Canada. This deal brings The Weather Network’s flagship podcast, “This Day in Weather History” onto the platform. Continue Reading →

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Deezer promotes creator tools and digital music distributors

Posted on July 27, 2021 by Brad Hill

Deezer is promoting its Deezer for Creators toolset. It offers metrics related to track plays and demographic info about listeners, as well as features that enable public sharing of the information. Continue Reading →

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RAIN Notes: Monday July 26

Posted on July 26, 2021 by Brad Hill

Jottings of Note

— Toss the TOS (James Cridland on Fireside)

— I Want My… (MTV. Bob Pittman celebrates)

— Quick and Dirty (History)

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SCA loads up LiSTNR with new music stations, adopting a radio-app strategy

Posted on July 26, 2021 by Brad Hill

Australian media company Southern Cross Austereo has added 10 music stations to its LiSTNR app, bringing its total station count to 25. The company is calling the additions “DAB+ music stations,” but the emphasis is more on the app than on DAB+ reception and listening. Adding pure music streams to radio-based apps is a familiar strategy. Continue Reading →

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iHeartRadio, NYTimes jump in Media Monitors Q2 podcast listening survey

Posted on July 26, 2021 by Brad Hill

In its quarterly survey of podcast listening, Media Monitors determined that iHeartRadio and NPR were the top two podcast publishers in Q2, as in Q1, based on the number of network-owned podcasts cited by survey respondents. Our comparison of the Q1-Q2 results shows much sameness in top networks. Continue Reading →

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Darren Davis to step away from iHeartMedia, ending near-30-year run

Posted on July 23, 2021 by Brad Hill

Darren Davis, the president of iHeartRadio for nearly eight years, and a near-30-year veteran of iHeartMedia, is formally leaving the company at year’s end. He will maintain an advisory role. We reminisce across the career milestones of a valued RAIN partner. Continue Reading →

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Pacific Content expands services beyond core production, working with Chartable and Signal Hill Insights

Posted on July 23, 2021 by Brad Hill

Leading branded content podcast company Pacific Content has fleshed out its platform, adding pre- and post-production service to legacy show production skill. We talked to the company to get details. Continue Reading →

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RAIN Notes: Thursday, July 22

Posted on July 22, 2021 by Brad Hill

Jottings of Note

— Psychic Prowess? (Jason Brownlee)

— Toutes les Felicitations (AdsWizz)

— New Leash on Life (Gary Reisman)

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Corus Entertainment’s “Curiouscast Podcast Hour” extends shows to radio distribution

Posted on July 22, 2021 by Brad Hill

Canadian media company Corus has started distributing its podcast content to radio, via “The Curiouscast Podcast Hour.” The shows are heard weekly on seven Corus radio stations, hosted by Chris “Dunner” Duncombe, director of Streaming and Podcasting. Click for stations and broadcast times. Continue Reading →

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NBC Olympics piles into podcasting, creating Apple Podcasts channel

Posted on July 22, 2021 by Brad Hill

As the beleaguered Tokyo Olympics get underway this week, with the opening ceremony scheduled for Friday, NBC Olympics is promoting its range of Olympics podcasts. The network’s emphasis is on its Apple Podcasts channel, where the shows are grouped. Click for details. Continue Reading →

Author: Brad Hill

Sports Illustrated goes with iHeartMedia for multi-year content deal and boutique production studio

Clubhouse exits beta, opens membership to all, and lists 30 open jobs

Megaphone signs The Weather Network in Canada

Deezer promotes creator tools and digital music distributors

RAIN Notes: Monday July 26

SCA loads up LiSTNR with new music stations, adopting a radio-app strategy

iHeartRadio, NYTimes jump in Media Monitors Q2 podcast listening survey

Darren Davis to step away from iHeartMedia, ending near-30-year run

Pacific Content expands services beyond core production, working with Chartable and Signal Hill Insights

RAIN Notes: Thursday, July 22

Corus Entertainment’s “Curiouscast Podcast Hour” extends shows to radio distribution

NBC Olympics piles into podcasting, creating Apple Podcasts channel

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