Author: Brad Hill

Pandora, TuneIn, and AccuRadio launch Harmonic Audio Network for advertisers

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In an alliance with TuneIn and AccuRadio, Pandora is announcing this morning the launch of the Harmonic Audio Network, an ad network for advertisers in streaming audio. The Harmonic Audio Network will be exclusively represented by Pandora’s sales force. The new network widens the audio inventory available to Pandora’s sales staff, and creates what the company is marketing as a trusted, high-quality marketing opportunity across three recognized brands. Continue Reading →

The Download on Podcasts: CBC’s quixotic campaign against its own RSS feed

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Imagine a grocery store which puts out a free coffee bar for customers. Now image the grocery store accusing customers of shoplifting for using the coffee bar. That’s the perception of a Cease & Desist letter reportedly sent by the Canadian Broadcasting Coporation (CBC) to podcast apps, ordering them to stop distributing CBC podcasts. Pundit opinion is frowning, but the CBC is legally sound. Continue Reading →

RAIN Summit Europe a huge success in London

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The famed British Museum received over 200 online audio professionals on Wednesday, piling into the BP Lecture Theater for a full day of knowledge and networking. Radio, podcasting, and streaming experts from all over Europe (and Latin America) spoke in panels, interviews, and special presentations. Over 80 companies sent representatives to RAIN’s fifth annual European gathering. Continue Reading →

Pandora Q3 earnings: splashy, scary to Wall Street, and about the long view

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Pandora reported its third-quarter earnings yesterday afternoon, with a splashy presentation that framed the quarterly ritual as Analyst Day. Analysts were evidently disappointed, based on a tumbling stock on two to three times normal trading volume. The call was about more than financials — the upcoming on-demand service is Pandora’s big bet. Click through for the RAIN report and analysis. Continue Reading →