The podcast category is developing into a mature business market. Money is flowing in. Media buyers are increasingly interested in the podcast opportunity, with its distinctive qualities. But there are over 300,000 podcasts. It’s a long tail of content. Two revenue paths are opening up for indie podcasts. Continue Reading
Mark Ramsey notes the rapid adoption of Apple and Google dashboard systems in 2017 cars. Thee 2017 model year might be a tipping point; it certainly will continue the trend toward making the car a rolling version of your smartphone. What does it mean for media brands? Continue Reading
At RAIN Summit Nashville last month, Eric Nuzum of Audible sat for an interview with RAIN President Brad Hill to discuss on-demand audio, podcasting, and Amazon-owned Audible’s new ventures. “My mission is to expand digital audio to people who aren’t listening yet,” said Nuzum. Full video here. Continue Reading
Podcast host Spreaker, a keen developer of tools for producers, has launched new embedded web players for placing podcast episodes on web pages. The announcement shows graphical possibilities within the players — “Don’t just tell listeners your story, show it to them, too!” says Spreaker. Continue Reading
Music Connect, a Nielsen product for clients who wish to see how music is distributed and consumed, has addedlocal market information to its streaming data set. Music Connect has always tracked radio airplay, streams, and social uptake of music. Continue Reading
Webcast listening in July slipped downward by 4% month-over-month, compared to June’s numbers in Triton Digital’s Webcast Metrics monthly report. with that, there is strong year-over-year listening growth. Click through for historical charts. Continue Reading
A new study by research company GfK has surveyed over 1,000 Australian teenagers and adults (10 years and older) in five major cities, via a diary system, to determine what they listen to across all audio sources. The study was apparently commissioned by the Australian record industry, and unveiled at the National Radio Conference in Melbourne. With commentary by Kurt Hanson. Continue Reading
CBS Radio has announced that J.D. Crowley, previously head of digital media for CBS Television Distribution, has been appointed Executive Vice President, Digital, for CBS Radio. In the New York office Crowley will report to CBS Radio President Andre Fernandez. Continue Reading
8tracks, a unique playlisting service that has moved in and out of profitability during the last several years, sent an email to investors yesterday disclosing results of a funding campaign, and announcing an upcoming shift of its business model. 8tracks will move away from ad-supported listening, becoming mainly a subscription service. Continue Reading
Audio ad sales company AdLarge and media software company Marketron have announced an alliance to develop a new programmatic platform for radio. The platform will leverage Marketron’s Mediascape marketplace, and promises to deliver key values of programmatic advertising. Continue Reading
AERO, the Spanish Online Radio Association, has announced that it will develop a comprehensive certification of Spanish internet radio stations and podcasts. The work will culminate in a “Certified Directory of Online Radio,” to be published in December.Internet radio stations and podcasts which can demonstrate Spanish listenership may request participation. Continue Reading
In France, the Syndicat National de l’Edition Phonographique (SNEP) is the trade body which advocates for the French record industry and compiles music charts. This year SNEP changed its chart calculations to factor streaming. There is a twist here. Continue Reading