Midia Research released a new data report called State of the Streaming Nation, a comprehensive analysis of the audience and economics of streaming music globally. The report positions itself at a pivotal point in the evolution of streaming, marking 2015 as “the year in which streaming music came of age.” At the same time, the conclusion fleshes out a cautionary reality. Continue Reading
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Podcasting is outgrowing its early trappings, building its awareness and audience, attracting the interest and investment of more mature industries, becoming more professional and presentable. There is a growing institutional presence in podcasting, as media companies enter the field in various ways. Continue Reading
Jelli has launched a demand-side platform for buying broadcast radio ads. Called SpotPlan, the technology intends to make buying inventory programmatically in the iHeartMedia network, and the Katz Expressway network, quicker, easier, and more precise. Continue Reading
Edison Research, home of The Infinite Dial and Share of Ear research projects, today announced a new research venture called Hacking the Commuter Code, and released some statistics. American drivers switch radio stations very frequently during their commutes. Continue Reading
Nobex is announcing today the launch of Nobex Partners Premium, a new mobile app product for radio stations which provides a high level of user interactivity, increased engagement, and a suits of data tools on the back end. Continue Reading
Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web: Is Kanye West a tactical genius? Should there be more podcasts for kids? Can musicians benefit from streaming data? Continue Reading
When the Beatles discography was released to on-demand music services on midnight of Christmas Eve, it was a gift to music lovers of all persuasions. At midnight last night, the Beatls streaming collection was substantially enlarged and rounded with the release of the three Anthology double albums. Continue Reading
On Being, a podcast/broadcast production developed and owned by Krista Tippett Public Productions (KTPP), and hosted by Krista Tippett, will move its distribution home from American Public Media (APM) to the Public Radio Exchange (PRX) on July 1. It’s not PRX’s first high-profile distribution “get.” Continue Reading
ESPN is trying something new with a documentary series, while taking a page from the Netflix playbook by releasing all five episodes at once. A five-part series on the history of the basketball dunk, called Dunkumentaries, launches today. Continue Reading
AccuRadio has announced a new channel launched in honor of First Contact Day. Wait — you don’t know what First Contact Day is? Read on. Continue Reading
Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web: Will iHeartMedia Survive? To SoundCloud, Love Dave. Audio advertising changing the tune for advertisers. David Lowery talks streaming, royalties, and solutions. Continue Reading
Eighty-five companies (so far) have grabbed seats at RAIN Summit West, the must-attend gathering of the online audio industry. The company attendee list includes broadcasters, Internet radio firms, digital audio advertising groups, research companies, technology service providers to the audio industry, law firms, music royalty administration companies, digital marketing services, and more. Click through to see. Continue Reading