In a partnership with AT&T, iHeartRadio is now available on the telecom giant’s U-verse enhanced TV platform. The integration is another building block toward making the television an in-home audio device alongside WiFi-connected speakers. Continue Reading
Research firm MusicWatch has released new data from its Annual Music Study, conducted in April. A professor at Monmouth University crunched the MusicWatch survey results to arrive at a snapshot of how college students are listening to music. Continue Reading
In 2015 the RAIN Internet Radio Awards celebrate their 6th year as the most prestigious celebration of excellence in the online audio industry. Submissions are now being accepted. There is no charge. Continue Reading
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Just as you’ve probably seen a Home Depot commercial if you watch live TV, you’ve probably heard a Squarespace ad if you’re an avid podcast listener. Anecdotal evidence is now supported by a study of podcast sponsorship. Continue Reading
Pushing forward the digital initiatives that complement its vast over-the-air holdings, iHeartMedia has hired veteran media executive Carter Brokaw as President, Digital Revenue Strategy. Brokaw will report to iHeart’s head of sales, Tim Castelli. Continue Reading
Rdio has added new label stations to its existing category, with additions appearing in various localized editions of the Rdio app. Label stations are promotional playlists that highlight small and medium sized label artists, and are curated collaboratively. Continue Reading
James Cridland Weekly Links is a column by the U.K.’s radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: A global roundup of reaction to Apple’s new Beats 1 radio … and more. Continue Reading
Radio Vintage, a Chicago-based pureplay, offers deep sonic nostalgia — the same sort of musty romance you get when walking into a vintage clothing boutique in the East Village. Continue Reading
A newly released Nielsen Music U.S. Mid-Year Report delivers a dramatic message: On-demand music streaming nearly doubled over the first half of 2014. “The growth of streaming continues to accelerate,” says Nielsen. Continue Reading
Looking at what a regular, non-techy person must do to listen to Beats 1, the flagship product of Apple Music, it seems as if Apple is making discovery as difficult as possible. Continue Reading
Radio group Cumulus Media and audio platform Audioboom have announced a major strategic partnership to produce and distribute on-demand audio. Westwood One will be the exclusive ad-rep agency for Audioboom’s monetization efforts of the content. Continue Reading
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Last week Edison Research released new information about the podcasting audience, revealing that teens are listening as much as some older groups, unlike in terrestrial radio. But where are the young podcast stars?
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