Precious little information about the upcoming Beats Music streaming service is seeping out from behind the firewall, except that it will use acquired MOG assets, and might be called Daisy. Both those bits are interesting, but potentially not as intriguing… Continue Reading
The New York Times writes today that one area of a troubled music industry that’s seen consistent revenue growth, and may be poised for more, is songwriter and publisher royalties, collected by groups like BMI and ASCAP. Webcasters and radio… Continue Reading
Selling inventory across properties and platforms is historically difficult, plagued by confusion for the buyer and heavy educational lift for the seller. Part of the challenge lies in reconciling different measurement methods. When media planners must grapple with opportunities defined… Continue Reading
Pandora scored a clear, and sharply worded, summary judgment from U.S. District Judge Denise Cote, enabling the Internet radio service to continue “performing” (streaming) works included in ASCAP’s entire inventory. The ruling refutes ASCAP’s attempt to narrow Pandora’s right to… Continue Reading
We previously mentioned Edison Research’s “What’s Working at Work” study of radio and audio in the workplace. Edision president Larry Rosin presented the study at the Radio Show today in Orlando. The team last took a look at how employees… Continue Reading
It is an oft-repeated platitude that AM/FM will never be outcast from digitally empowered cars of the future. That might be true, given broadcast’s stalwart advantages of locality, simplicity, and ubiquity. Even accepting that premise, though, doesn’t address questions of… Continue Reading
BY BRAD HILL Marketplace demand is growing for digital interactivity in the car. This trend has longer legs in the navigation/traffic category, but the headlines now are turning to the infotainment section of automobile control, driven largely by the penetration… Continue Reading
Pandora scored a clear, and sharply worded, summary judgment from U.S. District Judge Denise Cote, enabling the Internet radio service to continue “performing” (streaming) works included in ASCAP’s entire inventory. The ruling refutes ASCAP’s attempt to narrow Pandora’s right to… Continue Reading
Major broadcast radio group Cumulus and online subscription streaming service Rdio have forged a deal that gives Cumulus a significant online outlet, and not only affords Rdio access to the broadcaster’s music programming, but allows it to launch a free,… Continue Reading
Long-time AccuRadio program director Paul Maloney has been promoted to the full-time position of Executive Vice President/Programming, AccuRadio CEO Kurt Hanson and COO John Gehron announced today. “For the past 13 years, Paul has skillfully managed one of the toughest… Continue Reading
Being a first-mover can be dangerous. No music service is more aware of the perils of pioneering than Rhapsody, the subscription listening platform that has been operating since 2001. CEO Jon Irwin, in his RAIN Summit West 2013 keynote, remarked:… Continue Reading
There is an emphasis on advertising solutions this week. Two days ago Songza closed a capital round of $4.7M for developing its “life moments” sponsorship platform. Yesterday Pandora announced its new CEO/Chairman appointment of Brian McAndrews to replace outgoing Joe… Continue Reading