Spotify unleashed its Q2 earnings this morning. (Transcript HERE.) Investors reacted to the cautious tone expressed by CEO Daniel Ek, pulling the stock price sharply downward. Within that framework of reaction, Spotify did report increased revenue and surging subscribers. Click for details, graphics and linkage. Continue Reading
Closed for Sharpening – JAR Audio
Books vs. Music – Spotify
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In the Spring 2025 Nielsen radio ratings period, the measurement company reports “signifanct increases in listening across demographics and time periods. versus Fall 2024. he report represents the May-June-July period. The sudden apparent jump in listening is catalyzed by a change in the Portable People Meters, which now register three-minute listening periods qualifies as the defining standard for listening to a station Continue Reading
In its just-released financial report for Q2, podcast giant Acast shows upward movement in key metrics. This follows a Q1 report which was similarly directed. This finance report is the first to be released with Glen Glenday as CEO. Click for details and links. Continue Reading
Forever and Ever – TiME Magazine
Video Redefines Podcasting – Edison Research
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AM in the Dash – Radio Ink
Elevation – Matt Hird
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In a Wednesday webinar entitled The Podcast Consumer, data from Edison Research was unleashed in a presentation rich with numbers, charts, and full-throated advocacy for the growth, effectiveness, and importance of podcasting. Edison VP Megan Lazovick positioned Edison Research as an outright advocate for the popularity and influence of podcasting. Continue Reading
“Spotify doesn’t come to mind as a tried-and-true video ad platform. Media planners think of it as a digital audio platform.” Overcoming that challenge has led Spotify to winning the B2B category in the recently announced Drum Awards. The… Continue Reading
Everyone’s a Critic – Borrell Associates
Surprising – Sounds Profitable
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In a maneuver which creates the UK’s largest homegrown podcast network, pod platform Audioboom has acquired podcast hosting network Adelicious. Continue Reading
Podcast giant Acast has released a case study of a recent ad campaign for KFC in Australia. The campaign was distributed across several shows and networks to attain scale and frequency. Click for details and the audio host read. Continue Reading
SiriusXM, primarily known for in-car listening devices and proprietary programming, has launched a breakthrough proposition that could change consumer presumption of the brand. It’s an ad-supported plan priced at “less than seven dollars” according to sources. Continue Reading