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Sirius XM reported its first-quarter results for 2016 and has increased its guidance for the year’s net subscriber growth based on the performance. Quarterly revenue rose 11% to a high of $1.2 billion. Sirius XM said it now anticipates adding 1.6 million net new total subscribers in 2016. Continue Reading
Ezra Kucharz, President of CBS Local Digital Media, is leaving his CBS position, and will take on a consulting role as Special Advisor to the CEO of CBS. Kucharz made an informal announcement of his move in a LinkedIn note, and also circulated a memo to his team. Continue Reading
Triton Digital and Dentsu, the world’s largest advertising agency, announced today the extension of Triton’s a2x programmatic audio advertising platform to Japan via Dentsu’s Cyber Communications Inc. (CCI) division. CCI will manage Japanese streaming audio inventory in that market in a new Dentsu division called “Premium Audio Series.” Continue Reading
James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: A look at podcasts in Google Play, coverage from RAIN Summit West, the BBC’s British programming, and DAB+ rolls out in Indonesia. Continue Reading
“I sleep pretty well at night,” Ginny Morris said to Paul Jacobs at RAIN Summit West in Las Vegas. Ginny Morris (CEO and Chair of Hubbard Radio) delivered a keynote presentation that included a chat with the Jacobs Media VP. But one thing does give pause to Morris’ optimism, and that is self-driving cars. Listen to her discuss the future. Continue Reading
Nielsen has voiced its intent to add a measurement system for on-demand audio and podcasts as part of its Digital Audio Ratings service. In this announcement, the ratings company promises to engage with one of the most vexing issues of the podcast industry — representing standard audience metrics to advertisers. Continue Reading
Jacobs Media has released the results of TechSurvey 12, its annual survey of P1 radio listeners in the U.S. and Canada. The expressed preferences in media usage showed little variation this year from the TechSurvey 11, but the latest results did see some changes in attitudes about digital services, car listening, and podcasts. Continue Reading
James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: Pondering and pontificating about public radio’s future in a digital world. Much more from the U.S., the UK, and Australia. Continue Reading
Ginny Morris, CEO and Chair of Hubbard Radio, faced a surprise audience question during her appearance as keynote speaker of RAIN Summit West yesterday. Her reply quelched any rumor of Hubbard Radio taking an interest in buying CBS radio stations on the market. Continue Reading
James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: Podcasting at the New York Times and radio outcry in San Francisco. Harsh words for U.S. radio and questions about unique content. Much more from around the world. 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
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