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Sirius XM gets a win from Florida judge in Turtles pre-1972 copyright lawsuit

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Anna Washenko

Sirius XM was on a big losing streak in its series of lawsuits filed by Flo & Eddie, the company representing members of The Turtles. Flo & Eddie has sued Sirius XM in three states for its public performance of the band’s songs recorded prior to 1972 when federal copyright law took effect. While the suits in New York and California have been favoring the case made by Flo & Eddie, Sirius XM just got a win in Florida. Continue Reading →

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Art Bell’s new Internet show offered to AM/FM, with ad load restrictions

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Brad Hill

Radio veteran Art Bell is counting down the days until his new Internet-only show launches. In an interesting reversal of podcasts derived from broadcast programming, Bell is offering syndication rights to broadcast stations, but with restrictions. Continue Reading →

James Cridland’s Weekly Links: DAB+ in Cologne, podcasting, and much more

Posted on June 22, 2015 by James Cridland

by James Cridland

James Cridland Weekly Links is a column by the U.K.’s radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: James begins with a few of his articles, then moves on to the international roundup. Lots of reaction to Apple’s Beats 1 announcement! Continue Reading →

Internet Radio Rewind #48: Spotify positioning; Internet radio $$; Obama on a podcast

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Brad Hill

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The weekly update of the streaming audio industry, from RAIN News. THIS WEEK: Is Spotify positioning? Internet radio makes more money; DI.fm crosses over a fence; Google’s classical venture; Obama on a podcast Continue Reading →

Emmis adopts Triton Digital streaming audio technology

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Brad Hill

Triton Digital announced this morning that Emmis Radio will use Triton’s streaming technology platforms to deliver and monetize its digital content. Continue Reading →

James Cridland’s Weekly Links: Beats 1 reactions from all over

Posted on June 15, 2015 by James Cridland

by James Cridland

James Cridland Weekly Links is a column by the U.K.’s radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: James begins with a few of his articles, then moves on to the international roundup. Lots of reaction to Apple’s Beats 1 announcement! Continue Reading →

Ofcom testing cheap DAB tech with 10 UK multiplexes

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Anna Washenko

Ofcom, the UK media regulator, announced that it will conduct trials of small-scale DAB technology with about 60 stations around the country this summer. The regulator granted 10 trial licenses to radio multiplexes around the UK for the nine-month tests. Continue Reading →

Radio Disney expands online offerings with country music network

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Anna Washenko

Radio Disney announced plans to launch a country music network aimed at families this fall. Radio Disney Country will be a part of the Radio Disney app and third-party digital platforms. The network will include music videos, in-studio interviews, and performances. Continue Reading →

SoundHound for Radio launches, connecting music lovers to radio stations

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Brad Hill

SoundHound and Westwood One have partnered to create SoundHound for Radio, a mobile platform that connects soundHound users to radio stations when people use SoundHound to identify a song playing on the radio. Continue Reading →

Kurt Hanson: Bouvard’s Netflix-vs.-Pandora Math

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Kurt Hanson

by Kurt Hanson

Keying off a blog post by Pierre Bouvard, who recently joined Cumulus, Kurt Hanson reaches a different conclusion about Pandora’s market share, and how it compares to Netflix. Continue Reading →

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iHeartMedia announces Pride Radio, an FM extension of an online station

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Brad Hill

Over the last 15 years, FM radio has gradually extended its brands online, either via simulcasting or creating original streams derived from the broadcast signal. Much less common is an FM extension of a popular pureplay Internet-only station. 96.7 Pride Radio launches today in Minneapolis/St. Paul. Continue Reading →

Internet Radio Rewind #047: Apple Music, Spotify growth; 8tracks adds music; April webcast metrics

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Brad Hill

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Sponsored by AudioBoom

The weekly update of the streaming audio industry, from RAIN News. THIS WEEK: Apple announces its new music service; Spotify hits back with growth story; 8tracks also on the move; Triton’s Webcast Metrics Continue Reading →