Kurt Hanson: Moroccan Argan Oil and your radio station
by Kurt Hanson
Sore feet. Soothing balm. An unusual ingredient. Now connect this to radio programming. Neither could we. So, founding editor Kurt Hanson did. Continue Reading
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James Cridland’s Weekly Links: From Canada — the glass is not half empty
by James Cridland
James Cridland Weekly Links is a column by the U.K.’s radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: From Canadian Music Week…mor optimism in public panels, please. And great links from U.S., U.K., and Australia. Continue Reading
Internet Radio Rewind #042: Apple rumors; Spotify is richer; Grooveshark drowns
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The weekly update of the streaming audio industry, from RAIN News. THIS WEEK: Apple rumors; Spotify gets richer; Grooveshark goes down in deep water; Pandora in the FM business; no streaming in the Vermont State House. Continue Reading
Commercial Radio is Thriving in the UK
by Jennifer Lane
In the UK last year, advertising revenue on commercial radio grew 7.2% in 2014, while in the US it shrank 1%. According to an article by Lucy Barrett at UK’s RAB, radio in that country is alive and well and thriving across all it’s platforms. Continue Reading
Radio groups off the hook in HD Radio patent suit
In a slow-moving patent lawsuit about the right to use HD Radio technology, defending radio groups have been dismissed from the case. the case dismissal was ordered “with prejudice,” meaning that it cannot be re-introduced. Continue Reading
WBEZ starts mapping how to spend new grant dollars; Michel Ballard hired to head digital
Chicago Public Media’s WBEZ got attention last month when it received a matching-donation pledge of $2-million dollars from the Pritzker Foundation. The intent of the gift is to help the station to double its existing digital staff, update its infrastructure, and produce new shows. A new Chief Digital Officer has just joined the station. Continue Reading
Entercom CEO looks to programmatic in earnings call
During Entercom’s earnings call yesterday, CEO David Field responded to analyst questions about programmatic advertising. The topic did not arise during Entercom’s prepared statements; it was investors on the Entercom call who led the conversation toward programmatic. Continue Reading
James Cridland’s Weekly Links: New apps; DAB growth in Europe; radio talent; more
by James Cridland
James Cridland Weekly Links is a column by the U.K.’s radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: New apps; DAB growth in Europe; what are the ingredients of radio talent?; Apple poaches more UK radio resources; much more. Continue Reading
Radio One execs talk about programmatic and digital
In a quarterly earnings call, Radio One executives Alfred Liggins (CEO) and Peter Thompson (CFO) answered analysts’ questions about digital audio and programmatic advertising. The discussion highlited the increasing importance of digital ad-selling to radio investors. Continue Reading
Larry Rosin: Why Are Radio Station Simulcasts Failing to Compete on Phones?
by Larry Rosin
In this third part of a four-part series, Edison Research President Larry Rosin analyzes the reasons why radio simulcasts do not compete effectively with other streaming choices. Continue Reading
iHeart earnings: iHeartRadio audience update, programmatic, and podcasts
This week’s earnings report from iHeartMedia encompassed financial results and strategic updates ranging across the many dimensions of a media conglomerate. Within that scope, Richard Bressler (President, COO, and CFO) landed on topics of particular pertinence to online audio. Continue Reading
Internet Radio Rewind #041: Should radio pay? Pandora earnings; something new for podcasting
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The weekly update of the streaming audio industry, from RAIN News. THIS WEEK: Copyright chief wants radio to pay; Copyright Royalty Board starts a music licensing trial; Sirius XM earnings; Pandora earnings; something new for podcasting. Continue Reading