RAIN Summit arrives in Nashville on September 20, just two weeks away. This must-attend event partners with the RAB/NAB Radio Show, which starts on the 21st. RAIN Summit Nashville is the leading knowledge and networking event for online audio in all its forms — podcasting, webcasting, internet radio, music services, and the business ecosystem surrounding it all. Continue Reading
There are still a few hours left to register for today’s free RAIN/Omny webinar, Beyond the Download: A Deeper Understanding of Podcast Listening. This morning we learned that Omny is also planning an important announcement that Matt Saraceni says is “a game changer.” RAIN News does not have details or a press release yet, so we will learn what this is about at the same time as webinar attendees. Continue Reading
Today is National Vinyl Record Day (no, really) and we are celebrating with a one-day discount of ticket prices for RAIN Summit Nashville. Ticket prices reduced by 33.3%, 45%, and 78% depending on how many people are included. Today is the perfect day to register yourself and colleagues or friends! Continue Reading
RAIN Summit Nashville takes place in the music capital of the world, and one of the world’s most influential music executives, Scott Borchetta, will be the keynote speaker. Borchetta is the Founder and CEO of Big Machine Label Group (BMLG), the #1 independent record label in the world. Continue Reading
Podcasting is the hot audio category, and podcast measurement is its most important issue. Omny Studio and RAIN News are partnering to produce a free webinar: Beyond the Download: A Deeper Understanding of Podcast Listening. Register now for Tuesday, August 16 at 4pm EDT. the illuminating session will be presented by Matt Saraceni, Head of Content at Omny Studio. Continue Reading
Sirius XM held its Q2 earnings call last week, and investors pursued two lines of questioning about Pandora. First as a potential acquisition, thanks to a recent revelation that Liberty Media, parent company of Sirius XM, had made an offer to Pandora. Second as a potential threat to Sirius XM’s business. CEO james E. Meyer addressed both points. PLUS, more from the call. Continue Reading
Often the most interesting parts of an earnings call are beyond the numbers, especially in the investor Q&A which follows the prepared statements. We took a deep dive into the unscripted portions of last week’s Pandora Q2 results. Continue Reading
Omny Studio and RAIN News are partnering to produce a free webinar: Beyond the Download: A Deeper Understanding of Podcast Listening. Register now for Tuesday, August 16 at 4pm EDT. the illuminating session will be presented by Matt Saraceni, Head of Content at Omny Studio. Continue Reading
Advertising technology company WideOrbit is partnering with RAIN News to produce a webinar discussion of simulcasting. The free webinar is set for Tuesday, July 19, at 2:00PM EDT (11:00AM PDT). Featured speakers: Tim Murphy (VP of Digital Strategy & Enterprise Platforms, Entercom), Jim Kott (Sr. Director of Product Management, WideOrbit), and Rob Kass (VP of Product Leadership – Digital Audio, Nielsen) Continue Reading
This week the U.S. podcast industry descended on Chicago with a collective enthusiasm and entrepreneurial energy, for the second annual Podcast Movement (PM) conference. The event is attended by over 1,500 participants, features 80 stage sessions in eight parallel tracks, and features an exhibit floor where established brands nestled with newcomers angling into the podcast sphere with fresh ideas. Continue Reading
In 2016 the RAIN Internet Radio Awards celebrate their 7th year as the most prestigious celebration of excellence in the online audio industry. Click through for categories, and the submission link. It’s easy, and it’s free. Continue Reading
Advertising technology company WideOrbit is partnering with RAIN News to produce a webinar discussion of simulcasting. The free webinar is set for Tuesday, July 19, at 2:00PM EDT (11:00AM PDT). Featured speakers: Tim Murphy (VP of Digital Strategy & Enterprise Platforms, Entercom), Jim Kott (Sr. Director of Product Management, WideOrbit), and Rob Kass (VP of Product Leadership – Digital Audio, Nielsen) Continue Reading