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
Midroll Media has announced a new podcast festival dubbed Now Hear This. The event is slated for Oct. 28-30, 2016, in Anaheim, CA, and is described by Midroll’s announcement as “a fan-focused weekend of live performances.” Mark Maron and other podcast stars will appear as headliners. 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. Slick through for categories, and details of how to submit a service for consideration. It’s all free. Continue Reading
Apple Music is one year old today. At Apple’s WorldWide Developer’s Conference (WWDC), the company announced that the music membership platform had accrued 15-million subscribers. That number is high or low, depending on perspective. ALSO: a much-needed redesign of the Apple Music experience. Continue Reading
At RAIN Summit West, April 17 in Las Vegas, RAIN founder Kurt Hanson delivered his annual State of the Industry address. As usual, 1960s-era Star Trek images tested the Trekker credentials of the audience. He also brought an Amazon Echo to the stage, making it (her?) a co-presenter. Continue Reading
VuHaus, the public radio music video destination (profiled by RAIN News in January) is nearing its one-year anniversary. To celebrate, it plans to live-stream part of the NON-COMM Convention in Philadelphia on May 19. In January VuHaus obtained a renewal of its operating grant from CPB (Corporation for Public Broadcasting). Continue Reading
Subha Modur, Director of North American Media at travel company KAYAK, has joined the speaker roster of the Streaming Audio Advertising Summit, June 2 at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York. Modhur will engage in a live interview session to explore the marketing opportunities, advantages, goals, and ideal outcomes of streaming audio advertising from the perspective of a brand advertiser. Click through for details. Continue Reading
RAIN is pleased to announce that The Streaming Audio Advertising Summit, June 2 in New York, is now open for registration. The event, which will focus on exploring the advantages of the marketing opportunities of online audio, will take place from 9:00AM to 1:00PM at the beautiful Metropolitan Pavilion. Click for details. 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
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
RAIN Summit West, the leading knowledge and networking conference of the online audio industry, is this Sunday at the Westgate Hotel in Las Vegas. Co-located with the NAB Show, many people attend both. Save money and reserve your place now for a full day of insights and networking. Continue Reading