Strategy Analytics, a market research firm, recently published an investigation into the global smart speaker sector. Its latest analysis focuses on Germany. Smart speaker ownership is still small in that country, but those early adopters are big fans of the technology. Continue Reading
Jacobs Media has shared the results from its public radio tech survey. The results are from surveys of more than 22,000 public radio listeners conducted in May 2018. Here are a few key data points and takeaways on smart speakers, podcasts, in-car listening, and more. Continue Reading
Spotify held its slight lead over Pandora in March stream listening, an advantage established in January after three years of chasing. Aside from that metrics rivalry, the Top 20 group in Triton Digital’s Webcast Metrics report gained one percent in overall listening compared to February. PLUS — a little bit of smart speaker reporting. Continue Reading
NuVoodoo Media Services has released the latest installment of its NuVoodoo Ratings Prospects Study, with a focus on music discovery. AM/FM radio topped the survey results overall, but YouTube posted a sizable lead among younger respondents. Continue Reading
Nielsen has released a report centered on the Indian music industry and its unique position within the global business. The India Music 360 2018 report is based on surveys from June-July of 2018, with 1,570 surveys conducted in an age range of 16 to 45. Continue Reading
Google’s global footprint for smart speakers exceeded Amazon’s in the second quarter of 2018. According to the latest estimates from Canalys, Google’s share leapt from 16.9% in Q2 2017 to 32.3% in Q2 2018. That growth helped the tech giant surpass Amazon. Continue Reading
Smart speakers are a newer product segment in Japan, but the devices have gained awareness quickly in that market. Recent data shared by Voicebot from Marketing Research Camp showed that rates of smart speaker ownership among ages 15-69 in Japan rose from 4.5% in late 2017 to 5.7% in February 2018. Continue Reading
Podtrac has published its list of the top 20 podcasts for July 2018. The list is mostly unchanged from the June ranker, although July did have two new additions. Continue Reading
Westwood One has released a report exploring the audio landscape, with podcasting and smart speakers drawing particular attention. The study leveraged data from the Share of Ear and Infinite Dial studies to explore trends for the podcast audience as well as tracking the adoption rates for smart speakers. Continue Reading
The Canadian Podcast Listener will be releasing the results from its second annual analysis during the first RAIN Summit Canada in October, but Audience Insights and The Podcast Exchange have been sharing advanced glimpses. After revealing some statistics in July, the duo have shared another slide with data about podcasting in Canada. Continue Reading
New market research projects that Amazon will not hold its massive lead over the smart speaker space indefinitely. Strategy Analytics’ latest report expects that Google will pose the most immediate challenge to Amazon and Echo’s dominance. Continue Reading
Podtrac has released its monthly ranking of podcast publishers for July. Total global downloads for the ten parties on the list dipped 2% from the June 2018 figures, but increased 57% year-over-year. NPR tops the chart yet again. Continue Reading