Nielsen released its comparable metrics report for Q4 2015. Radio’s weekly reach held steady at 93% for all adults over age 18. At the same time, there are underlying metrics that point to big shifts related to smartphone use and the habits of younger listeners. Continue Reading
The smartphone is one of the most influential consumer electronics categories of the last 20 years. It certainly influences how Americans listen to radio and internet-delivered audio. At RAIN Summit West, Edison Research President Larry Rosin brought new metrics about smartphone listening from Edison’s ongoing Share of Ear and Infinite Dial consumer surveys. A shift is underway, too dramatic to disregard. Continue Reading
Jacobs Media has released the results of TechSurvey 12, its annual survey of P1 radio listeners in the U.S. and Canada. The expressed preferences in media usage showed little variation this year from the TechSurvey 11, but the latest results did see some changes in attitudes about digital services, car listening, and podcasts. Continue Reading
Webcast listening in February grew by 8% compared to January, and notched a 17% rise year-over-year, according to Triton Digital’s monthly Webcast Metrics Top 20 Ranker, released yesterday. Click through for historical charts. Continue Reading
The IFPI has released its 2016 global report, which points to streaming as the key reason behind music’s first year of significant total revenue growth since 1995. Global revenue rose 3.2% last year to $15 billion. Digital outperformed physical revenue for the first time, a result that echoes the U.S. trend highlighted by the RIAA’s annual report. Within that strong performance, streaming emerged as a powerhouse, accounting for 43% of the year’s digital revenue. Continue Reading
Midia Research released a new data report called State of the Streaming Nation, a comprehensive analysis of the audience and economics of streaming music globally. The report positions itself at a pivotal point in the evolution of streaming, marking 2015 as “the year in which streaming music came of age.” At the same time, the conclusion fleshes out a cautionary reality. Continue Reading
In the fast-moving field of online audio, with audiences shifting from yesterday’s trends to tomorrow’s, research is essential. Three research reports will highlight RAIN Summit West on April 17, in Las Vegas, among many other features. Continue Reading
How do broadcasters and webcasters gather and use data about their audiences, and engage those audiences? That is the subject of a research project jointly conducted by Presslaff Interactive and RAIN News. The 12-question survey is open now to industry professionals. Continue Reading
YouTube’s penetration into the music lives of Americans is a snapshot of quiet domination captured by last week’s Infinite Dial release. When you cross-reference different parts of the Edison Research / Triton Digital study, startling comparisons emerge. Continue Reading
Radioplayer has shared research into the role of radio in cars, and even though new technology is posing a growing threat to the traditional format, it found that radio remains a valuable feature for vehicles. The organization’s survey of drivers from the UK, France, and Germany found that 82% said they would not consider buying a car without a radio. Continue Reading
New consumer research found that 68% of smartphone owners listen to streaming music every day. The study from Parks Associates revealed that smartphone owners spend more time with their tunes than any other form of mobile entertainment, clocking in at 45 minutes per day with streaming music. Continue Reading
The Infinite Dial, a consumer research project that tracks listening habits and trends of American teens and adults, was released today for 2016, co-produced by Edison Research and Triton Digital and presented via webinar. Continue Reading