Lizhi, a leading audio content app in China, has launched on the U.S. stock market. It is trading on Nasdaq, and is one of the first non-music platforms from the country to go public. Lizhi is offering 4.1 million shares at $11 per share. Continue Reading
TuneIn announced that it has adopted a new sonic logo. This short audio snippet is designed to present company branding to listeners who are accessing TuneIn’s service on connected devices or screenless platforms. Continue Reading
Gaana, the streaming service catering to Indian audiences, has released its annual report on the country’s consumption trends. “2019 was a landmark year for music lovers, artists and the industry in more ways than one,” CEO Prashan Agarwal said. “The meteoric rise in regional music consumption across the nation marks one of the biggest cultural shifts in perception of music in the past decade.” Continue Reading
Spotify is letting the fur fly. The company has launched a fun new tool that will let pet owners create playlists dedicated to their pets. It will combine those traits with the owner’s listening habits to create a collection that both can equally enjoy. The company also compiled an infographic with the results from surveying 5,000 pet owners in the U.S., UK, Australia, Spain, and Italy. Continue Reading
iHeartMedia is creating loud buzz today as the behemoth audio company announces a comprehensive reorganization of its national footprint with an emphasis on technology, shared resources, and transformation. Continue Reading
Podcatcher and subscription service Luminary has lowered its Premium subscription. Along with the price drop, Luminary is making some new investments in Premium content according to Podnews. Continue Reading
Anghami, a music streaming service focused on audiences in the Middle East, is reportedly looking for potential buyers. Unnamed sources told Bloomberg that Anghami could be valued at as much as $400 million in a sale. Continue Reading
Deezer has landed a deal that will further entrench its streaming platform in the Middle East and North Africa. The company now has a partnership with Mondia, a mobile tech company based in Dubai. Continue Reading
Sirius XM and Pandora have been gradually finding ways to cross-promote and collaborate after the satellite radio company’s acquisition of the online audio service in 2018. The businesses are now investigating how to create a joint subscription that would cover both of its services. Continue Reading
Streaming continues to grow in popularity in Germany. According to BVMI and GfK Entertainment, German listeners generated 107 billion audio streams in 2019. Continue Reading
Merlin has selected a new CEO following the exit of its long-time leader. The independent music licensing hub appointed Jeremy Sirota as its new top executive. Sirota joins from Facebook. Continue Reading
Sirius XM released its latest subscriber numbers ahead of its February earnings release and conference call. The satellite radio company announced that it total paid subscriber base has hit a record high of 34.9 million. Continue Reading