YouTube Music has been expanding its programming to keep pace with the offerings of other on-demand streaming platforms. Its latest additions are three personalized playlists for music discovery. Continue Reading
Audible’s founder is exiting his post as CEO. Don Katz will step down as CEO and become executive chairman of the audio company. Bob Carrigan will join Audible as its new chief executive effective January 2. Continue Reading
Billboard will update its charts to reflect the ongoing importance of video in the music world. The company announced that it will include video and audio data from YouTube on its Billboard 200 and genre-specific album charts starting January 3. Continue Reading
Deezer unveiled a new feature to its audio streaming platform that will let listeners exert more control over their lean-back listening experience. The platform has a new ban system for blocking music that a user just can’t stand. Continue Reading
Love Sport Radio announces today an expansion to nationwide-UK broadcasting and an expanded programming slate to attract new regional audiences. Love Sport has been covering London with its DAB signal. Now it is acquiring Panjab Radio’s slot in the Sound… Continue Reading
Audible is launching a new audio entertainment app in India. Audible Suno houses hundreds of hours of audio content, including more than 60 original and exclusive episodes of shows. The service is free to listen and ad-free. Continue Reading
Sony Music UK has promoted Adam Cardew for a newly-created post, vice president of podcasting and creative strategy. After acting as a digital director, Cardew’s new position will see him leading the podcast division’s growth, including launching a series of innovative, artist-led shows. Continue Reading
Amazon has hired Rocío Guerrero as its global head of Latin music. She will develop and lead Amazon Music’s growth strategy to expand into Latin audiences. Guerrero joins the company after time working at Warner Music Latin and Spotify. Continue Reading
ART19, the podcast technology and advertiser services company, has announced an ambitious and acquisitive move into South Korea, a country with 51-million people who are more engaged with podcasts than any other national population in the world. One acquisition, four exclusive agreements, and a new company. Continue Reading
Streaming audio service Deezer announced that it has partnered with Facebook’s Portal TV platform. Last fall, the social media company introduced a dedicated video calling device, and now has expanded its hardware efforts to include this smart TV. Continue Reading
Napster has entered a partnership with Super Hi-Fi, an artificial intelligence company that offers tools to improve audio transitions and customization. The parties will collaborate to provide businesses with personalized music listening experiences. Continue Reading
Merlin has secured a licensing deal with up-and-coming streaming platform Boomplay Music. The streaming service serves listeners in Africa, with headquarters in Nigeria and ownership by China’s Transsnet Music Limited. Continue Reading