Merlin to move its headquarters to Dublin
Merlin, the independent label organization, is relocating its headquarters. The group, which has been centered in Amsterdam, is moving to Dublin in a corporate restructuring. Continue Reading
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Deezer lands new telecom deal for the Middle East
Deezer has entered a deal with a telecom in the Middle East. The streaming service is offering a free bundle to customers of the Saudi Telecom Company. Continue Reading
Triton Digital announces new integration for its Audio Ad Server
Triton Digital announced that it has integrated a new tool into its Audio Ad Server for the audio and podcast industry. The company entered a partnership to use the MediaSales Traffic platform from Wedel Software, an international provider of broadcast software solutions. Continue Reading
Former Warner digital exec joins TikTok/Bytedance
Ole Obermann has been hired by mobile short-form video app TikTok as its vice president and global head of music. The former Warner Music Group digital exec joined the company in October. Continue Reading
Classical streamer Idagio offers half-price subscriptions to students
Student discounts to streaming services are not new, and classical specialist Idagio is leveraging that user acquisition strategy. The pitch is based on the idea that classical music fosters relaxation, brain benefits, better sleep, and lower stress — in time for final exams. Continue Reading
Pandora widens distribution of mobile redesign backed by new marketing campaign
Pandora announced the full rollout of its latest mobile redesign. The new look was introduced to a limited number of users in October. Its new features include a personalized “For You” section and the Pandora Modes option for tweaking the curation algorithms of a station. Continue Reading
“Pivot to Audio” — Reuters Digital News Report tracks growth of news podcasts
The Reuters Institute has published its foundational Digital News Report 2019. It mentions podcasting 186 times. A key point is a so-called Pivot to Audio, which describes how phones and smart speakers are fostering the growth in podcast news shows. Continue Reading
Audiobook sales projected to surpass ebook sales in the UK next year
The UK is experiencing a surge in audiobook popularity. Deloitte’s latest projections anticipate that audiobooks will generate UK revenue of £115 million in 2020 and outpace sales of ebooks. A similar growth curve is happening in the U.S. Continue Reading
Whooshkaa to power audio and ads for Ripple
Australian digital audio ad company Whooshkaa has entered a partnership with Ripple, a broadcaster based in Malaysia. Under this agreement, Whooshkaa will power on-demand audio and dynamic advertising for Ripple’s shows. Continue Reading
iHeartRadio Digital to launch second headquarters in Nashville
iHeartMedia is breaking new ground in Music City. The conglomerate announced that it will launch the second headquarters for iHeartRadio Digital in Nashville. The new location is slated to open in the first quarter of 2020. Continue Reading
Warner Music digital music revenue rose for the quarter and year
Warner Music Group released financial results from its fourth quarter and for its 2019 fiscal year. In the three-month period ending September 30, the major label generated a net income of $91 million, reversing a loss of $13 million in the fourth quarter of 2018. Continue Reading
Entercom will add Radio Disney to its digital radio hub
Entercom announced that it will distribute Radio Disney and Radio Disney Country programming. Both Disney channels will be available through the RADIO.COM digital audio platform alongside Entercom’s station portfolio and podcast content. Continue Reading