SoundCloud rolled out a new feature this week aimed at helping creators to grow their audiences. Promote on SoundCloud is a self-service tool that lets users promote their original tracks to the top of listeners’ feeds and mobile home pages. Continue Reading
Deezer has entered an agreement with the airline Emirates. Under the terms of their deal, Deezer will create dedicated playlists for Emirates’ in-flight entertainment system, called ice. The streaming service will provide more than 20 playlists for travelers. Continue Reading
Spotify has been keeping a break-neck pace of announcements, partnerships, and new features. This week, the streaming service shared two updates: one in augmented reality and one in lyrics. Continue Reading
Classical music streaming service Idagio has introduced a free tier that is available worldwide. The free listening plan includes access to personalized recommendations, playlists curated by mood, and artist or composer radio stations. Continue Reading
Triton Digital announced that it is partnering with BFM, the only independent business radio station in Malaysia. BFM will use the audio streaming network from Triton to deliver its content online, as well as the Tap Ad Server for dynamic insertion of targeted audio ads and its Webcast Metrics service for measurement. Continue Reading
Qobuz, a streaming company focused on elevated audio quality, announced that it is revising its plan structure. It has eliminated its option for an MP3 plan, and will only offer plans including its high-resolution and CD quality lossless catalog. Continue Reading
E.W. Scripps released its third-quarter earnings report. The media company reported total revenue of $350 million, up from $303 million in the year-ago period. It posted a loss from continuing operations of $21.9 million, or 27 cents per share. Continue Reading
Tencent Music has reported its financial results for the third quarter. Total revenue rose 31% on-year to reach 6.51 billion yuan ($910 million). That figure included 1.85 billion yuan ($258 million) in revenue from online music services. Continue Reading
The Tomorrowland electronic dance music festival announced that it is going to make its One World Radio anniversary project a permanent digital radio station. One World Radio was introduced as a temporary eight-month project to mark 15 years of the Belgium-based event. Continue Reading
iHeartMedia published its third-quarter financial results. The media conglomerate posted a 3% on-year increase in revenue to reach $948.3 million. Quarterly net income was $12.37 million. Continue Reading
RealNetworks has posted its third-quarter financial results. The company included information about its Napster music streaming subsidiary, which generated quarterly revenue of $27.3 million, down 21.6% from $34.8 million in the year-ago period. Continue Reading
Townsquare Media released its Q3 earnings this morning in an upbeat conference call with investors. Net revenue for the quarter was up nearly eight percent year-over-year, exceeding expectations, and the company revised its guidance upward. The stock jumped. Digital platforms represent the most assertive revenue growth. Continue Reading