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Deezer rolls out Shows tab for non-music programming on iOS

Posted on November 5, 2019 by Anna Washenko

Deezer launched an update on its iOS mobile app that puts a new emphasis on non-music programming. The streaming service now has a section called Shows where listeners can access all podcasts and radio programming. Continue Reading →

News Deezer

Rhapsody hires new exec and CFO

Posted on November 5, 2019 by Anna Washenko

Rhapsody International announced that it has hired Scott Javor as senior vice president and chief financial officer. He assumed the role effective November 1 and will serve on the senior leadership team for the digital music company. Continue Reading →

News Rhapsody International

Quick Hits: Indigenous streaming music. Podcasts on HBO Max. Smart clothes.

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Anna Washenko

Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web: Canada’s Indigenous artists launch their own streaming brand. New HBO subscription app will include podcasts. Denim jackets get smart. Continue Reading →

News Canada, Quick Hits

Sony Q2 revenue includes $622 million from streaming

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Anna Washenko

Sony posted another strong period for its second fiscal quarter. The whole music division had quarterly sales of $2.04 billion (219.28 billion yen), on operating profit of $349 million (37.48 billion yen). Continue Reading →

News Sony, Sony Music Group

Apple closes fiscal 2019 with revenue of $64 billion

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Anna Washenko

Apple released its quarterly financial results for the period ending September 28. The tech company reported quarterly revenue of $64 billion, up 2% from the year-ago period. Services revenue continued to rise for Apple. Continue Reading →

News Apple

Spotify begins trials for standalone Kids app

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Anna Washenko

Spotify is rolling out a standalone app for its youngest listeners. Spotify Kids is a separate app to supplement a family plan. The app has a simplified design for easy navigation and with bright colors. Continue Reading →

News Spotify

Sirius XM revenue surpasses $2 billion in Q3 revenue

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Anna Washenko

Sirius XM posted its financial results from the third quarter. The audio company reported total revenue of $2.01 billion, up from nearly $1.47 billion in the year-ago period. Net income in the quarter was $246 million, or 5 cents per diluted share. Continue Reading →

News Pandora, Sirius XM

PRX and Google to launch podcast training video series

Posted on October 30, 2019 by Anna Washenko

Google and PRX have expanded their partnership centered on training and education for aspiring podcasters. The latest effort is a 10-part video series called Podcasting 101. The show will cover topics such as audio recording tips, script writing, interview skills, and monetization. Continue Reading →

News Google, PRX

Triton Digital partners with Vibenomics

Posted on October 29, 2019 by Anna Washenko

Triton Digital announced that Vibenomics, a specialist in cloud-based audio experience solutions, has signed on as its latest partner. Triton will help monetize the new Vibenomics Audio Out-of-Home advertising marketplace. Continue Reading →

News Triton Digital

Spotify turns a Q3 profit, reaches 113 million subscribers

Posted on October 28, 2019 by Anna Washenko

Spotify released its results from the third quarter of 2019. Total revenue for the period reached €1.73 billion, up from €1.35 billion in the same period last year. Along with the financial update, the company also announced that its CFO plans to retire. Continue Reading →

News Spotify

Pacific Content hires director of business development

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Anna Washenko

Pacific Content has hired Jonas Woost as its director of business development. In this role, he will be responsible for continuing to expand Pacific Content’s roster of clients and podcasts. Continue Reading →

News Pacific Content

Amazon earnings fell on-year in Q3 2019, paired with net sales of nearly $70 billion

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Anna Washenko

Amazon released its third-quarter earnings, marking an unusual uneven quarter for the tech empire. Net sales totaled $70 billion, up 24% from $56.6 billion in the same quarter of 2018. Continue Reading →

News Amazon

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