Karaoke and lip syncing apps have been making a splash in the international tech sector, and one of the most successful is rumored to be broadening its reach. Bloomberg reported on sources claiming that Chinese tech startup Bytedance may be looking to debut its own paid streaming music service. Continue Reading
Targetspot announced that it has hired Dominick Milano as its vice president of business development for North America. In this role, Milano will be responsible for leading Targetspot’s expansion efforts in the United States and Canada. Continue Reading
Triton Digital announced a new partnership for its a2x programmatic digital audio advertising exchange. The a2x platform will now integrate the TouchPoint DSP from dataxu, a software provider for marketing professionals. Continue Reading
Pandora has rolled out a new desktop app for Mac. This offers a new option for Pandora users who prefer to keep their music in a standalone app rather than in one of many browser tabs. Continue Reading
After launching a 24/7 all-metal online radio and fan community for heavy metal, Gimme Radio has unveiled its second project. Gimme Country offers the same model of free online radio programmed by icons of the country music genre. Continue Reading
The BBC will roll out a new public service algorithm for its mobile app. Director of Radio and Education James Purnell shared the broadcaster’s next plans for its new BBC Sounds mobile app. Continue Reading
YouTube Music has been growing its international audience, but its development team just lost a few notable members. According to Variety, the three co-founders of Songza have exited YouTube Music and moved to other posts under the Google umbrella. Continue Reading
Sony Music Entertainment is making a new move into podcasting. The major label has entered a joint venture with two podcast veterans — Laura Mayer and Adam Davidson — to find and develop original programming and talent. The as-yet-unnamed company will create and distribute original podcasts. Continue Reading
Digital audio and advertising company Targetspot announced the opening of a new office in London. This new outpost is intended to reinforce the business’ presence in Europe and provide better connections between publishers and advertisers. Continue Reading
Merlin, the independent label group and music rights agency, announced new leadership for its operations in Japan. Akira Nomoto has been named general manager of Merlin Japan. Kaoruko Hill has been promoted to an expanded role of head of member services and operations. Continue Reading
YouTube has rolled out some of its music services to several European markets. YouTube Premium and YouTube Music are now listed as available in six new nations, with a seventh likely on the way. Continue Reading
SoundCloud has a new hire who will keep a focus on the company’s grassroots ethos. Josh Nicoll has been named head of independent label services. Most recently, he held a post at independent label and distributor [PIAS]. Continue Reading