NPR is changing its approach to video content. After several years running the VuHaus collection of music-related videos from several public radio stations, NPR has relocated that material to a new microsite within NPRMusic.org. This section is called Live Sessions From NPR Music Stations Across America. Continue Reading
Spotify is trying out a new layer to its alerts about new music releases. The platform already shows full-screen pop-ups to users when their favorite artists drop new albums. With the new feature, artists and their management would have the option to pay to sponsor those recommendations. Continue Reading
Pandora has introduced multiple features centered around artist promotion. First, it shared some figures from its Artist Marketing Platform. Second, it launched song credits in more platforms. Continue Reading
NPR has announced the hire of AI expert Noelle LaCharite as Vice President of Digital Technology. NPR’s Chief digital Officer Thomas Hjelm made the announcement. LaCharite has been an artificial intelligence expert at Microsoft and Amazon, and is a veteran speaker, teacher, and digital product developer. Continue Reading
Audioboom is announcing today its fall podcast lineup. It includes three new originals and one renewed show for its third season. Continue Reading
The IFPI and Worldwide Independent Network (WIN) announced a new deal that will see the two parties collaborate on a system for collecting recording industry data. The Repertoire Data Exchange, or RDx, is a centralized industry data exchange service that will allow record companies and music licensing companies (MLCs) to manage their recording rights. Continue Reading
Audion, the French tech-oriented podcast monetization startup, is announcing today that it raised approximately $1.2-billion (1.1 Euros). Founders Future, Kimo Venture and other angel investors are sourcing the money. Continue Reading
Digital audio advertising technology platform has announced its entry into podcast hosting. The extension of the company’s core business seems natural enough. Details are spare at this point, and the hosting platform seems to be a complementary component to the Targetspot Podcast Marketplace, announced a year ago. Continue Reading
The Wondery podcast network continues its multi-region expansion, most recently in a new partnership with Ranieri and Co, which will represent Wondery podcasts to the Australian and New Zealand buying markets. Ranieri was founded by Rob Ranieri and Nick Randall. the company produces shows in addition to representing podcasts. Continue Reading
Two independent music distributors have entered a partnership with China’s Tencent Music Entertainment. The deal means that TuneCore and CD Baby can bring their clients’ work to audiences the huge Chinese audience. Continue Reading
Apple is now hosting some musical rivals on its set-top box. This week, the Apple TV received apps for both Spotify and Amazon Music. Continue Reading
DAX U.S., a branch of UK media and tech company Global, announced a new partnership with Frequency, which self-describes as the first “creative management company.” The deal will offer data-driven dynamic audio advertising for DAX clients, providing them with personalized ad creative based on real-time data and an individual’s listening history. Continue Reading