Deezer adds new hub for original content in Spanish
Deezer is expanding its Spanish language programming. The company is now offering a Deezer Originals hub for Spanish speakers, including exclusive content and commentary. Continue Reading
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PRX hires two directors for further audio growth
PRX has hired two new additions to its leadership team. Charlotte Cooper joined as director of audience growth and marketing effective August 1. Jason Saldanha will assume the post of content director on August 12. Continue Reading
Amazon Music hires head of catalog music
Amazon Music announced a new hire, bringing on Adam Block as global head of music catalog. In this new position, Block will oversee the music service’s catalog music strategy, and build relationships with artists and labels. Continue Reading
Focus 360 enters podcasting with with Lipstick & Vinyl investment / partnership
Focus 360, and audio marketing solutions company, is increasing its podcasting focus with an investment in Lipstick & Vinyl, the podcast network that focuses on delivering underrepresented voices, especially women. Focus 360 will provide advertising representation as part of the new arrangement. Continue Reading
Entercom acquires Cadence13 and Pineapple Street Media, deepens podcast dive, becomes major U.S. podcast publisher
Entercom, the second-largest commercial radio group in the U.S., announced in an earnings call this morning two investments which dramatically deepen its commitment, inventory, and reach in podcasting. It is acquiring two podcast businesses: Cadence13 and Pineapple Street Media. Continue Reading
Entercom to launch all-digital sports network on RADIO.COM this month
Entercom made multiple announcements today, including one focused on sports programming. The company shared its plans for the RADIO.COM Sports Digital Network. This platform is slated to debut on August 19. Continue Reading
Entercom Q2 financials see revenue edge higher, as net income leaps up
In addition to announcing two podcast acquisitions and an upcoming digital sports network, Entercom also shared its latest financial results today. The company’s second-quarter revenue was $380.7 million. Continue Reading
Warner Music Group sees digital revenue share continue to grow in Q3
Warner Music Group posted a 10.4% increase in total revenue for its third quarter of the 2019 fiscal year, reaching nearly $1.06 billion. Digital revenue reached $648 million, up 12.5% on-year for the period ending June 30. Continue Reading
Vivendi enters negotiations with Tencent to sell a stake in Universal Music Group
Vivendi has been looking for a buyer to take over up to 50% of Universal Music Group for several months, and the process has yielded interested parties. Now, the French conglomerate has officially entered talks with China’s Tencent Holdings for a deal around the major label. Continue Reading
Pod Drop: A kid-hosted show, meditation, a mystery, and lots of food
Pod Drop highlights noteworthy new and upcoming podcasts from across the vast and fast-growing category. iHeartRadio, Thrive Global, Radiotopia, and Podglomerate all announced new titles for the summer. Continue Reading
Spotify enters promotional deal with AT&T
Spotify has launched a new partnership with AT&T. This deal will make Spotify’s paid service available as one of the options for a free entertainment subscription through the Unlimited &More Premium wireless plan. Continue Reading
Bill Wilson, CEO Townsquare Media, to keynote RAIN Summit Dallas
RAIN, the leading knowledge and networking organization for online audio and the digital evolution of radio, is pleased to announce that Bill Wilson, CEO of Townsquare Media, will keynote RAIN Summit Dallas on September 24. Bill Wilson has been a digital frontrunner in music, internet media, and radio for over 25 years. Continue Reading