Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web: Interview with Jack Hobbs of reVolver Podcasts. Duolingo’s French podcast. Voice tech and smart speakers at work. Continue Reading
The BBC will remove most its programming from TuneIn UK. TuneIn announced the change, which takes effect on August 30. Podcasts will not be impacted by this development. Continue Reading
Apple Music shared two recent developments behind the scenes. Apple Digital Masters is centered on the listener experience, while Apple Music for Artists has officially launched. Continue Reading
The Entertainment Retailers Association released its mid-year report on the UK entertainment industry. Consumers in the region spent more than £100 million per week on music, video, and games during the first six months of 2019. Continue Reading
Sonos published the financial results from its third quarter of the 2019 fiscal year. The company’s revenue totaled $260 million, growing 25% year-over-year. Continue Reading
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
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 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, 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, 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 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
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