Research is showing lots of growth in the podcast space, and now some individual platforms are corroborating those trends. Both Spotify and Deezer released internal data about their rates of podcast consumption, and both services are finding successes with that audio format. Continue Reading
Next Big Sound has made the entirety of its Pandora data available for public viewing. Anyone who is curious about statistics (and has a free Next Big Sound account) can explore metrics such as radio spins, interactive plays, thumbs up, and station adds for every artist on the audio platform. Continue Reading
Music video service Vevo has named Bryon Schafer as its new senior vice president of research. Schafer will head up the company’s efforts in consumer and artist insights and in audience and advertiser research. His resume includes work with Otter Media, Warner Bros. Television Group and Hulu. Continue Reading
A new classical music startup has joined the niche streaming fray in the United States. Idagio is based in Berlin and has now launched stateside, where it will be available for $9.99 per month. Continue Reading
Spotify will be participating in the second annual live event from BBC Music Introducing. The audio streaming service has teamed with the BBC branch to present a series of live podcasts and masterclasses at the event, scheduled for November 8-10 in London. Continue Reading
Audio.ad, a digital audio advertising company focused on Hispanic audiences, announced a commercial representation deal with Adsmovil, which specializes in mobile advertising for Hispanics in the United States. Under the terms of the agreement, Adsmovil will incorporate Audio.ad solutions in its mobile advertising products. Continue Reading
AirKast, a specialist in broadcast and podcast mobile app development, announced the launch of its new AirBridge client analytics dashboard. AirBridge can assist clients in understanding the demographics and psychographics of their audiences. Continue Reading
Amazon is rolling out its full-service streaming music subscription to Canada. Amazon Music Unlimited is now an option for Canadian listeners, who have had access to the more limited Amazon Prime Music service since November. Continue Reading
Universal Music Group has entered a deal with B2B music provider 7digital to create custom online stores for the major label’s artists. Under this arrangement, listeners can pay for features such as artist-curated playlists, new singles, merchandise, and other products. Continue Reading
audioBoom has announced the launch of an addition to its Audioboom Originals Network: a true crime show called Dead Man Talking. Additionally, the company is rolling our an expanded marketing program for the show intended to attract new audiences to the program and podcasting generally. Continue Reading
Show Shouts highlights noteworthy new and upcoming podcasts from across the vast and fast-growing category. Today’s projects include a timely show on the classic horror film Halloween and a new chapter exploring the latest work by Saturday Night Live in wild political times. Continue Reading
Amazon announced both new updates to its Alexa voice platform and new devices that will integrate the AI. The tech conglomerate has released new versions of its existing smart speakers Echo Dot, Echo Plus, and Echo Show. The new devices include the previously leaked Echo Sub and Amazon Smart Plug. Continue Reading