YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki spoke about at the Code Media conference, covering several hot-button topics for the video platform. She addressed the controversy around Logan Paul, expansion plans for YouTube Red, and Facebook’s move into video. Continue Reading
Apple HomePod is still making headlines as the newest contender in the smart speaker space. Loup Ventures conducted some insightful research comparing Siri on the HomePod with rival voice AI systems. Although Siri fell short, there are some quick ways for Apple to improve the score for its voice system. Continue Reading
Direct-to-fan platform Bandcamp has shared its 2017 year-in-review, with some solid statistics for independent performers. Bandcamp’s results show a markedly different path than the overall music industry, and the company had some sharp words reflecting on the status quo. Continue Reading
Multiple music and audio platforms are making aggressive starts to 2018. Spotify and Apple Music have recently shared plans to expand their user bases. Although the end goal of growth is similar for each of the platforms, their exact circumstances are quite distinct. Continue Reading
Today, Triton Digital®, a leading technology and services provider to the digital audio industry, announced a planned merger with UK-based podcast network and technology provider audioBoom, in which Triton Digital will combine with AudioBoom Group PLC, the corporate structure by which the British podcast platform company is traded on the London Stock Exchange. Exclusive interview with Neal Schore. Continue Reading
RAIN is pleased to announce the second annual Podcast Business Summit, following the success of the 2017 event in New York. The 2018 edition of this breakthrough event will be held at New World Stages, 340 W. 50th Street, on March 22. The Podcast Business Summit is the only event examining and defining the on-demand audio marketplace, its growth, trends, and the podcast opportunity for brands, businesses, and advertisers. Continue Reading
The RIAA has updated and re-released its U.S. sales database. The interactive charts show the trends in music sales by revenue and by volume broken out by year. The statistics include different formats ranging from 8-tracks and cassettes to on-demand subscription streaming. Continue Reading
Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web. Examining the overlap between playlists and music festivals. Sonos CEO talks business and competition on the Recode podcast. Continue Reading
B2B music company 7digital shared its year-end trading update with its projected financial results from 2017. The company expects its 2017 unaudited revenue to reach £17.3 million, up 52% from the previous year. “2017 was a year which marked a major transformation at 7digital,” CEO Simon Cole said. Continue Reading
Pod Save America is making the leap to television. The political podcast, started by four former aides to President Barack Obama, will create four hour-long television specials for HBO centered on the 2018 midterm elections. Continue Reading
Apple’s HomePod launches today, joining the already-crowded and still-growing field of smart speakers. Given the existing competition, a delayed debut, and some critical reviews, how will the HomePod do in sales? Continue Reading
Amazon is adding a useful new function to its Alexa-enabled devices. Amazon Music Unlimited and Prime Music listeners can now build playlists through voice controls. The feature rolls out today on any device with Alexa built in. Continue Reading