Triton Digital has hired Nicole Kuntz as its new senior vice president of compliance and industry relations, and chief compliance officer. Kuntz is a certified system information auditor, and will be tasked with overseeing the MRC accreditation process and ensuring that Triton’s Webcast Metrics remains a best-in-class product. Continue Reading
In an interesting conversation on CNBC, ex-Warner chief Edgar Bronfman voiced his advocacy for streaming, putting the access-vs-ownership disruption in context of a broader media transformation. “Music is probably better off.” Continue Reading
Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web: Fast Company tackles music as marketing tool. The Atlantic on podcasts reviving democracy. Glenmorangie introduces a very high end bottling. Continue Reading
Otto Radio, a personalized audio company, announced several new content agreements. The platform will now air audio programming from CBS News, ABC News, Bloomberg, The Associated Press, and AFP. Continue Reading
Spotify has reportedly added four new members to its board of directors in advance of its potential plans for a direct listing on the NYSE. The addition of Tom Staggs, former COO for Disney, has drawn particular notice. Continue Reading
Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web: Up close and personal with Saavn. Behind the scenes with Big Machine’s streaming plan. Continue Reading
At the recent Worldwide Radio Summit, radio marketing and research company Nuvoodoo presented new research on podcasting. The company has shared data from two recent surveys about podcast listenership. For the overall population, 9.5% of respondents spend at least one hour a day listening to podcasts. Continue Reading
Universal Music Group could see an initial public offering if the music industry financials continue to improve. The label is owned by Vivendi, a Paris-based media conglomerate, and the parent company is considering floating a minority stake in its music business. Continue Reading
An NBA team is making waves among fans and audio experts with its own online radio station. The Golden State Warriors has run the Warriors Sound online radio channel for two years now. Its programming includes a prerecorded mix of interviews, audio documentaries, historical retrospectives, and some music as suggested by the team’s community. Continue Reading
Apple is reportedly now charging listeners in some markets for what was previously a completely free trial of its streaming music service. According to AppleInsider, people in Australia, Spain, and Switzerland will be charged 99 cents for three months of preliminary access to the Apple Music platform. Continue Reading
Spotify has announced two changes to its team. First, it has hired M&A specialist Sheila Spence. The other personnel change is the departure of product director Matthew Ogle. Continue Reading
Vevo has rolled out a new app for the Apple TV, with more television support to roll out in the future. The new features for Vevo’s Apple TV presence include a pop-up navigation bar for browsing while viewing videos and curated video and playlist recommendations. Continue Reading