Sweden is the latest music market to share its results from the first six months of the year, and it’s another impressive period for streaming. Total revenue for the period was 547.3 million kronor ($64 million), compared with 507.5 million kronor ($60 million) in the year-ago period. Continue Reading
PodcastOne has added a scripted, serialized drama program to its available content. The show, dubbed Telling Stories: The Podcast, is being made in partnership with Blackstone Audio. The stories will air daily, and a new plot arc will start every Monday. Continue Reading
On the Move tracks hires, promotions, and other notable personnel changes within the online audio industry. Today’s moves are both high-profile departures, one from Spotify and the other from Apple Music/iTunes. Continue Reading
AdLarge Media has expanded its content partnerships with a deal to represent New Mommy Media. The audio network includes programs for mothers at various stages of pregnancy, birth, and infancy. Continue Reading
Streaming revenue nearly doubled in Belgium, compared to a year ago. Belgium’s trade association has released H1 2016 data, joining the roster of nations with music industry growth on the back of improving streaming performance. The overall market grew 6.5% in the period. Continue Reading
Amazon has added Audible Channels to its Prime subscription service. Audible Channels features short- and long-form programming, both originally produced and syndicated from outside publishers. This is the first tie-up between Amazon-owned audible and Prime. Continue Reading
Pandora made a splash this morning in an announcement of new label agreements that will underpin a new on-demand music service that the company has been promising since acquiring Rdio assets last November. CEO Tim Westergren held an investor call… Continue Reading
Frank Ocean’s new album Blonde was the latest album to spark debates about exclusive releases. Today, the album is available on other streaming services after two weeks as an Apple Music exclusive. But if you’re a Spotify subscriber who has been waiting to hear Blonde, you probably wouldn’t know it had arrived by opening the app. Continue Reading
Deezer has entered a partnership with Twitter, meaning the streaming platform’s tracks can now be played in tweets. The deal capitalizes on Twitter’s Audio Cards, a product for audio embeds on the social network. Continue Reading
BMI reported revenue of $1.06 billion for its fiscal year ending June 30, the highest it has posted in the company’s history. It also distributed $931 million to its songwriters, composers, and publishers, another record high on the back of a 6% on-year increase. Continue Reading
Pandora has rolled out the second stage of its collaboration with ride-sharing company Uber. Today, the rider-side integration has rolled out, so passengers can have their channels play through the car speakers. Continue Reading