Apple hosted a keynote event today with the latest updates on its technology. The event highlighted lots of developments on hardware, but its Apple Music software did have a few notable moments as well. Most importantly, CEO Time Cook shared that Apple Music has risen to 17 million subscribers since it launched. Continue Reading
Since launching out of beta, ART19 has hit the ground running and secured a partnership with The New York Times. The venerable publishing company will migrate its entire catalog to the ART19 platform. The first three NYT shows rolling out to ART19 are The Run-Up, Book Review and the latest show, Still Processing. Continue Reading
Audio company DGital Media has entered into a partnership with Sports Illustrated Group to create new podcasts. The parties are creating multiple new shows launching in time for the start of the 2016 NFL season. Continue Reading
On the Move tracks hires, promotions, and other notable personnel changes within the online audio industry. Today’s moves include two new CEOs on the independent side, and a brand new operations leader for the BPI. Continue Reading
Kickstarter appears to be repositioning itself as more than a crowdfunding tool for music. It purchased Drip.fm, a niche service that was on the verge of shuttering, this spring. Kickstarter is expected to relaunch Drip as soon as this year, although it has not given a firm timeline. Continue Reading
Listeners who are committed to streaming via Apple Music have a new option for getting a better price. Apple has made gift cards available at select retail locations that offer 12 months of access for $99. Continue Reading
Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web: Movies and podcasts and why they don’t work; yet another opinion on exclusive releases. Continue Reading
Smartphone apps now account for half of time spent on digital platforms in the U.S. The July 2016 data from comScore confirmed the trend of smartphone dominance, with the mobile devices securing 50% of digital time for the U.S. audience. Continue Reading
Vevo has entered a partnership with MediaWorks, an independent broadcaster in New Zealand. The tie-up “will allow us to reach more New Zealanders than ever before, and be the prime location for any advertiser looking to purchase premium digital content and connect to engaged audiences,” said Glen Kyne, acting chief commercial officer for MediaWorks. Continue Reading
Podcasting network Midroll Media announced two promotions among its leadership. Erik Diehn has been upped from VP of business development to CEO. Lex Friedman has also been promoted to CRO after serving as EVP of sales and development. Continue Reading
Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web: Blonde has made a million; exclusives top the sales charts; a piano that can do it all. Continue Reading
PodcastOne has added a new action sports and racing show to its programming. Jim Beaver’s Project Action will offer a behind-the-scenes look at the action sports world and will have interviews will top personalities from that field. Continue Reading