SoundCloud hires its first CFO
SoundCloud has hired a former Google executive to join its C-suite ranks. Holly Lim is joining the audio company as CFO, the first to hold that role for SoundCloud. Continue Reading
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Nielsen infographic shows radio’s steady audience share
Nielsen is always a good source for snapshots of the latest consumer trends. The group’s latest release is an infographic of total audience figures for different media outlets in an average month. However, streaming audio is a notable absence from this infographic. Continue Reading
7digital adds Playster to B2B client roster
B2B digital music provider 7digital has entered a deal with Playster, an all-in-one entertainment streaming service, to deliver its new music catalog. The announcement of the tie-up comes ahead of Playster’s unveiling of an overhauled streaming music product. Continue Reading
TuneIn expands stream processing tech partnership
TuneIn announced that it is expanding its partnership with Scottsdale-based broadcast technology company Skyview Networks. As a result, Skyview will process additional streams for the audio company, including more than 45 collegiate streams and sports simulcasts. Continue Reading
New startup pushing into the digital rights management minefield
Revelator, a B2B music tech startup, has raised $2.5 million. The company is the latest to try pushing into the field of digital distribution, sales, licensing, and analytics. This round will support its efforts in global expansion. Continue Reading
Guvera must pay creditors this week
Time is ticking down for Guvera. The Australia-based streaming service is on a deadline to pay its creditors almost $1 million by Wednesday. Continue Reading
PodcastOne inks Forbes to develop new network
Forbes and PodcastOne have announced a partnership to create a “Forbes on PodcastOne” network of on-demand audio. In what appears to be a deep creative business relationship, the two companies will collaborate on production, distribution, promotion, marketing, and advertising sales. Continue Reading
Spotify may consider windowing some new music (for real this time?)
Spotify may finally be relaxing its hard line against windowing. The New York Post is reporting that Spotify might reverse the long-held stance that its entire catalog should be available to both free and paid listeners all the time. Continue Reading
DGital Media partners with IMG to relaunch Tony Kornheiser in podcasting
New York-based DGital Media announced that it will relaunch The Tony Kornheiser Show as a podcast, in partnership with management and production company IMG. The launch brings one of the country’s best known and most respected sports personalities back into daily circulation in an online-only format. Continue Reading
Quick Hits: The road for rock; more on branded podcast deals; Emmis CEO interview
Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web: Rock’s tough relationship with tech; podcasts exploring the branded space; an interview with Emmis CEO Smulyan. Continue Reading
Vevo scores MTV deal for hosting VMA performances
Vevo has entered into a deal with MTV, and as a result, it is hosting clips of performances from the Video Music Awards event held last night. The arrangement includes performances by Ariana Grande, Nick Jonas, The Chainsmokers, and Britney Spears. Continue Reading
Japan’s digital revenue grows for H1 2016
The Japanese music industry posted increased digital revenue in the first half of 2016. According to the Recording Industry Association of Japan, digital revenue for the first six months totaled $255 million. Physical formats remain a strong factor in Japan’s market. Continue Reading