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Global Interactive Media filing lawsuits over broadcast display patents

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Anna Washenko

Global Interactive Media has gone on a tear of lawsuits on charges that several broadcasting companies have violated its patents. That intellectual property covers an “apparatus and method to generate and access broadcast information.” At this stage, it seems possible that the Belize-based company is looking to make money by pushing litigation over patents of questionable validity. But if the patent claims are legitimate, it could mean one more set of royalty payments for many types of audio companies. Continue Reading →

Internet Radio Rewind #64: Beats and more Beats; podcast invasion; UK digital radio ratings; more

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Brad Hill

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Quick Hits: A Spotify In Residence interview; Merlin CEO op-ed on tiered royalties; NextRadio’s new partner

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Anna Washenko

Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web: Insights into Spotify In Residence: Merlin CEO pens op-ed against two-tier publishing rates; a new addition to NextRadio’s platform. Continue Reading →

On the Move: Shuffles at UMG; CBS Radio programming promotion; NPR spot radio posts

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Anna Washenko

On the Move tracks hires, promotions, and other notable personnel changes within the online audio industry. Today’s moves are restructuring of top management at UMG, a promotion at CBS Radio, and two spot radio hires for NPR. Continue Reading →

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Test Drive: Podcasts with community focus in Jabbercast

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Anna Washenko

With the big boom in podcast popularity, a few new upstarts have emerged to offer related services to listeners. One of the newer platforms is Jabbercast, a mobile iOS app for podcasts that explores new options in building community. Continue Reading →

Knowledge, networking, and music at RAIN Summit Europe

Posted on October 29, 2015 by RAIN News Staff

A combination of conversation, presentation, music, and meeting will characterize RAIN Summit Europe, November 9 in London. Hundreds of attendees will have an opportunity to meet industry leaders of streaming audio, while learning from 16 knowledge sessions covering advertising, podcasting, research, mobile listening, metrics, and radio innovation in a digital world. Continue Reading →

Deezer expands talk content with 20,000 new programs

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Anna Washenko

Deezer announced several developments to its streaming platform today. First, it is adding 20,000 new podcasts and radio shows to its streaming platform. Deezer’s other updates include changes to the News & Entertainment section of its app, plus an expansion into five more international markets. Continue Reading →

Radio Everyone concludes with 250-million listeners across 117 countries

Posted on October 28, 2015 by Brad Hill

Radio Everyone, a “pop-up radio station” designed as an education and awareness project to promote United Nations Global Goals, has concluded its run with an impressive reach: 250-million listeners in 117 countries. Continue Reading →

The Download on Podcasts: Google steps up to podcasting, but not enough

Posted on October 28, 2015 by Brad Hill

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The announcement from Google that it would add podcasts to its Play Music interactive music service shines a light into the gloomy and under-competitive realm of podcast discovery in Android devices. But it’s a relatively dim ray of light compared to the bold discovery paths that Apple provides to its audio users. Continue Reading →

Deezer postpones IPO due to “market conditions”

Posted on October 28, 2015 by RAIN News Staff

After announcing plans for an initial public offering, French streaming platform Deezer has postponed the event. Deezer officially said that less-ideal market conditions were the cause of the delay. Did Pandora’s rough ride on Wall Street this week contribute to the decision? Continue Reading →

Podcasts coming to (some of) Google Play Music

Posted on October 28, 2015 by Anna Washenko

Google Play Music is adding support for podcasts, but only on Android devices. Podcasts will be subject to the same level of technical algorithm and human curation as music is on this platform, meaning listeners can take a lean-back approach and hear programming based on their mood or interests. Continue Reading →

Quick Hits: Amazon Prime Music exec interview; Bandcamp’s new payment policy; Internet radio copyright

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Anna Washenko

Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web: Behind the scenes with Amazon’s digital music exec; Bandcamp CEO talks new payment policy; Internet radio copyright explainer. Continue Reading →