iHeartRadio announced that it has entered a partnership with Virgin America. This arrangement will bring six iHeartRadio Original stations to Virgin’s in-flight entertainment. Continue Reading
It’s here. Apple Music landed on iPhones today Anna Washenko explores the new platform, with special attention to “For You” recommendations the ambitious Beats 1 global radio broadcast. Continue Reading
Beats 1, the new Internet radio service launching Tuesday as part of Apple Music’s rollout, will not carry traditional radio spots. Instead, the company is reportedly pitching host-read sponsorship mentions during Beats 1 programs. Continue Reading
Tomorrow is the big launch of Apple Music. The tech company has been dominating the news with minor updates and announcements about its subscription streaming service over the past few days, so here’s a roundup of what listeners should know before the new platform’s debut, from exclusives to celebrity involvement to the technical details. Continue Reading
Rivet Radio announced that one of its original productions has garnered an Edward R. Murrow Award for “Best Use of Original Sound by a Small Online News Organization,” Rivet’s third Murrow bestowal. Continue Reading
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The weekly update of the streaming audio industry, from RAIN News. THIS WEEK: Spotify doubles down on data; radio’s generational shift; Obama goes on a podcast; Asheville radio station goes non-commercial for one month. Continue Reading
Sirius XM has agreed to pay $210 million to settle a lawsuit centered on royalties for recordings made before 1972. The settlement covers about 80% of oldies played by Sirius, and allows the satellite radio company to play those labels’ old recordings through the end of 2017. Continue Reading
Indie licensing agency Merlin conducted a survey of its members and found that digital service revenue increased in 2014 for nearly three-quarters of its respondents. Digital revenue now accounts for more than half of overall income for more than half of Merlin’s members. The survey pointed to streaming and subscriptions as key factors in the growing digital revenue. Continue Reading
TuneIn announced that it is launching a native app for the Xbox One game console. The app syncs with other devices that run TuneIn’s software and allows for the home screen of the console to become personalized based on what you listen to. TuneIn also takes advantage of the Xbox One’s Snap feature, which lets two programs run side-by-side on the screen. Continue Reading
Multiple major independent groups have voiced support for Apple Music following the tech company’s choice to pay royalties during the free trial period of its upcoming streaming service, with many signing contracts that reflect that new policy. WIN, Beggars Group, Merlin, and IMPALA are all joining the bandwagon. Continue Reading
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If Serial was the first mile marker of podcasting’s modern era, President Obama’s appearance this week on WTF with Marc Maron is the second, and possibly more important signifier.
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Beatport has introduced an embeddable music player that can can be added to websites and social channels. The company also recognized the recent debates about artist payments by putting its policy front and center. That means every stream of a song, no matter where it happens, will yield some payment to rights holders. Continue Reading