RAIN Notes: February 3
— Closing the (Audio)book, Spotify Prevails in Lawsuit Defense (Spotify)
— Nominations Welcome (Women’s Podcasters Awards)
— Onward and Upward (PQ Media) Continue Reading
News
SiriusXM 2024 financials: Slight revenue loss across the board
SiriusXM released its full-year finance comparisons, for the organization as a whole, and its Pandora streaming music subsidiary. The report offers both full-year and Q4 2024 numbers. Here, we focus on the full-year picture. Continue Reading
RAIN Notes: January 31
— A Voice of Integrity (Sean Ross)
— Crowd Reaction (Barrett Media)
— Greatness Ranked (Great Pods) Continue Reading
iHeartMedia lands exclusive U.S. ad repping of BBC podcasts
In a major cross-continental announcement, iHeartMedia has landed an agreement with BBC Studios to be the exclusive third-party sales partner for BBC podcasts in the U.S. “We couldn’t be more honored and excited,” said iHM CEO Conal Byrne Continue Reading
Audacy completes bankruptcy process; CEO David Field exits
Broadcasting/audio giant Audacy has closed its Chapter 11 bankruptcy process which started a year ago. At this important juncture, CEO David Field steps out of his leadership roles of President, CEO, and board member. A new CEO steps in from the Board of Directors as the interim leader. Click for details. Continue Reading
Newspaper readers over-index for podcast listening (The Media Audit)
Market Research company The Media Audit has released data showing correlation between reading daily newspapers and listening to podcasts every day. Daily podcast consumption over indexes for heavy newspaper reading. Continue Reading
Spotify launches reach-based podcast awards; six shows receive inaugural recognition
Spotify has launched the Creator Milestone Awards to honor successful podcasts. It’s about metrics — no quality judgment in this recognition. Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards are bestowed, Olympics style. The winners are ranked by number of Spotify streams. Click forwinners and other details. Continue Reading
RAIN Notes: January 28
— Two On The Board & One Award (IAB)
— Surfing (Libsyn)
— Good New Days (Paul Riismandel) Continue Reading
RAIN Notes: January 27
— Two Views (The Motley Fool)
— Justifiably Emotional? (The Economist) Continue Reading
Cumulus Media Audioscape 2025: Spotlight on podcasts and smart speakers
AM/FM radio dominates the audio landscape in America, but new content and distribution platforms are experiencing consumer adoption and growth. Hence the Cumulus Media Audioscape 2025, produced in partnership with Edison Research, Maru/Matchbox, Nielsen, and Advertiser Perceptions. Click for key points and graphics, and the free-download link. Continue Reading
RAIN Notes: January 24
— Loss (Gary Krantz)
— A Lot of Newness (Instreamatic)
— Virtual Goods and Bads (Virtually Parkinson Podcast)
RAIN Notes: January 22
— A Passion For Building (SoundStack / John Morris)
— How Audiences Differ (Sounds Profitable)
— Lacking The Buzz? (Virtually Parkinson Podcast)
— At The Vanguard (Miami MusicTech) Continue Reading