Apple tomorrow will hold its press event at which (most expect) it will unveil its new iPhone models. Shortly thereafter, the new mobile operating system will go live, and with it, the long-awaited iTunes Radio Internet radio service (more in… Continue Reading
Microsoft waded boldly into new waters today by extending its Xbox Music service to non-Windows mobile devices, and eliminating subscription fees from the desktop web version. The maneuver comes one day before Apple’s iPhone/iOS 7 event on Tuesday. The timing… Continue Reading
Last week when word hit that pioneering music service Rhapsody might shake up its leadership, RAIN editor Brad Hill asked (here): “Can a subscription-only service provide compelling value against free-listening platforms? For that matter, can any streaming-music business hold its… Continue Reading
Apple is reportedly beefing up its sales force as it expands its iAd mobile advertising network and readies its iTunes Radio webcasting service. AdAge reports (hat-tip to Tom Taylor, who covers the story today in Tom Taylor now here) Apple… Continue Reading
“Two years after introducing video ads to its primarily audio-centric platform, Pandora believes it has found the right balance between user experience and brand objectives,” reads a recent article in ClickZ.com. “And no video ad product would be complete today… Continue Reading
Spotify, the leading on-demand music subscription service in the U.S., is launching Spotify Connect, a new feature that makes it easier to use and control the service on various devices around the house. The “Connect” button now appears on the… Continue Reading
The Media Audit took a look at radio station websites in over 80 U.S. cities, and have named those stations and clusters that regularly reach the highest percentage of their metro adult population. “The latest figures suggest that radio websites… Continue Reading
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Kennedy will stay on in his current capacities until his successor is named. Pandora’s Board of Directors has formed a search committee and is hiring a search firm to identify likely replacements. Longtime Pandora chairman, CEO, and president Joseph Kennedy will step down, the leading webcaster announced late yesterday. Continue Reading