RAIN Notes: Wednesday, September 1
Jottings of Note
— What If…? (Chris Peterson)
— Commitment to Diversity (Audacy / Urban One)
— Best Case (The Progress Network)
News
SiriusXM launches SoundCloud Radio, celebrating a history of breaking hip-hop acts
SiriusXM is launching a pop-up station called SoundCloud Radio, with a focus on hip-hop music and artists. That emphasis is aligned with SoundCloud’s history as an influential showcase for new hip-hop artists. It has a one-month run, starting today. Continue Reading
Mixcloud Live Studio from a browser seeks to fix live streaming for DJs
Mixcloud, a platform for creating and listening to DJ music shows, has released a breakthrough new feature for its Pro-level creators: Live streaming from a web browser. The company describes why this is a step into the future. Continue Reading
RAIN Notes: Tuesday, August 31
Jottings of Note
— Virtually Live (Greenroom)
— Where’s That Voice? (Clubhouse)
— Lots of Learning (James Cridland)
As Jon Stewart prepares his Apple TV+ show, a companion podcast is announced
“Why would I go back to a visual medium?” the 58-year-old Jon Stewart wonders aloud after being startled by his image in the dressing room mirror. “I could have done a podcast.” Turns out, it will be one. Click for a video and details. Continue Reading
RAIN Notes: Friday, August 27
Jottings of Note
— DIY (Steven Bartlett)
— Ranker (Triton Digital)
— Tackling a Podcast (Jay Cutler)
Spotify offers subscription publishing to all U.S. podcasters, in direct competition with Apple
Bringing an end to a testing period begun in April, Spotify now allows any U.S. podcaster to offer a subscription feed to listeners. It’s the latest benchmark in a growing trend of pay-to-listen in podcasting, where consumers can buy into a monthly fee for membership benefits that include ad-free listening, bonus exclusive episodes, and other attractions. Click for details. Continue Reading
TuneCore elevates new CEO from within as Scott Ackerman completes exit
We learned in March that Scott Ackerman would step down from his eight-year CEO role at TuneIn. Today we know who is succeeding him — it is Andreea Gleeson. She, like Ackerman before her, is elevated from within the company where she leaves behind her role as Chief Revenue Officer. Click for details. Continue Reading
Digital distro company Symphonic expands to vinyl with Qrates partnership
Tokyo-based Qrates, a vinyl record service company, is announcing a partnership with digital distributor Symphonic Distribution. Qrates services the creation, distribution, financing, and consumer discovery of vinyl — a small but persistently growing segment of the recorded music industry. Continue Reading
RAIN Notes: Tuesday, August 24
Jottings of Note
— Messy Leaks (Spotify)
— Brotherhood (Instreamatic)
— Chasing the Moon (Podchaser)
Second annual The Next Great Podcast contest launches from iHeartRadio and Dan Patrick
Part incubator and part contest, The Next Great Podcast is beginning its second annual installation, produced by renowned sports journalist Dan Patrick with iHeartRadio. The end product will be a newly launched podcast with all the advantages of major network backing. Last year’s winner just launched this month — it is original and entertaining. Click for all the details. Continue Reading
A new magazine (yes, print) for podcast transcripts
Podcast transcripts can be especially helpful as companion pieces to long-form interview podcasts. The Australian-based Dialogues Media Foundation is betting on a market for transcripts, and has launched a hybrid print/digital monthly magazine. Continue Reading