RAIN Notes: Tuesday, May 3
News
Anchor co-founder Michael Mignano to leave Spotify
Anchor co-founder and Spotify’s Head of Talk, Michael Mignano, has announced that he is leaving the audio giant for a new career phase. He announced the decision on Twitter after some leakage of the news. He hints at what’s next. Continue Reading
Transcript: Cassandra LaPrarie (Wise) and Scott Davis (NPR) on Podcast Business Lunch
The RAIN Podcast Business Lunch features Cassasndra LaPrairie, Performance Marketing Lead at fintech company Wise, speaking with Scott Davis, SVP of NPR Sponsorship. Continue Reading
Wondery opens The Booth: First look at new podcasts in exchange for tasks and surveys
Podcast network Wondery has announced and opened The Booth, a free opportunity to participate in surveys, see new podcast ideas before they become public, and (in the promo language) “shape the future of podcasts.” It starts with a survey. Continue Reading
Tom Webster to exit Edison Research
Tom Webster, SVP of Edison Research and a widely recognized keynoter at audio industry events, will leave Edison Research at the end of May. He announced the decision in today’s issue of his I Hear Things newsletter. Click for more info. Continue Reading
Transcript: Time travel with Manoush Zomorodi on Podcast Business Lunch
The trascript of Manoush Zomorodi’s appearance on the Podcast Business Lunch on April 6, 2022. We asked her to review her entire podcast career, starting as a network producer, migrating to startup entrepreneur, and returning to a big network as host of The TED Radio Hour. It’s a fascinating trip with one of the most accomplished audio producers and personalities. Continue Reading
Spotify earnings: Users at all-time high; stock at all-time low; company differentiates from Netflix
Spotify slightly missed its MAU (monthly average user) growth for the first quarter in an insistently upbeat investor call. No matter how the analysts received it, the public stock dropped to its lowest level ever, dipping below the IPO opening… Continue Reading
Spotify Q1: 422-million monthly active users
Spotify released its quarterly inancials for Q1 today, revealing a four percent month-over-month growth of monthly active users (MAUs), from 406-million to 422-million. Those numbers include both parts of Spotify’s platform model: paying subscribers and non-paying listeners who hear ads. Continue Reading
Triton Digital launches Canada Podcast Report, measuring French and English shows
Triton Digital has added a new component to its sprawling reportage of podcast downloads and podcast network success in major markets around the world, launching the Canada Podcast Report. Total downloads of all shows by participating publishers in the month of March is 13.8M. Click for more details. Continue Reading
RAIN Notes: Tuesday, April 26
Jottings of Note
— Retirement (Ad Results Media)
— Best (Triton Digital)
— Playpods (Apple)
Rising revenue, Targetspot performance, winamp investment lead AudioValley financials
AudioValley, parent company of digital audio tech platform Targetspot and venerated streaming app Winamp, has released annual financials for full year 2021. Targetspot represents 92% of the company’s revenue. Continue Reading
RAIN Notes: Monday, April 25
Jottings of Note
— The Moms (Edison Research)
— Les Mots (Deezer)
— Home Run (Fresh Air Production)