RAIN Notes: Thursday, August 19
Jottings of Note
— Bungling (The Verge / Apple)
— Global View (TuneIn)
— New Stoop (Radiotopia)
News
Triton Digital Netherlands podcast ranker: a mix of Dutch and English shows and brands
Triton Digital released the Netherlands Podcast Report for July. While Dutch networks and podcasts dominate, some brands and shows familiar to the English-speaking audience are placed highly. Continue Reading
Acast reports triple-digit sales growth in Q2 report; 31,000 podcasts on the platform
Global podcast company (HQ in Sweden) reported second-quarter financials this morning. Sales growth and content enlargement resulted in net loss — not an uncommon financial scenario for digital audio platforms. Click for key financials and other announced metrics, and a link to statements. Continue Reading
RAIN Notes: Wednesday, August 18
Jottings of Note
— Paying it Forward (NPR)
— The Winners Are… (AudioUK)
— Podcast Blog (Audry)
RAIN Notes: Tuesday, August 17
Jottings of Note
— Need to Know (Libsyn & Advertisecast)
— Network Addition (Vox)
— New Exec (Global)
FieldCast partners with Blue microphones to co-evangelize corporate podcasting and gear
We’ve noted FieldCast as a company which evangelizes and enables corporate podcasting — enterprise audio produced by executive leaders to communicate with company staff. Now comes a note that FieldCast has partnered with Blue, the venerable microphone maker whose cost-effective Yeti USB desktop mic is much used by podcasters bootstrapping new shows. Continue Reading
InternetFM customizes online radio streaming app with new features
InternetFM, the venerable streaming radio app, has issued an update to its Android and iOS versions, providing smart new customization options that add an on-demand feeling to the app experience. Click for details. Continue Reading
iHeartMedia partners with NRJ Group to develop and translate podcasts for French audiences
In a trans-continental venture, iHeartMedia is partnering with French media company NRJ Group to create new French podcasts, translate existing iHeart podcasts, and use iHeart subsidiary Triton Digital to monetize everything via French audiences. Click for details. Continue Reading
RAIN Notes: Tuesday, August 10
Jottings of Note
— Jab History (iHeartMedia)
— Death x3 (Wondery)
— Expansion (Bauer Media)
Spotify tests “Plus,” splitting the difference between Free and Premium — potential new service tier
Spotify is testing a new service tier called “Plus,” which, for $0.99 per month, offers a little more interactivity than Spotify Free. If implemented, it would provide a middle-ground service between total lean-back (Spotify Free) and total lean-in (Spotify Premium). Continue Reading
Podtrac Top Podcasts, July: Only four new shows from year-ago
Podtrac released its Top Podcasts monthly ranker for July. There is always a good deal month-over-month repetition in this ranker, as top shows continue their success reaching listeners. This month, we compared the July 2021 list with the July 2020 list to get a year-over-year view of repeat appearances. Continue Reading
Mark Cuban’s Fireside Chat audio platform partners with Libsyn for added distribution
Fireside Chat, a social audio platform launched by co-founders Mark Cuban and Falon Fatemi, which launched in the wake of Clubhouse’s success, announced at Podcast Movement this week a partnership with venerable podcast host Libsyn. The tie-up promises to give Fireside creators a one-touch podcasting solution for distribution in the open podcast ecosystem. The announcement was delivered at a Cuban/Fatemi keynote presentation at Podcast Movement this morning. Continue Reading