Steve Goldstein: At CES, Audio Was The Thing
by Steve Goldstein
Audio was the big deal at this year’s CES. Google dominated. Autonomous cars hitting a speed bump? The founder of Amplifi Media shares CES impressions. Continue Reading
Opinion & Features
Steve Goldstein: Podcasting and Smart Speaker Notes from CES – and a smart toilet
by Steve Goldstein
Amplifi Media CEO Steve Goldstein comes back from CES with a review. of podcasting and smart speakers. More about smart speakers tomorrow from the Amplifi Media founder, plus connected cars. Continue Reading
James Cridland’s International Radio Trends: Self-awareness vs. Self-indulgence
by James Cridland
James Cridland’s International Radio Trends is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: Reflecting on resolutions, an SCA exec departs, and a good use of social media for radio. Continue Reading
RAIN News staff predictions for 2019
Anna Washenko (RAIN News editor) and Brad Hill (RAIN president) offer a few points of outlook for 2019. On Friday, January 4, watch for the annual RAIN News 2019 Predictions from participating industry leaders. Continue Reading
Steve Goldstein: Time-Shifted Audio Deserves More Respect
by Steve Goldstein
Amplifi Media CEO Steve Goldstein gives some attention and respect to time-shifted audio. He argues that the broader industry should do the same; here’s why. Continue Reading
James Cridland’s Future of Radio: Predictions for radio in 2019, and Vista Radio’s charity success
by James Cridland
James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: James contributes some predictions about radio in 2019. Also he has the story of Vista Radio’s charity drive in Canada along with other items from the radio/audio industry. Continue Reading
Steve Pratt: 2018 — The Year In Podcasting
Guest columnist Steve Pratt reflects on the podcast industry predictions experts made for Pacific Content last year. Overall, their forecasts were on point. Read on for a look back at what did (and didn’t) happen in 2018. Continue Reading
Australian radio leaders predict for 2019
Diversification and digitization were the twin keynotes for Australian radio in 2018, according to Josh McDonnell writing in AdNews. There, he presents predictions from leaders in Australia’s biggest radio groups Nova Entertainment, Southern Cross Austereo (SCA), Macquarie Media, iHeartRadio Australia & Asia, and trade group for the Aussie radio industry Commercial Radio Australia (CRA). Continue Reading
James Cridland’s Future of Radio: Radiodays Asia – a new radio conference, coming next year
by James Cridland
James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: Next year will see the inaugural Radiodays Asia, scheduled for Malaysia in August. James has the announcement, and other audio industry news. Continue Reading
Steve Goldstein: Why is the Google Podcasts App Failing So Hard?
by Steve Goldstein
The Google Podcasts app seemed like a big move when it was first announced. Amplifi Media CEO Steve Goldstein reached out to several leaders in audio and podcasting to get a better understanding of why the app hasn’t been a smashing success yet. Continue Reading
James Cridland’s Future of Radio: Global adds (other peoples’) podcasts into their app
by James Cridland
James Cridland’s Future of Radio is a column by the Australia-based radio futurologist. THIS WEEK: James discusses the need for standards and Global’s move to open up to third-party podcasts. Continue Reading
David Oxenford: Podcaster Sued for Copyright Infringement for Using Music without Permission
by David Oxenford
Major labels and publishers are quick to call in the copyright lawyers, and this time their target was a podcast that they claimed was illegally using music in episodes. David Oxenford explains the distinctions between different performance licenses and what podcasters should do to stay on the right side of copyright law. Continue Reading